JP7798633B2 - gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that variably displays first or second identification information based on the establishment of a start condition, and can be controlled to create an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when the variable display is displayed as a specific display result.

A conventional gaming machine has been proposed that displays a title to announce the type of reach effect when the reach effect begins (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Another conventional gaming machine has been proposed that has a full notification mode as one of its presentation modes, in which a patrol lamp image resembling a lamp is displayed in the center of the display means, and the patrol lamp image lights up when announcing a win (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-118411 JP 2019-146680 A

There was room for improving the marketability of gaming machines that had the functions and configurations of both Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2.

The present invention was developed to address these issues and provide a gaming machine with improved marketability.

The gaming machine of claim 1 comprises:
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player by executing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means;
A performance control means;
a display means;
The game control means
It is possible to determine whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state based on the game medium entering the start area,
The specific identification information can be variably displayed,
Based on the result of the determination, it is possible to determine one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns including a first fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command can be transmitted to the performance control means;
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command can be transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command can be transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command can be transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means
When the first command is received, it is possible to execute a first reach and then a second reach, and to notify that the advantageous state will be achieved in the second reach ,
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the third command is received, the second reach is executed without executing the first reach, and it is possible to notify that the advantageous state will be achieved in the second reach,
When the fourth command is received, the second reach is executed without executing the first reach, and it is possible to notify that the second reach will not be controlled to the advantageous state,
the execution time of the title display corresponding to the second reach is longer than the execution time of the title display corresponding to the first reach,
The title display corresponding to the first reach and the title display corresponding to the second reach are:
a first part from the start of a title display corresponding to the first reach or a title display corresponding to the second reach to the display in a specific area;
a second part in which a title display corresponding to the first reach or a title display corresponding to the second reach is displayed in the specific area;
a third part that ends the display of the title display corresponding to the first reach or the title display corresponding to the second reach,
The display means
displaying a title display corresponding to the first reach such that the second part is longer than the first part and the third part, and the first part is longer than the third part;
displaying a title display corresponding to the second reach such that the second part is longer than the first part and the third part, and the first part is longer than the third part;
before displaying the title display corresponding to the second reach, a prompting character display for urging the player to take an action can be displayed,
a title display corresponding to the second reach is displayed larger than the promotion character display;
The time period during which the title display corresponding to the second reach is displayed is longer than the time period during which the promotion character display is displayed without the player making any action after the promotion character display is displayed,
In the first reach and the second reach, a light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table configured with brightness data,
When the title display corresponding to the first reach is executed, a title display brightness data table corresponding to the first reach is used,
In the introductory part after the title display corresponding to the first reach, a brightness data table for the first reach introductory part is used,
When the title display corresponding to the second reach is executed, a title display brightness data table corresponding to the second reach is used,
In the introductory part after the title display corresponding to the second reach, a brightness data table for the second reach introductory part is used,
In the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a first display mode;
When the specific display result is derived as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement manner, and the character is displayed in a second display manner different from the first display manner;
when the specific display result is not derived as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode different from the first display mode and the second display mode.
It is characterized by the following.

The present invention may have only the specific features of the invention set forth in the claims of the present invention, or it may have both the specific features of the invention set forth in the claims of the present invention and features other than those specific features.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like installed in a pachinko gaming machine. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol process. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. This is a diagram showing the numerical range of a jackpot and the numerical range of a miss with time reduction in the variable display of the first special chart in normal state or time reduction state. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control main process. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control process. A front view showing a pachinko gaming machine in characteristic section 131SG. This is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like installed in the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic section 131SG. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing each random number, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table, (C1) and (C2) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table, and (D) is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. An explanatory diagram showing a time-saving number determination table for each transition trigger. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern type determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an explanatory diagram showing the expectation level of the reach effect of the super reach. This is an explanatory diagram showing the difference in expectation between the reach effects of super reach. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a performance control command. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a game control data storage area. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a performance control data storage area. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a start winning determination process. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a random number value determination process when a prize is won. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal special symbol processing. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal special symbol processing. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol stopping process. FIG. 2 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control process. An explanatory diagram showing the execution rate of the pre-reading preview performance. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the determination ratio of the stopping symbols. An explanatory diagram showing the performance control patterns for each variation pattern. An explanatory diagram showing the performance control patterns for each variation pattern. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of effects during variable display in the normal state. This figure shows the flow of presentation during variable display in time-saving state A and special state. A diagram showing the flow of presentation during variable display in time-saving state B. A figure showing the progression of images when the low base weak reach A performance is executed. This is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low base weak reach A performance. A figure showing the progression of images when the low base weak reach B performance is executed. This is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low base weak reach B performance. A figure showing the progression of images when the low base strong reach A performance is executed. This is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low base strong reach A performance. This figure shows the progression of images showing a bad example of a low-base strong reach A presentation. A figure showing the progression of images when the low base strong reach B performance is executed. This is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low base strong reach A performance. A figure showing the transition of images when the low-base strongest reach effect is executed. This is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low-base strongest reach effect. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the transition of an image in a modified example of the title display part. This figure shows the progression of images when high-base super reach A to D effects are executed. This is a timing chart showing the execution status of high base super reach A to D effects. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the position where title characters are displayed in the display area of the image display device. An explanatory diagram showing the presentation time of the super reach presentation. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the presentation times of super reach presentations. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the title characters and decorative patterns of the super reach performance. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution status of the expectation level suggestion display. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the transition of images when a selection effect is executed. An explanatory diagram showing the number of operations required to switch to the next title in the selection effect and the execution rate of the super reach effect when the selection effect is executed. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of effects that can be performed during variable display. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the execution rate of effects that can be executed during variable display. A figure showing the display status of the explanation displayed in the explanation display performance. This is a timing chart showing the display status of the explanatory text displayed in the explanatory text display performance. A diagram showing the execution status of the title color change effect. A diagram showing the timing at which the color of the title characters changes in the title color change effect. A diagram showing the execution status of operation promotion performance A. A diagram showing the execution status of operation promotion presentation B. A diagram showing the execution status of operation promotion presentation C. A diagram showing the execution status of operation promotion performance D. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a display mode of an operation prompting image. A diagram showing the execution status of the jackpot start effect. A diagram showing the display status of the remaining number of times until Yu-time. A diagram showing the execution status of the Yu-time start effect. There is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the title text of the super reach effect, the explanatory text, the title text of the jackpot start effect, and the operation prompt text. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the title characters of the Super Reach effect and the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the arrangement of game effect lamps. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the mechanism of output to an LED driver. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of lamp control using a brightness data table. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of lamp control using a grandchild table by timer management of a child table. FIG. A figure showing a brightness data table used in super reach effects. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of the parent table for weak reach common titles. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of a child table for weak reach common titles. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table of weak reach common titles. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table of weak reach common titles. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table of weak reach common titles. A diagram showing the settings of the parent table for the title common chance up red. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of the title common chance up red child table. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table for the title common chance up red. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table for the title common chance up red. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table for the title common chance up red. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of the parent table for the title common chance up money. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of a title common chance up golden child table. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table for the title common chance up money. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table for the title common chance up money. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table for the title common chance up money. This figure shows the settings of the parent table for the weak reach system weak reach A introduction. A diagram showing the settings of a child table for the weak reach system weak reach A introduction. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach A is introduced in the weak reach system. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach A is introduced in the weak reach system. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach A is introduced in the weak reach system. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach A is introduced in the weak reach system. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach A is introduced in the weak reach system. This figure shows the settings of the parent table for the weak reach system weak reach B introduction. A diagram showing the settings of a child table for the weak reach system weak reach B introduction. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach B is introduced in the weak reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach B is introduced in the weak reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach B is introduced in the weak reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach B is introduced in the weak reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach B is introduced in the weak reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when weak reach B is introduced in the weak reach system. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of the parent table of strong reach common titles. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of a child table for a strong reach common title. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of a grandchild table for strong reach common titles. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of a grandchild table for strong reach common titles. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of a grandchild table for strong reach common titles. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the settings of a grandchild table for strong reach common titles. This is a diagram showing the settings of the parent table for the strong reach system strong reach A introduction. A diagram showing the settings of a child table for the strong reach system with strong reach A introduced. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when strong reach A is introduced in the strong reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when strong reach A is introduced in the strong reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when strong reach A is introduced in the strong reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when strong reach A is introduced in the strong reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when strong reach A is introduced in the strong reach system. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when strong reach A is introduced in the strong reach system. This is a diagram showing the settings of the parent table for the strong reach system strong reach B introduction. A diagram showing the settings of a child table for the strong reach system strong reach B introduction. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strong reach system strong reach B is introduced. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strong reach system strong reach B is introduced. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strong reach system strong reach B is introduced. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strong reach system strong reach B is introduced. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strong reach system strong reach B is introduced. This figure shows the settings of the parent table for the strongest reach title introduction of the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the child table for the strongest reach title introduction of the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strongest reach title is introduced in the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strongest reach title is introduced in the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strongest reach title is introduced in the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strongest reach title is introduced in the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strongest reach title is introduced in the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strongest reach title is introduced in the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strongest reach title is introduced in the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strongest reach title is introduced in the strongest reach series. This figure shows the settings of the grandchild table when the strongest reach title is introduced in the strongest reach series. A diagram showing the settings of the parent table of high base reach common titles. A diagram showing the settings of the child table of the high base reach common title. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table of high base reach common titles. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table of high base reach common titles. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table of high base reach common titles. This figure shows the settings of the parent table for the introduction of high base reach type reach A. A diagram showing the settings of the child table for the introduction of high base reach type reach A. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table when high base reach type reach A is introduced. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table when high base reach type reach A is introduced. A diagram showing the settings of the grandchild table when high base reach type reach A is introduced. This figure shows the settings of the parent table for the introduction of high base reach type reach B. A diagram showing the settings of the child table for the introduction of high base reach type reach B. This figure shows the setting contents of the parent table for the introduction of high base reach type reach C. A diagram showing the settings of the child table for the introduction of high base reach type reach C. A diagram showing the settings of the parent table for the introduction of high base reach reach D. A diagram showing the settings of the child table for the introduction of high base reach reach D. This figure shows the relationship between the timing and brightness data that make up the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B performances. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like installed in a pachinko gaming machine. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol process. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control main process. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control process. An explanatory diagram showing an example of a fluctuation pattern table used in a low probability state. An explanatory diagram showing an example of a fluctuation pattern table used in a high probability state. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a presentation mode determination process executed in the ending presentation process. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (battle). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (battle). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (battle). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (battle). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (battle). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (battle). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a low probability state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a low probability state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a low probability state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an ending effect. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a patrol lamp used in Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (pato-pato-attack). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (pato-pato-attack). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which a rapid-fire operation is required in a super reach (pato-pato-attack). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (pato-pato-attack). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (pato-pato-attack). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (powerful rush). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (powerful rush). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which a rapid-fire operation is required in a super reach (powerful rush). FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a super reach (powerful rush). An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a high probability state. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a fanfare effect executed in a high probability state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which a patrol lamp image and a push button image are displayed in motion during the action promotion period. This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot occurs in a super reach (battle). This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot occurs with a Super Reach (Powerful Rush). This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot is achieved with a super reach (patopatoattack). This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each performance period when each super reach results in a miss. This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the period during which the decorative pattern sways depending on the timing at which the announcement is made by pressing the push button 31B when a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) jackpot occurs. This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the period during which the decorative pattern sways depending on the timing at which an announcement is made by repeatedly pressing the push button 31B in a modified version of the Super Reach (Powerful Rush) jackpot. This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the presentation period depending on the timing when the announcement is made by pressing the push button 31B in the case of a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot. This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the presentation period according to the timing when the announcement is made by repeatedly pressing the push button 31B in a modified version of the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance period of a fanfare performance executed in a low probability state. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance period of the fanfare performance executed in a high probability state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a modified example in which a light gathering effect is performed before the action promotion period. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the performance period of the light collection effect performance. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the patrol lamp image displayed when no winning ticket is selected.

[Form 1]
The gaming machine of form 1-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
It is possible to display a variable display of decorative identification information (decorative pattern) corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information (first special design, second special design),
The feature of this invention is that decorative identification information (decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the specific reach (super reach effect), and in the title display part in the specific reach, a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach is displayed so as to use the display position of the decorative identification information (decorative pattern) that has become a reach state.
According to this feature, when decorative identification information is displayed in a reach state, the player will pay attention to which decorative identification information has become a reach state. Therefore, by displaying the title display corresponding to the specific reach using the display position of the decorative identification information that has become a reach state in the title display part of the specific reach, attention can naturally be drawn to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

The gaming machine of form 1-2 is the gaming machine according to form 1-1,
The decorative identification information is displayed in a reach mode of a first size (decorative pattern (large)) before the title display part in the specific reach (super reach effect), and then the decorative identification information (decorative pattern (large)) displayed in the reach mode is displayed in a second size (decorative pattern (small)) smaller than the first size, and the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect) is displayed so as to use the display position of the decorative identification information (decorative pattern (small)) displayed in the second size.
According to this feature, the decorative identification information that was displayed in the first size becomes the second size, attracting the player's attention, and by using the display position of the decorative identification information in the second size to display a title display corresponding to a specific reach, it becomes easier to draw attention to the title display.

The gaming machine of form 1-3 is the gaming machine according to form 1-1 or 1-2,
In the title display part in the specific reach, at the timing when the decorative identification information (decorative pattern) that has become a reach state is displayed, a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach is displayed so as to overlap with the decorative identification information (decorative pattern) that has become a reach state.
According to this feature, at the timing when decorative identification information that has become a reach state is displayed in the title display part of a specific reach, the title display corresponding to the specific reach is displayed so as to overlap with the decorative identification information that has become a reach state, making it easier to draw attention to the title display.

A gaming machine of form 1-4 is a gaming machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-3,
The specific reach (super reach effect) includes a first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) and a second reach (low base strong reach A to C effect) which has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first reach,
The title display corresponding to the first reach and the title display corresponding to the second reach are characterized in that they appear overlapping with one of the decorative identification information (the decorative pattern on the left) of the decorative identification information that has become a reach state.
According to this feature, the title display corresponding to the first reach and the title display corresponding to the second reach appear overlapping with one of the decorative identification information of the decorative identification information that has reached the reach state, making it easier to draw attention to the title display.

The gaming machine of aspect 1-5 is the gaming machine according to aspect 1-4,
The specific reach (super reach effect) includes a third reach (low base strongest reach effect) which has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effect),
The title display corresponding to the third reach is characterized in that it appears overlapping with both decoration identification information (decorative patterns on both sides) that have become reach states.
According to this feature, the title display corresponding to the third reach, which has a higher expectation of being controlled to a more advantageous state than the first reach and the second reach, appears overlapping with the decorative identification information of both of the reach states, so that the title display corresponding to the third reach can be displayed in a more impactful manner.

A gaming machine according to aspect 1-6 is the gaming machine according to aspect 1-5,
The title display corresponding to the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect), the title display corresponding to the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effect), and the title display corresponding to the third reach (low base strongest reach effect) are characterized in that they appear overlapping with one of the decorative identification information (decorative pattern on the left) or both of the decorative identification information (decorative patterns on both sides) of the decorative identification information that has reached the reach state, and then are displayed in a fixed position, and are displayed overlapping with part of the decorative identification information (decorative patterns on both sides) that has reached the reach state even during the period when they are displayed in the fixed position.
According to this feature, it becomes easier to draw attention to the title display even after the title display has been displayed in its fixed position.

[Form 2]
The gaming machine of form 2-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means;
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the gaming medium (gaming ball) enters the starting area (first starting winning hole, second starting winning hole), it is determined whether or not the gaming medium (gaming ball) is controlled to the advantageous state;
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to 12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA, PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
It is possible to display a variable display of decorative identification information (decorative pattern) corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information (first special design, second special design),
The first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect), and in the title display part, a title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) that has become the reach state,
In the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect), second decoration identification information (even numbered decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part, and in the title display part, a title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the second decoration identification information (even numbered decorative pattern) that has become the reach state,
The first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), and in the title display part, a title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) that has become the reach state,
The second decorative identification information (even numbered decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance), and in the title display part, the title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the second decorative identification information (even numbered decorative pattern) that has become the reach state.
According to this feature, when decorative identification information is displayed in a reach state, the player will pay attention to which decorative identification information has become a reach state. Therefore, by using the display position of the decorative identification information that has become a reach state in the title display part in the first reach and second reach to display the title display corresponding to the first reach and second reach, the player can naturally pay attention to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be displayed in an optimal manner.

The gaming machine of form 2-2 is the gaming machine according to form 2-1,
The feature of this invention is that the expectation level controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) differs between when the first decorative identification information (odd number decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state and when the second decorative identification information (even number decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state.
According to this feature, when decorative identification information is displayed in a reach state, the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state differs depending on which decorative identification information has become the reach state, making it easier to draw attention to the title display.

[Form 3]
The gaming machine of form 3-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means;
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning hole, second start winning hole), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state;
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to PB2-12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a fifth fluctuation pattern (PB1-11 to PB1-13) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a sixth fluctuation pattern (PA2-13 to PB2-15) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA, PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fifth variation pattern is determined, a fifth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-11 to PB1-13) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the sixth variation pattern is determined, a sixth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-13 to PA2-15) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the fifth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (low base strongest reach presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot gaming state),
When the sixth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (low base strongest reach presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot gaming state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The third reach (low-base strongest reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the third reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
It is possible to display a variable display of decorative identification information (decorative pattern) corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information (first special design, second special design),
The first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect), and in the title display part, a title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) that has become the reach state,
In the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect), second decoration identification information (even numbered decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part, and in the title display part, a title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the second decoration identification information (even numbered decorative pattern) that has become the reach state,
The first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), and in the title display part, a title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) that has become the reach state,
The second decoration identification information (even-numbered decorative symbols) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), and in the title display part, a title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the second decoration identification information (even-numbered decorative symbols) that has become the reach state,
The first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the third reach (low base strongest reach effect), and in the title display part, a title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the first decoration identification information (odd numbered decorative pattern) that has become the reach state,
The second decorative identification information (even numbered decorative pattern) is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the third reach (low base strongest reach presentation), and in the title display part, the title display (title characters) is displayed so as to use the display position of the second decorative identification information (even numbered decorative pattern) that has become the reach state.
According to this feature, when decorative identification information is displayed in a reach state, the player will pay attention to which decorative identification information has become a reach state. Therefore, by using the display position of the decorative identification information that has become a reach state in the title display part in the first reach, second reach, and third reach, the title display corresponding to the first reach, second reach, and third reach can be displayed, which naturally draws attention to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be displayed in an optimal manner.

[Form 4]
The gaming machine of form 4-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
It is possible to display a variable display of decorative identification information (decorative pattern) corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information (first special design, second special design),
Displaying decorative identification information (decorative patterns) in a reach state before a title display part in the specific reach (super reach effect), and displaying a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach in the title display part in the specific reach so as to use the display position of the decorative identification information (decorative patterns) that has become a reach state,
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, when decoration identification information is displayed in a reach state, the player focuses on which decoration identification information has reached the reach state, so by displaying the title display corresponding to the specific reach using the display position of the decoration identification information that has reached the reach state in the title display part of the specific reach, the player can naturally focus on the title display as well. Furthermore, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the light-emitting means can emit light in an appropriate lighting mode corresponding to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in an appropriate manner.

[Form 5]
The gaming machine of form 5-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the gaming medium (gaming ball) enters the starting area (first starting winning hole, second starting winning hole), it is determined whether or not the gaming medium (gaming ball) is controlled to the advantageous state;
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-5 to PB1-7) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-7 to 9) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern (variation pattern designation command designating PA2-3) is determined, a second command is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-5 to PB7) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-7 to PA2-9) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach B presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach B presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach B presentation),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach B presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach B effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach B effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach B effect) has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first reach (low base weak reach B effect),
The first reach (low base weak reach B effect) and the second reach (low base strong reach B effect) are reaches in which a plurality of characters are used,
The first reach (low base weak reach B effect) is a reach in which a first character in the first reach (ally character "Yume Yume") and a second character in the first reach (enemy character "Boingo") are used, and it is announced that the first character (ally character "Yume Yume") will be controlled to the advantageous state,
The second reach (low base strong reach B effect) is a reach in which a first character in the second reach (ally characters "Jam" and "Nana") and a second character in the second reach (enemy character "Robo") are used, and it is announced that the first character (ally characters "Jam" and "Nana") will be controlled to the advantageous state,
The display means (image display device 5)
The introductory part of the second reach (low base strong reach B performance) starts with a display in which the first character in the second reach (ally characters "Jam" and "Nana") is positioned in the foreground and the second character in the second reach (enemy character "Robo") is positioned in the background,
The introductory part of the first reach (low base weak reach B presentation) is characterized in that it starts with a display in which the first character in the first reach (ally character "Yume Yume") is not in the foreground and the second character in the second reach (enemy character "Boingo") is not in the background.
According to this feature, for the second reach, which has a relatively high degree of expectation, the first character, which is notified that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, starts from an arrangement in which the first character is at the front and the second character is at the back, which allows the player to empathize and makes it easier for the player to intuitively recognize that the degree of expectation is high, resulting in an appropriate title display.

A gaming machine of form 5-2 is the gaming machine according to form 5-1,
The first characters are characters who receive a benefit if they win a battle (ally characters "Jam" and "Nana");
The second character is a character (enemy character "robot") to which no benefit is given if the character wins the battle,
At the start of the introductory part of the second reach (low base strong reach B presentation), the first characters (ally characters "Jam" and "Nana") are displayed in a position in front with their backs to the player, and the second character (enemy character "Robo") is displayed in a position in the back with their backs to the player, with the first and second characters facing each other.
According to this feature, for the second reach, which has a relatively high expectation, the player's direction and the first character's direction are the same, making it easier for the player to empathize with the character and to recognize that the expectation is high.

The gaming machine of form 5-3 is the gaming machine according to form 5-1 or 5-2,
In the introductory part of the second reach (low base strong reach B presentation), the first character (ally characters "Jam" and "Nana") and the second character (enemy character "Robo") are displayed at a position including the display area where the title display (title characters) was displayed in the title display part.
According to this feature, when the title display disappears, a player who has been paying attention to the title display will naturally turn his or her gaze to the first and second characters.

[Form 6]
The gaming machine of form 6-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning hole, second start winning hole), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state;
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to 12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA, PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern (variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2, PA2-3) is determined, a second command is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) has a higher expectation of being controlled into the advantageous state (jackpot game state) than the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects),
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) has a longer execution time than the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects),
The first reach and the second reach are reaches in which dialogue subtitles are used,
The display means (image display device 5)
In the title display part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), a title display (title characters) and dialogue subtitles are displayed,
In the introductory part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the dialogue subtitles that were displayed in the title display part of the first reach are continuously displayed,
In the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), no dialogue subtitles are displayed, but the title display (title text) is displayed.
According to this feature, during the second reach, which has a relatively high expectation and a long execution time, the title display and dialogue subtitles are displayed so as not to overlap as much as possible, while during the first reach, which has a relatively low expectation and a short execution time, even if the dialogue subtitles and title display overlap, the title display is ended first so that the player can also pay attention to the dialogue subtitles, making it possible to provide the title display and dialogue subtitles to the player in an appropriate manner, and as a result, the title display can be performed in an appropriate manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 6-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 6-1,
When the title display (title characters) and dialogue subtitles corresponding to the first reach are displayed in the title display part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the performance scene is not switched in the subsequent introductory part until the display of the dialogue subtitles that were displayed simultaneously with the title display (title characters) has ended.
According to this feature, when the title display corresponding to the first reach and the dialogue subtitles are displayed in the title display part in the first reach, the scene of the performance does not change in the subsequent introductory part until the display of the dialogue subtitles that were displayed simultaneously with the title display has ended, so that the viewer can focus on the title display and then on the dialogue subtitles.

A gaming machine of form 6-3 is a gaming machine according to form 6-1 or 6-2,
When a title display (title characters) and dialogue subtitles corresponding to the first reach are displayed in the title display part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), audio corresponding to the dialogue subtitles is output, while audio corresponding to the title display (title characters) is not output.
According to this feature, when a title display and dialogue subtitles are displayed simultaneously, the audio corresponding to the dialogue subtitles is output, while the audio corresponding to the title display is not output, making it easier to hear the audio corresponding to the dialogue subtitles.

[Form 7]
The gaming machine of form 7-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the success or failure of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The title display of the specific reach (low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect) is composed of multiple characters ("Catch the Bakuchu with 6 people!", "Battle Reach A (Battle Reach B to D)"),
The display means (image display device 5) starts displaying the title display (title characters) of the specific reach in the title display part of the specific reach at a first size (enlarged size) in which only a part of the plurality of characters is visible, and then gradually reduces the display size from the first size to a second size (reduced size) in which all of the plurality of characters are visible, and displays the title display (title characters) of the specific reach;
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (strongest reach titles for the strongest reach series, and common titles for the high base reach series);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of strongest reach of the strongest reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A (introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D)).
According to this feature, in the title display part in a specific reach, the display is performed at a first size in which only some of the characters are visible, and then the size gradually decreases until all the characters are visible, thereby attracting the player's attention to the title display. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in an appropriate light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in an appropriate manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 7-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 7-1,
Before the title display part of the specific reach (low base strongest reach effect) starts, the movable object (movable body 32) operates to overlap with the front side of the display means (image display device 5),
During the period from when the movable object moves to when it returns to its initial position (falling effect), a background corresponding to the movement of the movable object (background dedicated to the falling effect) is displayed, and when the movable object returns to its initial position, the title display (title characters) begins to be displayed at a first size (enlarged size) in which not all of the multiple characters are visible and the display area of the display means is filled so that the background becomes invisible, and then the title display at a second size (reduced size) and the background corresponding to the title display (background dedicated to the title display) are displayed.
According to this feature, the method of displaying the reach title makes an impact, while at the same time switching the background can be performed without creating a sense of incongruity, and the title display can be presented to the player in an appropriate manner.

[Form 8]
The gaming machine of form 8-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the success or failure of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The title display of the specific reach (low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect) is composed of multiple characters ("Catch the Bakuchu with 6 people!", "Battle Reach A (Battle Reach B to D)"),
The display means (image display device 5) ends the title display part in the specific reach by enlarging and displaying the plurality of characters (enlarging the characters until the entire display area is filled with some of the title characters) from a state in which the plurality of characters are displayed (a state in which the characters are displayed in a reduced size at a fixed position) and displays a display corresponding to the introduction part in the specific reach (the background at the start of the introduction part) so that it can be seen,
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (strongest reach titles for the strongest reach series, and common titles for the high base reach series);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of strongest reach of the strongest reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A (introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D)).
According to this feature, the player pays attention to the title display during the title display part, and by using the title display appropriately, the player can seamlessly switch to the display corresponding to the next introductory part. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the light-emitting means can emit light in an appropriate light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed appropriately.

[Form 9]
The gaming machine of form 9-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the gaming medium (gaming ball) enters the starting area (first starting winning hole, second starting winning hole), it is determined whether or not the gaming medium (gaming ball) is controlled to the advantageous state;
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to 12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA, PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The execution time (T1-1 to T2-2) of the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) and the execution time (T2-1 to T2-3) of the title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effect) are different,
The title display part is made up of a first part (title start period) from the start of displaying the title display until it is displayed at a fixed position, a second part (title display period) displayed at the fixed position, and a third part (title end period) from the display at the fixed position until it ends,
The display means (image display device 5)
In the title display part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect), a title display (title characters) is displayed so that the second part (title display period) is longer than the first part (title start period) and the third part (title end period), and the first part (title start period) is longer than the third part (title end period);
In the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), the title display (title characters) is displayed so that the second part (title display period) is longer than the first part (title start period) and the third part (title end period), and the first part (title start period) is longer than the third part (title end period).
According to this feature, even if the execution times of the title display parts differ between the first reach and the second reach, the second part displayed in the fixed position is made the longest, thereby drawing attention to the type of title display. Furthermore, even if the execution times of the title display parts differ between the first reach and the second reach, the first part, which takes place before the title display in the fixed position, is made longer than the third part, which takes place from the display in the fixed position until the display ends, thereby making it possible to tease which title display will be displayed. Furthermore, even if the execution times of the title display parts differ between the first reach and the second reach, the title display parts can be made easier to understand by making the relationship between the execution times of the first, second, and third parts the same.

[Form 10]
The gaming machine of form 10-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the gaming medium (gaming ball) enters the starting area (first starting winning hole, second starting winning hole), it is determined whether or not the gaming medium (gaming ball) is controlled to the advantageous state;
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern in normal state) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern in normal state) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern in probability variable state) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern in probability variable state) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state,
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern in a normal state) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a deviation variation pattern in a normal state) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating a jackpot variation pattern in a probability variation state) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern in a probability variation state) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (super reach effect in the normal state) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (super reach effect in a normal state) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the advantageous state will be controlled by the second reach (super reach effect in the probability variable state),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (super reach effect in a probability variable state) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (super reach effect in a normal state) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (super reach effect in a probability variable state) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The execution time (T1-1 to T2-1 to T3) of the title display part in the first reach (super reach effect in normal state) and the execution time (T4) of the title display part in the second reach (super reach effect in probability variable state) are different,
The first reach (super reach effect in normal state) is a reach executed in normal state, and the second reach (super reach effect in probability variable state) is a reach executed in a special state (probability variable state) that is more advantageous than the normal state,
The title display part is made up of a first part (title start period) from the start of displaying the title display until it is displayed at a fixed position, a second part (title display period) displayed at the fixed position, and a third part (title end period) from the display at the fixed position until it ends,
The display means (image display device 5)
In the title display part of the first reach (the super reach effect in the normal state), a title display (title characters) is displayed so that the second part (title display period) is longer than the first part (title start period) and the third part (title end period), and the first part (title start period) is longer than the third part (title end period);
In the title display part in the second reach (super reach effect in a probability variable state), the title display (title characters) is displayed so that the second part (title display period) is longer than the first part (title start period) and the third part (title end period), and the first part (title start period) is longer than the third part (title end period).
According to this feature, even if the execution times of the title display parts differ between the first reach executed in the normal state and the second reach executed in the special state, the second part displayed in the fixed position is made the longest, thereby drawing attention to the type of title display. Furthermore, even if the execution times of the title display parts differ between the first reach executed in the normal state and the second reach executed in the special state, the first part, which takes place before the title display in the fixed position, is made longer than the third part, which takes place from the display in the fixed position until the display ends, thereby making it possible to tease which title display will be displayed. Furthermore, even if the execution times of the title display parts differ between the first reach executed in the normal state and the second reach executed in the special state, the title display parts can be made easier to understand by making the relationship between the execution times of the first part, second part, and third part the same.

A gaming machine according to aspect 10-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 10-1,
The execution time (T4) of the title display part in the second reach (super reach effect in a probability variable state) is shorter than the execution time (T1-1 to 2, T2-1 to 3, T3) of the title display part in the first reach (super reach effect in a normal state).
According to this feature, the execution time of the title display part in the second reach executed in the special state is relatively short, so the special state can be advanced at a good pace, while the execution time of the title display part in the first reach executed in the normal state is relatively long, so it can be well hyped.

[Form 11]
The gaming machine of form 11-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The title display part is made up of a first part (title start period) from the start of displaying the title display until it is displayed at a fixed position, a second part (title display period) displayed at the fixed position, and a third part (title end period) from the display at the fixed position until it ends,
the display means (image display device 5) displays a title display (title characters) in a title display part in the specific reach (super reach effect) so that the second part (title display period) is longer than the first part (title start period) and the third part (title end period), and the first part (title start period) is longer than the third part (title end period);
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, by making the second part displayed in the fixed position the longest, attention can be drawn to the type of title display. Furthermore, by making the first part, which is displayed in the fixed position, longer than the third part, which is displayed from the fixed position until the display ends, it is possible to arouse interest in which title display will be displayed. Furthermore, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the light-emitting means can be illuminated in a suitable lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be displayed in a suitable manner.

[Form 12]
The gaming machine of form 12-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effect, low base strongest reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means
The title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects) can be displayed in a first mode (white mode), and the title display corresponding to the specific reach can be displayed in a second mode (red mode) which has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first mode,
In the title display part (title display part shown in FIG. 11-43) in the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects), an expectation suggestion display corresponding to the specific reach is displayed in a first size, and then a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach is displayed in a second size larger than the first size,
In both cases of displaying the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach in the first mode (white mode) and displaying the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach in the second mode (red mode), the expectation suggestion display is displayed in a common mode,
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (strongest reach titles for the strongest reach series, strong reach common titles for the strong reach series),
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (strong reach system strong reach C introduction, strongest reach system strongest reach introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction).
According to this feature, the title display corresponding to the specific reach is larger in size than the expectation suggestion display, and its appearance suggests the expectation, so it attracts the player's attention, but by displaying the expectation suggestion display before the title display, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the expectation suggestion first. Also, whether the title display is displayed in the first appearance or the second appearance, the expectation suggestion display is displayed in a common manner, so the player can focus their attention on the appearance of the subsequent title display.

[Form 13]
The gaming machine of form 13-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-5 to PB1-7) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-7 to PB2-9) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-8 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-10 to PB2-12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state is determined,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-5 to PB7) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-7 to PA2-9) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-8 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-10 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base strong reach B presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base strong reach B presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach C presentation),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach C presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base strong reach B effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach C effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach C effect) has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first reach (low base strong reach B effect),
The display means
In the title display part of the first reach (low base strong reach B performance), an expectation suggestion display is displayed in the first mode (3.5 stars),
In the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach C effect), the expectation suggestion display is displayed in the second mode (four stars),
A highlight display is displayed so that it is common between the expectation suggestion display in the title display part of the first reach (low base strong reach B effect) and the expectation suggestion display in the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach C effect),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part of the first reach (low base strong reach B effect), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strong reach system strong reach B title) for the title display part of the first reach,
In the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach C effect), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strong reach system strong reach C title) for the title display part of the second reach,
In the introductory part of the first reach (low base strong reach B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strong reach system strong reach B introduction) for the introductory part of the first reach,
In the introductory part of the second reach (low base strong reach C presentation), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strong reach system strong reach C introduction) for the introductory part of the second reach.
According to this feature, development costs can be reduced by using the same highlighting whether the expectation level indication is displayed in the first mode in the title display part of the first reach or the second mode in the title display part of the second reach. Furthermore, in the title display parts of the first reach and the second reach, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display of the first reach or the second reach that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part of the first reach or the second reach, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

A gaming machine of aspect 13-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 13-1,
The expectation suggestion display is composed of a plurality of objects (star-shaped objects),
The first reach (low base strong reach B effect) is indicated by N (N is an integer) + 0.5 (3.5) objects,
The second reach (low base strong reach C effect) is indicated by N+1 (4) objects,
The expectation suggestion display is characterized in that each object (star-shaped object) is highlighted, and the highlighting is performed in a common manner whether one object is highlighted or 0.5 objects are highlighted.
According to this feature, whether one object is highlighted or 0.5 objects are highlighted, the highlighting is performed in a common manner, thereby reducing development costs.

A gaming machine of aspect 13-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 13-2,
The expectation suggestion display is characterized in that the time period during which one object (star-shaped object) is highlighted and the time period during which 0.5 objects (star-shaped objects) are highlighted are the same.
According to this feature, the time for highlighting one object and the time for highlighting 0.5 objects are common, thereby reducing development costs.

A gaming machine according to aspect 13-4 is the gaming machine according to aspect 13-2 or 13-3,
The expectation suggestion display is characterized in that a common emphasis sound (expectation suggestion sound) is output whether one object (star-shaped object) is highlighted or 0.5 objects (star-shaped objects) are highlighted.
According to this feature, the same sound is output whether one object is highlighted or 0.5 objects are highlighted, thereby reducing development costs.

[Form 14]
The gaming machine of form 14-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effect, low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, high base reach A to D effects) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reaches (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, high base reach A to D effects) are configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state will be controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
In the title display part of the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, high base reach A to D effects), an expectation suggestion display consisting of a plurality of objects (star-shaped objects) can be displayed,
In the expectation suggestion display in the title display part of the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, high base reach A to D effects), the first object (star-shaped object) is highlighted, then, while continuing to highlight the first object (star-shaped object), the second object (star-shaped object) is highlighted, and then the highlighting of the first object (star-shaped object) is ended and the third object (star-shaped object) is highlighted.
According to this feature, in the title display part in a specific reach, it is possible to display an expectation suggestion display consisting of multiple objects, and in the expectation suggestion display, the highlighting of the second object begins before the highlighting of the first object ends, but the highlighting of the third object does not begin until the highlighting of the first object ends, making it easier to recognize the number of objects suggesting the expectation.

A gaming machine of aspect 14-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 14-1,
The expectation level suggestion display is characterized in that an emphasis sound (expectation level suggestion sound) is output each time an object (star-shaped object) is highlighted, and after the output of the emphasis sound (expectation level suggestion sound) for highlighting one object (star-shaped object) has finished, an emphasis sound (expectation level suggestion sound) for highlighting the next object is output.
According to this feature, the emphasis sound for highlighting one object and the emphasis sound for highlighting the next object do not overlap, making it easier to recognize the number of objects that suggests the degree of expectation.

A gaming machine of aspect 14-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 14-1 or 14-2,
The expectation suggestion display is composed of a plurality of objects (star-shaped objects) and characters (characters "expectation");
The object (star-shaped object) is highlighted in a size that overlaps with the text (text "Expectation Level").
According to this feature, by highlighting the objects, it is possible to draw attention to both the multiple objects and the characters that make up the expectation suggestion display.

[Form 15]
The gaming machine of form 15-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effect, low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, high base reach A to D effects) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reaches (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, high base reach A to D effects) are configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state will be controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
It is possible to display multiple pending displays corresponding to variable displays that have not yet started,
In the title display part of the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, high base reach A to D effects), an expectation suggestion display consisting of a plurality of objects (star-shaped objects) can be displayed,
In the title display part of the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C performance, low base strongest reach performance, high base reach A to D performance), the hold display is not displayed at the same time as the expectation suggestion display,
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a common title for strong reach systems, a common title for strongest reach systems, and a common title for high base reach systems);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of strongest reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, in the title display part of a specific reach, an expectation indication display composed of multiple objects is displayed, while by not displaying the hold indication simultaneously with the expectation indication display, it is possible to prevent the hold indication from being mistakenly recognized as an expectation indication display. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

A gaming machine of aspect 15-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 15-1,
The maximum number of active displays corresponding to the pending display and the variable display that has been started is characterized by being equal to the maximum number (five) of objects (star-shaped objects) that make up the expectation indication display.
According to this feature, even if a specific reach occurs when the maximum number of pending displays and active displays are displayed, it is possible to prevent the pending displays and active displays from being mistakenly recognized as the maximum number of objects that make up the expectation indication display being displayed.

A gaming machine of aspect 15-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 15-1 or 15-2,
The hold display is terminated when the display means (image display device 5) displays in monochrome before the title display part starts.
This feature allows the hold display to end without any discomfort.

[Form 16]
The gaming machine of form 16-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the gaming medium (gaming ball) enters the starting area (first starting winning hole, second starting winning hole), it is determined whether or not the gaming medium (gaming ball) is controlled to the advantageous state;
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to 4/PB1-14) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to 6/PA2-16) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-5 to 7/PB1-15) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-7 to 9/PA2-17) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a fifth fluctuation pattern (PB1-8 to 10/PB1-16) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a sixth fluctuation pattern (PA2-10 to 12/PA2-18) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state is determined,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-4/PB1-14) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-6/PA2-16) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-5 to PB1-7/PB1-15) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-7 to PA2-9/PA2-17) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fifth variation pattern is determined, a fifth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-8 to PB1-10/PB1-16) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the sixth variation pattern is determined, a sixth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-10 to 12/PA2-18) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base strong reach A presentation/high base reach A presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base strong reach A presentation/high base reach A presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach B effect / high base reach B effect),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach B presentation/high base reach B presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the fifth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the sixth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base strong reach A effect/high base reach A effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state will be achieved is announced,
The second reach (low base strong reach B effect/high base reach B effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The third reach (low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the third reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
In the title display part of the first reach (low base strong reach A effect/high base reach A effect), an expectation suggestion display consisting of a first number (3) of objects (star-shaped objects) can be displayed,
In the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach B effect/high base reach B effect), an expectation suggestion display consisting of a second number (3.5) of objects (star-shaped objects) that is greater than the first number can be displayed,
In the title display part of the third reach (low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect), an expectation suggestion display consisting of a third number (4) of objects (star-shaped objects) which is greater than the second number can be displayed,
the difference between the first number and the second number is the same as the difference between the second number and the third number (0.5);
The difference between the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the third reach (low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect) is executed and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the second reach (low base strong reach B effect/high base reach B effect) is executed is greater than the difference between the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the second reach (low base strong reach B effect/high base reach B effect) is executed and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the first reach (low base strong reach A effect/high base reach A effect) is executed.
According to this feature, when the number of objects displayed as an expectation suggestion display in the title display part increases from the first number to the second number, the increase in the number of objects is the same as when it increases from the second number to the third number, but when it increases from the second number to the third number, the increase in the expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state is greater than when it increases from the first number to the second number.Therefore, as the number of objects increases, it can be expected that the number of objects will be controlled to an advantageous state more than the number of objects that has increased, while when the number of objects is small, excessive expectations of being controlled to an advantageous state are not raised.

A gaming machine of aspect 16-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 16-1,
The plurality of fluctuation patterns include a seventh fluctuation pattern (PB1-11 to 13/PB1-17) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled by the advantageous state, and an eighth fluctuation pattern (PA2-13 to 15/PA2-19) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled by the advantageous state,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
When the seventh variation pattern is determined, a seventh command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-11 to PB1-13/PB1-17) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the eighth variation pattern is determined, an eighth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-13 to 15/PA2-19) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the seventh command is received, it is possible to notify that the fourth reach (low base strongest reach effect / high base reach D effect) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the eighth command is received, it is possible to notify that the fourth reach (low base strongest reach effect/high base reach D effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The fourth reach (low base strongest reach effect/high base reach D effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the fourth reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state will be controlled is notified,
The display means is capable of displaying an expectation suggestion display constituted by a fourth number (4.5) object (star-shaped object) that is greater than the third number in a title display part in the fourth reach (low base strongest reach effect/high base reach D effect),
The difference between the third number and the fourth number (0.5) is smaller than the difference between the first number and the third number (1);
The difference between the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the fourth reach (low base strongest reach effect/high base reach D effect) is executed and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the third reach (low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect) is executed is greater than the difference between the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the third reach (low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect) is executed and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the first reach (low base strong reach A effect/high base reach A effect) is executed.
According to this feature, the increase in the number of objects displayed as an expectation suggestion display in the title display part is smaller when the number of objects increases from the third number to the fourth number than when it increases from the first number to the third number, but the increase in the expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state is greater when it increases from the third number to the fourth number than when it increases from the first number to the third number, so the more the number of objects increases, the more it can be expected that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state even if the number of added objects is small.

A gaming machine of aspect 16-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 16-2,
The difference between the third number and the fourth number is 0.5, and the difference between the first number and the third number is 1.
According to this feature, it can be expected that the number of objects displayed as an expectation suggestion display in the title display part will be controlled in a more advantageous state when it increases from the third number by 0.5 to the fourth number, rather than when it increases from the first number by 1 to the third number.
A gaming machine of aspect 16-4 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 16-1 to 16-3,
The difference between the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the third reach (high base reach C presentation) is executed in a special state (probable change state) that is more advantageous than the normal state and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the second reach (high base reach B presentation) is executed is greater than the difference between the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the third reach (low base strong reach C presentation) is executed in the normal state and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state when the second reach (low base strong reach B presentation) is executed.
According to this feature, it can be expected that a special state that is more advantageous than the normal state will be controlled to be an advantageous state when the number of objects displayed as an expectation suggestion display in the title display part increases.

[Form 17]
The gaming machine of form 17-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to 12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA, PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) and the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) are both reaches that are executed in a normal state, and the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) has a higher expectation of being controlled into the advantageous state than the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects),
The title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is longer than the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects),
The display means (image display device 5)
An expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects),
The expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach common title) for the title display part of the first reach,
In the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (common title for strong reach systems) for the title display part of the second reach,
In the introductory part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction) for the introductory part of the first reach,
In the introductory part of the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part of the second reach (strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction).
According to this feature, the title display part in the second reach, which has a relatively high expectation, is longer than the title display part in the first reach, which has a relatively low expectation, and while an expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part in the second reach, an expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display part in the first reach, so the player can intuitively recognize that the expectation is higher in the second reach than in the first reach. Furthermore, in the title display parts in the first reach and the second reach, the light-emitting means is controlled using brightness data tables for the title displays of the first reach and the second reach that are different from the brightness data tables for the introductory parts of the first reach and the second reach, so the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

A gaming machine of aspect 17-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 17-1,
The title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is composed of a prologue part (prologue display period) and a character display part (title start period, title display period, title end period),
The title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) does not have a prologue part (prologue display period), and is composed only of character display parts (title start period, title display period, title end period),
The character display part of the title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effect) is longer than the character display part of the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect).
According to this feature, since the character display part of the title display part in the second reach is longer than the character display part of the title display part in the first reach, it is possible to intuitively recognize that the second reach has a higher expectation than the first reach.

A gaming machine of aspect 17-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 17-1 or 17-2,
The reach is executed in the normal state, and includes a third reach (low base strongest reach effect) that has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effect),
The title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is composed of a prologue part (prologue display period) and a character display part (title start period, title display period, title end period),
The title display part in the third reach (low base strongest reach effect) does not have a prologue part (prologue display period), and is composed only of character display parts (title start period, title display period, title end period),
The character display part of the title display part in the third reach (low base strongest reach effect) is longer than the character display part of the title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effect).
According to this feature, since the character display part of the title display part in the third reach is longer than the character display part of the title display part in the second reach, it is possible to intuitively recognize that the third reach has a higher expectation than the second reach.

[Form 18]
The gaming machine of form 18-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-2, 5, 8) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2 to 3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to 10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to 12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2, 5, 8) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 to PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) can be executed,
When the second command is received, the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) can be executed,
When the third command is received, the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance) can be executed,
When the fourth command is received, the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance) can be executed,
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) and the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) are both reaches that are executed in a normal state,
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) is a reach that does not result in a notification that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) as a result of the effect, and may result in a notification that the game will not be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) as a result of the effect, or may result in another reach (super reach effect) being executed.
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is a reach that has, as a result of the effect, a case where it is announced that it will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) and a case where it is announced that it will not be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until it is announced whether or not the other reach will be executed,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
An expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects),
The expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach common title) for the title display part of the first reach,
In the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (common title for strong reach systems) for the title display part of the second reach,
In the introductory part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction) for the introductory part of the first reach,
In the introductory part of the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part of the second reach (strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction).
According to this feature, while an expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part of the second reach, which may directly notify that control will be made into an advantageous state, an expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display part of the first reach, which does not directly notify that control will be made into an advantageous state, so that it is possible to prevent excessive expectations from being created by the first reach. Furthermore, in the title display parts of the first reach and the second reach, the light-emitting means is controlled using brightness data tables for the title displays of the first reach and the second reach that are different from the brightness data tables for the introductory parts of the first reach and the second reach, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be made to be suitable.

A gaming machine of aspect 18-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 18-1,
The title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) is characterized in that it is possible to display the title display (title text) in a confirmed state (gold) that confirms that another reach (super reach effect) will be executed.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention even to the title display part in the first reach where the expectation indication display is not displayed.

[Form 19]
The gaming machine of form 19-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that a specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state will be controlled is notified,
The specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach) may be executed via a selection effect using a title display (title characters) corresponding to multiple reaches (super reach effects) including the specific reach,
The display means
It is possible to display an expectation suggestion display together with the title display (title characters) in the title display part and the selection performance of the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C performance, low base strongest reach),
When displaying the expectation suggestion display in the title display part of the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach), the expectation suggestion display composed of a plurality of objects (star-shaped objects) is displayed in stages,
When the expectation indication display is displayed in the selection performance, the expectation indication display made up of a plurality of objects (star-shaped objects) is not displayed in stages.
According to this feature, when the expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part of a specific reach, the expectation suggestion display made up of multiple objects is displayed in stages, whereas when the expectation suggestion display is displayed in the selection performance, the expectation suggestion display made up of multiple objects is not displayed in stages, so that the annoyance caused by the expectation suggestion display being displayed in stages not only in the title display part but also in the selection performance that precedes it can be eliminated.

A gaming machine of aspect 19-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 19-1,
The selection effect is an effect that changes in stages from a low-expectation reach (super reach effect) to a high-expectation reach (super reach effect) by operating the effect operation means (push button 31B),
The time required for the selection effect to change by one level (the minimum time required to switch to the title image of the next super reach effect) may be shorter than the time required for the expectation suggestion display of the title display part of the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach) to display by one level (the time required for the star-shaped object to change from black to highlighted and then to gold).
This feature allows for a sense of speed to be imparted to the gradual changes in the selection presentation.

A gaming machine of aspect 19-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 19-2,
The selection effect is an effect that changes step by step from the current reach (super reach effect) to a reach (super reach effect) with one step higher expectation, and is characterized in that the number of operations of the effect operating means (push button 31B) required to change to the next step increases with each step change.
According to this feature, the higher the expectation of reaching a winning jackpot, the more impatient the player can be.

A gaming machine of aspect 19-4 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 19-1 to 19-3,
When the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach) is selected by the selection effect, the game starts from the title display part.
According to this feature, even when a specific reach is executed via a selection effect, it starts from the title display part, so that it is easy for the player to determine which reach has ultimately been executed.

[Form 20]
The gaming machine of form 20-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
After it is notified that the specific reach (super reach effect) will control the advantageous state, an advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) corresponding to the controlled advantageous state can be displayed,
The advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) is displayed in a manner with larger movement than the title display (title character of the super reach effect) corresponding to the specific reach,
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, in a specific reach, the situation in which the title display is performed is one in which it is not yet clear whether or not the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, whereas the situation in which the advantageous state name display is performed is one in which it has already been announced that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, and by moving the advantageous state name display more significantly, the game player can celebrate being controlled to an advantageous state. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 20-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 20-1,
In the title display part of the specific reach (low base strong reach B, C effect, low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A to D), when the title display (title character) is displayed, a background dedicated to the title display is displayed,
The background of the advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start performance) is characterized by being displayed in a manner with greater movement than the background dedicated to the title display.
According to this feature, the background of the advantageous state name display can also be moved more dramatically to celebrate being controlled into an advantageous state.

[Form 21]
The gaming machine of form 21-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
In the introductory part (operation prompting performance B, D) of the specific reach (super reach performance), a prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) that prompts the player to take an action can be displayed,
The promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)) is displayed in a manner with larger movement than the title display (title character) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, the prompting character display displayed in the introductory part prompts the player to take an action, and by moving it more than the title display displayed in the title display part, it is possible to intuitively prompt the player to take an action. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

A gaming machine of aspect 21-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 21-1,
In the introductory part of the specific reach (super reach effect), a special prompting character display (operation prompting character (large)) that prompts the player to take an action and suggests a more advantageous situation than the prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) can be displayed;
The feature is that both the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)) and the special promotion character display (operation promotion character (large)) are displayed in a manner with greater movement than the title display (title character) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect).
According to this feature, whether the prompting character display or the special prompting character display is moved more than the title display displayed in the title display part, the player can be intuitively encouraged to take action.

A gaming machine of aspect 21-3 is a gaming machine according to aspect 21-1 or 21-2,
The number of characters (3) of the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)) is less than the number of characters (7 to 13) of the title display (title character).
According to this feature, the number of characters in the promotional character display is smaller than the number of characters in the title display, so that the content of the characters can be recognized even if the user moves the display widely.

[Form 22]
The gaming machine of form 22-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
It is possible to display an explanatory character display (explanatory character) that is different from the title display (title character) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect) and that explains the content of the specific reach,
The explanatory character display (explanatory character) is displayed in a manner with greater movement than the title display (title character) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, by displaying the additional explanatory text display in a manner that moves more rapidly than the title display, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that explanatory text display has been added in addition to the title display. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can emit light in a suitable lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

A gaming machine of aspect 22-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 22-1,
The explanatory text display (explanatory text) is characterized by the content suggesting that the specific reach (super reach effect) is advantageous.
This feature can draw more attention to the fact that the explanatory text display has been added.

[Form 23]
The gaming machine of form 23-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to 12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA, PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects),
The display means (image display device 5)
The title display (title letters) corresponding to the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is displayed in a larger font size than the title display (title letters) corresponding to the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach common title) for the title display part of the first reach,
In the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (common title for strong reach systems) for the title display part of the second reach,
In the introductory part of the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction) for the introductory part of the first reach,
In the introductory part of the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part of the second reach (strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction).
According to this feature, the title display corresponding to the second reach, which has a relatively high expectation, is displayed in larger font size than the title display corresponding to the first reach, which has a relatively low expectation, so that the title display alone can intuitively recognize that the second reach has a higher expectation than the first reach. Also, in the title display parts of the first reach and the second reach, the light-emitting means is controlled using brightness data tables for the title displays of the first reach and the second reach that are different from the brightness data tables for the introductory parts of the first reach and the second reach, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in an appropriate light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in an appropriate manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 23-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 23-1,
The number of characters (10) constituting the title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) is greater than the number of characters (7, 8) constituting the title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach (low base strong reach B, C effect), but the display area (display area size) of the title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach (low base strong reach B, C effect) is larger than the display area (display area size) of the title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect).
According to this feature, the title display corresponding to the second reach occupies a larger display area per character, so that the player can intuitively recognize that the second reach has a higher expectation than the first reach.

[Form 24]
The gaming machine of form 24-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect) is composed of multiple characters,
The display means (image display device 5)
It is possible to display a variable display of decorative identification information (decorative pattern) corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information (first special design, second special design),
The decoration identification information (decorative pattern (large)) of a first size is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the specific reach (super reach effect), and then the decoration identification information (decorative pattern (small)) of a second size smaller than the first size is displayed in a reach state;
At least one character of the title display (title character) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect) is displayed in a size larger than the second size (decorative pattern (small)),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, at least one character of the title display corresponding to the specific reach is displayed in a size larger than the decorative identification information reduced to the second size, so that the title display can be focused on in the title display part. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

A gaming machine of aspect 24-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 24-1,
The present invention is characterized in that all characters of the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect) are displayed in a size smaller than the first size (decorative pattern (large)) and larger than the second size (decorative pattern (small)).
According to this feature, the decorative identification information can be reliably recognized when a reach state is reached, and thereafter the decorative identification information is reduced in size and each character that makes up the title display is displayed in a size larger than the decorative identification information, so that attention can be drawn to the title display in the title display part.

[Form 25]
The gaming machine of form 25-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
In the introductory part (operation prompting performance B, D) of the specific reach (super reach performance), a prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) that prompts the player to take an action can be displayed,
After it is notified that the specific reach (super reach effect) will control the advantageous state, an advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) corresponding to the controlled advantageous state can be displayed,
The advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start performance) is displayed larger than the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, in a specific reach, the situation in which the promotion character display is performed is a situation in which it is not yet known whether or not the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, whereas the situation in which the advantageous state name display is performed is a situation in which it has already been notified that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, and by displaying the advantageous state name display larger than the promotion character display, it is possible to celebrate the game being controlled to an advantageous state. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be performed suitably.

The gaming machine of aspect 25-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 25-1,
The advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start effect) is composed of a first character string ("BIG" or "REGULAR") and a second character string ("BONUS");
The first character string ("BIG" or "REGULAR") is displayed in the first position (the upper fixed position), and then the second character string ("BONUS") is displayed in the second position (the lower fixed position);
After the second character string ("BONUS") is displayed at the second position (lower fixed position), the first character string ("BIG" or "REGULAR") displayed at the first position (upper fixed position) and the second character string ("BONUS") displayed at the second position (lower fixed position) are gradually enlarged and displayed,
the first character string ("BIG" or "REGULAR") and the second character string ("BONUS") are displayed in the smallest character size when displayed at the first position (top fixed position) and the second position (bottom fixed position);
The size of the characters when the first character string ("BIG" or "REGULAR") and the second character string ("BONUS") are displayed at the first position (upper fixed position) and the second position (lower fixed position) is larger than the size of the characters that make up the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)).
According to this feature, the characters that make up the advantageous state name display are always displayed larger than the characters that make up the promotion character display, so that being controlled in an advantageous state can be more congratulated.

The gaming machine of aspect 25-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 25-1 or 25-2,
The smallest character among the character strings constituting the advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start performance) is larger than the largest character among the character strings constituting the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)).
According to this feature, the smallest character among the characters constituting the advantageous state name display is displayed larger than the largest character among the characters constituting the promotion character display, so that no matter which character you focus on, the advantageous state name display is displayed larger than the promotion character display, making it possible to more congratulate yourself on being controlled into an advantageous state.

A gaming machine of aspect 25-4 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 25-1 to 25-3,
A special prompt character display (large operation prompt character) that suggests a more advantageous situation than the prompt character display (small operation prompt character) can be displayed;
The special prompt character display (operation prompt character (large)) is characterized by being displayed larger than the advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect).
According to this feature, the special promotion character display, which suggests a more advantageous situation than the promotion character display, is displayed larger than the advantageous state name display, thereby allowing the player to sense the advantageous situation.

A gaming machine of aspect 25-5 is the gaming machine according to aspect 25-4,
The smallest character among the character strings constituting the special promotion character display (operation promotion character (large)) is larger than the largest character among the character strings constituting the advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start performance).
According to this feature, the smallest character among the character strings constituting the special promotion character display is displayed larger than the largest character among the character strings constituting the advantageous state name display, so that no matter which character the player focuses on, the special promotion character display is displayed larger than the advantageous state name display, allowing the player to sense the advantageous situation.

[Form 26]
The gaming machine of form 26-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
After it is notified that the specific reach (super reach effect) will control the advantageous state, an advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) corresponding to the controlled advantageous state can be displayed,
The advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start effect) is displayed larger than the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, in a specific reach, the situation in which the title display is performed is one in which it is not yet clear whether or not the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, whereas the situation in which the advantageous state name display is performed is one in which it has already been announced that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, and by displaying the advantageous state name display larger than the title display, it is possible to celebrate the game being controlled to an advantageous state. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 26-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 26-1,
The specific reach (super reach effect) includes a plurality of types of specific reaches with different title displays (title characters),
The advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start effect) is characterized by being displayed larger than the title display (title characters) corresponding to any type of specific reach (super reach effect).
According to this feature, the advantageous state name display is displayed larger than the title display corresponding to any type of specific reach, so that the player can celebrate being controlled into an advantageous state.

The gaming machine of aspect 26-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 26-2,
The smallest character among the character strings constituting the advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) is larger than the largest character among the character strings constituting the title display (title character) corresponding to any type of specific reach (super reach effect).
According to this feature, the smallest character among the characters constituting the advantageous state name display is displayed larger than the largest character among the characters constituting the title display corresponding to any type of specific reach, so that no matter which character you focus on, the advantageous state name display is displayed larger than the title display corresponding to the specific reach, making it possible to more congratulate yourself on being controlled into an advantageous state.

[Form 27]
The gaming machine of form 27-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state are selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating (PA2-2, PA2-3)) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
Before the title display part (operation prompting performance A) in the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), a prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) to prompt the player to take action can be displayed,
The title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is displayed larger than the promotion character display (operation promotion characters (small)),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach common title),
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction).
According to this feature, the promotional text display is displayed before the title display part, and the title display that is displayed afterwards is displayed larger than the promotional text display, thereby drawing attention to the title display. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, resulting in suitable title display.

The gaming machine of aspect 27-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 27-1,
After the prompt character display (operation prompt character (small)) is displayed, the game progresses to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), and the title display part of the specific reach begins.
According to this feature, the promotional text display is displayed before the title display part in the series of steps, and the title display to be displayed thereafter is displayed larger than the promotional text display, thereby drawing attention to the title display.

The gaming machine of aspect 27-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 27-1 or 27-2,
The smallest character among the character strings constituting the title display (title character) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is larger than the largest character among the character strings constituting the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)).
According to this feature, the smallest character among the character strings constituting the title display corresponding to the specific reach is displayed larger than the largest character among the character strings constituting the promotion character display, so that no matter which character is focused on, the title display can be focused on.

[Form 28]
The gaming machine of form 28-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state are selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating (PA2-2, PA2-3)) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
Before the title display part (operation prompting performance A) in the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), a prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) to prompt the player to take action can be displayed,
After it is notified that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) will control the advantageous state, an advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) corresponding to the controlled advantageous state can be displayed,
The advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start effect) is displayed larger than the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effect),
The title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is displayed larger than the promotion character display (operation promotion characters (small)),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach common title),
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction).
According to this feature, in a specific reach, the situation in which the title display is performed is one in which it is not yet clear whether the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, whereas the situation in which the advantageous state name display is performed is one in which it has already been announced that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, and by displaying the advantageous state name display larger than the title display, it is possible to celebrate the game being controlled to an advantageous state. Furthermore, by displaying a promotional character display before the title display part and displaying the title display displayed thereafter larger than the promotional character display, it is possible to draw attention to the title display. Furthermore, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be illuminated in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, resulting in a suitable title display.

The gaming machine of aspect 28-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 28-1,
After the prompt character display (operation prompt character (small)) is displayed, the game progresses to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effect), the title display part in the specific reach starts, and after it is announced that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) will control the game to the advantageous state, the advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) is displayed.
According to this feature, a promotional character display is displayed before the title display part in a series of events, and the title display that is displayed afterwards is displayed larger than the promotional character display, thereby drawing attention to the title display, and after it is notified that a specific reach will result in control to an advantageous state, a display of the advantageous state name is displayed larger than the title display, allowing the player to celebrate being controlled to an advantageous state.

[Form 29]
The gaming machine of form 29-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
After it is notified that the specific reach (super reach effect) will control the advantageous state, an advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) corresponding to the controlled advantageous state can be displayed,
The advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start effect) is displayed for a longer time than the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, in a specific reach, the situation in which the title display is performed is one in which it is not yet clear whether or not the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, whereas the situation in which the advantageous state name display is performed is one in which it has already been announced that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, and by displaying the advantageous state name display for a longer period of time than the title display, it is possible to celebrate the game being controlled to an advantageous state. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

A gaming machine of aspect 29-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 29-1,
The time from when all the characters constituting the advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start effect) are displayed until at least a part of the character string disappears is longer than the time from when a part of the character string constituting the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect) is displayed until all of the character string disappears.
According to this feature, the time during which the congratulatory advantageous state name display is clearly visible is made longer than the time during which the title display, the purpose of which is to increase the possibility of being controlled into an advantageous state, is displayed, thereby giving the player a sense of satisfaction.

The gaming machine of aspect 29-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 29-1 or 28-2,
After the advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start effect) is displayed, the advantageous state name display is switched to an operation suggestion display (right hit promotion image (small) and right hit promotion image (large)) that suggests an operation method during the advantageous state, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the switch to the operation suggestion display, control is performed to gain an advantage by operating the operation method suggested by the operation suggestion display (an operation method for shooting the game ball toward the right game area 2R),
The time required to switch from the advantageous state name display (title letters of the jackpot start effect) to the operation suggestion display (right hit promotion image (small) and right hit promotion image (large)) is shorter than the time required to end the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect).
According to this feature, the advantageous state name display switches to the operation suggestion display in a short time, and then after a predetermined period of time has passed, control is performed to give an advantage by operating using the operation method suggested by the operation suggestion display, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged by changing the operation method during the period when the advantageous state name display ends.

[Form 30]
The gaming machine of form 30-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
In the introductory part (operation prompting performance B, D) of the specific reach (super reach performance), a prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) that prompts the player to take an action can be displayed,
After it is notified that the specific reach (super reach effect) will control the advantageous state, an advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) corresponding to the controlled advantageous state can be displayed,
The advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start performance) is displayed for a longer time than the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, in a specific reach, the situation in which the promotion character display is performed is a situation in which it is not yet clear whether or not the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, whereas the situation in which the advantageous state name display is performed is a situation in which it has already been notified that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, and by displaying the advantageous state name display for a longer period of time than the promotion character display, it is possible to celebrate the game being controlled to an advantageous state. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be performed suitably.

The gaming machine of aspect 30-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 30-1,
The prompt character display (operation prompt character (small)) is displayed until the prompted action is performed or until the valid time for the prompted action has elapsed;
The time for which the advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start performance) is displayed is characterized by being longer than the time for which the prompted action is not taken and the effective time for the prompted action has elapsed after the prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) is displayed.
According to this feature, after the prompting character display is displayed, the advantageous state name display is displayed for a longer period of time than the period of time when the prompted action is not taken, thereby making it possible to celebrate the player being controlled into the advantageous state.

The gaming machine of aspect 30-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 30-1 or 30-2,
The time from when all the characters constituting the advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start performance) are displayed until at least a part of the character string disappears is longer than the time when the prompt character display (operation prompt character (small)) is displayed.
According to this feature, the time during which the congratulatory advantageous state name display is clearly visible is made longer than the time during which the promotional text display, which is intended to encourage the player to take action, is displayed, thereby giving the player a sense of satisfaction.

A gaming machine of aspect 30-4 is a gaming machine according to any one of aspects 30-1 to 30-3,
A special prompt character display (large operation prompt character) that suggests a more advantageous situation than the prompt character display (small operation prompt character) can be displayed;
The promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)) is a promotion character (character that encourages operation) displayed without accompanying a promotion introduction display (promotion introduction effect),
The special operation prompt display (operation prompt character (large)) is displayed after the prompt introduction display (promotion introduction effect) is displayed, and the prompt character (character encouraging the operation) is displayed,
The advantageous state name display (title character of the big win start performance) is displayed for a longer time than the special prompt character display (operation prompt character (large)).
According to this feature, the time for which the congratulatory advantageous state name display is displayed is longer than the time for which the special promotion character display accompanied by the promotion introduction display is displayed, thereby giving the player a sense of satisfaction.

[Form 31]
The gaming machine of form 31-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state are selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating (PA2-2, PA2-3)) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
Before the title display part (operation prompting performance A) in the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), a prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) to prompt the player to take action can be displayed,
A title display (title character) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) is displayed for a longer time than the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach common title),
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction).
According to this feature, the promotional text display is displayed before the title display part, and the subsequent title display is displayed for a longer period of time than the promotional text display, thereby drawing attention to the title display. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, thereby enabling the title display to be performed in a suitable manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 31-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 31-1,
The time from when all the characters constituting the title display (title characters) are displayed until at least a part of the characters disappears is longer than the time when the promotion character display (operation promotion characters (small)) is displayed.
According to this feature, the time during which the title display is clearly visible is made longer than the time during which the promotional text display, which is intended to encourage the player to take an action, is displayed, thereby drawing attention to the title display.

The gaming machine of aspect 31-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 31-1 or 31-2,
A special prompt character display (large operation prompt character) that suggests a more advantageous situation than the prompt character display (small operation prompt character) can be displayed;
The promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)) is a promotion character (character that encourages operation) displayed without accompanying a promotion introduction display (promotion introduction effect),
The special operation prompt display (operation prompt character (large)) is displayed after the prompt introduction display (promotion introduction effect) is displayed, and the prompt character (character encouraging the operation) is displayed,
The time period during which the title display (title characters) is displayed is longer than the time period during which the special prompt character display (operation prompt characters (large)) is displayed.
According to this feature, the title display can be drawn to by making the time for which the title display is displayed longer than the time for which the special promotion character display accompanying the promotion introduction display is displayed.

[Form 32]
The gaming machine of form 32-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state are selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating (PA2-2, PA2-3)) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
Before the title display part (operation prompting performance A) in the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), a prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) to prompt the player to take action can be displayed,
After it is notified that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) will control the advantageous state, an advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) corresponding to the controlled advantageous state can be displayed,
The advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start effect) is displayed for a longer time than the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effect),
A title display (title character) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) is displayed for a longer time than the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach common title),
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction).
According to this feature, in a specific reach, the situation in which the title display is performed is one in which it is not yet clear whether the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, whereas the situation in which the advantageous state name display is performed is one in which it has already been announced that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, and by displaying the advantageous state name display for a longer period of time than the title display, it is possible to celebrate the game being controlled to an advantageous state. Furthermore, by displaying a promotional character display before the title display part and displaying the subsequent title display for a longer period of time than the promotional character display, it is possible to draw attention to the title display. Furthermore, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be illuminated in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, resulting in a suitable title display.

[Form 33]
The gaming machine of form 33-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to PB2-12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a fifth fluctuation pattern (PB1-14) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a sixth fluctuation pattern (PA2-16) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a seventh fluctuation pattern (PB1-15 to PB1-17) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and an eighth fluctuation pattern (PA2-17 to PB2-19) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state are determined as one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA, PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fifth variation pattern is determined, a fifth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-14) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the sixth variation pattern is determined, a sixth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-16) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the seventh variation pattern is determined, a seventh command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-15 to PB1-17) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the eighth variation pattern is determined, an eighth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-17 to PA2-19) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the fifth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (high base reach A presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the sixth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (high base reach A presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the seventh command is received, it is possible to notify that the fourth reach (high base reach B to D performance) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the eighth command is received, it is possible to notify that the fourth reach (high base reach B to D performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The third reach (high base reach A effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the third reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The fourth reach (high base reach B to D effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the fourth reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) and the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) are reaches executed in a normal state,
The third reach (high base reach A effect) and the fourth reach (high base reach B to D effect) are reaches that are executed in a special state (probable variable state) that is more advantageous than the normal state,
The second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects),
The fourth reach (high base reach B to D effect) has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the third reach (high base reach A effect),
The third reach (high base reach A effect) has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect),
The display means
In the title display part of the second reach (low base strong reach A to C performance), an expectation suggestion display consisting of a plurality of objects (star-shaped objects) can be displayed,
The expectation suggestion display can be displayed in the title display part in the third reach (high base reach A performance),
The expectation suggestion display can be displayed in the title display part in the fourth reach (high base reach A performance),
The feature of this invention is that the expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A, B performance).
According to this feature, the first reach in the normal state has a lower expectation level than the second reach in the normal state, so the expectation level suggestion display is displayed for the second reach, but the expectation level suggestion display is not displayed for the first reach, thereby preventing excessive expectations of the first reach controlling the game to an advantageous state. On the other hand, the third reach in the special state, which is more advantageous than the normal state, has a lower expectation level than the fourth reach in the special state, but is higher expectation level than the first reach in the normal state, so by displaying the expectation level suggestion display for both the third reach and the fourth reach, it is possible to expect that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state in both the third reach and the fourth reach.

[Form 34]
The gaming machine of form 34-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern in normal state) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern in normal state) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern in probability variable state) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern in probability variable state) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state,
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern in a normal state) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a deviation variation pattern in a normal state) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating a jackpot variation pattern in a probability variation state) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern in a probability variation state) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (super reach effect in the normal state) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (super reach effect in a normal state) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the advantageous state will be controlled by the second reach (super reach effect in the probability variable state),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (super reach effect in a probability variable state) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (super reach effect in a normal state) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (super reach effect in a probability variable state) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The first reach (super reach effect in the normal state) is a reach executed in the normal state,
The second reach (super reach effect in a probability variable state) is a reach executed in a special state (probability variable state) that is more advantageous than the normal state,
The title display part in the second reach (super reach effect in a probability variable state) is shorter than the title display part in the first reach (super reach effect in a normal state),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part of the first reach (the super reach effect in the normal state), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title) for the title display part of the first reach,
In the title display part in the second reach (super reach effect in a probability variable state), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (high base reach common title) for the title display part of the second reach,
In the introductory part of the first reach (the super reach presentation in the normal state), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part of the first reach (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction),
In the introductory part of the second reach (super reach presentation in a probability variable state), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (introduction of high base reach type reach A, introduction of high base reach type reach B, introduction of high base reach type reach C, introduction of high base reach type reach D) for the introductory part of the second reach.
According to this feature, the title display part of the second reach in the special state is shorter than the title display part of the first reach in the normal state, allowing the special state to progress at a good tempo. Also, in the title display parts of the first reach and the second reach, the light-emitting means is controlled using brightness data tables for the title display of the first reach and the second reach that are different from the brightness data tables for the introductory parts of the first reach and the second reach, respectively, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 34-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 34-1,
The frequency with which the second reach (super reach effect in the special state) occurs in the special state (probable chance state) is higher than the frequency with which the first reach (super reach effect in the normal state) occurs in the normal state.
According to this feature, even if the frequency of the second reach occurring in the special state increases, the special state can be progressed at a good pace.

[Form 35]
The gaming machine of form 35-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the gaming medium (gaming ball) enters the starting area (first starting winning hole, second starting winning hole), it is determined whether or not the gaming medium (gaming ball) is controlled to the advantageous state;
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to PB2-12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-11 to PB1-13) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-13 to PB2-15) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-11 to PB1-13) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-13 to PA2-15) is transmitted to the performance control means,
It can be controlled to a plurality of states including a normal state, a state in which the starting conditions are more likely to be met than in the normal state, and a special state after a specific number of times is reached (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) in which the result of the variable display does not become a specific display result (a special display result of "jackpot"), which is controlled based on the variable display being executed a specific number of times (900 times),
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot gaming state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base strongest reach presentation),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base strongest reach presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot gaming state),
The first reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strongest reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base strongest reach effect) has a higher expectation of becoming the advantageous state than the first reach (low base strong reach A to C effect),
The display means (image display device 5)
In the title display part of the first reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach is displayed in a first display operation mode (a display mode in which the title characters are displayed while moving from the left side to the center of the display area),
In the title display part of the second reach (low-base strongest reach presentation), a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach is displayed in a second display operation mode (a display mode in which the title characters are displayed reduced from an enlarged display) different from the first display operation mode,
When the special state (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) is entered after the specific number of times has been reached, a display indicating that the special state will be entered after the specific number of times has been reached (title characters of the Yu-time start effect) is displayed in the second display operation mode (a display mode in which the title characters are displayed reduced from an enlarged display).
According to this feature, when the special state is entered after a specific number of times has been reached, the display indicating that the special state will be entered after a specific number of times has been reached is displayed in the same second display operation mode as the title display of the second reach, which has a relatively high degree of expectation, so that the player can recognize that the special state after a specific number of times has a high degree of advantage.

The gaming machine of aspect 35-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 35-1,
When the display (title characters of the Yu-time start effect) indicating that the special state (time-shortening state B (Yu-time)) will be entered after the specific number of times has been reached is ended, the display is ended in the same display operation mode as the display operation mode (display mode in which the title characters are erased while expanding) when ending the title display (title characters) of the title display part in the second reach (low-base strongest reach effect).
According to this feature, even when the display indicating that control will be made to a special state after a specific number of times is reached is ended, it is ended in the same display operation mode as when ending the title display of the second reach, which has a relatively high expectation, so that it can be recognized that the special state after a specific number of times is highly advantageous.

[Form 36]
The gaming machine of form 36-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
It can be controlled to a plurality of states including a normal state, a state in which the starting conditions are more likely to be met than in the normal state, and a special state after a specific number of times is reached (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) in which the result of the variable display does not become a specific display result (a special display result of "jackpot"), which is controlled based on the variable display being executed a specific number of times (900 times),
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
When the specific number of times is reached and the special state (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) is controlled, a display indicating that the specific number of times is reached and the special state is controlled (title characters of the Yu-time start effect) can be displayed.
The size of the characters constituting the display (title characters of the Yu-time start effect) indicating that the game will be controlled to a special state after the specific number of times has been reached is larger than the size of the characters constituting the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, the situation in which the title display is performed in a specific reach is one in which it is not yet clear whether the player will be controlled to an advantageous state, whereas the display indicating that the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times is one in which the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times, and by making the size of the characters constituting the display indicating that the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times larger than the size of the characters constituting the title display corresponding to the specific reach, it is possible to celebrate the player being controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 36-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 36-1,
The specific reach (super reach effect) includes a plurality of types of specific reaches with different title displays (title characters),
The characters constituting the display (title characters of the Yu-time start effect) indicating that the game will be controlled to a special state after the specific number of times has been reached are characterized by being larger than the characters constituting the title display (title characters) corresponding to any type of specific reach (super reach effect).
According to this feature, the characters constituting the display indicating that the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times are displayed larger than the characters constituting the title display corresponding to any type of specific reach, thereby allowing the player to celebrate being controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times.

The gaming machine of aspect 36-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 36-2,
The smallest character among the character strings constituting the display (title character of the Yu-time start effect) indicating that the special state will be entered after the specific number of times has been reached is larger than the largest character among the character strings constituting the title display (title character) corresponding to any type of specific reach (super reach effect).
According to this feature, the smallest character among the characters constituting the display indicating that the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times is displayed larger than the largest character among the characters constituting the title display corresponding to any type of specific reach, so no matter which character you focus on, the display indicating that the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times is displayed larger than the title display corresponding to the specific reach, making it even more congratulatory that the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times.

[Form 37]
The gaming machine of form 37-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
It can be controlled to a plurality of states including a normal state, a state in which the starting conditions are more likely to be met than in the normal state, and a special state after a specific number of times is reached (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) in which the result of the variable display does not become a specific display result (a special display result of "jackpot"), which is controlled based on the variable display being executed a specific number of times (900 times),
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
When the specific number of times is reached and the special state (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) is controlled, a display indicating that the specific number of times is reached and the special state is controlled (title characters of the Yu-time start effect) can be displayed.
The display time of the display (title character of the Yu-time start effect) indicating that the state will be controlled to a special state after the specific number of times has been reached is longer than the display time of the title display (title character) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, the situation in which the title display is performed in a specific reach is one in which it is not yet clear whether the player will be controlled to an advantageous state, whereas the display indicating that the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times is one in which the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times, and by displaying the display indicating that the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times longer than the title display corresponding to the specific reach, the player can celebrate being controlled to a special state after reaching a specific number of times. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 37-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 37-1,
The time from when all the characters constituting the display (title characters of the Yu-time start effect) indicating that the state will be controlled to a special state after the specific number of times is reached to when at least a part of the characters disappears is longer than the time from when a part of the characters constituting the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect) is displayed to when all of the characters disappear.
According to this feature, the time during which the display indicating that the player will be controlled to a special state after reaching a certain number of congratulatory times is clearly visible is longer than the time during which the title display, whose purpose is to increase the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state, is displayed, thereby giving the player a sense of satisfaction.

[Form 38]
The gaming machine of form 38-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
It can be controlled to a plurality of states including a normal state, a state in which the starting conditions are more likely to be met than in the normal state, and a special state after a specific number of times is reached (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) in which the result of the variable display does not become a specific display result (a special display result of "jackpot"), which is controlled based on the variable display being executed a specific number of times (900 times),
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
In the normal state, after the specific number of times has been reached, a display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state (characters indicating the number of times remaining until the play time) can be displayed,
The size of the characters constituting the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (super reach effect) is larger than the size of the characters constituting the display (characters of the remaining number of times until the play time) indicating the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times is reached,
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title, and a high base reach common title);
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (introduction of weak reach A of weak reach system, introduction of weak reach B of weak reach system, introduction of strong reach A of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach B of strong reach system, introduction of strong reach C of strong reach system, introduction of high base reach system reach A, introduction of high base reach system reach B, introduction of high base reach system reach C, introduction of high base reach system reach D).
According to this feature, by making the size of the characters constituting the title display corresponding to the specific reach larger than the size of the characters constituting the display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times has been reached, it is possible to draw attention to the title display corresponding to the specific reach. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in an appropriate light-emitting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in an appropriate manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 38-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 38-1,
The specific reach (super reach effect) includes a first reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) and a second reach (low base strong reach A to C effect) which has a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first reach,
The display showing the remaining number of times until the special state after reaching the specific number of times (characters indicating the remaining number of times until Yu-time) is displayed while the first reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is being executed, but is not displayed while the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects) is being executed.
According to this feature, in the first reach, which has a low expectation, the number of times remaining until the special state is reached after the specific number of times is reached is displayed, making it possible to make the player aware of the number of times until the special state is reached after the specific number of times is reached, while in the second reach, which has a high expectation, the number of times remaining until the special state is reached after the specific number of times is not displayed, making it possible to draw attention to the presentation and alleviating the player's disappointment when the number of times remaining until the special state is reached after the specific number of times is low.

The gaming machine of aspect 38-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 38-2,
When it is notified that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), the game is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) without displaying again the display (characters of the remaining number of times until the play time) indicating the remaining number of times until the special state after the specific number of times is reached,
When it is notified that the advantageous state will not be achieved in the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), a display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state is reached after the specific number of times has been reached (characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time) is displayed again after the second reach (low base strong reach A to C effects).
According to this feature, when it is notified that the advantageous state will be reached in the second reach, the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times is reached is not displayed again, thereby alleviating the player's disappointment when there are only a few times left until the special state after the specific number of times is reached. Also, when it is notified that the advantageous state will not be reached in the second reach, the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times is reached is displayed again after the second reach ends, so the player can feel relieved quickly when there are only a few times left until the special state after the specific number of times is reached.

[Form 39]
The gaming machine of form 39-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
It can be controlled to a plurality of states including a normal state, a state in which the starting conditions are more likely to be met than in the normal state, and a special state after a specific number of times is reached (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) in which the result of the variable display does not become a specific display result (a special display result of "jackpot"), which is controlled based on the variable display being executed a specific number of times (900 times),
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
At the timing (operation prompting effects A to D) related to the specific reach (super reach effect), a prompting character display (operation prompting character (small)) that prompts the player to take an action can be displayed,
In the normal state, after the specific number of times has been reached, a display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state (characters indicating the number of times remaining until the play time) can be displayed,
The size of the characters constituting the prompt character display (operation prompt character (small)) is larger than the size of the characters constituting the display (characters of the remaining number of times until the play time) indicating the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times has been reached,
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title),
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction).
According to this feature, by making the size of the characters constituting the prompting character display that prompts the player to take an action at a timing related to a specific reach larger than the size of the characters constituting the display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state is reached after the specific number of times has been reached, it is possible to draw attention to the prompting character display and effectively prompt the player to take an action. Also, in the title display part, since the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, it is possible to make the light-emitting means emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, it is possible to display the title in a suitable manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 39-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 39-1,
When the promotion character display (operation promotion character (small)) is displayed before the title display part (operation promotion effect A) in the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effect), a display indicating the remaining number of times until the special state after reaching the specific number of times (remaining number of times until play time character) is displayed at the same time,
When the prompt character display (operation prompt character (small)) is displayed in the introductory part (operation prompt effect D) of the specific reach (low base strong reach A to C effects), the display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times is reached (characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time) is not displayed.
According to this feature, before the development into a specific reach, the remaining number of times until the special state after the specific number of times is reached is displayed at the same time as the promotion character display, so that the player can be made aware of the remaining number of times until the special state after the specific number of times is reached, and by not displaying the remaining number of times until the special state after the specific number of times is reached in the operation promotion display of the introductory part, it is possible to notify whether or not the player is being controlled to an advantageous state.

[Form 40]
The gaming machine of form 40-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the determination, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (jackpot fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (miss fluctuation pattern) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, a first command (a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a jackpot fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating a miss variation pattern) is transmitted to the performance control means,
It can be controlled to a plurality of states including a normal state, a state in which the starting conditions are more likely to be met than in the normal state, and a special state after a specific number of times is reached (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) in which the result of the variable display does not become a specific display result (a special display result of "jackpot"), which is controlled based on the variable display being executed a specific number of times (900 times),
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (super reach effect),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (super reach effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (super reach effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
After it is notified that the specific reach (super reach effect) will control the advantageous state, an advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect) corresponding to the controlled advantageous state can be displayed,
In the normal state, after the specific number of times has been reached, a display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state (characters indicating the number of times remaining until the play time) can be displayed,
Before displaying the advantageous state name display (title character of the jackpot start effect), the display indicating the remaining number of times until the special state after reaching the specific number of times (characters of the remaining number of times until the play time) is ended,
The size of the characters constituting the advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start performance) is larger than the size of the characters constituting the display indicating the remaining number of times until the special state after reaching the specific number of times (characters of the remaining number of times until the play time),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (a weak reach common title, a strong reach common title),
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction).
According to this feature, the situation in which the advantageous state name display is performed is a situation in which it has already been notified that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state, and therefore a display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times has been reached is unnecessary, and therefore the display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times has been reached is terminated before the advantageous state name display is displayed, and the size of the characters constituting the advantageous state name display is made larger than the size of the characters constituting the display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times has been reached, thereby allowing the game player to celebrate being controlled to the advantageous state. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in a suitable light-emitting mode according to the title display, and as a result, the title display can be performed in a suitable manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 40-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 40-1,
Regardless of the number of times remaining until the special state (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) after reaching the specific number of times, the size of the characters constituting the display (characters of the remaining number of times until Yu-time) indicating the number of times remaining until the special state after reaching the specific number of times is the same,
The size of the characters constituting the advantageous state name display (title characters of the jackpot start effect) is larger than the size of the characters constituting the display showing the number of times remaining until the special state after the specific number of times has been reached (characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time).
According to this feature, regardless of the number of times remaining until the special state is reached after the specific number of times has been reached, the size of the characters constituting the advantageous state name display can be made larger than the size of the characters constituting the display indicating the number of times remaining until the special state is reached after the specific number of times has been reached, thereby making it possible to celebrate being controlled to the advantageous state.

The gaming machine of aspect 40-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 40-1 or 40-2,
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100) is characterized in that it determines a special fluctuation pattern (time-saving B start fluctuation pattern) when the game medium (game ball) first enters the start area (first start winning port, second start winning port) in a special state (time-saving state B (Yu-time)) after a specific number of times has been reached.
According to this feature, when the game medium first enters the starting area in the special state after reaching a specific number of times, a presentation according to the special variation pattern can be executed.

[Form 41]
The gaming machine of form 41-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state are selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating (PA2-2, PA2-3)) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
The title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) can be changed from a first mode (white mode) to a second mode (red or gold mode) and displayed.
In the title display part that displays the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects), when the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is changed from the first mode (white mode) to the second mode (red or gold mode), the time during which the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is displayed in the second mode (red or gold mode) is longer than the time during which the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is displayed in the first mode (white mode),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach common title),
In the introductory part, the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction).
According to this feature, when the title display corresponding to a specific reach is changed from the first mode to the second mode in a title display part that displays a title display corresponding to the specific reach, the change to the second mode can be reliably recognized by making the time during which the title display corresponding to the specific reach is displayed in the second mode longer than the time during which the title display corresponding to the specific reach is displayed in the first mode. Also, in the title display part, the light-emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so that the light-emitting means can be made to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode corresponding to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed in an appropriate manner.

The gaming machine of aspect 41-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 41-1,
In the title display part that displays the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects), the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) may be changed from the first aspect (white aspect) to the second aspect (red or gold aspect), or may remain unchanged in the first aspect (white aspect),
When changing the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) from the first mode (white mode) to the second mode (red or gold mode), at a specific timing (when a time t1 has elapsed since the start of the title display period), the title display (title letters) is changed from the first mode (white mode) to the second mode (red or gold mode) and a specific sound effect (specific sound) is output,
When the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is not changed from the first state (white state), when the specific timing is reached (when time t1 has elapsed from the start of the title display period), the specific sound effect (specific sound) is output without being changed from the first state (white state).
According to this feature, a specific sound effect is output when the title display corresponding to a specific reach changes from the first state to the second state at a specific timing, and also when the title display remains in the first state at the specific timing and does not change, so that the output of the specific sound effect can give the player hope that the display will change to the second state.

A gaming machine of aspect 41-3 is the gaming machine according to aspect 41-1 or 41-2,
The second aspect includes a plurality of aspects (red and gold aspects),
When the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is changed from the first mode (white mode) to the second mode (red, gold mode), a specific sound effect (specific sound) is output regardless of the type of second mode (red, gold mode) to which it is changed.
According to this feature, when the title display corresponding to a specific reach changes from the first state to the second state at a specific timing, a specific sound effect is output regardless of the type of second state to which it is changed, so that the output of the specific sound effect can draw attention to the type of second state to which it is changed.

[Form 42]
The gaming machine of form 42-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
a display means (image display device 5),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state are selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating (PA2-2, PA2-3)) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
The title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) can be changed from a first mode (white mode) to a second mode (red mode) and displayed.
The title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) can be changed and displayed from the first mode (white mode) to a third mode (gold mode) which has a higher expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state than the second mode (red mode),
In the title display part that displays the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects), in either case where the title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is changed from the first mode (white mode) to the second mode (red mode) or the third mode (gold mode), the display is characterized in that it is changed from the first mode (white mode) to a common display mode (a mode that appears to glow) and then changed to the second mode (red mode) or the third mode (gold mode).
According to this feature, in the title display part that displays the title display corresponding to a specific reach, whether the title display corresponding to the specific reach is changed from the first mode to the second mode or from the first mode to the third mode, the display is changed to a common display mode and then to the second mode or the third mode. Therefore, by changing from the first mode to the common display mode, the player can expect to see a change to the third mode, which has a higher expectation than the second mode, until the change from the common display mode to the second mode or the third mode.

The gaming machine of aspect 42-2 is the gaming machine according to aspect 42-1,
The common display mode is a mode in which the characters constituting the title display (title characters) are illuminated, and is characterized in that when the light clears, the characters change to the second mode (red mode) or the third mode (gold mode).
According to this feature, the characters constituting the title display light up, thereby encouraging the change to the second or third mode.

[Form 43]
The gaming machine of form 43-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns is determined, including a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state;
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA) is transmitted to the performance control means;
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot gaming state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base weak reach B presentation),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base weak reach B presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A presentation) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach (low base weak reach B effect) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A effect) and the title display part in the second reach (low base weak reach B effect), a brightness data table for a common title display part (weak reach common title) is used to control the light emitting means,
In the introductory part of the first reach (low base weak reach A performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach system weak reach A introduction) for the introductory part of the first reach,
In the introductory part of the second reach (low base weak reach B presentation), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach system weak reach B introduction) for the introductory part of the second reach.
According to this feature, by using a common brightness data table corresponding to the title display part for two different reaches, an increase in cost and capacity can be prevented, and by using a brightness data table corresponding to each introductory part, the period until notification of whether or not an advantageous state has been achieved can be appropriately stimulated, resulting in an appropriate title display.

[Form 44]
The gaming machine of form 44-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a fifth fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-4) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a sixth fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to 6) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a seventh fluctuation pattern (PB1-5 to PB1-7/PB1-8 to PB1-10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and an eighth fluctuation pattern (PA2-7 to 9/PA2-10 to 12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state is determined,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA) is transmitted to the performance control means;
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fifth variation pattern is determined, a fifth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB4) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the sixth variation pattern is determined, a sixth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-6) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the seventh variation pattern is determined, a seventh command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-5 to PB1-7 / PB1-8 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the eighth variation pattern is determined, an eighth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-7 to 9/PA2-10 to 12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot gaming state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base weak reach B presentation),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base weak reach B presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the fifth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (low base strong reach A presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the sixth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (low base strong reach A presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot gaming state),
When the seventh command is received, it is possible to notify that the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect / low base strong reach C effect) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the eighth command is received, it is possible to notify that the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect / low base strong reach C effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A presentation) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach (low base weak reach B effect), and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The third reach is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the third reach (low base strong reach A presentation), and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The fourth reach is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect/low base strong reach C effect), and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The third reach (low base strong reach A effect) and the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect/low base strong reach C effect) have a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first reach (low base weak reach A effect) and the second reach (low base weak reach B effect),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A effect) and the title display part in the second reach (low base weak reach B effect), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach common title) for the first title display part which is common to both the first reach and the second reach,
In the title display part in the third reach (low base strong reach A effect) and the title display part in the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect/low base strong reach C effect), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strong reach common title) for the second title display part which is common to the third reach,
In the introductory part of the first reach (low base weak reach A performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach system weak reach A introduction) for the introductory part of the first reach,
In the introductory part of the second reach (low base weak reach B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach system weak reach B introduction) for the introductory part of the second reach,
In the introductory part of the third reach (low base strong reach A performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strong reach system strong reach A introduction) for the introductory part of the third reach,
In the introductory part of the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect/low base strong reach C effect), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part of the fourth reach (strong reach system strong reach B introduction/strong reach system strong reach C introduction).
According to this feature, by using a common brightness data table corresponding to the title display part for the high expectation 2 reach and the low expectation 2 reach, an increase in cost and capacity is prevented, and by using a brightness data table corresponding to each of the introductory parts, the period until notification of whether or not an advantageous state will be achieved can be appropriately stimulated, resulting in an appropriate title display.

[Form 45]
The gaming machine of form 45-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern (PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, a fourth fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state, a fifth fluctuation pattern (PB1-2 to PB1-4) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled in the advantageous state, and a sixth fluctuation pattern (PB1-J) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled in the advantageous state. A fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns including a fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 to 6), a seventh fluctuation pattern (PB1-5 to 7/PB1-8 to 10) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled by the advantageous state, an eighth fluctuation pattern (PA2-7 to 9/PA2-10 to 12) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled by the advantageous state, a ninth fluctuation pattern (PB1-11 to 13) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled by the advantageous state, and a tenth fluctuation pattern (PA2-13 to 15) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled by the advantageous state,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JA) is transmitted to the performance control means;
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-JB) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fifth variation pattern is determined, a fifth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-2 to PB4) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the sixth variation pattern is determined, a sixth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-4 to PA2-6) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the seventh variation pattern is determined, a seventh command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-5 to PB1-7 / PB1-8 to PB1-10) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the eighth variation pattern is determined, an eighth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-7 to 9/PA2-10 to 12) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the ninth variation pattern is determined, a ninth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PB1-11 to PB1-13) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the tenth variation pattern is determined, a tenth command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-13 to PA2-15) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach (low base weak reach A presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot gaming state),
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in the second reach (low base weak reach B presentation),
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the second reach (low base weak reach B presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the fifth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (low base strong reach A presentation) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the sixth command is received, it is possible to notify that the third reach (low base strong reach A presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot gaming state),
When the seventh command is received, it is possible to notify that the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect / low base strong reach C effect) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the eighth command is received, it is possible to notify that the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect / low base strong reach C effect) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the ninth command is received, it is possible to notify that the fifth reach (low base strongest reach effect) will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
When the tenth command is received, it is possible to notify that the fifth reach (low base strongest reach presentation) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The first reach (low base weak reach A presentation) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the first reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The second reach is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the second reach (low base weak reach B effect), and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The third reach is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the third reach (low base strong reach A presentation), and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The fourth reach is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect/low base strong reach C effect), and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The fifth reach is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the fifth reach (low-base strongest reach presentation), and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The third reach (low base strong reach A effect) and the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect/low base strong reach C effect) have a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first reach (low base weak reach A effect) and the second reach (low base weak reach B effect),
The fifth reach (low base strongest reach effect) has a higher expectation of being controlled into the advantageous state than any of the first reach (low base weak reach A effect), the second reach (low base weak reach B effect), the third reach (low base strong reach A effect), and the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect/low base strong reach C effect),
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part in the first reach (low base weak reach A effect) and the title display part in the second reach (low base weak reach B effect), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach common title) for the first title display part which is common to both the first reach and the second reach.
In the title display part in the third reach (low base strong reach A effect) and the title display part in the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect/low base strong reach C effect), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strong reach common title) for the second title display part which is common to the third reach,
In the title display part of the fifth reach (low base strongest reach effect), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strongest reach title of the strongest reach system) for the third title display part for the fifth reach,
In the introductory part of the first reach (low base weak reach A performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach system weak reach A introduction) for the introductory part of the first reach,
In the introductory part of the second reach (low base weak reach B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (weak reach system weak reach B introduction) for the introductory part of the second reach,
In the introductory part of the third reach (low base strong reach A performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strong reach system strong reach A introduction) for the introductory part of the third reach,
In the introductory part of the fourth reach (low base strong reach B effect/low base strong reach C effect), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strong reach system strong reach B introduction/strong reach system strong reach C introduction) for the introductory part of the fourth reach,
In the introductory part of the fifth reach (low base strongest reach presentation), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table (strongest reach system strongest reach introduction) for the introductory part of the fifth reach.
According to this feature, by using a common brightness data table corresponding to the title display part for the high expectation 2 reach and the low expectation 2 reach, an increase in cost and capacity can be prevented, and by using a brightness data table corresponding to each of the introductory parts, it is possible to appropriately stimulate the period until notification of whether or not an advantageous state will be achieved, and further, by providing a dedicated brightness data table for the title display part and the introductory part for the reach with the highest expectation, interest is heightened, and as a result, an appropriate title display can be achieved.

[Form 46]
The gaming machine of form 46-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state are selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating (PA2-2, PA2-3)) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The display means (image display device 5)
The title display (title letters) corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) can be changed from a first state (white) to a second state (red or gold) and displayed.
The light emission control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the title display part of the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), when the title display (title characters) is not changed to the second mode (red or gold), the light emitting means is controlled using a first brightness data table (weak reach common title (white)),
In the title display part of the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), when the title display (title characters) is changed to a second mode (red or gold), the light emitting means is controlled using a second brightness data table (weak reach common title (red) or weak reach common title (gold)),
In the introductory part of the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), regardless of whether the title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach has changed to the second form (red or gold), the light emitting means is controlled using a common brightness data table for the introductory part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction).
According to this feature, whether the title display is not changed to the second mode in the title display part of a specific reach or whether it is changed to the second mode, the brightness data table corresponding to each introductory part is common, thereby preventing an increase in cost and capacity, and by using the brightness data table corresponding to each title display part, it is possible to appropriately present the title display whether it is not changed to the second mode or whether it is changed to the second mode, and as a result, an appropriate title display can be achieved.

[Form 47]
The gaming machine of form 47-1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player by executing variable display of specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart), and deriving a specific display result (a special chart display result of "jackpot") as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means (a game control microcomputer 100);
A performance control means (performance control CPU 120);
Display means (image display device 5);
A plurality of light-emitting means (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4);
A light emission control means (performance control CPU 120),
The game control means (game control microcomputer 100)
When the game medium (game ball) enters the start area (first start winning slot, second start winning slot), it is determined whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state);
Execute variable display of the specific identification information (first special chart, second special chart),
Based on the result of the judgment, a first fluctuation pattern (PB1-JA, PB1-JB) which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3) which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state are selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command (a variation pattern designation command designating (PA2-2, PA2-3)) is transmitted to the performance control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command (a variation pattern designation command designating PA2-2 and PA2-3) is transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the game will be controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state) in a specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance),
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is not controlled to the advantageous state (jackpot game state),
The specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effects) is configured to include a title display part that displays a title display (title characters) corresponding to the specific reach, and an introduction part until the result of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled is notified,
The title display part in the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance) is
A first part (title start period) from the start of displaying the title display corresponding to the specific reach to the display at a fixed position;
A second part (title display period, title end period) after the title display corresponding to the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B effect) is displayed at the fixed position,
The performance control means (performance control CPU 120)
controlling the light emitting means using a brightness data table configured with brightness data;
In the first part (title start period) of the title display part in the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the first part (weak reach title start),
In the second part (title display period, title end period) of the title display part in the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the second part (weak reach title display),
In the introductory part of the specific reach (low base weak reach A, B performance), the light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table for the introductory part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction).
According to this feature, by using a brightness data table corresponding to the first part from when the title display starts to be displayed until it is displayed in the fixed position in a specific reach, a brightness data table corresponding to the second part after the title display is displayed in the fixed position, and a brightness data table corresponding to the introductory part, it is possible to suitably stimulate the period during which the title display is performed and the period until it is announced whether or not an advantageous state will be achieved, and as a result, it is possible to perform a suitable title display.

[Example]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the following examples.

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

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

Note that "variable display" of special symbols refers to, for example, the 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 multiple symbols, transforming one or more symbols, and enlarging/reducing one or more symbols. When special symbols or the 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 variation also includes the display of a certain symbol flashing. At the end of the variable display, a specified special symbol is displayed stationary (also called derived or derived display) as the display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described below). Note that variable display is sometimes referred to as variable display or variation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol," and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special symbol." A special symbol game using the first special symbol is also referred to as the "first special symbol game," and a special symbol game using the second special symbol is also referred to as the "second special symbol game." There may be only one type of special symbol display device that variably displays special symbols.

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) or organic EL (electroluminescence) display, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may also be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, a variable display of multiple types of decorative symbols (such as symbols showing numbers, etc.) as decorative identification information different from the special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, scrolled up and down or updated) in the "left," "center," and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Note that the special symbol games and variable display of decorative symbols 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 currently being executed. The pending display and active display are collectively referred to as a variable display-compatible display corresponding to a 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 consisting of multiple LEDs, are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first hold memories by the number of lit LEDs. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second hold memories 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 starting winning opening that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a specified ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning opening, a specified number of prize balls (for example, three) are paid out and the first special game can be started.

The variable prize ball device 6B (a standard electric device) forms a second start prize opening that changes between a closed and an open state due to the solenoid 81 (see Figure 3). The variable prize ball device 6B, for example, comprises an electric tulip-type device with a pair of movable pieces. When the solenoid 81 is off, the movable pieces are in a vertical position, bringing the tip of the movable pieces close to the prize ball device 6A, creating a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start prize opening (also referred to as the second start prize opening being in a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is on, the movable pieces of the variable prize ball device 6B are in a tilted position, creating an open state in which game balls can enter the second start prize opening (also referred to as the second start prize opening being in an open state). When a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a predetermined number of prize balls (e.g., three) are paid out, and the second special game can be initiated. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed and an open state, and is not limited to devices equipped with an electric tulip-type device.

General winning openings 10 are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in Figure 1, three locations at the bottom left of the game area and one location above the variable winning ball device 6B), and 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) are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 with 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 prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize door (for the special electric device) is in the off state, the large prize door closes the large prize door, preventing game balls from entering (passing through) the large prize door. On the other hand, in the special variable prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize door is in the on state, the large prize door opens the large prize door, making it easier for game balls to enter the large prize door.

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

When a game ball enters any of the prize slots, including the general prize slot 10, it is also referred to as a "win." In particular, a win at a start slot (first start slot, second start slot) is also referred to as a start slot.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (in the example shown in Figure 1, at the bottom left of the play area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is made up of a 7-segment LED or the like, and displays a variety of normal symbols as normal identification information that differs from special symbols. Normal symbols are represented by numbers from "0" to "9" or lighting patterns such as "-". Normal symbols may also include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. This type of variable display of normal symbols is also called a normal symbol game.

To the right of the image display device 5, there is a passing gate 41 through which the game ball can pass. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a regular game is executed.

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

In addition to the above features, the surface of the game board 2 is equipped with windmills that change the direction and speed of the game balls as they flow down, 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 and 8R are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3 for playing and outputting sound effects, etc. 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 to surround the gaming area. Furthermore, an attacca lamp 9c is provided near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the gaming board 2.

A movable body 32 (described below) that operates in response to the effects is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (above the image display device 5 in Figure 1). The movable body 32 is also provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, along with the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, and attacca lamp 9c described above, 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 constructed using an LED.

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

A ball supply tray (upper tray) is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area to hold (store) gaming balls dispensed as prize balls or gaming balls loaned from 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) separate from the upper tray, from which prize balls are dispensed 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. Operation of the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see Figure 3).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position on the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, which the player can press to issue a specific command. Operation of the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see Figure 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 back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11 housed in a board case 201. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching between the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. The setting switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing setting values such as the probability of winning a jackpot and the ball payout rate in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and setting 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 located in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is located to the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and display changeover switch 31 are located directly in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

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

When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the setting key 51 and setting switch 52 cannot be operated from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a rotatable glass door frame 3a with a glass window, which allows the gaming area to be opened and closed. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the gaming area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a, which is formed in a vertically elongated rectangular shape. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side of the circuit board case 201, which includes the setting key 51 and setting 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 while the previous normal game is being played (if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal game based on that passage cannot be played immediately), the normal game based on that passage 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, the normal symbol display result 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 the confirmed normal symbol, the normal symbol display result will be "normal losing." When a "normal winning" occurs, opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open 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.

Furthermore, if a game ball enters (wins) the start winning hole during the period when a special game is being played or during the period when the game is controlled to the jackpot game state described below (when a start winning occurs but the special game based on that start winning cannot be played immediately), the execution of the special game based on that entry will be suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

Once the display result in the special game shows "jackpot," the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state, which is advantageous for the player.

In the jackpot game state, the large prize opening formed by the special variable prize ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. This open state continues until either a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) has elapsed, or until the number of game balls entering the large prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). This predetermined period is the maximum period during which the large prize opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening period. This cycle in which the large prize opening is opened 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 win prize balls by making the gaming ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is advantageous to the player. The more rounds played in the jackpot gaming state, and the longer the maximum opening period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

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

After the jackpot game state ends, the game may enter 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 (the period during which the special symbol fluctuates) compared to 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 slot by shortening the average regular symbol fluctuation time (the period during which the regular symbol fluctuates) compared to the normal state and by increasing the probability of a "regular symbol hit" in a regular symbol game compared to the normal state. The time-saving state is advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of fluctuation of special symbols (especially the second special symbol).

In the probability variable state (probability variable state), in addition to time-saving control, probability variable control is implemented, 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 players, as it not only improves the efficiency of special symbol fluctuations, but also makes it easier to win a "jackpot."

The time-saving state or the probability variation state will continue until one of the following conditions is met: a predetermined number of special games have been played, or the next jackpot game state has begun. A state in which the condition for the special game to end is played a predetermined number of times is also called a count-cut state (count-cut time-saving state, count-cut probability variation state, etc.).

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

A state in which probability variable control is being executed is also called a high probability state, and a state in which probability variable control is not being executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is being executed is also called a high base state, and a 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 is also called a high probability/low base state.

The game state may also change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (e.g., a specific area within the jackpot opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game state may be controlled to a special state after the jackpot game state.

[Progress of the production, etc.]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (such as notifying the progress of the game or adding excitement to the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. These effects are described below. The effects are executed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, the effects may be executed by audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, turning on or off the game effect lamp 9, operating the movable body 32, or by using any effect device including some or all of these.

As an effect that is executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the "left," "center," and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 begin to display variable decorative symbols in response to the start of the first or second special symbol game. At the timing when the display result (also called the confirmed special symbol) in the first or second special symbol game is statically displayed, the confirmed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols is also statically displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols begins to when it ends, the variable display of the decorative symbols may assume a predetermined reach state (a reach is achieved). Here, a reach state refers to a state in which 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, as described below.

In addition, when the above-mentioned reach mode is reached during the variable display of decorative symbols, a reach effect is executed. Pachinko gaming machine 1 executes multiple types of reach effects, 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 decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" depending on the effect mode. Reach effects include, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "jackpot," a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns (the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, "7") is displayed stopped and aligned 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" where the game state is controlled to a probability jackpot after the jackpot gaming state ends, odd-numbered decorative symbols (e.g., "7") are displayed in a line-up, and in the case of a "non-probability jackpot (regular jackpot)" where the game state is not controlled to a probability jackpot after the jackpot gaming state ends, even-numbered decorative symbols (e.g., "6") may be displayed in a line-up. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also called probability jackpot symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also called non-probability jackpot symbols (regular symbols). After a reach state is reached with non-probability jackpot symbols, a promotion effect may be executed that ultimately results in a "probability jackpot."

When the display result of the special game is a "miss," the state of the variable display of the decorative symbols does not become a reach state, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols may display a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination (also called a "non-reach miss") (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols may be a "non-reach miss"). Also, when the display result is a "miss," after the state of the variable display of the decorative symbols becomes a reach state, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols may display a fixed decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination (also called a "reach miss") that is not a jackpot combination (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols 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. Other effects, such as preview effects that predict the jackpot reliability, are executed during the variable display of decorative symbols. Preview effects include preview effects that predict the jackpot reliability in the currently executing variable display, and pre-read preview effects that predict the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is reserved). Pre-read preview effects may also be executed that change the display mode of the variable display compatible display (reserved display or active display) to a mode that is different from normal.

Furthermore, the image display device 5 may temporarily stop the decorative symbols while they are being displayed in a variable manner, and then resume the variable display, thereby executing a pseudo-consecutive effect that makes a single variable display appear as multiple variable displays.

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

Also, for example, when a special game or the like is not being played, a demo image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

[Board configuration]
The pachinko gaming 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 gaming machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also equipped. The various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductor patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit mounting boards configured to realize specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it on), power from an AC power source, such as an external power source like a commercial power supply, such as 100V AC, can be supplied from the power supply board 17 to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12. The power supply board 17 is equipped with, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), and a power supply circuit for converting a 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 gaming machine 1 (execution of special games (including reserved game management), execution of regular games (including reserved game management), jackpot game status, game status, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc.

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

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

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

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (such as detection signals 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 switches (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), and 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 that stops control circuits such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, or a system reset IC. The power-off signal turns off when the specified power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a specified value, and turns on when the specified power supply voltage remains below the specified value for a period of time that exceeds the power-off reference time. The clear signal turns on, for example, in response to pressing the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits solenoid drive signals (such as signals to turn on solenoid 81 or 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 switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting 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 its control of the game's progress, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) supplies presentation control commands (commands that specify (notify) the game's progress, 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. These presentation control commands include, for example, commands that specify various decisions made by the main board 11 (e.g., the display results of the special game (including the type of jackpot), the variable patterns used when executing the special game (details will be described later)), the game status (e.g., the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the jackpot slot, 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, error notifications, and notifications of power outage recovery) based on the received performance control commands.

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 may be configured to perform control of audio output, turning on/off of lamps (such as supplying sound designation signals and lamp signals), and control of the movable body 32 (such as supplying signals to operate the movable body 32).

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (performance random numbers) used to execute various performances. The performance random numbers 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 receiving 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).

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the performance control board 12, sound control board 13, and lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. As with pachinko gaming 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 (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

[Major operations of the main board 11]
First, we will explain the main operations of the main board 11. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts, the game control microcomputer 100 starts up and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main processing shown in Figure 4, the CPU 103 first disables interrupts (step S1). Next, it performs the necessary initial settings (step S2). These initial settings include setting the stack pointer, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), and making RAM 102 accessible.

Next, it is determined whether the recovery conditions are met (step S3). The recovery conditions can be met when the clear signal is off, backup data is available, and the backup RAM is normal. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17, for example, is pressed, an on-state clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100. If such an on-state clear signal is input, it is sufficient to determine in step S3 that the recovery conditions are not met. The backup data only needs to be able to be saved in RAM 102, which serves as backup RAM for game control. In step S3, it is sufficient to check or inspect the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc., to determine whether the recovery conditions can be met.

If the recovery condition is met (Step S3; Yes), recovery processing (Step S4) is executed, followed by setting confirmation processing (Step S5). The recovery processing of 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 power supply was stopped.

If the recovery condition is not met (Step S3: No), an initialization process (Step S6) is performed, followed by a setting change process (Step S7). The initialization process of Step S6 includes a clearing process that clears flags, counters, and buffers stored in RAM 102, and the clearing process sets initial values in the work area.

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

If the setting confirmation conditions are 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 therein 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 enter a game stop state in which the progress of play on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is halted. In the game stop state, the firing of game balls by operating the ball-hitting handle and the detection of game balls by various switches are halted, 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 display a frozen 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 this may also end.

The setting change process in step S7 determines 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.

If the setting change conditions are met in the setting change process of step S7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a setting change state in which the setting values 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 values are displayed on the display monitor 29, and the values displayed on the display monitor 29 are updated sequentially each time operation of the setting change switch 52 is detected. Thereafter, when the setting key 51 is turned off by an arcade attendant or the like, the setting values displayed on the display monitor 29 are stored (updated and memorized) in the backup area of 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 placed in a play-stop state, just as when it is in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the accompanying 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 element such as the game effect lamp 9 to emit light in a specific manner.

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

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, it sets the register of the CTC built into the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt occurs periodically at a predetermined time interval (e.g., every 2 ms) (step S9), and enables the interrupt (step S10). After that, it enters a loop process. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (e.g., every 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

After executing this game control main processing, the CPU 103 receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, 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 begins, 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, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined main error processing to diagnose abnormalities in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and, if necessary, issue a warning based on the diagnosis results (step S22). After this, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined information output processing to output data such as jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpots), start information (information indicating the number of start wins), and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the game has entered a probability variable state) to be supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number update process is executed to update at least a portion of the gaming 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 executing the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 is able to manage the execution and reservation of special symbol games, control the jackpot gaming state, control the gaming state, and so on.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing the normal symbol process at each timer interrupt, it is possible to execute the normal symbol game and manage reserves based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), as well as control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on a "normal symbol win." 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 reserve display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. Then, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set a presentation control command to be sent during each of the above processes. In the command control processing of step S27, the set presentation control command is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the presentation 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 flowchart 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).

The start winning determination process detects the occurrence of a start winning, stores pending information in a specified area of RAM 102, and updates the number of pending memories. When a start winning occurs, a random number value is extracted to determine the display result (including the type of jackpot) and variation pattern, and this is stored as pending information. A process may also be executed to predict the display result and variation pattern based on the extracted random number value. After the pending information and number of pending memories are stored, transmission settings are made to send a performance control command to the performance control board 12 to specify the determination results, such as the occurrence of a start winning, the number of pending memories, and the predictive determination. The performance control command thus transmitted and set for the start winning is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, for example, after the special symbol process is completed, by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in Figure 4.

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

The normal special symbol processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). This normal special symbol processing determines whether to start the first or second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. Furthermore, the normal special symbol processing determines (predetermines) whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "jackpot" and, if so, the type of jackpot, before the display result is derived and displayed, based on a random number value for determining the display result. Furthermore, the normal special symbol processing determines a fixed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol) to be displayed in the special symbol game in accordance with the determined display result. The value of the special symbol process flag is then updated to "1," and the normal special symbol processing ends. The special symbol game using the second special symbol may be executed with priority over the special symbol game using the first special symbol (also known as special symbol 2 priority consumption). Additionally, the order in which game balls enter the first and second starting winning slots may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special game may be met in the order in which the balls enter (also known as winning order consumption).

When making various decisions based on random number values, various tables stored in ROM 101 (tables in which the decision value compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) 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 using a random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern to determine one of several types of fluctuation pattern, based on the results of a pre-determined decision on whether or not the display result will be a "jackpot". In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when a fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "2", and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

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

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

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3." This special symbol stop process includes a setting process to stop the variation of special symbols on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and to stop displaying (derive) the confirmed special symbol that will result in the display of the special symbol. If the display result is a "jackpot," the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4." If the display result is a "miss," the game state is also updated if the game is in a time-saving state or a special probability state and the end of the number-cutting period is confirmed. Once the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

The pre-jackpot opening process in step S114 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "4." This pre-jackpot opening process includes processing to start the execution of a round in the jackpot game state and set the large prize opening to an open state, based on factors such as the display result being "jackpot." When the large prize opening is set to an open state, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door. At this time, the maximum open period for the large prize opening to be set and the maximum number of rounds to be executed are set, depending on, for example, the type of jackpot. Once these settings are complete, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "5," and the pre-jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process of step S115 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "5." This jackpot opening process includes processes such as measuring the time elapsed since the large prize opening was opened, and determining whether it is time to return the large prize 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 large prize opening is to be returned to a closed state, processes such as stopping the supply of a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door are executed, and then the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "6," and the jackpot opening process ends.

The post-jackpot release process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "6." This post-jackpot release process includes a process for determining whether the number of rounds that open the large prize slot has been executed has reached the set upper limit, and a process for making settings to end the jackpot game state when the upper limit has been reached. If the number of rounds executed has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "5." However, if the number of rounds executed has reached the upper limit, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "7." Once the value of the special symbol process flag has been 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 processes such as waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period during which an ending presentation, which serves as a presentation operation to notify players of the end of the jackpot game state, has elapsed, and making various settings to initiate variable rate control or time-saving control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When these settings are made, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "0," and the jackpot end process ends.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the probability of winning a jackpot and the payout rate change according to the setting value. For example, in the normal special symbol processing of the special symbol process, the probability of winning a jackpot and the payout rate change by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the setting value. For example, the setting value consists of six levels, from 1 to 6, with 6 representing the highest probability of winning a jackpot, and the probability of winning a jackpot decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. In this example, a setting value of 6 provides the highest advantage to the player, and the advantage decreases progressively as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. If the probability of winning a jackpot changes according to the setting value, the payout rate may also change according to the setting value. While the probability of winning a jackpot remains constant regardless of the setting value, the number of rounds in a jackpot game state may change according to the setting value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be able to set one of several setting values that differ in the degree of advantage to 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 determination table. Figure 7(A) shows an example of the configuration of a display result determination 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 determination table for the second special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in ROM 101. In the display result determination table, a win determination value that is 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 used to determine the display result, and its value is updated randomly within the range of 0 to 65535. A common display result determination table may be used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

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

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

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

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

In other words, in the first special symbol display result determination table when the game state is normal or time-saving, when the setting value is 1, of the hit determination values that can take on a value between 0 and 65535, only values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to a "jackpot," while when the setting value is 2 or higher, of the jackpot determination values, values within the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to a "jackpot." Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the setting value increases.

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

Furthermore, in the first special symbol display result determination table when the game state is normal or time-saving, the range of 65317 to 65535 among the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range for the time-saving loss determination value used to determine a time-saving loss regardless of the setting value. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, when the setting value is 6, the hit determination value is set to 1020 to 1346 as the numerical range for the jackpot determination value, and the time-saving loss determination value is set to the range of 65317 to 65535, with 65317 as the reference value for time-saving losses (time-saving loss reference value), in a numerical range different from the range of jackpot determination values for the setting value of 6 (1020 to 1346). This prevents the numerical range of the time-saving loss determination value from overlapping with the range of jackpot determination values that changes depending on each setting value.

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

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

In other words, in the first special symbol display result determination table when the game state is in the probability variable state, when the setting value is 1, of the hit determination values that can take on a value between 0 and 65535, only values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to a "jackpot," while when the setting value is 2 or greater, of the jackpot determination values, values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range are assigned to a "jackpot." Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1347 as the setting value increases.

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

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

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

In other words, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game state is normal or time-saving, in the second special symbol display result determination table, of the hit determination values that can take on a value between 0 and 65535, when the set value is 1, only values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to a "jackpot," while when the set value is 2 or greater, of the jackpot determination values, values within the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to a "jackpot." Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

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

Furthermore, in the second special symbol display result determination table when the game state is normal or time-saving, the range of 65317 to 65425 among the hit determination values is set as the common numerical range of the time-saving loss determination value for determining a time-saving loss regardless of the setting value. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, as mentioned above, when the setting value is 6, the hit determination value is set to 1020 to 1346 among the jackpot determination value numerical range, and the time-saving loss determination value is set to the range of 65317 to 65425, with 65317 as the reference value for time-saving losses (time-saving loss reference value), in a numerical range different from the range of jackpot determination values for the setting value of 6 (1020 to 1346). This prevents the numerical range of the time-saving loss determination value from overlapping with the range of jackpot determination values that changes depending on each setting value.

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

As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the common numerical range for a time-saving miss is set to 65317 to 65535 regardless of the setting value, whether the game state is normal or time-saving. When the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the common numerical range for a time-saving miss is set to 65317 to 65425 regardless of the setting value, whether the game state is normal or time-saving. In other words, when the game state is normal or time-saving, the rate at which the variable display result is a time-saving miss is the same regardless of the setting value, preventing the setting value from excessively increasing gambling. Furthermore, for time-saving misses to which a common judgment value is assigned for each setting value, the numerical range is set to a continuous range from 65317, the time-saving miss reference value, regardless of the setting value, thereby reducing the processing load on the CPU 103 related to determining whether the variable display result is a time-saving miss.

Note that while this pachinko gaming machine 1 has six settable values, from 1 to 6, the number of settable values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be five or fewer, or seven or more. Furthermore, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

The jackpot type may be determined at different rates depending on the set value, based on the allocation of judgment values in the jackpot type determination 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 determination 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 is 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 the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute any setting suggestion effect at different rates depending on the set value.

[Major 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 supply of power voltage from a power supply board or the like, the performance control CPU 120 starts up and executes the performance control main process as shown in the flowchart of Fig. 9. When the performance control main process shown in Fig. 9 starts, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clearing RAM 122, setting various initial values, and setting registers for the CTC (counter/timer circuit) mounted on the performance control board 12. The performance control CPU 120 also 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 origin position and control to perform predetermined operation checks.

Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (e.g., 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, the register settings of the CTC. If the timer interrupt flag is off at this time (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

In addition, on the performance control board 12 side, in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed, an interrupt occurs to receive performance control commands from the main board 11. This interrupt occurs, for example, when the performance control INT signal from the main board 11 turns on. When an interrupt occurs due to the performance control INT signal turning on, the performance control CPU 120 automatically disables the interrupt. However, if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt disable command (DI command). In response to the interrupt due to the performance control INT signal turning on, the performance control CPU 120 executes, for example, a specified command reception interrupt process. In this command reception interrupt process, the performance control command is captured from a specified input port included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The captured performance control command is stored in a performance control command reception buffer, for example, provided in RAM 122. The performance control CPU 120 then enables interrupts and ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the performance control process is executed (step S76). The performance control process controls the operation of various performance devices, such as the display of performance images in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of decorative light-emitting elements such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs, and the driving of the movable body 32. In addition, the control content of performance operations using the various performance devices is judged, determined, and set in accordance with the performance control commands sent from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process in 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 is updated by software. Then, processing returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to step S73.

Figure 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S76 of Figure 9 as the performance control process. In the performance control process shown in Figure 10, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a preview setting process (step S161). In the preview setting process, for example, judgments, decisions, and settings are made to execute a preview performance based on the performance control command sent from the main board 11 at the time of the initial winning. In addition, processing is executed to display a hold display based on the number of hold memories identified from the performance control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process includes a process of determining whether to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. If it is determined that variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 should be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" and the variable display start waiting process ends.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (confirmed decorative pattern), the mode of the variable display of the decorative pattern, whether or not various effects such as reach effects and various preview effects will be executed, their mode, and the start timing of execution are determined based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) that reflects the determined results is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. In response to the instruction to start 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 effect processing of step S172 is executed when the effect process flag value is "2." In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5, drive the movable body 32, output audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13, and turn on/off/blink the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs in response to a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. After performing these effect controls, the CPU 120 displays the fixed decorative pattern, which is the result of the display of the decorative pattern, in a static state, for example, in response to reading an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern from the effect control pattern or receiving a command from the main board 11 specifying the static display of the fixed decorative pattern. When the final decorative pattern is displayed in a static state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" and the variable display effect processing ends.

The special symbol win wait process of step S173 is executed when the value of the presentation process flag is "3". In this special symbol win wait process, the presentation control CPU 120 determines whether a presentation control command specifying the start of a jackpot game state has been received from the main board 11. When a presentation control command specifying the start of a jackpot game state is received, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "4". Furthermore, if a command specifying the start of a jackpot game state is not received and the waiting time for receiving said command has elapsed, the display result in the special symbol game is determined to be a "miss", and the value of the presentation process flag is updated to its initial value of "0". Once the value of the presentation process flag has been updated, the special symbol win wait process ends.

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

The ending presentation process of step S175 is executed when the presentation process flag value 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 settings. The presentation process flag value is then updated to its initial value of "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 explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible within the scope of the invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout 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 gaming machine that encloses gaming media and awards points when a prize is won.

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

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

Games can be executed not only by inserting a removable recording medium, but also by downloading programs and data via a communication line, temporarily storing them in internal memory, or by directly executing the game using the hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line. Furthermore, the game can also be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

In this specification, expressions used to compare various percentages, such as the execution percentage of effects (such as "high," "low," and "different") 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%."

[Explanation of characteristic part 131SG]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with respect to the characteristic section 131SG. In the description of each step in the flowchart of the characteristic section 131SG, for example, "Step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1" or "131SG S1," and "Normal Reach" may be abbreviated as "N Reach" and "Super Reach" as "SP Reach." In the characteristic section 131SG, "variable" may be referred to as "variable display." Furthermore, components similar to those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description or that have similar functions but differ in form or location are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following description, the near side of FIG. 11-1 is the front (front face) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the far side is the back (rear) side, and the description will be based on the up, down, left, and right directions when viewing the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front side. In this embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the surface facing the player playing the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Unlike the description in Figure 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is not one that can be set to one of multiple setting values (e.g., 1 to 6) that have different display rates for the jackpot display result, and is described as a gaming machine that does not have a "miss with time reduction" as a variable display result, and has a jackpot probability set to approximately 1/319.

Furthermore, after the gaming machine is powered on (when RAM clear processing is executed) or after a jackpot occurs, if the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (900 times in this embodiment) in succession in a low probability state but the next jackpot does not occur, the machine may be controlled to time-saving state B (also called rescue time-saving state or rescue time-saving) out of the multiple types of time-saving states. This rescue time-saving state is provided to rescue players who have not won a jackpot despite playing for a long period of time (for example, to reduce investment in games), and in this embodiment is a gaming state also called "play time."

In this embodiment, if the game is controlled to a jackpot game state of jackpot A out of multiple types of jackpots, 110 variable displays are made in time-saving state A (low probability/high base state) out of multiple types of time-saving states, leaving 790 variable displays remaining from the end of time-saving state A until the rescue time-saving state is reached. On the other hand, if the game is controlled to a jackpot game state of either jackpot B or jackpot C out of multiple types of jackpots, 110 variable displays are made in the probability variable state (high probability/high base state), leaving 900 variable displays remaining from the end of the probability variable state until the rescue time-saving state is reached. Also, in this embodiment, the number of variable displays in time-saving state B (low probability/high base state) based on the value of the rescue time-saving count counter reaching "0" is 1100.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-1, a first special symbol reserved memory display area 130SG005D is provided in the lower left of the image display device 5, which can display a reserved display corresponding to a first special symbol reserved memory that has been started but for which a variable display has not yet been executed, and a second special symbol reserved memory display area 130SG005U is provided in the lower right of the image display device 5, which can display a reserved display corresponding to a second special symbol reserved memory that has been started but for which a variable display has not yet been executed. And, an active display area 130SG005F is provided in the lower center of the image display device 5, which can display a reserved display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed as an active display.

In addition, the right side of the image display device 5 can display a fourth symbol 131SG005J to notify the player that a variable display is being executed, and a small symbol 131SG005M, which is variable displayed in the same way as the variable display of the decorative symbol in the center of the image display device 5.The top right corner of the image display device 5 can display a remaining number of times to reach the rescue time reduction display 131SG005Z, which indicates the remaining number of variable displays until control is given to time reduction state B (rescue time reduction state) described below.

In addition, the left side of the image display device 5 on the gaming board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is formed as a left gaming area 2L where gaming balls can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the gaming board 2 is formed as a right gaming area 2R where gaming balls can flow down. Gaming balls that are weakly launched by the launching device flow down a first path as the left gaming area 2L, and gaming balls that are strongly launched by the launching device flow down a second path as the right gaming area 2R.

Furthermore, a first reserved memory display area 131SG005D is provided at the bottom left of the image display device 5, which indicates the number of reserved memories for the first special design by the number displayed on the reserved display, and a second reserved memory display area 131SG005U is provided at the bottom right of the image display device 5, which indicates the number of reserved memories for the second special design by the number displayed on the reserved display. Furthermore, an active display area 131SG005F is provided at the bottom center of the image display device 5, which displays the reserved display corresponding to the currently active variable display as the active display.

In this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 has a first large winning opening and a second large winning opening formed in the direction in which the gaming balls flow downstream. The first large winning opening is operable by solenoid 131SG082A (see Figure 11-2) to open and close a large winning opening door (not shown), thereby changing between an open state where gaming balls can enter and a closed state where gaming balls cannot enter. The second large winning opening is operable by solenoid 131SG082B (see Figure 11-2) to open and close a large winning opening door (not shown), thereby changing between an open state where gaming balls can enter and a closed state where gaming balls cannot enter.

Furthermore, a first count switch 131SG023A capable of detecting game balls is provided in the first large prize opening, and a second count switch 131SG023B capable of detecting game balls is provided in the second large prize opening.

In other words, game balls flowing down the left game area 2L (first path) can win in the general prize opening 10 and the first start prize opening formed by the prize ball device 6A, while game balls flowing down the right game area 2R (second path) can win in the second start prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B, the general prize opening 10, and the first or second large prize opening formed by the special variable prize ball device 7, and can also pass through the passing gate 41.

In this embodiment, the switch circuit 110 is connected to the first count switch 131SG023A, the second count switch 131SG023B, and the jackpot start switch 131SG024 built into the jackpot start gate 131SG042.

Multiple obstacle nails are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. As a result, game balls flowing down the left game area 2L cannot win in the second start winning hole or the large winning hole, and game balls flowing down the right game area 2R cannot win in the first start winning hole.

As shown in Figure 11-2, at a predetermined position on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment (for example, the lower left position of the game area), there are a first special symbol display device 131SG004A capable of variable display of the first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 131SG004B capable of variable display of the second special symbol, a first reserve indicator 131SG025A capable of displaying the first reserved memory number, a second reserve indicator 131SG025B capable of displaying the second reserved memory number, a normal symbol display device 131SG020 capable of variable display of normal symbols, a normal symbol reserve indicator 131SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol reserve number, and a jackpot indicator. The game information display unit includes a round indicator 131SG131 that can display the number of rounds (jackpot type) of the jackpot game during play, a right-hit lamp 131SG132 that lights up in game states in which the game ball is shot toward the right game region 2R, such as in a jackpot game state, a high probability/high base state (probability variable state), or a low probability/high base state (time-saving state), a probability variable lamp 131SG133 that lights up when the game is in a high probability/high base state (probability variable state), and a time-saving lamp 131SG134 that lights up in the high probability/high base state (probability variable state) and the low probability/high base state (time-saving state). Note that, when the game state is normal, the right-hit lamp 131SG132 exceptionally lights up from the moment the variable display stops if the variable display results in a jackpot.

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

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

As shown in Figure 11-2, the main board 11 is provided with a V switch 131SG023B1 that can detect, via the switch circuit 110, that a gaming ball has passed through the V entry port located downstream of the second large entry port, and an ejection switch 131SG023B2 that can detect that a gaming ball has passed through the ejection port.

The performance control board 12 is also connected to a vibration motor 61 built into the push button 31B and a movable body motor 207 for operating the movable body 32. The lamp control board 14 is also connected to a right-hit LED 131SG031 for prompting a right-hit operation, a first special symbol LED 131SG032 that lights up during the variable display of the first special symbol, a second special symbol LED 131SG033 that lights up during the variable display of the second special symbol, a first hold LED 131SG034A that lights up when the first hold memory number is 1 to 2, and a first hold LED 131SG035A that lights up when the first hold memory number is 3 to 4. 31SG034B, a second hold LED 131SG035A that lights up when the second hold memory count is 1 to 2, a second hold LED 131SG035B that lights up when the second hold memory count is 3 to 4, a button LED 62 built into the push button 31B, a movable body LED 208 built into the movable body 32, and frame LEDs 9L1 to 9L12 and 9R1 to 9R12 provided on the gaming machine frame 3 are connected.

Figure 11-3(A) is an explanatory diagram illustrating random number values counted on the main board 11. As shown in Figure 11-3(A), in this embodiment, on the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the following numerical data is controlled to be countable: random number value MR2 for determining the type of jackpot; random number value MR3 for determining the type of fluctuation pattern; random number value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern; random number value MR5 for determining the normal symbol display result; and random number value MR6 for determining the initial value of MR5. Note that random number values other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random number values MR1 to MR6 may be counted by the CPU 103 using different random counters updated by software, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built into the gaming control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip separate from the gaming control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called gaming random numbers.

In this embodiment, the random number values MR1 to MR6 are set to the ranges shown in Figure 11-3 (A), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the ranges of these random number values MR1 to MR6 may be varied depending on the settings set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores not only the game control program but also various table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting multiple judgment tables prepared for the CPU 103 to make various judgments and decisions. The ROM 101 also stores table data constituting multiple control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variable pattern judgment table that stores multiple variable patterns that determine the variable display modes of each symbol in variable displays such as special symbols and normal symbols.

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

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

In the special symbol display result determination table in this embodiment, a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is assigned to the special symbol display result of "jackpot" or "miss" depending on whether the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is normal state, time-saving state (low probability state), or probability variable state (high probability state).

In the special symbol display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is the determination data assigned to the decision result of whether to treat the special symbol display result as a "jackpot" and control it to a jackpot game state. In the special symbol display result determination table in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more determination values are assigned to the "jackpot" special symbol display result than when the game state is a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state). As a result, in a probability variable state (high probability state) where probability variable control is performed in pachinko gaming machine 1, the probability of determining that the special symbol display result is a "jackpot" and control it to a jackpot game state is higher (approximately 1/80.02 in this embodiment) than the probability of determining that the special symbol display result is a "jackpot" and control it to a jackpot game state when the game state is a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state) (approximately 1/319.68 in this embodiment). In other words, in the special chart display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probability variable state (high probability state), the determination data is assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control to a jackpot gaming state so that there is a higher probability of determining that the gaming state will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state compared to when the gaming state is in a normal state or a time-saving state.

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

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

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

The jackpot type determination table is a table that is referenced when a decision is made to use the variable display result as a jackpot pattern, and determines the type of jackpot as either jackpot A or jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) used to determine the jackpot type.

Now, the types of jackpots in this embodiment will be explained using Figure 11-3 (D). In this embodiment, the jackpot types provided are jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C, for which time-saving control is executed for a maximum of 110 variable displays after the jackpot gaming state ends. Furthermore, these jackpots A, B, and C are also jackpots for which probability variable control is executed for a maximum of 110 variable displays after the jackpot gaming state ends, when the gaming ball enters the V entry port after entering the second large entry port in the first round of the jackpot gaming state.

In this embodiment, the open state of the variable V ball entry device (V lid) includes a short open state (e.g., 0.1 seconds), in which the open state lasts for a short period of time, and a long open state (e.g., 15 seconds), in which the open state lasts for a long period of time. Jackpot A causes the variable V ball entry device to enter a short open state in the first round of the jackpot gaming state, and jackpots B and C cause the variable V ball entry device to enter a long open state in the first round of the jackpot gaming state.

The jackpot game state resulting from "Jackpot A" is a normal opening jackpot that changes the second large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first large prize entry port to an open state advantageous to the player in rounds two through six. Furthermore, with "Jackpot A," the variable V prize entry device enters a short open state in the first round, making it extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the V prize entry port, and since the probability variation control cannot be expected to be executed, it essentially results in a normal jackpot.

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

The jackpot game state resulting from "Jackpot C" is a normal opening jackpot that changes the second large prize entry port to an opening state advantageous to the player in the first round, and changes the first large prize entry port to an opening state advantageous to the player in rounds two through ten. Furthermore, with "Jackpot C," the variable V prize entry device enters a long opening state in the first round, making it extremely easy to get a game ball to enter the V prize entry port, and it is expected that probability variable control will be executed, resulting in a virtual probability variable jackpot.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, even in the case of jackpot A, it is possible but extremely rare for a V win to occur when the V lid is in a short open state, so in the case of jackpot A, it will be explained as if no V win occurs and the special rate control is not executed. Also, even in the case of jackpot B or jackpot C, it is possible but extremely rare for a V win not to occur when the V lid is in a long open state, so in the case of jackpot B or jackpot C, it will be explained as if a V win occurs and the special rate control is executed.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, for example, the jackpot types for the second special symbol are jackpots B and C, which allow 110 rounds of probability variable control and time-saving control after the jackpot gaming state ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to provide a jackpot D, in which time-saving control is performed 1,009 times (probability variable state: 110 times + time-saving state A: 899 times) after the jackpot gaming state ends. This increases interest because it is almost certain that the next jackpot will occur. Furthermore, even if no jackpot occurs in the 110-round probability variable state after the end of jackpot D and the probability variable control ends, after no jackpot occurs in time-saving state A (low probability/high base state), 899 variable displays are performed, and then just one variable display is performed in the normal state, which further increases interest because control is entered into time-saving state B (rescue time-saving state) described below.

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

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

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

Specifically, for example, if the jackpot probability ML in this embodiment is approximately 1/319, the rescue time reduction achievement rate K will be 5.9%. Furthermore, in the case of gaming machines that allow for setting values, if the rescue time reduction achievement rate is set higher the lower the jackpot probability setting, the player can be rescued even if the jackpot probability setting is low.

[Fluctuation pattern]
11-5 and 11-6 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the fluctuation patterns in this embodiment. The fluctuation patterns in this embodiment are roughly divided into a loss fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result is a loss and a jackpot fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result is a jackpot.

As shown in Figure 11-5, miss fluctuation patterns can be broadly divided into non-reach miss fluctuation patterns where no reach effects are executed and a miss occurs (fluctuation pattern type: non-reach), normal reach fluctuation patterns where a normal reach reach effect is executed and a miss occurs (fluctuation pattern type: normal reach), low base weak super reach fluctuation patterns where a low base weak super reach A reach effect or a low base weak super reach B reach effect is executed in a normal state (low base state) and a miss occurs (fluctuation pattern type: low base weak super reach), and normal state (low base The fluctuation pattern of low base strong super reach A (fluctuating pattern type: low base strong super reach A) in which the reach effect of low base strong super reach A is finally executed and results in a miss in the normal state (low base state), the fluctuation pattern of low base strong super reach B (fluctuating pattern type: low base strong super reach B) in which the reach effect of low base strong super reach B is finally executed and results in a miss in the normal state (low base state), the fluctuation pattern of low base strong super reach C (fluctuating pattern type: low base strong super reach C) in which the reach effect of low base strong super reach C is finally executed and results in a miss in the normal state (low base state). The fluctuation pattern of the low base strongest super reach C in which the reach effect of the low base strongest super reach is finally executed in the normal state (low base state) and results in a miss (fluctuation pattern type is the fluctuation pattern of the low base strongest super reach); the fluctuation pattern of the high base super reach A in which the reach effect of the high base super reach A is finally executed and results in a miss in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state (high base state) (fluctuation pattern type is the fluctuation pattern of the high base super reach A); the fluctuation pattern of the high base super reach B in which the reach effect of the high base super reach B is finally executed in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state (high base state) There are various fluctuation patterns available: a high base Super Reach B fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern type: high base Super Reach B fluctuation pattern) in which a reach effect of high base Super Reach C is ultimately executed in time-saving state A or probability variable state (high base state) and results in a miss; a high base Super Reach C fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern type: high base Super Reach C fluctuation pattern) in which a reach effect of high base Super Reach D is ultimately executed in time-saving state A or probability variable state (high base state) and results in a miss; and a high base Super Reach D fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern type: high base Super Reach D fluctuation pattern) in which a reach effect of high base Super Reach D is ultimately executed in time-saving state A or probability variable state (high base state).

Four types of non-reach fluctuation patterns are available: PA1-1, where the special chart fluctuation time is 12,000 ms and no reach effects are executed when the number of reserved memories of the variable display target special chart is two or less in normal state; PA1-2, where the special chart fluctuation time is 5,000 ms and no reach effects are executed when the number of reserved memories of the variable display target special chart is three in normal state; PA1-3, where the special chart fluctuation time is 2,000 ms and no reach effects are executed during time-saving control (time-saving state A or special probability state); and PA1-4, where the special chart fluctuation time is 500 ms and no reach effects are executed during time-saving control (time-saving state B).

For normal reach fluctuation patterns, there is one type of fluctuation pattern, PA2-1, in which the special chart fluctuation time is 20,000 ms and the normal reach reach effect is executed, resulting in a miss.

There are two types of fluctuation patterns for the low base weak super reach fluctuation pattern type: PA2-2, where the special chart fluctuation time is 43,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A is executed, resulting in a miss; and PA2-3, where the special chart fluctuation time is 53,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach B is executed, resulting in a miss.

There are three types of fluctuation patterns for the fluctuation pattern type low base strong super reach A: PA2-4, where the special chart fluctuation time is 63,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach A, resulting in a miss; PA2-5, where the special chart fluctuation time is 73,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach B is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach A, resulting in a miss; and PA2-6, where the special chart fluctuation time is 40,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A or low base weak super reach B is not executed and the reach effect of low base strong super reach A is executed, resulting in a miss.

There are three types of fluctuation patterns for the fluctuation pattern type low base strong super reach B: PA2-7, where the special chart fluctuation time is 78,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach B, resulting in a miss; PA2-8, where the special chart fluctuation time is 83,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach B is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach B, resulting in a miss; and PA2-9, where the special chart fluctuation time is 45,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A or low base weak super reach B is not executed and the reach effect of low base strong super reach B is executed, resulting in a miss.

There are three types of fluctuation patterns for the fluctuation pattern type low base strong super reach C: PA2-10, where the special chart fluctuation time is 88,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach C, resulting in a miss; PA2-11, where the special chart fluctuation time is 93,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach B is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach C, resulting in a miss; and PA2-12, where the special chart fluctuation time is 50,000 ms and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A or low base weak super reach B is not executed and the reach effect of low base strong super reach C is executed, resulting in a miss.

There are three types of fluctuation patterns for the low base strongest super reach fluctuation pattern type: PA2-13, where the special chart fluctuation time is 98,000 ms and a reach effect of low base weak super reach A is executed followed by a reach effect of low base strongest super reach, resulting in a miss; PA2-14, where the special chart fluctuation time is 103,000 ms and a reach effect of low base weak super reach B is executed followed by a reach effect of low base strongest super reach, resulting in a miss; and PA2-15, where the special chart fluctuation time is 60,000 ms and a reach effect of low base weak super reach A or low base weak super reach B is not executed and a reach effect of low base strongest super reach is executed, resulting in a miss.

For the high base Super Reach A variation pattern, there is one variation pattern, PA2-16, where the special chart variation time is 30,000 ms and the reach effect of the high base Super Reach A is executed, resulting in a miss. For the high base Super Reach B variation pattern, there is one variation pattern, PA2-17, where the special chart variation time is 30,000 ms and the reach effect of the high base Super Reach B is executed, resulting in a miss. For the high base Super Reach C variation pattern, there is one variation pattern, PA2-18, where the special chart variation time is 30,000 ms and the reach effect of the high base Super Reach C is executed, resulting in a miss. For the high base Super Reach D variation pattern, there is one variation pattern, PA2-19, where the special chart variation time is 30,000 ms and the reach effect of the high base Super Reach D is executed, resulting in a miss.

Also, as shown in Figure 11-6, the jackpot fluctuation patterns are similar to the miss fluctuation patterns in that they include the following fluctuation patterns: non-reach, normal reach, low base strong super reach A, low base strong super reach B, low base strong super reach C, low base strongest super reach, high base super reach A, high base super reach B, high base super reach C, and high base super reach D.

More specifically, as shown in Figure 11-6, the non-reach variation pattern type has one variation pattern, PB1-18, in which the special chart variation time is 500 ms + 15,000 ms and no reach effects are executed during time-saving control (time-saving state B).

For normal reach fluctuation patterns, there is one type of fluctuation pattern, PB1-1, in which the special chart fluctuation time is 20,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and a normal reach reach effect is executed, resulting in a jackpot.

For the low base strong Super Reach A variation pattern type, there are three variation patterns: PB1-2, where the special chart variation time is 63,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak Super Reach A is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach A, resulting in a jackpot; PB1-3, where the special chart variation time is 73,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak Super Reach B is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach A, resulting in a jackpot; and PB-4, where the special chart variation time is 40,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak Super Reach A or low base weak Super Reach B is not executed, and the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach A is executed, resulting in a jackpot.

For the low base strong super reach B variation pattern type, there are three variation patterns: PB1-5, where the special chart variation time is 78,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach B, resulting in a jackpot; PB1-6, where the special chart variation time is 83,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak super reach B is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach B, resulting in a jackpot; and PB1-7, where the special chart variation time is 45,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A or low base weak super reach B is not executed, and the reach effect of low base strong super reach B is executed, resulting in a jackpot.

There are three types of fluctuation patterns for the low base strong super reach C fluctuation pattern type: PB1-8, where the special chart fluctuation time is 88,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach C, resulting in a jackpot; PB1-9, where the special chart fluctuation time is 93,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak super reach B is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strong super reach C, resulting in a jackpot; and PB1-10, where the special chart fluctuation time is 50,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A or low base weak super reach B is not executed, and the reach effect of low base strong super reach C is executed, resulting in a jackpot.

There are three types of fluctuation patterns for the low base strongest super reach fluctuation pattern type: PB1-11, where the special chart fluctuation time is 98,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strongest super reach, resulting in a jackpot; PB1-12, where the special chart fluctuation time is 103,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak super reach B is executed followed by the reach effect of low base strongest super reach, resulting in a jackpot; and PB1-13, where the special chart fluctuation time is 60,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the reach effect of low base weak super reach A or low base weak super reach B is not executed, and the reach effect of low base strongest super reach is executed, resulting in a jackpot.

For the high base Super Reach A variation pattern, there is one variation pattern, PB1-14, in which the special chart variation time is 30,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the high base Super Reach A reach effect is executed, resulting in a jackpot. For the high base Super Reach B variation pattern, there is one variation pattern, PB1-15, in which the special chart variation time is 30,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the high base Super Reach B reach effect is executed, resulting in a jackpot. For the high base Super Reach C variation pattern, there is one variation pattern, PB1-16, in which the special chart variation time is 30,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and the high base Super Reach C reach effect is executed, resulting in a jackpot. The variation pattern type for High Base Super Reach D is a special chart variation time of 30,000 ms + 15,000 ms, and one variation pattern, PB1-17, is provided, in which the reach effect of High Base Super Reach D is executed and a jackpot is achieved.

[Fluctuation pattern type determination table/fluctuation pattern determination table]
The judgment table stored in ROM 101 includes a plurality of fluctuation pattern type judgment tables for determining the type of fluctuation pattern according to the game status and the variable display result, and a plurality of fluctuation pattern type judgment tables for determining the fluctuation pattern according to the fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern type judgment table, the game status, the variable display result, and the number of reserved memories of special patterns that execute the variable display (number of reserved memories that are subject to variable display).

In the variation pattern setting process in this embodiment, a variation pattern type determination table is selected according to the game status and variable display results. Next, the selected variation pattern type determination table is compared with the random number value MR3 read in step 131SGS55 of the normal special symbol processing to determine the variation pattern type.

For example, if the game status is normal and the variable display result is a miss, the miss fluctuation pattern determination table A shown in Figure 11-7 (A) is selected, and the value of the miss fluctuation pattern determination table A is compared with the value of the random number value MR3 to determine the fluctuation pattern type. If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 0 to 3299, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "non-reach", if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 3300 to 4053, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "normal reach", if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 4054 to 4073, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "low base weak super reach", if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 4074 to 4081, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "low base strong super reach A", if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 4082 to 4089, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "low base strong super reach B", if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 4090 to 4094, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "low base strong super reach C", and if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 4095, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "low base strongest super reach".

In addition, if the game state is in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state and the variable display result is a miss, the miss fluctuation pattern determination table B shown in Figure 11-7 (B) is selected, and the miss fluctuation pattern determination table B is compared with the value of the random number value MR3 to determine the fluctuation pattern type. If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 0 to 3849, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "non-reach", if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 3850 to 4048, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "normal reach", if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 4049 to 4066, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "high base super reach A", if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 4067 to 4083, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "high base super reach B", if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 4084 to 4094, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "high base super reach C", and if the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 4095, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "high base super reach D".

Also, if the game state is time-saving state B and the variable display result is a loss, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table C shown in Figure 11-7 (C) is selected, and the loss fluctuation pattern determination table C is compared with the value of random number value MR3 to determine the fluctuation pattern type. If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 0 to 4095, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "non-reach."

Also, if the game status is normal and the variable display result is a jackpot, jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A shown in Figure 11-7 (D) is selected, and the fluctuation pattern type is determined by comparing this jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A with the value of random number value MR3. If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 0 to 1298, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "normal reach." If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 1299 to 1934, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "low base strong super reach A." If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 1935 to 2676, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "low base strong super reach B." If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 2677 to 3706, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "low base strong super reach C." If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 3707 to 4095, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "low base strongest super reach."

Also, if the game state is in time-saving state A or probability variable state and the variable display result is a miss, the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B shown in Figure 11-7 (E) is selected, and the fluctuation pattern type is determined by comparing the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B with the value of random number value MR3. If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 0 to 25, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "normal reach." If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 26 to 975, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "high base super reach A." If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 976 to 2075, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "high base super reach B." If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 2076 to 3380, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "high base super reach C." If the value of random number value MR3 is in the range of 3381 to 4095, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "high base super reach D."

Also, if the game state is time-saving state B and the variable display result is a miss, the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table C shown in Figure 11-7 (F) is selected, and the value of the miss fluctuation pattern determination table C is compared with the value of the random number value MR3 to determine the fluctuation pattern type. If the value of the random number value MR3 is in the range of 0 to 4095, the fluctuation pattern type is determined to be "non-reach."

After determining the type of variation pattern as described above, one of the variation pattern determination tables shown in Figures 11-8 to 11-10 is selected depending on the game status, the variable display result, and the number of reserved special symbols that will execute the variable display (number of reserved symbols for variable display), and the selected variation pattern determination table is compared with the random number value MR3 read in step 131SGS55 of the normal special symbol processing to determine the type of variation pattern.

For example, if the variable display result is a miss, the game status is normal, and the number of variable display target reserved memories is 0 to 2, the miss variation pattern determination table A shown in Figure 11-8 (A) is selected, and the variation pattern is determined by comparing the miss variation pattern determination table A with the value of the random number value MR4. At this time, if the determined variation pattern type is a non-reach, the variation pattern is determined to be PA1-1 if the value of the random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined variation pattern type is a normal reach, the variation pattern is determined to be PA2-1 if the value of the random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined variation pattern type is a low base weak super reach, the variation pattern is determined to be PA2-2 if the value of the random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 199, and the variation pattern is determined to be PA2-3 if the value of the random number value MR4 is within the range of 200 to 255.

If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strong super reach A, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 88, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-4; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 89 to 173, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-4; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 174 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-5. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strong super reach B, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 88, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-7; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 89 to 173, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-8; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 174 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-9.

If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strong super reach C, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 88, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-10; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 89 to 173, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-11; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 174 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-12. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strongest super reach, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 88, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-13; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 89 to 173, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-14; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 1743 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-15.

Also, if the variable display result is a miss, the game status is normal, and the number of variable display target reserved memories is three, the miss variation pattern determination table B shown in Figure 11-8 (B) is selected, and the variation pattern is determined by comparing the miss variation pattern determination table B with the value of random number value MR4. At this time, if the determined variation pattern type is a non-reach, the variation pattern is determined to be PA1-2 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined variation pattern type is a normal reach, the variation pattern is determined to be PA2-1 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255.

If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strong super reach A, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 88, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-4; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 89 to 173, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-4; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 173 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-5. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strong super reach B, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 88, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-7; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 89 to 173, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-8; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 174 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-9.

If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strong super reach C, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 88, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-10; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 89 to 173, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-11; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 174 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-12. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strongest super reach, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 88, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-13; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 89 to 173, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-14; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 174 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-15.

Furthermore, if the variable display result is a miss and the game state is time-saving state A or a probability variable state, the miss fluctuation pattern determination table C shown in Figure 11-9 (A) is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined by comparing the miss fluctuation pattern determination table C with the value of random number value MR4. At this time, if the determined fluctuation pattern type is non-reach, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA1-3 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is normal reach, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-1 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255.

If the determined fluctuation pattern type is high base super reach A, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-16 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is high base super reach B, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-17 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is high base super reach C, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-18 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is high base super reach D, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PA2-19 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255.

Also, if the variable display result is a miss and the game state is time-saving state B, the miss variation pattern determination table D shown in Figure 11-9 (B) is selected, and the value of the random number value MR4 is compared with the miss variation pattern determination table D to determine the variation pattern. At this time, if the determined variation pattern type is non-reach, and the value of the random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255, the variation pattern is determined to be PA1-4.

Furthermore, if the variable display result is a jackpot and the game status is normal, the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A shown in Figure 11-10 (A) is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined by comparing the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A with the value of random number value MR4. At this time, if the determined fluctuation pattern type is a normal reach, and the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-1.

If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strong super reach A, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 81, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-2; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 82 to 166, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-3; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 167 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-4. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strong super reach B, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 81, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-5; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 82 to 166, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-6; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 167 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-7.

If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strong super reach C, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 81, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-8; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 82 to 166, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-9; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 167 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-10. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is low base strongest super reach, if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 0 to 81, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-11; if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 82 to 166, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-12; and if the value of random number MR4 is within the range of 167 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-13.

Furthermore, if the variable display result is a jackpot and the game state is time-saving state A or a probability variable state, the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B shown in Figure 11-10 (B) is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined by comparing the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B with the value of random number value MR4. At this time, if the determined fluctuation pattern type is a normal reach, and the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-1.

If the determined fluctuation pattern type is high base super reach A, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-14 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is high base super reach B, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-15 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is high base super reach C, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-16 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255. If the determined fluctuation pattern type is high base super reach D, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-17 if the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255.

Also, if the variable display result is a jackpot and the game state is time-saving state B, the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table C shown in Figure 11-10 (C) is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined by comparing the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table C with the value of random number value MR4. At this time, if the determined fluctuation pattern type is non-reach, and the value of random number value MR4 is within the range of 0 to 255, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be PB1-18.

[Super Reach Performance Expectations]
The expected probability of a jackpot when the variation pattern type and variation pattern are determined as described above is as shown in Figures 11-11 (A) to (C). The expected probability of a jackpot for a Super Reach effect is the percentage of a jackpot when the corresponding Super Reach effect is executed, and is a value calculated by dividing the percentage of a jackpot when the corresponding Super Reach effect is executed by the sum of the percentage of a jackpot when the corresponding Super Reach effect is executed and the percentage of a miss when the corresponding Super Reach effect is executed.

As shown in Figure 11-11 (A), of the Super Reach reach effects that are executed when the game is in the normal state, the reach effects of low base weak Super Reach A and low base weak Super Reach B do not directly lead to a jackpot, so the expected jackpot probability is 0% for each. However, the reach effects of low base weak Super Reach A and low base weak Super Reach B can develop into reach effects of other Super Reaches (low base strong Super Reach A-C, low base strongest Reach), and the expected probability of development from low base weak Super Reach A to reach effects of other Super Reaches is approximately 44%, and the expected probability of development from low base weak Super Reach B to reach effects of other Super Reaches is approximately 68%. The expected rate of development of a Super Reach effect is the rate at which the corresponding Super Reach effect will develop into another Super Reach effect when executed, and is a value calculated by dividing the rate at which the corresponding Super Reach effect will develop into another Super Reach effect by the sum of the rate at which the corresponding Super Reach effect will develop into another Super Reach effect and the rate at which the corresponding Super Reach effect will be executed and not develop into another Super Reach effect.

In addition, among the Super Reach reach effects that are executed when the game state is normal, the expected jackpot rate for the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach A is approximately 20%, the expected jackpot rate for the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach B is approximately 25%, the expected jackpot rate for the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach C is approximately 35%, and the expected jackpot rate for the reach effect of low base strongest Super Reach is approximately 55%. Furthermore, the expected jackpot probability for the reach effects of low base strong Super Reach A to C and low base strongest Super Reach differs depending on whether it develops from low base weak Super Reach A, develops from low base weak Super Reach B, or is executed directly without going through low base weak Super Reach A or B. The expected jackpot probability for the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach A developed from low base weak Super Reach A is approximately 19%, the expected jackpot probability for the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach A developed from low base weak Super Reach B is approximately 20%, the expected jackpot probability for the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach A executed directly without going through B is approximately 21%, the expected jackpot probability for the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach B developed from low base weak Super Reach A is approximately 24%, and the expected jackpot probability for the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach B developed from low base weak Super Reach B is approximately 20%. The expected jackpot rate for a reach effect is approximately 25%, the expected jackpot rate for a reach effect of low base strong Super Reach B executed directly without going through B is approximately 27%, the expected jackpot rate for a reach effect of low base strong Super Reach C developed from low base weak Super Reach A is approximately 33%, the expected jackpot rate for a reach effect of low base strong Super Reach C developed from low base weak Super Reach B is approximately 35%, the expected jackpot rate for a reach effect of low base strong Super Reach C executed directly without going through B is approximately 37%, the expected jackpot rate for a reach effect of low base strongest Super Reach developed from low base weak Super Reach A is approximately 53%, the expected jackpot rate for a reach effect of low base strongest Super Reach developed from low base weak Super Reach B is approximately 55%, and the expected jackpot rate for a reach effect of low base strongest Super Reach executed directly without going through B is approximately 57%.

As shown in Figure 11-11 (B), when the game state is time-saving state A, the expected jackpot probability of the reach effect of high base super reach A is approximately 14%, the expected jackpot probability of the reach effect of high base super reach B is approximately 16%, the expected jackpot probability of the reach effect of high base super reach C is approximately 27%, and the expected jackpot probability of the reach effect of high base super reach D is approximately 70%.

As shown in Figure 11-11 (C), when the game state is in a probability variable state, the expected jackpot probability of the reach effect of high base super reach A is approximately 40%, the expected jackpot probability of the reach effect of high base super reach B is approximately 45%, the expected jackpot probability of the reach effect of high base super reach C is approximately 60%, and the expected jackpot probability of the reach effect of high base super reach D is approximately 90%.

As described below, in Super Reach effects, an expectation suggestion display can be displayed that indicates the likelihood of a jackpot for the corresponding Super Reach effect using the number of stars. As shown in Figure 11-11 (A), among the Super Reach effects executed when the game state is normal, no expectation suggestion display is displayed in the reach effects of low base weak Super Reach A and B, but the expectation suggestion display in the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach A displays 3 stars, the expectation suggestion display in the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach B displays 3.5 stars, the expectation suggestion display in the reach effect of low base strong Super Reach C displays 4 stars, and the expectation suggestion display in the reach effect of low base strongest Super Reach displays 4.5 stars. As shown in Figures 11-11 (B) and (C), when the game state is in time-saving state A or probability variable state, the expectation suggestion display for the reach presentation of high base super reach A displays 3 stars, the expectation suggestion display for the reach presentation of high base super reach B displays 3.5 stars, the expectation suggestion display for the reach presentation of high base super reach C displays 4 stars, and the expectation suggestion display for the reach presentation of high base super reach D displays 4.5 stars.

In the Super Reach reach effect that is executed when the game state is normal and in the Super Reach reach effect that is executed when the game state is in a special state, the same number of stars may be displayed in the expectation indication display, but as shown in Figures 11-12 (A) and (B), even if the number of stars displayed in the expectation indication display is the same, the suggested jackpot expectation is not the same. In cases where the number of stars displayed in the expectation indication display is the same, the Super Reach reach effect that is executed when the game state is in a special state suggests a higher jackpot expectation than the Super Reach reach effect that is executed when the game state is normal.

Furthermore, whether it is a Super Reach reach effect that is executed when the game state is normal, or a Super Reach reach effect that is executed when the game state is in a special state, the suggested probability of a jackpot increases for every 0.5 increase in the number of stars displayed in the expectation suggestion display, and as shown in Figures 11-12 (A) and (B), in the expectation suggestion display of a Super Reach reach effect in either game state, the greater the increase in the suggested probability of a jackpot. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 11-12 (A) and (B), the increase in jackpot expectation when the number of stars displayed in the expectation suggestion display increases from 3 to 3.5 is the same for both the Super Reach reach presentation executed when the game state is normal and the Super Reach reach presentation executed when the game state is in a special probability state; however, the increase in jackpot expectation when the number of stars displayed in the expectation suggestion display increases from 3.5 to 4, or from 4 to 4.5, is greater for the Super Reach reach presentation executed when the game state is in a special probability state than for the Super Reach reach presentation executed when the game state is normal.

[Performance control command]
FIG. 11-13(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a performance control command in this embodiment. The performance control command is, for example, two bytes long, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (command type). The first bit of the MODE data (bit 7) is always set to "1," and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0." Note that the command format shown in FIG. 11-13(A) is only an example, and other command formats may also be used. Also, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in Figure 11-13 (A), command 8001H is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is a variation pattern specification command that specifies the variation pattern (variation time) of decorative symbols and the like that are variably displayed in the "left," "center," and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is set according to the instructions given by the performance control command. Note that the variation pattern specification command sets different EXT data depending on the specified variation pattern, etc.

Command 8C00H is a variable display result specification command, and is a presentation control command that specifies variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. For example, as shown in Figure 11-13 (B), the variable display result specification command sets different EXT data depending on the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is a "miss" or a "jackpot," and the determination result (jackpot type determination result) of which of several types of jackpot type will be used if the variable display result is a "jackpot."

For example, as shown in Figure 11-13 (B), command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command in which the variable display result is "miss." Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the predetermined result and jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A." Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the predetermined result and jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B." Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the predetermined result and jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C."

Command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command that specifies the stopping (confirmation) of the variable display of decorative patterns in the "left," "center," and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5.

Command 9000H is an initialization specification (power-on specification) command for displaying the initial screen when power is turned on in the image display device 5. Command 9200H is a power outage recovery specification command for displaying a power outage recovery screen on the image display device 5 indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered from a power outage (power outage) state.

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

Command A0XXH is a jackpot start command (also known as a "fanfare command") that specifies the display of a presentation image indicating the start of a jackpot gaming state. Command A1XXH is a large prize opening open notification command that notifies players that the large prize opening is in an open state during a jackpot gaming state. Command A2XXH is a large prize opening post-open notification command that notifies players that the large prize opening has changed from an open state to a closed state during a jackpot gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end command that specifies the display of a presentation image at the end of a jackpot gaming state.

For the jackpot start command and jackpot end command, different EXT data may be set depending on the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result, for example by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. Alternatively, for the jackpot start command and jackpot end command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. For the large prize opening notification command and the large prize opening after opening notification command, different EXT data is set depending on the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game state (for example, "1" to "10").

Command B100H is a first start port entry designation command that notifies that the first start condition for executing a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A has been met, based on the occurrence of a start prize (first start prize) when a gaming ball that has passed through (entered) the first start port formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A. Command B200H is a second start port entry designation command that notifies that the second start condition for executing a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B has been met, based on the occurrence of a start prize (second start prize) when a gaming ball that has passed through (entered) the second start port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B.

Command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command that notifies the first special reserved memory number so that the number of reserved special memory numbers can be identifiably displayed in the first reserved memory display area 132SG005D, etc. Command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command that notifies the second special reserved memory number so that the number of reserved special memory numbers can be identifiably displayed in the second reserved memory display area 132SG005U, etc. The first reserved memory number notification command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 when a first start port entry designation command is sent, for example, based on the first start condition being met when a gaming ball passes (enters) the first start port. The second reserved memory number notification command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 when a second start port entry designation command is sent, for example, based on the second start condition being met when a gaming ball passes (enters) the second start port. Additionally, the first pending memory number notification command and the second pending memory number notification command may be sent in response to the start of execution of the special game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is met (when the pending memory number decreases).

Instead of the first pending memory count notification command or the second pending memory count notification command, a total pending memory count notification command may be sent to notify the total number of pending memories. In other words, the total pending memory count notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) in the total number of pending memories.

Command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that specifies the winning result at the time of the initial winning. Command C6XXH is a variable category designation command that specifies the variable category of the winning result at the time of the initial winning.

Command D100H is a jackpot start switch passing notification command that notifies the player that the game ball has passed through the jackpot start switch 131SG024 when the variable display result is a jackpot, i.e., notifies the start of the jackpot game. Command D200H is a V win notification command that notifies the player that the game ball has passed through the V switch 131SG023B1 during the jackpot game state, i.e., notifies the player that the game state will be controlled to a special state after the jackpot game ends.

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

Command F100H is a right-hit LED on notification command that notifies the right-hit LED 131SG031 to light up. Command F101H is a right-hit LED off notification command that notifies the right-hit LED 131SG031 to light up.

Command 91XXH is a command to specify the number of times rescue time reduction is performed upon power recovery, and is a performance control command that converts the value of the rescue time reduction counter into hexadecimal and specifies it when power is restored. For example, as shown in Figure 11-13 (C), the command to specify the number of times rescue time reduction is performed upon power recovery sets different EXT data depending on each digit (first, second, third, fourth digit) of the value (four-digit value) of the rescue time reduction counter when power is restored.

For example, as shown in Figure 11-13 (C), commands 9100H to 910FH are recovery time reduction command 1, which specify the first digit of the value of the recovery time reduction. Commands 9110H to 911FH are recovery time reduction command 2, which specify the second digit of the value of the recovery time reduction. Commands 9130H to 913FH are recovery time reduction command 3, which specify the third digit of the value of the recovery time reduction. Commands 9140H to 914FH are recovery time reduction command 4, which specify the fourth digit of the value of the recovery time reduction.

Command 94XXH is a rescue time reduction count specification command, and is a presentation control command that specifies the remaining number of variable displays (126 or fewer) until rescue time reduction is activated. For example, as shown in Figure 11-13 (D), the rescue time reduction count specification command sets different EXT data depending on the remaining number of variable displays (126 or fewer) until rescue time reduction is activated.

For example, as shown in Figure 11-13 (D), command 9400H is a rescue time reduction count A specification command that specifies that the rescue time reduction has been reached. Command 9401H is a rescue time reduction count B specification command that specifies that 1 to 125 times remain until the rescue time reduction is reached. Command 947EH is a rescue time reduction count C specification command that specifies that 126 times remain until the rescue time reduction is reached. Command 947FH is a rescue time reduction count D specification command that specifies that 127 or more times remain until the rescue time reduction is reached.

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

[Game control data storage area]
The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 11-2 may be a backup RAM, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. In other words, even if power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is interrupted, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply capacitor discharges and the backup power supply is no longer able to supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game status, i.e., the control status of the game control means (e.g., special game process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid balls should be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control status of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control status to its pre-power outage state based on that data when power is restored after a power outage or other event. Furthermore, the data corresponding to the control status and the data indicating the number of unpaid balls are defined as data indicating the game progress status.

Such RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 131SG150, as shown in FIG. 11-14, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of games on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area 131SG150 shown in FIG. 11-14 includes a first special symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151A, a second special symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151B, a regular symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151C, a game control flag setting unit 131SG152, a game control timer setting unit 131SG153, a game control counter setting unit 131SG154, and a game control buffer setting unit 131SG155.

The first special symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151A stores reserved data for a special symbol game (a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) that has not yet started, but in which a game ball has passed (entered) the first start entry port formed by the winning ball device 6A, resulting in a start entry (first start entry). As an example, the first special symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151A associates reserved numbers with the order of entry into the first start entry port (the order of detection of game balls), and stores, as reserved data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, and the random number value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc., based on the establishment of the first start condition upon the game ball's passage (entry), until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (e.g., "4"). The upper limit of reserved data (reserved memory) that can be stored in the second special symbol reserved memory unit 131SG151B is always 4, regardless of the game status. In this way, the reserved data stored in the first special symbol reserved memory unit 131SG151A indicates that the execution of a special symbol game using the first special symbol is reserved, and serves as reserved information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a jackpot will be reached based on the variable display result (special symbol display result) in this special symbol game.

The second special symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151B stores reserved data for a special symbol game (a special symbol game using a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B) that has not yet started but in which a game ball has passed (entered) the second start entry port formed by the variable prize ball device 6B, resulting in a start entry (second start entry). As an example, the second special symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151B associates reserved numbers with the order of entry into the second start entry port (the order of detection of game balls), and stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc., based on the establishment of the second start condition upon the game ball's passage (entry), until the number of reserved data reaches a predetermined upper limit (e.g., "4"). The upper limit of reserved data (reserved memory) that can be stored in the second special symbol reserved memory unit 131SG151B is always four, regardless of the game status. In this way, the reserved data stored in the second special symbol reserved memory unit 131SG151B indicates that the execution of a special symbol game using the second special symbol is on hold, and serves as reserved information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a jackpot will be reached based on the variable display result (special symbol display result) in this special symbol game.

In other words, in this embodiment, a maximum of four reserved memories can be stored as first special chart reserved memories (reserved memories that can be stored in the first special chart reserved memory unit 131SG151A), and a maximum of four reserved memories can be stored as second special chart reserved memories (reserved memories that can be stored in the second special chart reserved memory unit 131SG151B).

In addition, the hold information (first hold information) based on the fulfillment of the first start condition when the gaming ball passes through (enters) the first start entry port, and the hold information (second hold information) based on the fulfillment of the second start entry when the gaming ball passes through (enters) the second start entry port, may be stored in a common hold memory unit in association with the hold number. In this case, start entry port data indicating whether the gaming ball passed through (enters) the first or second start entry port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number.

When variable display is being executed, if a second special symbol reserved memory exists during normal special symbol processing (see FIG. 6), the CPU 103 first reads random number values MR1 to MR4 from the second special symbol reserved memory unit 131SG151B and then shifts the contents of the second special symbol reserved memory unit 131SG151B. In other words, if random number values MR1 to MR4 are stored as reserved memory for reserve number 1 in the second special symbol reserved memory unit 131SG151B, the CPU 103 reads out the values of random number values MR1 to MR4 stored as reserved memory for reserve number 1, erases the reserved memory for reserve number 1, and re-stores the reserved memory stored as reserved memory for reserve number 2 as reserved memory for reserve number 1, the reserved memory stored as reserved memory for reserve number 3 as reserved memory for reserve number 2, and the reserved memory stored as reserved memory for reserve number 4 as reserved memory for reserve number 3.

Furthermore, if no reserved memory is stored in the second special chart reserved memory unit 131SG151B, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a first special chart reserved memory exists. If a first special chart reserved memory exists, the CPU 103 reads out the random number values MR1 to MR4 from the first special chart reserved memory unit 131SG151A and then shifts the memory contents of the first special chart reserved memory unit 131SG151A. In other words, if the random number values MR1 to MR4 are stored as the reserved memory for reserve number 1 in the first special chart reserved memory unit 131SG151A, the CPU 103 reads out the values of the random number values MR1 to MR4 stored as the reserved memory for reserve number 1, erases the reserved memory for reserve number 1, and re-stores the reserved memory stored as the reserved memory for reserve number 2 as the reserved memory for reserve number 1, the reserved memory stored as the reserved memory for reserve number 3 as the reserved memory for reserve number 2, and the reserved memory stored as the reserved memory for reserve number 4 as the reserved memory for reserve number 3.

The CPU 103 then determines the variable display result based on the random number value MR1 read from the first special symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151A or the second special symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151B (and also determines the type of jackpot based on the random number value MR2 if the variable display result is a jackpot), and then in the variation pattern determination process (see Figure 6), determines the variation pattern type using a variation pattern type determination table that differs depending on the game state, variable display result, and the number of reserved memories of special symbols that will execute the variable display, and then determines the variation pattern using a variation pattern determination table that differs depending on the determined variation pattern type, game state, number of reserved memories, etc.

In other words, in this embodiment, the CPU 103 is able to determine the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process based on the number of reserved memories subtracted by 1 from the number of reserved memories immediately before the variable display.

The normal symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151C stores reserve information for normal symbol games in which a gaming ball has been detected by the gate switch 21 but which have not yet been started by the normal symbol display device 20. For example, the normal symbol reserve memory unit 131SG151C associates the gaming balls with reserve numbers in the order in which they are detected by the gate switch 21, and stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc., based on the passage of the gaming ball as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 131SG152 is provided with multiple types of flags whose states can be updated depending on the progress of play on the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 131SG152 stores data indicating the flag value and data indicating the on or off state for each of the multiple types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 131SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of games on the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 131SG153 stores data indicating the timer values of multiple types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 131SG154 is provided with multiple types of counters for calculating count values used to control the progress of play in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 131SG154 stores data indicating the count values of each of the multiple types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 131SG154 may be provided with a random counter that counts some or all of the game random numbers in a manner that allows the CPU 103 to update them using software.

The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 131SG154 stores random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, such as numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR6, as random count values, and the numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly in accordance with the execution of software by the CPU 103. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be software that updates the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or software that updates the random count value by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 104.

The game control buffer setting unit 131SG155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of games on the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 131SG155 stores data indicating the buffer values for each of several types of buffers.

[Performance control data storage area]
The RAM 122 mounted on the performance control board 12 is provided with a performance control data holding area 131SG190, for example, as shown in Fig. 11-15(A), as an area for holding various data used to control performance operations. The performance control data holding area 131SG190 shown in Fig. 11-15(A) includes a performance control flag setting unit 131SG191, a performance control timer setting unit 131SG192, a performance control counter setting unit 131SG193, and a performance control buffer setting unit 131SG194.

The performance control flag setting unit 131SG191 is provided with multiple types of flags whose states can be updated in response to performance operation states, such as the display state of performance images on the screen of the image display device 5, and performance control commands sent from the main board 11. For example, the performance control flag setting unit 131SG191 stores data indicating the flag value and data indicating the on or off state for each of the multiple types of flags.

The performance control timer setting unit 131SG192 is provided with multiple types of timers used to control the progress of various performance operations, such as the display operation of performance images on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the performance control timer setting unit 131SG192 stores data indicating the timer values of each of the multiple types of timers.

The performance control counter setting unit 131SG193 is provided with multiple types of counters used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the performance control counter setting unit 131SG193 stores data indicating the count values of each of the multiple types of counters.

The performance control buffer setting unit 131SG194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the performance control buffer setting unit 131SG194 stores data indicating the buffer values for each of several types of buffers.

In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning time receiving command buffer 131SG194A shown in Figure 11-15 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the performance control buffer setting unit 131SG194. The start winning time receiving command buffer 131SG194A has a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum total number of reserved memories for the first special symbol reserved memory (for example, "4"). In addition, the start winning time receiving command buffer 131SG194A has a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum total number of reserved memories for the second special symbol reserved memory (for example, "4"). When a start win occurs at the first start win slot or the second start win slot, a set of four commands - a start win slot designation command (first start win slot designation command or second start win slot designation command), a pattern designation command, a variable category designation command, and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command) - is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. The storage areas corresponding to the first and second special symbol reserved memories in the start win reception command buffer 131SG194A correspond to the reserved memory counts, and storage areas (entries) are reserved for storing these start win slot designation commands, pattern designation commands, variable category designation commands, reserved memory count notification commands, and reserved display flags separately for the first and second special symbol reserved memories.

When the start conditions are met and the variable display of the top-level reserved memory (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") begins, the contents (data) of the reserved memory for which the start conditions are met are copied to the active display buffer 131SG194B in Figure 11-15 (C), and the contents of the copied reserved memory are deleted from the start winning time received command buffer 131SG194A. The contents of the storage areas lower than the deleted reserved memory are then shifted one by one to the higher storage areas.

As mentioned above, when the variable display of the reserved memory (buffer number "1-1" or "2-1") begins, the contents (data) of the reserved memory for which the start condition is met are copied into the active display buffer 131SG194B. Therefore, as shown in Figure 11-15 (C), a storage area similar to that of the start winning reception command buffer 131SG194A is provided. In other words, an area for storing the start winning specification command, an area for storing the pattern specification command, an area for storing the variable category command, an area for storing the reserved memory count notification command, and an area for storing the reserved display flag is provided.

In this embodiment, if a start win occurs when variable display is not being executed and there is no reserved memory, the start win designation command, pattern designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory count notification command based on the start win are stored in the active display buffer 131SG194B without passing through the start win reception command buffer 131SG194A. The reserved display flag is set when the performance control CPU 120 executes the advance notice setting process (S161) described below.

The contents of the active display buffer 131SG194B are cleared (deleted) during the special chart hit waiting process that is executed when the variable display ends.

The pending display flag is a flag that indicates the display mode of the pending display or the active display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed. Details will be provided later, but in this embodiment, the display mode of these pending displays and active displays (the value of the pending display flag) can suggest the rate at which the game will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state.

[Starting winning determination process]
11-16 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process (S101) shown in FIG. 6. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the first starting gate switch 22A, which corresponds to the first starting gate formed by the winning ball device 6A, is on based on a detection signal from the first starting gate switch 22A (131SGS101). If the first starting gate switch 22A is on (131SGS101; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the first special symbol reserved memory count, which is the number of reserved memories for the special symbol game using the first special symbol, has reached a predetermined upper limit (e.g., "4") (131SGS102). The CPU 103 can determine the number of reserved first symbol memories by, for example, reading the first reserved memory count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory count counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 131SG154. When the number of reserved memories of the first special chart in 131SGS102 is not the upper limit value (131SGS102; N), for example, the storage value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 131SG155 is set to "1" (131SGS103).

When the first start opening switch 22A in 131SGS101 is off (131SGS101; N) or when the number of reserved first special symbols in 131SGS102 has reached the upper limit (131SGS102; Y), a determination is made as to whether the second start opening switch 22B, which is provided corresponding to the second start opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, is on (131SGS104) based on a detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B. If the second start opening switch 22B is on (131SGS104; Y), a determination is made as to whether the second special symbol reserved number, which is the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol game using the second special symbol, has reached a predetermined upper limit (e.g., the upper limit of "4") (131SGS105). The CPU 103 can determine the number of reserved second special symbols by, for example, reading the second reserved symbol count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved symbol count counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 131SG154. When the second reserved symbol count is not the upper limit value in 131SGS105 (131SGS105; N), for example, the value stored in the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 131SG155 is set to "2" (131SGS106).

After executing either process 131SGS103 or 131SGS106, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the value stored in the start port buffer, is updated by adding 1 (131SGS107). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1," the first reserved symbol count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2," the second reserved symbol count value is added by 1. Thus, the first reserved symbol count value is updated to increase by 1 when the gaming ball passes (enters) the first start port and the first start condition corresponding to the special symbol game using the first special symbol is met. Furthermore, the second reserved symbol count value is updated to increase by 1 when the gaming ball passes (enters) the second start port and the second start condition corresponding to the special symbol game using the second special symbol is met. At this time, the total reserved symbol count is also updated to increase by 1 (131SGS108). For example, the total reserved memory count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory count counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 131SG154, can be updated to add 1.

After executing the processing of 131SGS108, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the type of win, the random number value MR3 for determining the type of fluctuation pattern, and the random number value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 131SG154 (131SGS109). The numerical data indicating each of the extracted random numbers and the start port buffer value are stored by being set as reserve information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special symbol reserve memory unit (131SGS110).

The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the type of win are used to determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or a "small hit," and further to determine the type of big hit or small hit when the variable display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." The random number value MR3 for determining the type of variation pattern and the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are used to determine the variation pattern, including the variable display time of the special symbol or decorative symbol. By executing the processing of 131SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random number values used to determine the variable display results of the special symbol or decorative symbol and the variable display mode, including the variable display time.

Following the processing of 131SGS110, a setting for sending a start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is made (131SGS111). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1," the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, thereby setting up to send a first start port winning designation command to the performance control board 12. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2," the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, thereby setting up to send a second start port winning designation command to the performance control board 12. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process has finished.

Following the processing of 131SGS111, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (131SGS112). Then, the CPU 103 performs settings for sending a pending memory count notification command to the performance control board 12, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending memory count notification command table in ROM 101 in a buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer (131SGS113). The pending memory count notification command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process of S27 shown in Figure 4 after the special symbol process process has ended.

After executing the processing of 131SGS113, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" (131SGS114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (Y in 131SGS114), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (131SGS115), and then processing of 2390SGS104 proceeds. On the other hand, if the start port buffer value is "2" (N in 131SGS114), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (131SGS116), and then the start winning processing ends. This ensures that processing based on the detection of both valid start winnings can be completed reliably, even if both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect valid game ball start winnings.

[Random value determination process when winning]
FIG. 11-17(A) is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed by the 131SGS112 of FIG. 11-17 as a random number value determination process at the time of winning. In this embodiment, when the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is initiated, the normal special symbol process (FIG. 6) determines whether or not to control the special symbol display result (the variable display result of the special symbol) as a "jackpot" and to set the game state to a jackpot. Furthermore, the variable pattern setting process (FIG. 6) determines a variable pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. Separately from these determinations, when a game ball is detected in the starting winning slot (first starting winning slot or second starting winning slot), the CPU 103 executes the random number value determination process at S112 at the time of winning to determine whether or not a jackpot symbol is to be derived and displayed as the special symbol display result. As a result, before the variable display of special patterns and decorative patterns based on the detection of the game ball entering the starting winning port begins, that is, before it is determined whether or not a jackpot will be reached at the start of the variable display, it is determined that the special pattern display result will be a "jackpot," and based on this determination result, the presentation control CPU 120, etc., will execute advance warnings such as panel display presentations and hold warning presentations, as will be described later.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in Figure 11-17, the CPU 103 first identifies the game status (step 131SGS121) and selects the display result determination table shown in Figure 11-3 (B) (step 131SGS122). Then, in step 131SGS123a, the CPU 103 compares the random number value MR1 extracted in step 131SGS109 with the display result determination table, and determines whether the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range.

If the random number value MR1 is outside the range for determining a jackpot, i.e., if the variable display result is a miss, a symbol designation command corresponding to the miss is set to be sent (step 131SGS126a). Then, it is determined whether the game state is normal (step 131SGS126b). If the game state is normal, the miss variable pattern type determination table A shown in Figure 11-7 (A) is selected, and the process proceeds to step 131SGS131 (step 131SGS126c).

If the gaming state is not the normal state, it is further determined whether the gaming state is in time-saving state B (step 131SGS126d). If the gaming state is not time-saving state B, that is, if the gaming state is time-saving state A or a special state, the loss fluctuation pattern type determination table B shown in Figure 11-7 (B) is selected and the process proceeds to step 131SGS131 (step 131SGS126e). If the gaming state is time-saving state B, the loss fluctuation pattern type determination table C shown in Figure 11-7 (C) is selected and the process proceeds to step 131SGS131 (step 131SGS126f).

Also, in step 131SGS123a, if the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination value range, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of a symbol designation command corresponding to a jackpot (step 131SGS129). Then, it determines whether the game state is normal (step 131SGS130a). If the game state is normal, it selects jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table A shown in FIG. 11-7(D). If the game state is time-saving state A or high probability state, it selects jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table B shown in FIG. 11-7(E). If the game state is time-saving state B, it selects jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table C shown in FIG. 11-7(F), and proceeds to step 131SGS131 (steps 131SGS130b, 131SGS130d, and 131SGS130e).

In step 131SGS131, the CPU 103 compares the selected fluctuation pattern type determination table with the random number value MR3 extracted in step 131SGS109 and determines the fluctuation category from non-reach, super reach, or other (normal reach). For example, if the random number value MR3 is a fluctuation pattern type of non-reach, the fluctuation category is determined to be non-reach; if the random number value MR3 is a fluctuation pattern type of normal reach, the fluctuation category is determined to be other (normal reach); and if the random number value MR3 is any of low base weak super reach A/B, low base strong super reach A, low base strong super reach B, low base strong super reach C, low base strongest super reach, high base super reach A, high base super reach B, high base super reach C, or high base super reach D, the fluctuation category is determined to be super reach. Then, the system sets up the transmission of a variable category designation command (one of those shown in Figure 11-17 (B)) according to the determination result, and ends the winning random number determination process (step 131SGS132).

The commands set for transmission are sent to the performance control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process shown in Figure 5.

[Game control main processing]
11-18 is a flowchart showing the game control main process in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes in steps S1 to S7, S8 to S9, and S10 to S12 are the same as those shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, when a performance control command instructing restoration from a power outage is sent in step S7, the CPU 103 checks the value of the rescue time reduction counter, which counts the number of variable displays remaining until the rescue time reduction occurs, converts the current value of the rescue time reduction counter into a hexadecimal number, sets the value, and transmits a rescue time reduction count designation command upon restoration to the performance control CPU 120 (step 131SGS0013).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the current value of the rescue time reduction counter and controls the transmission of a rescue time reduction count designation command to the presentation control CPU 120 (step 131SGS0014). For example, if the current value of the rescue time reduction counter is between 1 and 125, the CPU 103 controls the transmission of command 9401H as the rescue time reduction count designation command. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the RAM clear process is not performed when the gaming machine is turned on and the recovery process is executed, a rescue time reduction count designation command is transmitted, and the remaining number of variable display times until the current rescue time reduction is notified.

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

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

Furthermore, when a presentation control command instructing initialization is sent in step S9, the CPU 103 sets the rescue time reduction counter to "900" (step 131SGS0015). Therefore, in this embodiment, if a RAM clear process is executed when the gaming machine is powered on, the rescue time reduction counter is set to "900." That is, in this embodiment, if a jackpot does not occur even after 900 variable displays have been executed after the RAM clear process is executed when the gaming machine is powered on, rescue time reduction will occur and the machine will be controlled to time reduction state B. Note that in this embodiment, since the presentation control command instructing initialization sent in step S9 corresponds to the initial value ("900") set in the rescue time reduction counter, the CPU 103 can also determine the initial value to set in the rescue time reduction counter based on the transmission of the presentation control command instructing initialization.

Next, the CPU 103 checks the value of the rescue time reduction counter (which is "900" in this embodiment), converts the current value of the rescue time reduction counter into a hexadecimal number, sets the value, and transmits a command to specify the number of rescue time reductions during recovery to the performance control CPU 120 (step 131SGS0016).

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

In this embodiment, the rescue time reduction counter is initially set to "900" when the RAM clear process is executed when the gaming machine is powered on, but this is not a limitation; the rescue time reduction counter may be configured not to be initially reset when the RAM clear process is executed. In this configuration, gameplay can be started from the value of the rescue time reduction counter from the previous day, which reduces the investment required to trigger the rescue time reduction, and the configuration can be designed to avoid any disadvantage to the player.

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

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

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

Time-saving flag B is set when the game is in time-saving state B, which is controlled via rescue time-saving. This time-saving flag B is set when 900 variable displays that do not result in a jackpot pattern are executed after RAM is cleared, or when 900 variable displays that do not result in a jackpot pattern are executed in a low-probability state after the jackpot game state ends, and is cleared when time-saving state B ends (when a jackpot occurs during time-saving state B, when 1100 time-saving controls end and the game is controlled to the normal state, etc.).

The probability variable flag is set when the game is controlled to the probability variable state. In this embodiment, if a V win occurs in the first round of a jackpot game, the game state is controlled to the probability variable state when the jackpot game ends, and the probability variable flag is set accordingly. This probability variable flag is cleared when the probability variable state ends (when a jackpot occurs during the probability variable state, when the 110th probability variable control is executed and the game is controlled to the normal state, etc.). For example, the probability variable flag is cleared when a YES determination is made in step 131SGS69A of Figure 11-20 (described below), indicating that this is the 110th time since the variable display has been controlled to the probability variable state.

[Special pattern normal processing]
11-19 and 11-20 are flowcharts showing the normal special symbol processing (step S110) in the special symbol processing. In the normal special symbol processing, the CPU 103 checks the value of the total reserved memory count (step 131SGS51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the total reserved memory count counter, which counts the total number of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. If the total reserved memory count is not zero, the CPU 103 checks whether the second reserved memory count is zero (step 131SGS52). Specifically, it checks whether the value of the second reserved memory count counter, which counts the second reserved memory count, is zero. If the second reserved memory count is not zero, the CPU 103 sets the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the second special symbol) to data indicating "second" (step 131SGS53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (i.e., if only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" to the special pattern pointer (step 131SGS54).

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps SGS52 to S54 in step 131, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied with priority over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

Next, CPU 103 reads out each random number stored in the storage area in RAM 102 corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and stores them in the random number buffer area of RAM 102 (step 131SGS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "1st," CPU 103 reads out each random number stored in the storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1, and stores them in the random number buffer area of RAM 102. Furthermore, when the special symbol pointer indicates "2nd," CPU 103 reads out each random number stored in the storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1, and stores them in the random number buffer area of RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 131SGS56). Specifically, if the special symbol pointer indicates "first," the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and shifts the contents of each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Furthermore, if the special symbol pointer indicates "second," the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter, and shifts the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer.

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the total number of pending memories by 1. That is, it decrements the count value of the total number of pending memories counter by 1 (step 131SGS57). The CPU 103 also stores the value of the total number of pending memories counter before the count value was decremented by 1 in a specified area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number for hit determination from the random number buffer area (step S131SGS61) and executes the jackpot determination module (step S131SGS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the random number for hit determination extracted in the start-up winning determination process (step S101) and stored 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 with the random number for hit determination and determines that a jackpot has occurred if they match. In other words, it is a program that executes the jackpot determination process. In this case, if the probability variable flag indicating a probability variable state is not set (if the state is low probability), the CPU 103 performs a jackpot determination using the low-probability jackpot determination value. Furthermore, if the probability variable flag is set (if the state is high probability), the CPU 103 performs a jackpot determination using the high-probability jackpot determination value. If the value of the random number for determining a win matches one of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol has been selected as a jackpot.

If it is determined that a jackpot has occurred (step 131SGS63; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot (step 131SGS64). Then, the CPU 103 determines the type of jackpot (jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the type-determining random number stored in the random number buffer area (step 131SGS65). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the type-determining random number extracted in the start-up winning determination process (step S101) and stored in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and determines the type of jackpot. Then, the process proceeds to step 131SGS70. On the other hand, if it is not determined that a jackpot has occurred (step 131SGS63; No), the process proceeds to step 131SGS66.

In this embodiment, by performing normal special symbol processing, a rescue time-saving condition (reducing the value of the rescue time-saving counter to "0") can occur to control to rescue time-saving regardless of the variable display result (jackpot, miss). In this embodiment, time-saving state A is entered based on the occurrence of jackpot A, and time-saving state B is entered based on the fact that no next jackpot occurs even after a predetermined number of variable displays (900 in this embodiment) have been completed. However, it is anticipated that the variable display result of a variable display for which the rescue time-saving condition is met will be a jackpot. Therefore, when the variable display result of a variable display for which the rescue time-saving condition is met is a jackpot, control is configured to enter time-saving state A based on the jackpot occurring.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the time-saving count counter, which counts the number of times the variable display is executed during the time-saving state, is 0 (step 131SGS66). If the value of the time-saving count counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the time-saving count counter (step 131SGS67) and checks whether the value of the time-saving count counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 131SGS68). If the value of the time-saving count counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a time-saving end flag indicating that the time-saving state will end when the variable display ends (step 131SGS69).

In this embodiment, steps 131SGS66 to 131SGSS69 are executed to decrement the time-saving count counter before counting the number of variable displays up to the rescue time-saving feature from step 131SGS71 onward, but this processing configuration is not limited to this. For example, the time-saving count counter may be decremented after counting the number of variable displays up to the rescue time-saving feature from step 131SGS71 onward. In this case, for example, in the case of a variable display that results in a rescue time-saving feature, if the time-saving count counter is set to "110" (see step 131SGS172) and then the decrement process is executed, the value of the time-saving count counter will be decremented by one. Therefore, in the case of a variable display that results in a rescue time-saving feature, the time-saving count counter may be incremented by one again after the decrement process. Alternatively, the time-saving count counter may be set to "111" in advance, which is one more than the value of the time-saving count counter.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the probability variable flag is set (step 131SGS69A). If the probability variable flag is set (i.e., if the game is in a probability variable state), the process proceeds to step 131SGS84. In this embodiment, by executing the processing of step 131SGS69A, if the game is in a probability variable state, the processing of steps 131SGS70 and subsequent steps (particularly the processing of step 131SGSS71) is not performed. Therefore, even if a variable display is executed when the game state is in a probability variable state (in this embodiment, during Extreme Battle Rush), the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not decremented. If the probability variable flag is not set (i.e., if the game is not in a probability variable state), the process proceeds to step 131SGSS70.

In this embodiment, when the probability variable flag is set, the process proceeds to step 131SGSS84 without executing the processing from step 131SGSS70 onwards. However, this is not limited to this configuration. When the probability variable flag is set, the process proceeds to step 131SGSS70 but the processing of step 131SGSS71 may not be executed. In other words, the value of the rescue time reduction counter may not be updated, but a rescue time reduction count designation command or rescue time reduction count 2 designation command corresponding to the value of the rescue time reduction counter that has not been updated may be sent.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 0 (step 131SGS70; Yes). If the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 0 (step 131SGS70; Yes), the process proceeds to step 131SGS84. If the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 0 at this point, this means that the game has already been controlled to the time reduction state (time reduction state B) via the rescue time reduction (the game is controlled to time reduction state B, or the game is controlled to the normal state after 1,100 fluctuations in time reduction state B), and a jackpot has not yet occurred, which would have triggered the setting of the rescue time reduction counter to 900. Furthermore, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not 0 (step 131SGS70; No), the value of the rescue time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (step 131SGS71). Furthermore, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of step 131SGS71, the value of the rescue time reduction counter is updated uniformly regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the rescue time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or greater (step 131SGS72). If the value of the rescue time reduction counter after subtraction is 126 or less (step 131SGS72; No), the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the rescue time reduction counter to the EXT data and performs control to send a rescue time reduction number designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 131SGS73). For example, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 1, the CPU 103 performs control to send command 9401H as the rescue time reduction number designation command. On the other hand, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 126, the CPU 103 performs control to send command 947EH as the rescue time reduction number designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the rescue time reduction counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 131SGS74). If the value of the rescue time reduction counter after the subtraction is not 0, the CPU 103 proceeds to step 131SGS84. If the value of the rescue time reduction counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a rescue time reduction determination flag indicating that a rescue time reduction has occurred and that control will be made to time reduction state B at the end of the fluctuation (step 131SGS75). The CPU 103 then proceeds to step 131SGS84.

On the other hand, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or greater (step 131SGS72; Yes), CPU 103 uniformly sets 7FH as the EXT data and controls the transmission of command 957FH to the performance control CPU 120 as a rescue time reduction count designation command (step 131SGS76). Next, CPU 103 checks whether the remaining variable display count until the rescue time reduction is in units of 100 (in this embodiment, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, or 800) (step 131SGS77). Whether the remaining variable display count until the rescue time reduction is in units of 100 can be determined by checking the value of the rescue time reduction counter. If the remaining variable display count until the rescue time reduction is reached is in units of 100, CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the rescue time reduction counter to the EXT data and performs control to send a rescue time reduction count 2 designation command to performance control CPU 120 (step 131SGS78). For example, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 100, CPU 103 performs control to send command 9601H as a rescue time reduction count 2 designation command. Also, if the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 800, CPU 103 performs control to send command 9608H as a rescue time reduction count 2 designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 131SGS84.

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

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

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stopping symbol of the special symbol according to the result of the determination of the jackpot type (step 131SGS84). In this case, for example, if it determines that it will be a jackpot A, it determines the stopping symbol of the special symbol to be "2." If it determines that it will be a jackpot B, it determines the stopping symbol of the special symbol to be "3." If it determines that it will be a jackpot C, it determines the stopping symbol of the special symbol to be "7." If it determines that it will be a miss, it determines the stopping symbol of the special symbol to be "-." The CPU 103 also stores the determined stopping symbol of the special symbol in a stopping symbol memory area provided in RAM 102 (step 131SGS85).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special pattern process flag to a value corresponding to the variable pattern setting process (step S111) (step S131SGS86).

[Special symbol stop processing]
11-21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S113) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the symbol determination period timer is running (step 131SGS131). If the symbol determination period timer is not running, the CPU 103 performs a derived display of the special symbol stop symbol (step 131SGS132). Then, it determines whether the jackpot flag is set (step 131SGS133).

If the jackpot flag is set, game status flags such as the time-saving A flag, time-saving B flag, and probability variable flag are cleared (step 131SGS134), the time-saving count counter is cleared (step 131SGS135), and a jackpot start command corresponding to the jackpot type is set for transmission, proceeding to step 131SGS147 (step 131SGS136). Note that the set jackpot start command is sent to the performance control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process (see Figure 5).

Furthermore, if the jackpot flag is not set in step 131SGS133, the CPU 103 determines whether the rescue time-saving determination flag is set (step 131SGS140). If the rescue time-saving determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 131SGS147. If the rescue time-saving determination flag is set, the rescue time-saving determination flag is cleared and the time-saving B flag, indicating time-saving state B, is set (steps 131SGS141 and 131SGS142). Furthermore, the time-saving count counter is set to 1100, which corresponds to time-saving state B (rescue time-saving), and a time-saving state B designation command is set for transmission (steps 131SGS143 and 131SGS144). The time-saving state B designation command that has been set for transmission is transmitted to the performance control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process (see FIG. 5).

In addition, the right-hit lamp 131SG132 starts to light up, and the transmission of the right-hit LED lighting notification command is set up (steps 131SGS145 and 131SGS146). The right-hit LED lighting notification command that has been set up for transmission is sent to the performance control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process (see Figure 5).

Then, the pattern determination period timer is set to a value corresponding to the pattern determination period of 0.5 seconds, and a pattern determination command is set to be sent, and the process proceeds to step 131SGS149 (step 131SGS147, step 131SGS148). The pattern determination command set to be sent is sent to the performance control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process (see Figure 5).

In step 131SGS149, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of a game state designation command according to the game state, and ends the special symbol stop processing. The game state designation command that has been set for transmission is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control processing (see Figure 5).

If the symbol determination period timer is running in step 131SGS131, the CPU 103 decrements the symbol determination period timer by 1 (step 131SGS150) and determines whether the symbol determination period timer has timed out (step 131SGS151). If the symbol determination period timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 terminates the special symbol stop processing. If the symbol determination period timer has timed out, the CPU 103 determines whether the derived stopped symbol is a losing symbol (step 131SGS152). If the derived stopped symbol is a losing symbol, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal special symbol processing and terminates the special symbol stop processing (step 131SGS153). If the derived stopped symbol is a jackpot symbol, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-jackpot release processing and terminates the special symbol stop processing (step 131SGS154).

[state transition]
Next, the state transitions in this embodiment will be described. Figures 11-22 are state transition diagrams for explaining the state transitions in this embodiment.

As shown in Figure 11-22, in the normal state (low probability/low base state), if a jackpot B occurs and the game ball passes through the high probability area (V switch 131SG023B1), the game is controlled to the high probability state, and if a jackpot A occurs, the game is controlled to the time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot (low probability/high base state)). Although not shown, even if a jackpot B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the high probability area (V switch 131SG023B1), the game is also controlled to the time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot). Furthermore, even if the result is a miss, if the rescue time-saving mode is activated (if the number of variable displays reaches 900 without the next jackpot occurring after the RAM clear process or the end of the special probability mode, or if the number of variable displays reaches 790 without the next jackpot occurring after the end of 110 variable displays in time-saving mode A), the game will be controlled to time-saving mode B (a time-saving mode via rescue time-saving mode (low probability/high base mode)).

Also, as shown in Figure 11-22, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs in the probability variable state (high probability/high base state) and the gaming ball passes through the probability variable area, the game will be controlled back to the probability variable state. Although not shown, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the gaming ball does not pass through the probability variable area, the game will be controlled to time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot).

Also, as shown in Figure 11-22, in time-saving state A (low probability/high base state), if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the gaming ball passes through the probability variable area, the state will be controlled to the probability variable state. Although not shown, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the gaming ball does not pass through the probability variable area, the state will be controlled back to time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot). Also, in time-saving state A, if 110 variable displays end without a jackpot occurring, the state will be controlled to the normal state.

Also, as shown in Figure 11-22, in time-saving state B (low probability/high base state), if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the gaming ball passes through the probability variable area, the game will be controlled to the probability variable state. Although not shown, if either jackpot B or jackpot C occurs and the gaming ball does not pass through the probability variable area, the game will be controlled back to time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot). Also, in time-saving state B, if 1,100 variable displays end without a jackpot occurring, the game will be controlled to the normal state. Furthermore, even if a miss occurs, if the rescue time-saving state is entered (if the number of variable displays reaches 900 without the next jackpot occurring after the RAM clear process or the end of the probability variable state, or if the number of variable displays reaches 790 without the next jackpot occurring after the end of 110 variable displays in time-saving state A), the game will be controlled to time-saving state B (time-saving state via rescue time-saving).

In this embodiment, if a jackpot occurs during time-saving state B and the game ball does not enter the variable probability area, the game will automatically transition to time-saving state A, but this control method is not limited to this. For example, the current remaining number of time-saving times can be compared with the number of time-saving times (110 in this embodiment) that would occur if the game ball did not enter the variable probability area (V switch 131SG023B1), and if the current remaining number of time-saving times is greater, the game will continue in time-saving state B.

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

[Performance control process processing/preview notice]
As shown in Figures 11-23 and 11-24, in the advance notice setting process of this embodiment, the display mode of the active display and the reserved display is determined by setting the reserved display flag to either 0 or 2 at the timing when a start winning occurs (the timing when the start winning entry designation command, pattern designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number notification command are newly stored as reserved memory in the start winning entry reception command buffer shown in Figure 11-15 (B)), and the display mode of these active display and reserved display can suggest the rate at which the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state.

For example, as shown in Figure 11-24, if the variable display result indicated by the pattern designation command is "miss" and the variable category indicated by the variable category command is "non-reach," it is determined with a 95% probability that the pre-reading preview will not be executed (the value of the hold display flag is set to "0"), it is determined with a 5% probability that the pre-reading preview will be executed using presentation pattern α (the value of the hold display flag is set to "1"), and it is determined with a 0% probability that the pre-reading preview will be executed using presentation pattern β (the value of the hold display flag is set to "2").

Also, if the variable display result indicated by the pattern designation command is "miss" and the variable category indicated by the variable category command is "other (normal reach)", it is determined with a 90% probability that the pre-reading preview will not be executed (the value of the pending display flag is set to "0"), it is determined with a 10% probability that the pre-reading preview will be executed in presentation pattern α (the value of the pending display flag is set to "1"), and it is determined with a 0% probability that the pre-reading preview will be executed in presentation pattern β (the value of the pending display flag is set to "2").

Furthermore, if the variable display result indicated by the pattern designation command is "miss" and the variable category indicated by the variable category command is "super reach," the predictive preview will not be executed (the value of the pending display flag will be set to "0") 70% of the time, the predictive preview will be executed in presentation pattern α (the value of the pending display flag will be set to "1") 20% of the time, and the predictive preview will be executed in presentation pattern β (the value of the pending display flag will be set to "2") 10% of the time.

Furthermore, if the variable display result indicated by the symbol designation command is "jackpot," it is determined that the pre-reading preview will not be executed (the value of the pending display flag is set to "0") with a probability of 5%, that the pre-reading preview will be executed using presentation pattern α (the value of the pending display flag is set to "1") with a probability of 30%, and that the pre-reading preview will be executed using presentation pattern β (the value of the pending display flag is set to "2") with a probability of 65%.

Furthermore, after the execution of the advance notice setting process, the following processes are executed: pending display/active display update process (131SGS162), remaining number of times rescue time reduction etc. has been reached display update process (step 131SGS163), and rescue time reduction arrival notification effect execution process (step 131SGS164). The pending display/active display update process executes processes such as starting to display the pending display or active display in a display mode corresponding to the value of the pending display flag, erasing the active display from the active display area 131SG005F at the end of the variable display, and hiding or starting to display the pending display or active display depending on the progress of the effect during the variable display. The remaining number of times rescue time reduction has been reached display update process executes processes such as updating the value of the remaining number of times rescue time reduction has been reached display 131SG005Z (see Figure 11-1) displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of each variable display, and starting to hide or display the remaining number of times rescue time reduction has been reached display 131SG005Z depending on the progress of the effect during the variable display. The rescue time-saving arrival notification display execution process executes processing to execute a rescue time-saving arrival notification display that notifies players that they have been controlled to time-saving state B, starting from the timing at which the variable display ends when the number of variable displays reaches 900.

[Variable display start setting process]
FIG. 11-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11. In this process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the first variable display start command reception flag is set (step 131SGS601). If the first variable display start command reception flag is set, the various command data stored in the start winning reception command buffer 131SG194A in association with buffer number "1-1" is copied to the active display buffer 131SG194B (step 131SGS602). The first special symbol reserved memory (various command data stored in association with buffer numbers "1-1" through "1-4") in the start winning reception command buffer 131SG194A is shifted up one position at a time (step 131SGS603). At this time, the various command data stored in buffer number "1-1" is erased because there is no destination to shift it to.

Furthermore, in step 131SGS601, if the first variable display start command reception flag is not on, it is determined whether the second variable display start command reception flag is set (step 131SGS604). If the second variable display start command reception flag is set, the various command data stored in association with buffer number "2-1" in the start winning time reception command buffer 131SG194A is copied to the active display buffer 131SG194B (131SGS605). Furthermore, the second special symbol reserved memory (various command data stored in association with buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") in the start winning time reception command buffer 131SG194A is shifted up one position at a time (step 131SGS606). At this time, the various command data stored in buffer number "2-1" is erased because there is no destination to shift it to.

If the second special chart variable display start command reception flag is not on, the variable display start setting process ends.

After executing step 131SGS603 or step 131SGS6060, the performance control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 131SGS607). Furthermore, it determines the stopping pattern of the decorative symbols based on the read variation pattern designation command and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (step 131SGS608).

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-26, if the variable display result is a "miss" and the variable pattern is a non-reach (non-reach miss), the stopped symbols are determined to be a "non-reach" combination such as "124" or "578" (non-reach mode, non-reach miss mode) with a 100% probability. Also, if the variable display result is a "miss" and the variable pattern is a normal reach (normal reach miss), the stopped symbols are determined to be an even number "reach" combination such as "242" or "676" (even number reach mode, even number reach miss mode) with a 95% probability, and to be an odd number "reach" combination other than 7 such as "131" or "545" (odd number reach mode, odd number reach miss mode) with a 5% probability.

Also, if the variable display result is a "miss" and the variable pattern is a super reach (super reach miss), the stopping symbol is determined to be an even number "reach" combination such as "242" or "676" (even number reach mode, even number reach miss mode) with an 80% probability, an odd number other than 7 "reach" combination such as "131" or "545" (odd number reach mode, odd number reach miss mode) with a 19% probability, and a 7 symbol "reach" combination such as "767" or "787" (7 reach mode, 7 reach miss mode) with a 1% probability.

If the variable display result is a "jackpot," the stopped symbols are determined to be a "reach" combination of even numbers such as "222" or "666" (even number reach mode, even number reach jackpot mode) with a 20% probability, a "reach" combination of odd numbers other than 7 such as "111" or "555" (odd number reach mode, odd number reach jackpot mode) with a 50% probability, and a "reach" combination of the 7 symbols "777" ("7" reach mode, "7" reach jackpot mode) with a 30% probability.

In other words, the likelihood of a jackpot is highest when the decorative symbol is a "7" symbol, followed by a reach with an odd symbol other than a "7", a reach with an even symbol, and a non-reach, in that order (expected jackpot likelihood based on decorative symbol: reach with a "7" symbol > reach with an odd symbol other than a "7" > reach with an even symbol > non-reach). For this reason, in this embodiment, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether the decorative symbol will be in a reach state and which symbol will be in a reach state.

In this embodiment, the expected probability of a jackpot differs depending on whether the decorative symbols are an even-numbered combination or an odd-numbered combination, but the present invention is not limited to this. The expected probability of a jackpot may be the same regardless of the decorative symbol combination that results in a jackpot, or the expected probability of a jackpot when a jackpot is reached may differ depending on the size of the numbers indicated by the decorative symbols.

Returning to Figure 11-25, after determining the decorative symbol to be stopped, the effect control CPU 120 executes a variable display preview effect determination process (step 131SGS609) to determine whether or not to execute a variable display preview effect that suggests the variable display result may be a jackpot during the variable display.

Then, the presentation control CPU 120 selects a process table (presentation control pattern) according to the variable pattern, game status, variable display result, and the result of the variable display preview presentation determination process (step 131SGS610), and starts the process timer (step 131SGS611).

Each process table has a performance control pattern set. Specifically, 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).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance devices (image display device 5 as a performance component, various lamps as performance components, speakers 8L and 8R as performance components, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.)) in accordance with 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) (131SGS612). 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 on/off 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 and 8R.

In this embodiment, the performance control CPU 120 controls the display so that decorative patterns are variably displayed according to a variation pattern that corresponds one-to-one with the variation pattern specification command, but the performance control CPU 120 may also select a variation pattern to use from multiple types of variation patterns that correspond to the variation pattern specification command.

Then, the variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern specification command (131SGS613). A predetermined time is also set to the variable display control timer (131SGS614). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Each time the predetermined time elapses, the performance control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display status of the left, center, and right decorative patterns to VRAM. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal corresponding to the image data written to 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 of the decorative patterns. Next, the value of the performance control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the performance processing during variable display (S172) (131SGS615).

In addition, during the variable display performance processing, the values of the process timer, variable display time timer, and variable display control timer are each set to -1. Then, control of the performance device is executed according to the value of the process timer, the variable display of the decorative pattern is realized as described above according to the value of the variable display control timer, the variable display of the decorative pattern is stopped according to the value of the variable display time timer, and the value of the performance control process flag is set to a value according to the special pattern hit waiting processing (S173).

[About the effects during variable display]
When the CPU 120 for effect control receives a first variable display start command or a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the variable display start waiting process of step S170, it determines the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (confirmed decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, whether or not to execute a reach effect, the form, the execution start timing, etc. based on the variable pattern specified by the variable pattern specification command and the variable display results such as special patterns and decorative patterns specified by the variable display result specification command in the subsequent variable display start setting process of step S171, sets an effect control pattern that reflects the determined results, etc., and controls the variable display of the decorative pattern, reach effects, etc. based on the set effect control pattern.

[About the performance control pattern]
As shown in Figures 11-27 and 11-28, the performance control patterns are set for each of the variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4, PA2-1 to PA2-19, and PB1-1 to PB1-18.

Non-reach patterns 1 to 4 are set as presentation control patterns corresponding to variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4, in which the decorative symbols do not reach a reach state and result in a non-reach miss. Variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 are variation patterns designated in the normal state, PA1-3 is a variation pattern selected in time-saving state A or probability variable state, and PA1-4 is a variation pattern selected in time-saving state B. In the corresponding non-reach patterns 1 to 4, the time until the variable display of the decorative symbols ends is set to differ depending on the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern.

The effect control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-1 is a pattern in which a normal reach effect ("Normal" in the diagram) is executed, in which the decorative symbol becomes a reach state, and then the reach is lost. Variation pattern PA2-1 is a variation pattern specified in the normal state, time-saving state A, and probability variable state.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-2 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach A reach performance ("low base weak A" in the diagram) is executed, followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-3 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach B reach performance ("low base weak B" in the diagram) is executed, followed by a reach miss.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-4 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach A reach performance is executed, followed by a low base strong reach A reach performance ("low base strong A" in the diagram), followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-5 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach B reach performance is executed, followed by a low base strong reach A reach performance, followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-6 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base strong reach A reach performance is executed, followed by a reach miss.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-7 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach A reach performance is executed, followed by a low base strong reach B reach performance ("low base strong B" in the diagram), followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-8 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach B reach performance is executed, followed by a low base strong reach B reach performance, followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-9 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base strong reach B reach performance is executed, followed by a reach miss.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-10 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach A reach performance is executed, followed by a low base strong reach C reach performance, followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-11 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach B reach performance is executed, followed by a low base strong reach C reach performance, followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-12 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base strong reach C reach performance is executed, followed by a reach miss.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-13 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach A reach performance is executed, followed by a low base strongest super reach reach performance ("low base strongest" in the diagram), followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-14 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base weak super reach B reach performance is executed, followed by a low base strongest super reach reach performance, followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-15 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a low base strongest super reach reach performance is executed, followed by a reach miss.

Fluctuation patterns PA2-2 to PA2-15 are all fluctuation patterns specified in normal conditions.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-16 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a high base reach A reach performance ("High Base A" in the diagram) is executed, followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-17 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a high base reach B reach performance ("High Base B" in the diagram) is executed, followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-18 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a high base reach C reach performance ("High Base C" in the diagram) is executed, followed by a reach miss. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-19 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach performance, a high base reach D reach performance ("High Base D" in the diagram) is executed, followed by a reach miss.

Patterns PA2-16 to PA2-19 are all selected in time-saving mode A and special mode.

The effect control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-1 is set to execute a normal reach effect followed by a jackpot.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-2 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base weak super reach A reach effect is executed, followed by a low base strong reach A reach effect, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-3 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base weak super reach B reach effect is executed, followed by a low base strong reach A reach effect, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-4 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base strong reach A reach effect is executed, followed by a jackpot.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-5 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base weak super reach A reach effect is executed, followed by a low base strong reach B reach effect, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-6 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base weak super reach B reach effect is executed, followed by a low base strong reach B reach effect, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-7 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base strong reach B reach effect is executed, followed by a jackpot.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-8 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base weak super reach A reach effect is executed, followed by a low base strong reach C reach effect, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-9 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base weak super reach B reach effect is executed, followed by a low base strong reach C reach effect, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-10 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base strong reach C reach effect is executed, followed by a jackpot.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-11 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base weak super reach A reach effect is executed, followed by a low base strongest super reach reach effect, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PA2-12 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base weak super reach B reach effect is executed, followed by a low base strongest super reach reach effect, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-13 is set to be a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a low base strongest super reach reach effect is executed, followed by a jackpot.

Fluctuation patterns PB1-1 to PB1-13 are all fluctuation patterns selected under normal conditions.

The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-14 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a high base reach A reach effect is executed, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-15 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a high base reach B reach effect is executed, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-16 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a high base reach C reach effect is executed, followed by a jackpot. The presentation control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-17 is a pattern in which, after a normal reach reach effect, a high base reach D reach effect is executed, followed by a jackpot.

Variation patterns PB1-14 to PB1-17 are all selected in time-saving mode A and special mode.

The effect control pattern corresponding to variation pattern PB1-18 is a pattern that results in a jackpot without executing the reach effect of normal reach or super reach. Variation pattern PB1-18 is the variation pattern selected in time-saving state B.

[About the flow of the effects during variable display]
11-29 is a diagram showing the flow of the effect during variable display in the normal state. The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and when the variable pattern specified by the variable pattern specifying command is PA1-1 or PA1-2, controls so that the decorative pattern does not become a reach state but becomes a non-reach miss.

The presentation control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is PA2-1 or PB1-1, executes a normal reach presentation in which the decorative symbols are in a reach state, and then controls the presentation so that the reach is missed if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is PA2-1, and so that a jackpot is reached if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is PB1-1.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is PA2-2, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach A reach effect, and then notifies the user of a miss as the result of the low base weak super reach A reach effect, causing the reach to be a miss.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is PA2-3, it executes a normal reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach B reach effect, and then notifies the user of a miss as the result of the low base weak super reach B reach effect, causing the reach to be a miss.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-4 or PB1-2, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach A reach effect, and then executes a low base strong super reach A reach effect. After that, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-4, a miss is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach A reach effect, and control is performed so that the reach is a miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-2, a jackpot is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach A reach effect, and control is performed so that a jackpot is achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-5 or PB1-3, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach B reach effect, and then executes a low base strong super reach A reach effect. After that, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-5, a miss is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach A reach effect, and control is performed so that the reach is a miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-3, a jackpot is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach A reach effect, and control is performed so that a jackpot is achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-6 or PB1-4, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base strong super reach A reach effect, and then controls the low base strong super reach A reach effect to result in a miss if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-6, and controls the low base strong super reach A reach effect to result in a miss, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-4, it controls the low base strong super reach A reach effect to result in a jackpot if a jackpot is announced, and a jackpot is achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-7 or PB1-5, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach A reach effect, and then executes a low base strong super reach B reach effect. After that, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-7, a miss is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach B reach effect, and control is performed so that the reach is a miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-5, a jackpot is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach B reach effect, and control is performed so that a jackpot is achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-8 or PB1-6, it executes a normal reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach B reach effect, and then executes a low base strong super reach B reach effect. After that, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-8, a miss is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach B reach effect, and control is performed so that the reach is a miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-6, a jackpot is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach B reach effect, and control is performed so that a jackpot is achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-9 or PB1-7, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base strong super reach B reach effect. If the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-9, the low base strong super reach B reach effect is controlled to announce a miss as the effect result, resulting in a reach miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-7, the low base strong super reach B reach effect is controlled to announce a jackpot as the effect result, resulting in a jackpot.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-10 or PB1-8, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach A reach effect, and then executes a low base strong super reach C reach effect. After that, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-10, a miss is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach C reach effect, and control is performed so that the reach is a miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-8, a jackpot is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach C reach effect, and control is performed so that a jackpot is achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-11 or PB1-9, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach B reach effect, and then executes a low base strong super reach C reach effect. After that, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-11, a miss is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach C reach effect, and control is performed so that the reach is a miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-9, a jackpot is announced as the result of the low base strong super reach C reach effect, and control is performed so that a jackpot is achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-12 or PB1-10, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base strong super reach C reach effect. If the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-12, the effect of the low base strong super reach C reach effect is controlled to announce a miss, resulting in a reach miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-10, the effect of the low base strong super reach C reach effect is controlled to announce a jackpot, resulting in a jackpot.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-13 or PB1-11, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach A reach effect, and then executes a low base strongest super reach reach effect. Then, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-13, a miss is announced as the result of the low base strongest super reach reach effect, and control is performed so that the reach is a miss; and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-11, a jackpot is announced as the result of the low base strongest super reach reach effect, and control is performed so that a jackpot is achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-14 or PB1-12, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a low base weak super reach B reach effect, and then executes a low base strongest super reach reach effect. Then, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-14, a miss is announced as the result of the low base strongest super reach reach effect, and control is performed so that the reach is a miss; and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-12, a jackpot is announced as the result of the low base strongest super reach reach effect, and control is performed so that a jackpot occurs.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-15 or PB1-13, it executes a normal reach reach effect, and then executes a low base strongest super reach reach effect. If the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-15, the effect of the low base strongest super reach reach effect is controlled so that a miss is announced and the reach is a miss, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-13, the effect of the low base strongest super reach reach effect is controlled so that a jackpot is announced and the jackpot is achieved.

In this way, under normal conditions, a jackpot is announced as the result of the reach performance of low base weak super reach A and B, and is not controlled to a jackpot. Only the reach performance of low base strong super reach A-C, which is executed via the reach performance of low base weak super reach A and B, low base strongest reach, and low base strong super reach A-C, which is executed without going through the reach performance of low base weak super reach A and B, and low base strongest super reach, will announce a jackpot as the result of the performance and be controlled to a jackpot.

Figure 11-30 shows the flow of effects during variable display in time-saving state A and probability variable state. The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in time-saving state A and probability variable state, and when the variable pattern specified by the variable pattern specification command is PA1-3, it controls the decorative pattern so that it does not become a reach state but becomes a non-reach miss.

The presentation control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-1 or PB1-1, executes a normal reach presentation, and then controls the presentation so that the reach is missed if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-1, and controls the presentation so that the reach is missed if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-1.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-16 or PB1-14, it executes a normal reach reach effect, and then executes a high base super reach A reach effect. Then, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-16, it controls so that a miss is announced as the result of the high base super reach A reach effect, resulting in a reach miss; and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-14, it controls so that a jackpot is announced as the result of the high base super reach A reach effect, resulting in a jackpot.

The presentation control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-17 or PB1-15, it executes a normal reach reach presentation, then executes a high base super reach B reach presentation. If the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-17, the high base super reach B reach presentation results in a miss, and the CPU 120 controls the high base super reach B reach presentation to result in a reach miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-15, the high base super reach B reach presentation results in a jackpot, and the CPU 120 controls the high base super reach B reach presentation to result in a jackpot.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-18 or PB1-16, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a high base super reach C reach effect, and then, if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-18, it controls so that a miss is announced as the result of the high base super reach C reach effect, resulting in a reach miss, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-16, it controls so that a jackpot is announced as the result of the high base super reach C reach effect, resulting in a jackpot.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state, and if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-19 or PB1-17, it executes a normal reach reach effect, then executes a high base super reach D reach effect. If the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PA2-19, the high base super reach D reach effect is controlled so that a miss is announced as the result of the high base super reach D reach effect, resulting in a reach miss; if the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is PB1-17, the high base super reach D reach effect is controlled so that a jackpot is announced as the result of the high base super reach D reach effect, resulting in a jackpot.

In this way, in time-saving mode A and probability variable mode, the result of a jackpot or miss is announced in the normal presentation or in the reach presentation of high-base super reaches A to D, which are controlled after the normal presentation, and then the presentation is controlled to a jackpot or miss; no further reach presentation is executed from the high-base super reaches A to D, which are controlled after the normal presentation.

Figure 11-31 shows the flow of effects during variable display in time-saving state B. The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in time-saving state B, and when the variable pattern specified by the variable pattern specification command is PA1-4, it controls the decorative pattern so that it does not become a reach state but becomes a non-reach miss.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in time-saving state B, and if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is PB1-18, it controls the decorative symbols so that they do not become ready to win and result in a jackpot.

In this way, in time-saving state B, the game is controlled so that misses and jackpots always result in a non-reach state.

[About the Super Reach Effects]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute reach effects for super reaches during variable display. The reach effects for super reaches include reach effects for low base weak super reaches A and B, low base strong super reaches A to C, and low base strongest super reaches that are executed in the normal state as described above, as well as reach effects for high base super reaches A to D that are executed in the time-saving state A and the probability variable state. In the following, the reach effects of normal reaches and super reaches may be simply referred to as normal reach effects and super reach effects, respectively; the reach effects of low base weak super reach A, low base weak super reach B, low base strong super reach A, low base strong super reach B, low base strong super reach C, and low base strongest super reach may be simply referred to as low base weak reach A effects, low base weak reach B effects, low base strong reach A effects, low base strong reach B effects, low base strong reach C effects, and low base strongest reach effects, respectively; and the reach effects of high base super reach A, high base super reach B, high base super reach C, and high base super reach D may be simply referred to as high base reach A effects, high base reach B effects, high base reach C effects, and high base reach effects, respectively.

The Super Reach effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a jackpot, and also announces the final result of whether or not a jackpot will occur (for Low Base Weak Super Reach A and B, the result will be whether the jackpot will develop into Low Base Strong Super Reach A-C or Low Base Strongest Super Reach, or whether it will be a miss).

In addition, each type of Super Reach effect has a title assigned to it, and each Super Reach effect is made up of a title display part where the title of the Super Reach effect is displayed, and an introductory part that follows the title display part and ends when the result of the effect is announced.

[Variations of Low Base Weak Reach A and B Effects]
In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern for executing the low base weak reach A effect or the low base weak reach B effect does not include a fluctuation pattern in which a jackpot occurs without developing into another super reach effect after the execution of the low base weak reach A effect or the low base weak reach B effect, but it may also be a fluctuation pattern PB1-JA in which a jackpot occurs without developing into another super reach effect after the execution of the low base weak reach A effect, or a fluctuation pattern PB1-JB in which a jackpot occurs without developing into another super reach effect after the execution of the low base weak reach B effect.

In this configuration, the presentation control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is PB1-JA, it executes a normal reach presentation, then executes a low base weak reach A presentation, and controls so that a jackpot is announced as the presentation result of the low base weak reach A presentation, resulting in a jackpot; and when it receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state, and when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is PB1-JB, it executes a normal reach presentation, then executes a low base weak reach B presentation, and controls so that a jackpot is announced as the presentation result of the low base weak reach B presentation, resulting in a jackpot. Therefore, in this configuration, in the introductory part of the low base weak reach A effect, it is either announced whether or not the effect will result in a jackpot, or it will develop into another super reach effect, and in the introductory part of the low base weak reach B effect, it is either announced whether or not the effect will result in a jackpot, or it will develop into another super reach effect.

Furthermore, the configuration may not include a variation pattern that develops into another super reach effect after the execution of the low base weak reach A or B effect. In such a configuration, during the introductory part of the low base weak reach A or B effect, it will be announced whether or not the effect will result in a jackpot.

Furthermore, in the following examples, a configuration may be applied that includes a variation pattern that results in a jackpot after the execution of a low base weak reach A or B effect without developing into another super reach effect.In this case, the configuration determines the probability of a jackpot for the low base strong reach A-C effects and the low base strongest reach effect, so that the jackpot expectation for the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach A effect is higher than the jackpot expectation for the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach A effect.

[About the low base weak reach A effect]
Figure 11-32 is a diagram showing the progression of the image displayed on the image display device 5 when the low base weak reach A effect is executed, and Figure 11-33 is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low base weak reach A effect.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state and, when a variation pattern corresponding to a low-base weak super reach A is specified by the variation pattern specification command, it starts varying the relatively large decorative symbols (decorative symbols (large)). As shown in FIG. 11-32 (a1), at a predetermined timing, the decorative symbols (large) of the type specified by the variable display result specification command stop in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the image display device 5, resulting in a normal reach effect. Thereafter, it executes the operation prompt effect A described below. As shown in FIG. 11-32 (a2), it executes a white flash effect in which the entire display area is displayed in white while maintaining the pending and active displays in the first pending memory display area 131SG005D, second pending memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F, and then starts the title display part of the low-base weak reach A effect.

As shown in Figures 11-32 (a1) to (a3), the background (daytime sky background) displayed during the changing of the decorative pattern (large) in the normal state before the white flash performance changes to the background (corridor background) of the low-base weak reach A performance after the white flash performance, and the decorative pattern (large) displayed in reach mode before the white flash performance changes to reach mode of a decorative pattern (small) that is smaller than the decorative pattern (large) after the white flash performance.

As shown in Figure 11-33, the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect includes a title start period from when part of the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" of the low base weak reach A effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 until they are displayed in their regular position, a title display period during which the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" are displayed in their regular position, and a title end period from when the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" that were displayed in their regular position disappear and switch to the introductory part.

When the effect control CPU 120 transitions to the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect, it first starts displaying the title start period. During the title start period of the low base weak reach A effect, as shown in Figures 11-32 (a3) to (a4), part of the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" appears from the left side of the display area, overlapping with the left-hand small decorative pattern of the reach mode, and then the entire title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" moves toward its fixed position and stops at that position. When the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" are stopped at their fixed position, part of the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" is displayed overlapping with both the left-hand small decorative patterns of the reach mode.

The small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode will be any of the numbers "1" to "9" ("2" in the illustration), but during the title start period of the low base weak reach A performance, whether the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode are any of the numbers "1" to "9," part of the title text "Catch the Bakuchu!" will appear overlapping with the left small decorative symbol on the left and right of the reach mode, and when the title text "Catch the Bakuchu!" is stationary in its fixed position, part of the title text "Catch the Bakuchu!" will be displayed overlapping with both the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" in a fixed position during the title start period, and then transitions to displaying the title display period. During the title display period of the low-base weak reach A effect, as shown in Figures 11-32 (a4) to (a5), the enemy character "Bakuchu" appears behind the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" displayed in a fixed position, and a subtitle "Try and catch him if you can!" corresponding to the scene in which the enemy character "Bakuchu" appears is displayed below the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!", and the audio of the subtitled line is output from speakers 8L and 8R. At this time, as shown in Figure 11-33, no audio is output reading the title. Also, as shown in Figure 11-33, the title display period of the low-base weak reach A effect runs for a longer period of time than the title start period of the low-base weak reach A effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48).

After the title display period ends, the effect control CPU 120 transitions to displaying the title end period. During the title end period of the low base weak reach A effect, as shown in Figures 11-32 (a5) to (a6), the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" displayed in their fixed position are moved from their fixed position to the right of the display area until all of the title characters disappear. As shown in Figure 11-33, the title end period of the low base weak reach A effect ends in a shorter time than the title start period and title display period of the low base weak reach A effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48). Also, as shown in Figure 11-33, the expectation indication display, described below, is not displayed during the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect.

After the title end period ends, the effect control CPU 120 starts the introductory part of the low-base weak reach A effect. As shown in Figures 11-32 (a6) to (a7), the background at the start of the introductory part of the low-base weak reach A effect is the same as the background of the title display part (the background of the hallway), the animated scene that started in the title display part (the scene featuring the enemy character "Bakuchu") also continues throughout the introductory part, the line displayed in the title display part "Try and catch him if you can!" also continues to be displayed, and the audio of the line output from speakers 8L and 8R also continues to be output. Then, as shown in Figures 11-32 (a7) to (a8), when the audio output of the line displayed in the title display part "Try and catch him if you can!" ends, the scene switches to the next animated scene in the introductory part (a scene in which the ally character "Yume Yume" chases the enemy character "Bakuchu").

When a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern that develops from a low base weak super reach A to one of low base strong super reaches A-C or a low base strongest super reach, the effect control CPU 120 executes a drop effect in which the movable body 32 falls at the end of the introductory part, and then develops the effect into a low base strong reach A effect, a low base strong reach B effect, a low base strong reach C effect, or a low base strongest reach effect. On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern that results in a reach miss after a low base weak super reach A, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the user that the ally character "Yume Yume" is unable to capture the enemy character "Bakuchu" at the end of the introductory part, and the low base weak reach A effect does not result in a jackpot. Then, the image display device 5 displays a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a reach miss of the type designated by the variable display result designation command.

In a configuration including a variation pattern in which a jackpot is reached after the execution of a low base weak reach A effect without progressing to another super reach effect, when a variation pattern in which a jackpot is reached after the execution of a low base weak reach A effect after a low base weak super reach A is specified by a variation pattern specification command without progressing to another super reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 will notify the player that the ally character "Yume Yume" has captured the enemy character "Bakuchu" at the end of the introductory part and that the low base weak reach A effect has resulted in a jackpot (the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state), and then cause the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating the type of jackpot specified by the variable display result specification command.

[About the low base weak reach B effect]
Figure 11-34 is a diagram showing the progression of the image displayed on the image display device 5 when the low base weak reach B effect is executed, and Figure 11-35 is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low base weak reach B effect.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state and specifies a variable pattern corresponding to a low-base weak super reach B using the variable pattern specification command, it starts varying the decorative symbols (large), and executes a normal reach effect in which, at a predetermined timing, the decorative symbols (large) of the type specified by the variable display result specification command stop in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the image display device 5, resulting in a reach state, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (b1). It then executes operation prompt effect A, described below, and, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (b2), executes a white flash effect in which the entire display area is displayed in white while maintaining the pending and active displays in the first pending memory display area 131SG005D, second pending memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F, and then starts the title display part of the low-base weak reach B effect.

As shown in Figures 11-34 (b1) to (b3), the background (daytime sky background) displayed during the change of the decorative symbol (large) in the normal state before the white flash effect changes to the background of the low-base weak reach B effect after the white flash effect (a background in which the characters "Yume Yume" and "Boingo" face each other on either side of a hockey table), and the decorative symbol (large) displayed in reach mode before the white flash effect changes to the reach mode of a decorative symbol (small) that is smaller than the decorative symbol (large) after the white flash effect.

As shown in Figure 11-35, the title display part of the low base weak reach B effect includes a title start period from when part of the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" of the low base weak reach B effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 until it is displayed in its regular position, a title display period during which the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" is displayed in its regular position, and a title end period from when the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" that was displayed in its regular position disappears and switches to the introductory part.

When the effect control CPU 120 transitions to the title display part of the low base weak reach B effect, it first starts displaying the title start period. During the title start period of the low base weak reach B effect, as shown in Figures 11-34 (b3) to (b4), part of the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" appears from the left side of the display area, overlapping with the left small decorative pattern of the left and right small decorative patterns of the reach state, and then the entire title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" is moved toward its home position and stopped at that position. When the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" is stopped at its home position, part of the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" is displayed overlapping with both the left and right small decorative patterns of the reach state.

The small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode will be any of the numbers "1" to "9" ("2" in the illustration), but during the title start period of the low base weak reach B performance, whether the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode are any of the numbers "1" to "9," part of the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" will appear overlapping with the left small decorative symbol on the left and right of the reach mode, and when the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" is stationary in its fixed position, part of the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" will be displayed overlapping with both the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown" in a fixed position during the title start period, and then transitions to displaying the title display period. During the title display period of the low base weak reach B effect, as shown in Figures 11-34 (b4) to (b5), a subtitle "Let's have a hockey match! I won't lose!", corresponding to a scene in which the ally character "Yume Yume" and the enemy character "Boingo" face off on either side, is displayed below the title text "Bilibili Hockey Showdown," and the audio of the subtitled line is output from speakers 8L and 8R. At this time, as shown in Figure 11-35, no audio is output reading the title. Also, as shown in Figure 11-35, the title display period of the low base weak reach B effect runs for a longer time than the title start period of the low base weak reach B effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48).

After the title display period ends, the effect control CPU 120 transitions to displaying the title end period. During the title end period of the low base weak reach B effect, as shown in (b5) to (b6), the title characters "Bilibili Hockey Showdown," which are displayed in their fixed position, are moved from their fixed position to the right side of the display area until all of the title characters disappear. As shown in Figure 11-35, the title end period of the low base weak reach B effect ends in a shorter time than the title start period and title display period of the low base weak reach B effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48). Also, as shown in Figure 11-35, the expectation indication display, described below, is not displayed during the title display part of the low base weak reach B effect.

After the title end period ends, the performance control CPU 120 starts the introductory part of the low base weak reach B performance. As shown in Figures 11-34 (b6) to (b7), the background at the start of the introductory part of the low base weak reach B performance is the same as the background of the title display part (the background showing the characters "Yume Yume" and "Boingo" facing each other on either side of a hockey table), the video scene that started in the title display part (the scene showing the friendly character "Yume Yume" and the enemy character "Boingo" facing each other on either side) also continues throughout the introductory part, the line that was displayed in the title display part "Let's play hockey! I won't lose!" also continues to be displayed, and the audio of the line output from speakers 8L and 8R also continues to be output. Then, as shown in Figure 11-34 (b7) to (b8), when the audio output of the line displayed in the title display part, "Let's play hockey! I won't lose!", ends, the video switches to the next scene in the introductory part (a scene in which the teammate character "Yume Yume" hits the puck back).

When a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern that develops from a low base weak super reach B to one of low base strong super reaches A-C or a low base strongest super reach, the effect control CPU 120 executes a drop effect in which the movable body 32 falls at the end of the introductory part, and then develops the effect into a low base strong reach A effect, a low base strong reach B effect, a low base strong reach C effect, or a low base strongest reach effect. On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern that results in a reach miss after a low base weak super reach B, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the user that the ally character "Yume Yume" is unable to win against the enemy character "Boingo" at the end of the introductory part, and the low base weak reach B effect does not result in a jackpot, and then displays on the image display device 5 a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a reach miss of the type designated by the variable display result designation command.

In a configuration including a variation pattern in which a jackpot is reached without progressing to other super reach effects after the execution of a low base weak reach B effect, when a variation pattern in which a jackpot is reached without progressing to other super reach effects is specified by a variation pattern specification command after the execution of a low base weak reach B effect, the effect control CPU 120 will notify the player that the ally character "Yume Yume" wins the game against the enemy character "Boingo" at the end of the introductory part and that a jackpot has been reached as a result of the low base weak reach B effect (the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state), and then cause the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating the type of jackpot specified by the variable display result specification command.

[About the low base strong reach A effect]
Figure 11-36 is a diagram showing the progression of the image displayed on the image display device 5 when the low base strong reach A effect is executed, and Figure 11-37 is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low base strong reach A effect.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state and a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a low base strong super reach A is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, if the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that develops from a normal reach via a low base weak super reach A or a low base weak super reach B, after executing the normal reach specification, it executes a low base weak reach A specification or a low base weak reach B specification, and develops it into a low base strong reach A specification. Also, when a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a low base strong super reach A is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, if the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that develops directly from a normal reach, after executing the normal reach specification, it executes a selection specification described below, and develops it into a low base strong reach A specification.

When a low-base weak reach A effect or a low-base weak reach B effect develops, the effect control CPU 120 executes a drop effect in which the movable body 32 drops at the end of the low-base weak reach A effect or the low-base weak reach B effect, and then starts the title display part of the low-base strong reach A effect. In the drop effect, as shown in FIG. 11-36 (c1), while maintaining the display of the decorative symbols (small) on the left and right of the reach state, and the hold and active displays in the first hold memory display area 131SG005D, the second hold memory display area 131SG005U, and the active display area 131SG005F, the background at the end of the low-base weak reach A effect or the low-base weak reach B effect switches to a background dedicated to the drop effect (a background with patterns radiating from the center), and then drops the movable body 32, and then raises the movable body 32 to its initial position.

In addition, when a direct progression from a normal reach occurs, the effect control CPU 120 executes the selection effect described below, as shown in Figure 11-36 (c1'), and then starts the title display part of the low-base strong reach A effect. Details of the selection effect will be described later, but when the selection effect begins, the hold and active displays in the first hold memory display area 131SG005D, second hold memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F are hidden.

As shown in Figure 11-37, the title display part of the low base strong reach A effect includes a prologue display period before the title characters "Catch a Bakuchu together!" of the low base strong reach A effect are displayed, a title start period from when part of the title characters "Catch a Bakuchu together!" is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 until they are displayed in their regular position, a title display period during which the title characters "Catch a Bakuchu together!" are displayed in their regular position, and a title end period from when the title characters "Catch a Bakuchu together!" that were displayed in their regular position disappear and switch to the introductory part.

When the effect control CPU 120 transitions to the title display part of the low base strong reach A effect, it first starts displaying the prologue display period.

During the prologue display period of the low base strong reach A effect, which transitions from the drop effect, the background dedicated to the drop effect (background with a pattern spreading radially from the center), the display of the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode, and the pending and active displays in the first pending memory display area 131SG005D, second pending memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F are maintained, and the ally character "Yume Yume" is then displayed on a layer in front of the background dedicated to the drop effect (background with a pattern spreading radially from the center), the pending and active displays, and then the ally character "Yume Yume" is enlarged until the entire display area is filled.

In addition, during the prologue display period of the low base strong reach A effect transitioned from the selection effect, the selection result image of the selection effect (here, the result image of the low base strong reach A effect) and the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode are maintained, and the ally character "Yume Yume" is displayed on a layer in front of the selection result screen of the selection effect, and then the ally character "Yume Yume" is enlarged until the entire display area is filled.

After the prologue display period ends, the performance control CPU 120 transitions to the title start period.

As shown in Figures 11-36 (c1) to (c3), during the prologue display period following the drop effect, the background dedicated to the drop effect (a background with patterns spreading radially from the center) that was displayed before the entire display area was filled with the enlarged display of ally character "Yume Yume" switches to the background for the low-base strong reach A effect (a background displaying ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Jam" in a hallway) after the prologue display period ends, and the pending and active displays that were displayed before the entire display area was filled with the enlarged display of ally character "Yume Yume" are hidden after the prologue display period ends. Note that the display of the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode remains even after the prologue display period ends.

Also, although not shown, during the prologue display period following the selection effect, the selection result image displayed before the enlarged display of ally character "Yume Yume" filled the entire display area will switch to the background of the low-base strong reach A effect (the background displaying ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Jam" in the hallway) after the prologue display period ends. The display of the decorative symbols (small) on the left and right of the reach state will remain even after the prologue display period ends, and the pending and active displays that were hidden during the selection effect will remain hidden.

During the title start period of the low base strong reach A effect, as shown in Figures 11-36 (c3) to (c4), part of the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chuu!" appears from the left side of the display area, overlapping with the left small decorative symbol of the reach mode, and then the entire title text "Two people, catch the explosive chuu!" moves toward its fixed position and stops in that position. When the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chuu!" is stopped in its fixed position, part of the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chuu!" is displayed overlapping with both the left and right small decorative symbols of the reach mode.

The small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode will be any of the numbers "1" to "9" ("2" in the illustration), but during the title start period of the low base strong reach A performance, whether the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode are any of the numbers "1" to "9," part of the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chuu!" will appear overlapping with the left small decorative symbol on the left and right of the reach mode, and when the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chuu!" is stationary in its fixed position, part of the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chuu!" will be displayed overlapping with both of the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the title characters "Two people, catch a Bakuchu!" in a fixed position during the title start period, and then transitions to displaying the title display period. During the title display period of the low-base-strong reach A effect, first, as shown in FIG. 11-36 (c4), the title characters "Two people, catch a Bakuchu!" are displayed in a fixed position with the expectation indicator hidden, and this state is maintained for a predetermined time. During this time, as shown in FIG. 11-37, audio reading the title is output from speakers 8L and 8R. Next, as shown in FIG. 11-36 (c5) to (c6), an expectation indicator is displayed below the title characters "Two people, catch a Bakuchu!" in a size smaller than the title characters "Two people, catch a Bakuchu!". As shown in FIG. 11-37, the title display period of the low-base-strong reach A effect is executed for a longer time than the title start period of the low-base-strong reach A effect (see FIG. 11-47 and FIG. 11-48).

After the title display period ends, the effect control CPU 120 transitions to displaying the title end period. During the title end period of the low base strong reach A effect, as shown in Figures 11-36 (c6) to (c7), the title text "Catch the Bakuchu Together!" displayed in its fixed position is moved from its fixed position to the right of the display area until all of the title text disappears. The expectation indication display is also moved to the right of the display area along with the title text until all of it disappears. As shown in Figure 11-37, the title end period of the low base strong reach A effect ends in a shorter time than the title start period and title display period of the low base strong reach A effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48). Also, as shown in Figure 11-37, during the title display part of the low base strong reach A effect, dialogue subtitles are not displayed, as in the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect, and no dialogue audio is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

After the title end period ends, the effect control CPU 120 starts the introductory part of the low-base-strong reach A effect. As shown in Figures 11-36 (c3) to (c8), the background at the start of the introductory part of the low-base-strong reach A effect is the same as the background after the title start period in the title display part (the background where the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Jam" are displayed in the hallway), and the video scene that started in the title display part (the scene where the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Jam" are displayed in the hallway) also continues throughout the introductory part. Also, as shown in Figures 11-36 (c8) and 11-37, after the introductory part starts, the enemy character "Bakuchu" appears, and a subtitle corresponding to the scene in which the enemy character "Bakuchu" appears, "Try and catch me if you can!", is displayed, and the audio of the subtitled line is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

In this way, in the low base strong reach A performance, during the title display part, speakers 8L and 8R output audio reading the title, but subtitles of the lines corresponding to the scene in the title display part are not displayed, and audio of the lines corresponding to the scene in the title display part is not output from speakers 8L and 8R. After the introductory part begins, subtitles of the lines corresponding to the scene in the introductory part are displayed, and audio of the lines corresponding to the scene in the introductory part is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

When a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern resulting in a jackpot after a low base strong super reach A, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the player that the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Jam" will capture the enemy character "Bakuchu" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a jackpot as the result of the low base strong reach A effect (controlling the game to a jackpot game state), and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a jackpot of the type designated by the variable display result designation command. On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a reach miss after a low base strong super reach A, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the player that the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Jam" will not capture the enemy character "Bakuchu" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a jackpot as the result of the low base strong reach A effect, and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a reach miss of the type designated by the variable display result designation command.

[About the expected probability indication for low base strong reach A effects]
In the title display part of the low base strong reach A performance, the image display device 5 displays the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chocolate!" along with an expectation suggestion display in a smaller size than the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chocolate!" As shown in Figure 11-36 (c5), the expectation suggestion display displayed in the title display part is composed of five star-shaped objects and the text "Expectation" displayed above the star-shaped objects to indicate that the star-shaped objects indicate the expectation, and the expectation is suggested by the number of star-shaped objects whose color has changed from black to gold among the five star-shaped objects.

In the normal state when the low base strong reach A performance is executed, an object indicating the number of reserved balls and an object indicating an active display may be displayed on the image display device 5. Meanwhile, the expectation level indication displayed in the title display part also indicates the expectation level using multiple objects, so if the reserve and active displays and the expectation level indication display are displayed simultaneously in the title display part, there is a risk that the objects that make up the reserve and active displays may be mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display. For this reason, in the title display part of the low base strong reach A performance in which the expectation level indication display is displayed, the reserve and active displays are not displayed simultaneously with the expectation level indication display, thereby preventing the objects that make up the reserve and active displays from being mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display.

In addition, since it is rare for a game ball to enter the second start entry port under normal circumstances, when the number of reserved balls in the first special chart is at its maximum (four) and is being variable displayed, up to five objects may be displayed as reserved and active displays, which matches the number of objects indicating maximum expectation in the expectation indication display. However, in the title display part of the low base strong reach A performance, the reserved and active displays are not displayed at the same time as the expectation indication display. Therefore, even if the low base strong reach A performance is executed in a situation where a maximum of five objects are displayed as reserved and active displays, it is possible to prevent confusion between the objects displayed as reserved and active displays and the objects in the expectation indication display, and to prevent the expectation indication display from being mistakenly interpreted as indicating maximum expectation.

In the example shown in Figure 11-36, the pending display and active display are displayed during the prologue display period before the expectation level suggestion display is displayed in the title display part. However, the pending display and active display may be hidden from the start of the prologue display period. Even in this configuration, it is possible to prevent the objects that make up the pending display and active display from being mistaken for objects in the expectation level suggestion display.

Furthermore, when a low base strong reach A effect is executed, as shown in Figures 11-36 (c2) to (c3), during the prologue display period, the ally character "Yume Yume" is displayed on a background dedicated to the falling effect (a background with a pattern spreading radially from the center) and on a layer in front of the pending display and active display, and then the ally character "Yume Yume" is enlarged until the entire display area is filled, and the pending display and active display that were displayed before the display area was completely filled by the enlarged display of the ally character "Yume Yume" are hidden after the prologue display period ends, so that the pending display and active display can be hidden without any sense of incongruity. In the example shown in Figure 11-36, characters are displayed on a layer in front of the pending and active displays, and are enlarged until the entire display area is filled, thereby hiding the pending and active displays that were displayed before the display area was filled. However, when a low base strong reach A effect is executed, a monochrome display effect can be executed in which the entire display area is displayed in a monochrome color such as white, except for the decorative symbols (small) of the reach pattern, thereby erasing the pending and active displays that were displayed before the monochrome display effect. Even with this configuration, the pending and active displays can be hidden without creating a sense of incongruity.

In the title display part of the low base strong reach A effect, as shown in FIG. 11-36(c4), the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chocolate!" is displayed in a fixed position for a predetermined time with the expectation indication hidden, and then, as shown in FIG. 11-36(c5) to (c6), the expectation indication is displayed below the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chocolate!". At this time, as shown in FIG. 11-36(c5), in the initial stage, all five star-shaped objects that make up the expectation indication are displayed in black, and then, as shown in FIG. 11-36(c6), the color of three of the five star-shaped objects that correspond to the low base strong reach A effect is changed from black to gold, thereby suggesting the expectation of a jackpot in the low base strong reach A effect.

When a low base weak reach A presentation or a low base weak reach B presentation develops into a low base strong reach A presentation, as shown in Figures 11-38 (x1) to (x2), if there are any remaining reserved numbers, the reserved and active displays are displayed during the prologue display period until the entire display area is filled with the enlarged display of the ally character "Yume Yume." In the subsequent title display part, the expectation indication display is hidden, and the title text "Catch the Bakuchu together!" is not displayed in its fixed position. Instead, as shown in Figures 11-38 (x3) to (x4), five star-shaped objects that constitute the expectation indication display are displayed simultaneously with the title text "Catch the Bakuchu together!". If the color of the star-shaped objects is then changed from black to gold, the objects that constitute the expectation indication display will be displayed immediately after the objects that constitute the reserved and active displays are hidden, which could result in confusion between the reserved and active displays and the expectation indication display. In contrast, in the example shown in Figure 11-36, after the expectation indication display is hidden during the prologue display period, the expectation indication display is hidden during the title display period, and the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chocolate!" is displayed in a fixed position and maintained for a predetermined time, and then the expectation indication display is displayed below the title text "Two people, catch the explosive chocolate!", thereby preventing the pending display and active display from being confused with the expectation indication display.

[About the low base strong reach B effect]
Figure 11-39 is a diagram showing the progression of the image displayed on the image display device 5 when the low base strong reach B effect is executed, and Figure 11-40 is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low base strong reach B effect.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state and a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a low base strong super reach B is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, if the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that develops from a normal reach via a low base weak super reach A or a low base weak super reach B, after executing the normal reach specification, it executes a low base weak reach A specification or a low base weak reach B specification, and develops it into a low base strong reach B specification. Also, when a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a low base strong super reach B is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, if the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that develops directly from a normal reach, after executing the normal reach specification, it executes a selection specification described below, and develops it into a low base strong reach B specification.

When a low-base weak reach A or B effect develops, the effect control CPU 120 executes a drop effect in which the movable body 32 drops at the end of the low-base weak reach A or B effect, and then starts the title display part of the low-base strong reach B effect. In the drop effect, as shown in FIG. 11-39 (d1), the display of the decorative symbols (small) on the left and right of the reach state, and the hold and active displays in the first hold memory display area 131SG005D, second hold memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F are maintained. Then, the background at the end of the low-base weak reach A or B effect is switched to a background specifically for the drop effect (a background with patterns radiating from the center), and the movable body 32 is dropped, and then the movable body 32 is raised to its initial position.

In addition, when a direct progression from a normal reach occurs, the effect control CPU 120 executes the selection effect described below, as shown in Figure 11-39 (d1'), and then starts the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect. Details of the selection effect will be described later, but when the selection effect begins, the hold and active displays in the first hold memory display area 131SG005D, second hold memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F are hidden.

As shown in Figure 11-40, the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect includes a prologue display period before the title characters "Shinku Robo Battle" of the low base strong reach B effect are displayed, a title start period from when part of the title characters "Shinku Robo Battle" are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 until they are displayed in their regular position, a title display period during which the title characters "Shinku Robo Battle" are displayed in their regular position, and a title end period from when the title characters "Shinku Robo Battle" that were displayed in their regular position disappear and switch to the introductory part.

When the effect control CPU 120 transitions to the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect, it first starts displaying the prologue display period.

During the prologue display period of the low base strong reach B effect, which transitions from the drop effect, the background dedicated to the drop effect (background with a pattern spreading radially from the center), the display of the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode, and the pending and active displays in the first pending memory display area 131SG005D, second pending memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F are maintained, and the ally character "Yume Yume" is then displayed on a layer in front of the background dedicated to the drop effect (background with a pattern spreading radially from the center), the pending and active displays, and then the ally character "Yume Yume" is enlarged until the entire display area is filled.

In addition, during the prologue display period of the low base strong reach B effect transitioned from the selection effect, the selection result image of the selection effect (here, the result image of the low base strong reach B effect) and the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode are maintained, and the ally character "Yume Yume" is displayed on a layer in front of the selection result screen of the selection effect, and then the ally character "Yume Yume" is enlarged until the entire display area is filled.

After the prologue display period ends, the performance control CPU 120 transitions to the title start period.

As shown in Figures 11-39 (d1) to (d3), during the prologue display period following the drop effect, the background dedicated to the drop effect (a background with patterns radiating from the center) that was displayed before the entire display area was filled with the enlarged display of ally character "Yume Yume" switches to a background dedicated to the title display of the low-base strong reach B effect (a background with ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" and enemy character "Robo" displayed on the left and right) after the prologue display period ends, and the pending and active displays that were displayed before the entire display area was filled with the enlarged display of ally character "Yume Yume" are hidden after the prologue display period ends. Note that the display of the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode is maintained even after the prologue display period ends.

Also, although not shown, during the prologue display period transitioning from the selection effect, the selection result image of the selection effect that was displayed before the entire display area was filled with the enlarged display of ally character "Yume Yume" switches to a background dedicated to the title display of the low base strong reach B effect (a background where ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" and enemy character "Robo" are displayed on the left and right) after the prologue display period ends. Furthermore, the display of the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode remains even after the prologue display period ends, and the pending and active displays that were hidden during the selection effect remain hidden.

During the title start period of the low base strong reach B effect, as shown in Figures 11-39 (d3) to (d4), part of the title characters "Gekishin Robo Battle" appear from the left side of the display area, overlapping with the left-hand small decorative pattern of the reach mode, and then the entire title characters "Gekishin Robo Battle" move toward their fixed position and come to a standstill in that position. When the title characters "Gekishin Robo Battle" are stationary in their fixed position, part of the title characters "Gekishin Robo Battle" are displayed overlapping with both the left-hand small decorative patterns of the reach mode.

The small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode will be any of the numbers "1" to "9" ("2" in the illustration), but during the title start period of the low base strong reach B performance, whether the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode are any of the numbers "1" to "9," part of the title letters "Gekishin Robo Battle" will appear overlapping with the left small decorative symbol on the left and right of the reach mode, and when the title letters "Gekishin Robo Battle" are stationary in their fixed position, part of the title letters "Gekishin Robo Battle" will be displayed overlapping with both the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the title characters "Gekishin Robo Battle" in a fixed position during the title start period, and then transitions to displaying the title display period. During the title display period of the low base strong reach B effect, first, as shown in FIG. 11-39 (d4), the title characters "Gekishin Robo Battle" are displayed in a fixed position with the expectation level indication hidden, and this state is maintained for a predetermined time. During this time, as shown in FIG. 11-40, audio reading the title is output from speakers 8L and 8R. Next, as shown in FIG. 11-39 (d5) to (d6), an expectation level indication is displayed below the title characters "Gekishin Robo Battle" in a size smaller than the title characters "Gekishin Robo Battle." As shown in FIG. 11-40, the title display period of the low base strong reach B effect is executed for a longer time than the title start period of the low base strong reach B effect (see FIG. 11-47 and FIG. 11-48).

After the title display period ends, the effect control CPU 120 transitions to displaying the title end period. During the title end period of the low base strong reach B effect, as shown in Figures 11-39 (d6) to (d7), the title characters "Gekishin Robo Battle," which are displayed in their fixed position, are moved from their fixed position to the right of the display area until all of the title characters disappear. The expectation indication display is also moved to the right of the display area along with the title characters until all of the title characters disappear. As shown in Figure 11-40, the title end period of the low base strong reach B effect ends in a shorter time than the title start period and title display period of the low base strong reach B effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48). Also, as shown in Figure 11-40, during the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect, dialogue subtitles are not displayed, as in the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect, and no dialogue audio is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

After the title end period ends, the effect control CPU 120 starts the introductory part of the low base strong reach B effect. As shown in Figures 11-39 (d3) to (d8), the background at the start of the introductory part of the low base strong reach B effect is different from the background dedicated to title display in the title display part (a background in which the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" and the enemy character "Robo" are displayed on the left and right). At the start of the introductory part, the background dedicated to title display in the title display part switches to the background at the start of the introductory part of the low base strong reach B effect (a background in which the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" and the enemy character "Robo" face off in town). The introductory part of the low base strong reach B effect starts with an animated scene in which the enemy character "Robo" faces forward in a position farther back from the player, and the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" face off in a position nearer to the player with their backs to each other. At this time, both the enemy character "Robo," located at the back as seen from the player, and the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana," located at the front as seen from the player, are displayed in positions that overlap with the regular positions where the title text "Shocking Robo Battle" was displayed during the title display period of the title display part. Also, as shown in Figures 11-39 (d8) and 11-40, after the start of the introductory part, a subtitle for the line "I won't lose!" is displayed, corresponding to the scene in which the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" face off against the enemy character "Robo," and the audio of the line displayed in the subtitles is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

In this way, in the low base strong reach B performance, the title is read aloud from speakers 8L and 8R during the title display part, but subtitles of the lines corresponding to the scene in the title display part are not displayed, and the lines corresponding to the scene in the title display part are not output from speakers 8L and 8R. After the introductory part begins, subtitles of the lines corresponding to the scene in the introductory part are displayed, and the lines corresponding to the scene in the introductory part are output from speakers 8L and 8R.

When a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern resulting in a jackpot after a low base strong super reach B, the presentation control CPU 120 notifies the player that the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" win the battle against the enemy character "Robo" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a jackpot as the presentation result of the low base strong reach B presentation (the game is controlled to a jackpot game state), and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a jackpot of the type designated by the variable display result designation command. On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a reach miss after a low base strong super reach B, the presentation control CPU 120 notifies the player that the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" lose the battle against the enemy character "Robo" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a low base strong reach B presentation result that the jackpot is not, and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a reach miss of the type designated by the variable display result designation command.

[About the expected probability indication for low base strong reach B effects]
In the title display part of the low base strong reach B performance, the image display device 5 displays the title text "Gekishin Robo Battle" together with an expectation suggestion display in a smaller size than the title text "Gekishin Robo Battle." The expectation suggestion display displayed in the title display part is composed of five star-shaped objects and the text "Expectation" displayed above the star-shaped objects to indicate that the star-shaped objects indicate the expectation, as shown in Figure 11-39 (d5), and the expectation suggestion display is indicated by the number of star-shaped objects whose color has changed from black to gold among the five star-shaped objects.

In the normal state when the low base strong reach B performance is executed, an object indicating the number of reserved balls and an object indicating an active display may be displayed on the image display device 5. If the reserved and active displays and the expectation level indication display are displayed simultaneously in the title display part, there is a risk that the objects that make up the reserved and active displays may be mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display. For this reason, in the title display part of the low base strong reach B performance where the expectation level indication display is displayed, the reserved and active displays are not displayed simultaneously with the expectation level indication display, thereby preventing the objects that make up the reserved and active displays from being mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display.

In addition, in the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect, the pending and active displays are not displayed at the same time as the expectation level suggestion display. Therefore, even when the low base strong reach B effect is executed in a situation where a maximum of five objects are displayed as pending and active displays, it is possible to prevent confusion between the objects displayed as pending and active displays and the objects in the expectation level suggestion display, and to prevent the expectation level suggestion display from being mistakenly recognized as being at its maximum.

Furthermore, in the low base strong reach B performance, the pending display and active display may be hidden from the start of the prologue display period, and even in this configuration, it is possible to prevent the objects constituting the pending display and active display from being mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display.

Furthermore, when a low-base strong reach B effect is executed, as shown in Figures 11-39 (d2) to (d3), the ally character "Yume Yume" is displayed on a background dedicated to the drop effect (a background with a pattern radiating from the center) and on a layer in front of the pending and active displays during the prologue display period, and then the ally character "Yume Yume" is enlarged until the entire display area is filled. Furthermore, the pending and active displays that were displayed before the display area was filled by the enlarged display of the ally character "Yume Yume" are hidden after the prologue display period ends, allowing the pending and active displays to be hidden without creating a sense of incongruity. Furthermore, when a low-base strong reach B effect is executed, a monochrome display effect can be executed in which the entire display area is displayed in a monochrome color such as white, except for the decorative symbols (small) of the reach mode, thereby erasing the pending and active displays that were displayed before the monochrome display effect. Even with this configuration, the pending and active displays can be hidden without creating a sense of incongruity.

In the title display part of the low-base-strong reach B effect, as shown in FIG. 11-39(d4), the title text "Gekishin Robo Battle" is displayed in a fixed position for a predetermined time with the expectation indicator hidden. Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-39(d5)-(d6), the expectation indicator is displayed below the title text "Gekishin Robo Battle." At this time, as shown in FIG. 11-39(d5), in the initial stage, all five star-shaped objects constituting the expectation indicator are displayed in black. Then, as shown in FIG. 11-39(d6), the color of 3.5 of the five star-shaped objects corresponding to the low-base-strong reach B effect is changed from black to gold, thereby indicating the expectation of a jackpot in the low-base-strong reach B effect. This prevents confusion between the pending and active indicators and the expectation indicator.

[About the low base strong reach C effect]
As the low base strong reach C effect has many things in common with the aforementioned low base strong reach B effect, a diagram for the low base strong reach C effect will be omitted.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state and a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a low base strong super reach C is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, if the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that develops from a normal reach via a low base weak super reach A or a low base weak super reach B, after executing the normal reach specification, it executes a low base weak reach A specification or a low base weak reach B specification, and develops it into a low base strong reach C specification. Also, when a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a low base strong super reach C is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, if the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that develops directly from a normal reach, after executing the normal reach specification, it executes a selection specification described below, and develops it into a low base strong reach C specification.

When a low base weak reach A effect or a low base weak reach B effect develops, the effect control CPU 120 executes a drop effect in which the movable body 32 drops at the end of the low base weak reach A effect or the low base weak reach B effect, and then starts the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect. During the drop effect, the display of the decorative symbols (small) on the left and right of the reach state, and the hold and active displays in the first hold memory display area 131SG005D, the second hold memory display area 131SG005U, and the active display area 131SG005F are maintained. Then, the background at the end of the low base weak reach A effect or the low base weak reach B effect is switched to a background dedicated to the drop effect (a background with patterns radiating from the center), and the movable body 32 is dropped, and then the movable body 32 is raised to its initial position.

In addition, when a direct progression from a normal reach occurs, the effect control CPU 120 executes the selection effect described below, and then starts the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect. Details of the selection effect will be described later, but when the selection effect begins, the hold and active displays in the first hold memory display area 131SG005D, second hold memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F are hidden.

The title display part of the low base strong reach C effect includes a prologue display period before the title characters "Great Earthquake Robot Battle" of the low base strong reach C effect are displayed, a title start period from when part of the title characters "Great Earthquake Robot Battle" are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 until they are displayed in their regular position, a title display period during which the title characters "Great Earthquake Robot Battle" are displayed in their regular position, and a title end period from when the title characters "Great Earthquake Robot Battle" that were displayed in their regular position disappear and switch to the introductory part.

When the effect control CPU 120 transitions to the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect, it first starts displaying the prologue display period.

During the prologue display period of the low base strong reach C effect, which transitions from the drop effect, the background dedicated to the drop effect (background with a pattern spreading radially from the center), the display of the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode, and the pending and active displays in the first pending memory display area 131SG005D, second pending memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F are maintained, and the ally character "Yume Yume" is displayed on a layer in front of the background dedicated to the drop effect (background with a pattern spreading radially from the center), the pending and active displays, and then the ally character "Yume Yume" is enlarged until the entire display area is filled.

In addition, during the prologue display period of the low base strong reach C effect transitioned from the selection effect, the selection result image of the selection effect (here, the result image of the low base strong reach C effect) and the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode are maintained, and the ally character "Yume Yume" is displayed on a layer in front of the selection result screen of the selection effect, and then the ally character "Yume Yume" is enlarged until the entire display area is filled.

After the prologue display period ends, the performance control CPU 120 transitions to the title start period.

During the prologue display period following the fall effect, the background dedicated to the fall effect (a background with patterns radiating from the center) that was displayed before the entire display area was filled with the enlarged display of ally character "Yume Yume" switches to the background for the low-base strong reach B effect (a background with ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Nana" and enemy character "Dai Robo" displayed on the left and right) after the prologue display period ends, and the pending and active displays that were displayed before the entire display area was filled with the enlarged display of ally character "Yume Yume" are hidden after the prologue display period ends. Note that the display of the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode will remain even after the prologue display period ends.

Also, although not shown, during the prologue display period transitioning from the selection effect, the selection result image of the selection effect that was displayed before the entire display area was filled with the enlarged display of ally character "Yume Yume" switches to a background dedicated to the title display of the low base strong reach C effect (a background where ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Nana" and enemy character "Dai Robo" are displayed on the left and right) after the prologue display period ends. Furthermore, the display of the decorative patterns (small) on the left and right of the reach mode remains even after the prologue display period ends, and the pending display and active display that were hidden during the selection effect remain hidden.

During the title start period of the low base strong reach C performance, part of the title text "Dai Gekishin Robo Battle" appears from the left side of the display area, overlapping with the left-hand decorative pattern (small) of the left and right decorative patterns in the reach mode, and then the entire title text "Dai Gekishin Robo Battle" moves toward its fixed position and stops in that position. When the title text "Dai Gekishin Robo Battle" is stopped in its fixed position, part of the title text "Dai Gekishin Robo Battle" is displayed overlapping with both the left and right decorative patterns (small) in the reach mode.

The small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode will be any number between "1" and "9" ("2" in the illustration), but during the title start period, whether the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode are any number between "1" and "9," part of the title text "Dai Gekishin Robo Battle" will appear overlapping with the left small decorative symbol on the left and right of the reach mode, and when the title text "Dai Gekishin Robo Battle" is stationary in its fixed position, part of the title text "Dai Gekishin Robo Battle" will be displayed overlapping with both the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the title characters "Dai Geki Shock Robot Battle" in a fixed position during the title start period, and then transitions to displaying the title display period. During the title display period of the low base strong reach C effect, first, the title characters "Dai Geki Shock Robot Battle" are displayed in a fixed position for a predetermined time with the expectation level indication display hidden, and during this time, audio reading the title is output from speakers 8L and 8R. Next, an expectation level indication display is displayed below the title characters "Dai Geki Shock Robot Battle" in a size smaller than the title characters "Dai Geki Shock Robot Battle." The title display period of the low base strong reach C effect is executed for a longer period of time than the title start period of the low base strong reach C effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48).

After the title display period ends, the effect control CPU 120 transitions to displaying the title end period. During the title end period of the low base strong reach C effect, the title characters "Great Shock Robot Battle", which are displayed in their fixed position, are moved from their fixed position to the right of the display area until all of the title characters disappear. In addition, the expectation level indication display is also moved to the right of the display area along with the title characters until all of it disappears. The title end period of the low base strong reach C effect ends in a shorter time than the title start period and title display period of the low base strong reach C effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48). Furthermore, during the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect, dialogue subtitles are not displayed, as in the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect, and dialogue audio is not output from speakers 8L and 8R.

After the title end period ends, the effect control CPU 120 starts the introductory part of the low base strong reach C effect. The background at the start of the introductory part of the low base strong reach C effect is different from the background dedicated to title display in the title display part (a background where the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Nana" and the enemy character "Dai Robo" are displayed on the left and right), and at the start of the introductory part, it switches from the background dedicated to title display in the title display part to the background at the start of the introductory part of the low base strong reach C effect (a background where the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Nana" and the enemy character "Dai Robo" face off in town). The introductory part of the low base strong reach C effect starts with an animated scene in which the enemy character "Dai Robo" is facing forward on the far side from the player's perspective, and the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Nana" are facing each other on the near side from the player's perspective. At this time, both the enemy character "Big Robo", located at the back as seen from the player, and the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Nana", located at the front as seen from the player, are displayed in positions that overlap with the regular positions where the title text "Great Shock Robot Battle" was displayed during the title display period of the title display part. Also, after the introductory part begins, a subtitle for the line "I'll never lose!" is displayed in accordance with the scene in which the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Nana" face off against the enemy character "Big Robo", and the audio of the line displayed in subtitles is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

In this way, in the low base strong reach C performance, the title is read aloud from speakers 8L and 8R during the title display part, but subtitles of the dialogue corresponding to the scene in the title display part are not displayed, and the dialogue corresponding to the scene in the title display part is not output from speakers 8L and 8R. After the introductory part begins, subtitles of the dialogue corresponding to the scene in the introductory part are displayed, and the dialogue corresponding to the scene in the introductory part is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

When a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern resulting in a jackpot after a low base strong super reach C, the presentation control CPU 120 notifies the player that the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Nana" win the battle against the enemy character "Dai Robo" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a jackpot as the presentation result of the low base strong reach C presentation (the game is controlled to a jackpot game state), and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a jackpot of the type designated by the variable display result designation command. On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a reach miss after a low base strong super reach C, the presentation control CPU 120 notifies the player that the ally characters "Yume Yume" and "Nana" lose the battle against the enemy character "Dai Robo" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a reach miss as the presentation result of the low base strong reach C presentation, and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a reach miss of the type designated by the variable display result designation command.

[About the expected probability indication for low base strong reach C effects]
In the title display part of the low base strong reach C performance, an expectation suggestion display is displayed on the image display device 5 in a smaller size than the title characters "Great Shock Robot Battle" along with the title characters "Great Shock Robot Battle." The expectation suggestion display displayed in the title display part is made up of five star-shaped objects and the characters "Expectation" displayed above the star-shaped objects to indicate that the star-shaped objects indicate the expectation, and the expectation is suggested by the number of star-shaped objects whose color has changed from black to gold among the five star-shaped objects.

In the normal state when the low base strong reach C effect is executed, an object indicating the number of reserved balls and an object indicating an active display may be displayed on the image display device 5. If the reserved and active displays and the expectation level indication display are displayed simultaneously in the title display part, there is a risk that the objects that make up the reserved and active displays may be mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display. For this reason, in the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect where the expectation level indication display is displayed, the reserved and active displays are not displayed simultaneously with the expectation level indication display, thereby preventing the objects that make up the reserved and active displays from being mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display.

In addition, in the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect, the pending and active displays are not displayed at the same time as the expectation suggestion display. Therefore, even when the low base strong reach C effect is executed in a situation where a maximum of five objects are displayed as pending and active displays, it is possible to prevent confusion between the objects displayed as pending and active displays and the objects in the expectation suggestion display, and to prevent the expectation suggestion display from being mistakenly perceived as having the highest expectation.

Furthermore, in the low base strong reach C performance, the pending display and active display may be hidden from the start of the prologue display period, and even in this configuration, it is possible to prevent the objects constituting the pending display and active display from being mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display.

In addition, when a low-base strong reach B effect is executed, the ally character "Yume Yume" is displayed on a background dedicated to the drop effect (a background with a pattern radiating from the center) and on a layer in front of the pending and active displays during the prologue display period, and then the ally character "Yume Yume" is enlarged until the entire display area is filled. The pending and active displays that were displayed before the display area was filled by the enlarged display of the ally character "Yume Yume" are hidden after the prologue display period ends, allowing the pending and active displays to be hidden without creating a sense of incongruity. Furthermore, when a low-base strong reach C effect is executed, a monochrome display effect can be executed in which the entire display area is displayed in a monochrome color such as white, except for the decorative symbols (small) of the reach mode, thereby erasing the pending and active displays that were displayed before the monochrome display effect. Even with this configuration, the pending and active displays can be hidden without creating a sense of incongruity.

In the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect, the title text "Great Shock Robot Battle" is displayed in a fixed position for a predetermined time with the expectation indication hidden, and then the expectation indication is displayed below the title text "Great Shock Robot Battle." At this time, in the initial stage, all five star-shaped objects that make up the expectation indication are displayed in black, and then the color of four of the five star-shaped objects that correspond to the low base strong reach C effect is changed from black to gold, suggesting the expectation of a jackpot in the low base strong reach C effect. This prevents the pending and active displays from being confused with the expectation indication.

[About the Low-Base Strongest Reach Performance]
FIG. 11-41 is a diagram showing the transition of the image displayed on the image display device 5 when the low-base strongest reach effect is executed, and FIG. 11-42 is a timing chart showing the execution status of the low-base strongest reach effect.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the normal state and a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a low base strongest super reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, if the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that develops from a normal reach via a low base weak super reach A or a low base weak super reach B, after executing the normal reach specification, it executes a low base weak reach A specification or a low base weak reach B specification, developing it into a low base strongest reach specification. Also, when a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a low base strongest super reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, if the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that develops directly from a normal reach, after executing the normal reach specification, it executes a selection specification described below, developing it into a low base strongest reach specification.

When a low-base weak reach A effect or a low-base weak reach B effect develops, the effect control CPU 120 executes a drop effect in which the movable body 32 drops at the end of the low-base weak reach A effect or the low-base weak reach B effect, and then starts the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect. In the drop effect, as shown in FIG. 11-41 (e1), while maintaining the display of the decorative symbols (small) on the left and right of the reach state, and the hold and active displays in the first hold memory display area 131SG005D, the second hold memory display area 131SG005U, and the active display area 131SG005F, the background at the end of the low-base weak reach A effect or the low-base weak reach B effect switches to a background dedicated to the drop effect (a background with patterns radiating from the center), and then drops the movable body 32, and then raises the movable body 32 to its initial position.

In addition, when a direct progression from a normal reach occurs, the effect control CPU 120 executes the selection effect described below, as shown in Figure 11-41 (e1'), and then starts the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect. Details of the selection effect will be described later, but when the selection effect begins, the hold and active displays in the first hold memory display area 131SG005D, second hold memory display area 131SG005U, and active display area 131SG005F are hidden.

As shown in Figure 11-42, the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect includes a title start period from when part of the title text "Catch the Bakuchu with six people!" of the low-base strongest reach effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 until it is displayed in its regular position, a title display period during which the title text "Catch the Bakuchu with six people!" is displayed in its regular position, and a title end period from when the title text "Catch the Bakuchu with six people!" that was displayed in its regular position disappears and switches to the introductory part.

When the effect control CPU 120 transitions to the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect, it first starts displaying the title start period.

During the title start period of the low-base strongest reach effect, as shown in Figure 11-41 (e3), the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" are displayed at an enlarged size so that only a portion of the characters is visible in the display area, while the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode are maintained. At this time, the display area is completely filled with a portion of the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!". In addition, the portion of the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" that is displayed in the display area appears overlapping both of the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode. Then, as shown in Figure 11-41 (e4), the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" are gradually reduced in size, and the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" are stopped in their fixed position, with the reduced size so that all of the characters are visible in the display area. When the title text "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" is reduced in size and stationary in its fixed position, part of the title text "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" for the low-base strongest reach effect is displayed overlapping with both of the small decorative patterns on the left and right of the reach effect.

The small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode will be any of the numbers "1" to "9" ("2" in the illustration), but during the title start period of the low-base strongest reach performance, whether the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode are any of the numbers "1" to "9," the enlarged title text "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" will appear overlapping with both the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode, and the reduced title text "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" that is stationary in its fixed position will be displayed with a portion overlapping with both the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode.

As shown in Figures 11-41 (e1) to (e4), during the title start period transitioning from the falling effect, the background dedicated to the falling effect (a background with a pattern spreading radially from the center) that was displayed before the entire display area was filled with part of the enlarged title text "Six people, catch the Bakuchu!" is switched to a background dedicated to displaying the title of the low-base strongest reach effect (a background in which six ally characters and the enemy character "Bakuchu" are displayed on the left and right), while the entire display area is filled with part of the enlarged title text "Six people, catch the Bakuchu!", and when the title text "Six people, catch the Bakuchu!" is stationary in a reduced size in its fixed position, the background dedicated to displaying the title of the low-base strongest reach effect is displayed as its background. Additionally, during the title start period that transitions from the drop effect, the pending and active displays that were displayed before the entire display area was filled with part of the enlarged title text "Catch the Bakuchu with six people!" are hidden while the entire display area is filled with part of the enlarged title text "Catch the Bakuchu with six people!". Note that the display of the decorative symbols (small) on the left and right of the reach mode will remain even after the title start period ends.

Furthermore, during the title start period following the selection effect, the selection result image (here, the title image of the low-base strongest reach effect) of the selection effect that was displayed before the display area was completely filled with part of the enlarged title text "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" is switched to a background dedicated to displaying the title of the low-base strongest reach effect (a background in which six friendly characters and the enemy character "Bakuchu" are displayed on the left and right), while the display area is completely filled with part of the enlarged title text "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!", and when the title text "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" is stationary in its fixed position at a reduced size, the background dedicated to displaying the title of the low-base strongest reach effect is displayed as its background. Note that the display of the decorative symbols (small) on the left and right of the reach mode is maintained even after the end of the title start period, and the pending and active displays that were hidden during the selection effect remain hidden.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" in a reduced size in a fixed position during the title start period, and then transitions to the display of the title display period. During the title display period of the low-base strongest reach effect, first, as shown in FIG. 11-41 (e4), the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" are displayed in a fixed position with the expectation indication display hidden for a predetermined time, and during this time, as shown in FIG. 11-42, audio reading the title is output from speakers 8L and 8R. Next, as shown in FIG. 11-41 (e5) to (e6), an expectation indication display is displayed below the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" in a smaller size than the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!". As shown in FIG. 11-42, the title display period of the low-base strongest reach effect is executed for a longer time than the title start period of the low-base strongest reach effect (see FIG. 11-47 and FIG. 11-48).

After the title display period ends, the effect control CPU 120 transitions to displaying the title end period. During the title end period of the low-base strongest reach effect, as shown in Figures 11-41 (e6) to (e7), the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!", which are displayed in a reduced size and at a fixed position, are enlarged until the entire display area is filled with part of the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!". In this case, the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" are not enlarged in the opposite manner to when they are displayed in a reduced size during the title start period, but are enlarged in a manner different from the reverse manner to when they are displayed in a reduced size during the title start period, until the entire display area is filled with part of the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!". In other words, the trajectory of each part of the title characters as the title characters "Catch the Explosive Chew with Six People!" shrink during the title start period is different from the trajectory of each part of the title characters as the title characters "Catch the Explosive Chew with Six People!" expand during the title end period. Therefore, the display area is completely filled with parts of the title characters "Catch the Explosive Chew with Six People!" in a manner that differs from the manner in which the display area is completely filled at the start of the title start period. As shown in Figure 11-42, the title end period of the low-base strongest reach effect ends in a shorter time than the title start period and title display period of the low-base strongest reach effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48). Also, as shown in Figure 11-42, during the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect, dialogue subtitles are not displayed, as in the low-base weak reach A effect and the low-base weak reach B effect, and dialogue audio is not output from speakers 8L and 8R.

After the title end period ends, the effect control CPU 120 starts the introductory part of the low-base strongest reach effect. As shown in Figures 11-41 (e4) to (e8), the background at the start of the introductory part of the low-base strongest reach effect (a background in which six ally characters chase the enemy character "Bakuchu" in the city) is different from the background dedicated to title display in the title display part (a background in which six ally characters and the enemy character "Bakuchu" are displayed on the left and right). After the title end period ends and the background dedicated to title display is completely filled with part of the title text "Catch Bakuchu with six people!" during the title end period, it switches to the background at the start of the introductory part of the low-base strongest reach effect. The introductory part of the low-base strongest reach effect starts with a video scene in which six ally characters chase the enemy character "Bakuchu." Furthermore, as shown in Figures 11-41 (e8) and 11-42, after the introductory part begins, a subtitle is displayed in response to the scene in which six friendly characters chase the enemy character "Bakuchu", saying "Try and catch him if you can!", and the audio of the subtitled line is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

In this way, in the low-base strongest reach performance, during the title display part, speakers 8L and 8R output audio reading the title, but subtitles of the lines corresponding to the scene in the title display part are not displayed, and speakers 8L and 8R do not output audio of the lines corresponding to the scene in the title display part. After the introductory part begins, subtitles of the lines corresponding to the scene in the introductory part are displayed, and audio of the lines corresponding to the scene in the introductory part is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

When a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern resulting in a jackpot after a low-base strongest super reach, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the player that the six ally characters will capture the enemy character "Bakuchu" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a jackpot as the result of the low-base strongest reach effect (controlling the game to a jackpot game state), and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a jackpot of the type designated by the variable display result designation command. On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern resulting in a reach miss after a low-base strongest super reach, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the player that the six ally characters will not capture the enemy character "Bakuchu" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a low-base strongest reach effect not resulting in a jackpot, and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a reach miss of the type designated by the variable display result designation command.

[About the expected probability indication for the low-base strongest reach performance]
In the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation, the image display device 5 displays the title text "Catch the explosive chuu with six people!" along with an expectation suggestion display in a smaller size than the title text "Catch the explosive chuu with six people!" As shown in Figure 11-41 (e6), the expectation suggestion display displayed in the title display part is composed of five star-shaped objects and the text "Expectation" displayed above the star-shaped objects to indicate that the star-shaped objects indicate the expectation, and the expectation is suggested by the number of star-shaped objects whose color has changed from black to gold among the five star-shaped objects.

In the normal state when the low-base strongest reach effect is executed, an object indicating the number of reserved balls and an object indicating an active display may be displayed on the image display device 5. If the reserved and active displays and the expectation level indication display are displayed simultaneously in the title display part, there is a risk that the objects that make up the reserved and active displays may be mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display. For this reason, in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect where the expectation level indication display is displayed, the reserved and active displays are not displayed simultaneously with the expectation level indication display, thereby preventing the objects that make up the reserved and active displays from being mistaken for objects in the expectation level indication display.

In addition, in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect, the pending and active displays are not displayed at the same time as the expectation suggestion display. Therefore, even when the low-base strongest reach effect is executed in a situation where a maximum of five objects are displayed as pending and active displays, it is possible to prevent confusion between the objects displayed as pending and active displays and the objects in the expectation suggestion display, and to prevent the expectation suggestion display from being mistakenly perceived as having the highest expectation.

Furthermore, when a low-base strongest reach effect is executed, as shown in Figures 11-41 (e2) to (e4), the title text "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" is displayed in an enlarged size during the title start period, so that only a portion of the text is visible in the display area. It is then reduced to a size where all of the text is visible in the display area. When the background dedicated to the title display of the low-base strongest reach effect is displayed, the pending and active displays that were displayed before the title start period are hidden, so that the pending and active displays can be hidden without creating a sense of incongruity. Furthermore, when a low-base strongest reach effect is executed, a monochrome display effect can be executed in which the entire display area is displayed in a monochrome color such as white, except for the decorative symbols (small) of the reach mode, thereby erasing the pending and active displays that were displayed before the monochrome display effect. Even with this configuration, the pending and active displays can be hidden without creating a sense of incongruity.

In the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect, as shown in Figure 11-41 (e4), the title text "Catch the Explosive Chew with Six Players!" is displayed in a fixed position for a predetermined time with the expectation indication hidden. Then, as shown in Figures 11-41 (e5) to (e6), the expectation indication is displayed below the title text "Catch the Explosive Chew with Six Players!". In this case, as shown in Figure 11-41 (e5), in the initial stage, all five star-shaped objects constituting the expectation indication are displayed in black. Then, as shown in Figure 11-41 (e6), the color of 4.5 of the five star-shaped objects corresponding to the low-base strongest reach effect is changed from black to gold, thereby indicating the expectation of a jackpot in the low-base strongest reach effect. This prevents confusion between the pending and active displays and the expectation indication.

[Modifications of the title display part]
Figure 11-43 shows the image transition in modified title display parts of low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, low base strong reach C effect, and low base strongest reach effect.

When the effect control CPU 120 transitions to the title display part of the corresponding Super Reach effect, it first executes a blackout effect, displaying the entire display area in black, except for the display of the decorative symbols (small) on the left and right of the Reach state, as shown in Figure 11-43 (f1). If the pending and active displays were displayed before the blackout effect was executed, the pending and active displays will be hidden when the blackout effect begins.

After the blackout effect continues for a predetermined period of time, the effect control CPU 120 displays an expectation indication display (in FIG. 11-43 (f2), an expectation indication display for the low-base strongest reach effect) while maintaining the background of the entire display area in black, as shown in FIG. 11-43 (f2).

The effect control CPU 120 then displays the expectation indication display with the background of the entire display area displayed in black for a predetermined period of time, and displays the title character of the corresponding super reach effect (the title character of the low-base strongest reach effect in Figures 11-43 (f3) (f5)) in a fixed position at a size larger than the expectation indication display, as shown in Figures 11-43 (f3) (f5).

When the title letters of the corresponding Super Reach effect are displayed in their regular positions, portions of the title letters are displayed overlapping both of the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the Reach state. The small decorative symbols on the left and right of the Reach state will be any of the numbers "1" to "9" ("2" in the illustration), but whether the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the Reach state are any of the numbers "1" to "9," when the title letters of the corresponding Super Reach effect are displayed in their regular positions, portions of the title letters are displayed overlapping both of the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the Reach state.

In addition, the title characters are displayed in either a white mode (Figure 11-43 (f3)) or a red mode (Figure 11-43 (f5)). Whether the title characters are displayed in a white mode or a red mode is determined in the variable display preview effect determination process of step 131SGS609 described above. In the variable display preview effect determination process, when a variable pattern including the execution of a low base strong reach A effect, a low base strong reach B effect, a low base strong reach C effect, or a low base strongest reach effect is identified, it is determined whether the title characters are displayed in a white mode or a red mode with a probability corresponding to whether a jackpot has occurred, and it is also determined whether the title characters are displayed in a white mode or a red mode with a probability such that the rate of a jackpot when the title characters are displayed in a red mode is higher than the rate of a jackpot when the title characters are displayed in a white mode. Therefore, when the title text is displayed in red during the title display part of the corresponding Super Reach effect, the likelihood of a jackpot is higher than when the title text is displayed in white.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the expectation indication display and the title text of the corresponding Super Reach effect, and then, as shown in Figures 11-43 (f4) and (f6), while maintaining the expectation indication display and the title text of the corresponding Super Reach effect, displays a background corresponding to the title display part of the corresponding Super Reach effect and outputs audio reading the title from speakers 8L and 8R. Meanwhile, in the title display part, dialogue subtitles are not displayed, as in the low base weak reach A effect and low base weak reach B effect, and dialogue audio is not output from speakers 8L and 8R. Furthermore, in the title display part, the title text is displayed for a longer period of time after the start of the blackout effect than the time until the title text is displayed (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48).

The effect control CPU 120 then transitions to the title end period. Note that the control of the title end period is the same as for each of the super reach effects described above, so a detailed explanation will be omitted here.

In this modified version of the title display part, the title text of the corresponding Super Reach effect is larger than the expectation level indication display, and the expectation level is indicated by whether it is white or red, which attracts the player's attention. However, by displaying the expectation level indication display before the title text, the player's attention can be drawn to the expectation level indication first.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-43 (f2), whether the title characters are displayed in white or red, if the type of super reach effect is the same, the expectation level indication is displayed in the same manner. This allows the player to pay attention to whether the title characters are displayed in white or red after the expectation level indication is displayed.

[About high base reach A to D effects]
Figure 11-44 is a diagram showing the transition of the image displayed on the image display device 5 when the high base reach A to D effects are being executed, and Figure 11-44 is a timing chart showing the execution status of the high base reach A to D effects. Note that the high base reach A to D effects are all the same except for the type of enemy character that appears, the title name, and the expectation level suggested by the expectation level suggestion display. Therefore, the high base reach A effect will be explained here, and an explanation of the high base reach B to D effects will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 receives the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command in the time-saving state A or the probability variable state, and when a variation pattern corresponding to a high-base super reach A is specified by the variation pattern specification command, it starts varying the decorative pattern (large), and as shown in Figure 11-44 (g2), executes a normal reach effect in which the decorative pattern (large) of the type specified by the variable display result specification command stops at the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R on the image display device 5 at a predetermined timing, resulting in a reach mode. Then, the title display part of the high-base reach A effect begins.

As shown in Figure 11-45, the title display part of the high base reach A effect includes a title start period from when part of the title characters "Battle Reach A" of the high base reach A effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 until they are displayed in their regular position, a title display period during which the title characters "Battle Reach A" are displayed in their regular position, and a title end period from when the title characters "Battle Reach A" that were displayed in their regular position disappear and switch to the introductory part.

When the effect control CPU 120 transitions to the title display part of the high base reach A effect, it first starts displaying the title start period.

During the title start period of the high-base reach A effect, as shown in Figure 11-44 (g2), the display of the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach state is maintained, and the title characters "Battle Reach A" are displayed at an enlarged size so that only a portion of the characters is visible in the display area. At this time, the display area is displayed so that part of the title characters "Battle Reach A" fills the entire display area. In addition, the portion of the title characters "Battle Reach A" that is displayed in the display area appears to overlap both of the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach state. Then, as shown in Figure 11-44 (g3), the title characters "Battle Reach A" are gradually reduced in size, and the reduced size title characters "Battle Reach A" are stopped in their fixed position so that all of the characters are visible in the display area. When the title text "Battle Reach A" is displayed in a reduced size and stationary in a fixed position, part of the title text "Battle Reach A" is displayed overlapping both of the small decorative patterns on the left and right of the reach state.

The small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode will be any of the numbers "1" to "9" ("2" in the illustration), but during the title start period of the high base reach A performance, whether the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode are any of the numbers "1" to "9," the enlarged title letters "Battle Reach A" will appear overlapping with both the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode, and the reduced title letters "Battle Reach A" that are stationary in their fixed position will appear overlapping with parts of both the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode.

As shown in Figures 11-44 (g1) to (g3), the background (night sky background) displayed during the fluctuation of the decorative pattern (large) in the time-saving state A or the probability variation state before the display area is completely filled with a portion of the enlarged title characters "Battle Reach A" switches to a background dedicated to the title display of the high base reach A effect (a background in which the ally character "Yume Yume" and the enemy character "Masked Man" are displayed on the left and right) while the display area is completely filled with a portion of the enlarged title characters "Battle Reach A," and when the title characters "Battle Reach A" are stationary in a reduced size and in their fixed positions, a background dedicated to the title display of the high base reach A effect is displayed as its background. Furthermore, the pending display and active display that were displayed before the display area is completely filled with a portion of the enlarged title characters "Battle Reach A" are hidden while the display area is completely filled with a portion of the enlarged title characters "Battle Reach A." Furthermore, the display of the small decorative symbols on the left and right of the reach mode will remain even after the title start period ends.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the title characters "Battle Reach A" in a reduced size at the fixed position during the title start period, and then transitions to the title display period. During the title display period of the high base reach A effect, first, as shown in Figure 11-44 (g3), the title characters "Battle Reach A" are displayed in the fixed position with the expectation indication display hidden for a predetermined time, and during this time, as shown in Figure 11-45, audio reading the title is output from speakers 8L and 8R. Next, as shown in Figure 11-44 (g4) to (g5), an expectation indication display is displayed below the title characters "Battle Reach A" in a smaller size than the title characters "Battle Reach A." As shown in Figure 11-45, the title display period of the high base reach A effect is executed for a longer time than the title start period of the high base reach A effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48).

After the title display period ends, the effect control CPU 120 transitions to the display of the title end period. During the title end period of the high base reach A effect, as shown in Figures 11-44 (g5) to (g6), the title characters "Battle Reach A," which are displayed in a reduced size and at a fixed position, are enlarged until the entire display area is filled with parts of the title characters "Battle Reach A." In this case, the title characters "Battle Reach A" are not enlarged in the opposite manner to when the title characters "Battle Reach A" are displayed in a reduced size during the title start period, but are enlarged in a manner different from the opposite manner to when the title characters "Battle Reach A" are displayed in a reduced size during the title start period, until the entire display area is filled with parts of the title characters "Battle Reach A." In other words, the trajectory taken by each part of the title characters as they shrink during the title start period is different from the trajectory taken by each part of the title characters as they expand during the title end period. Therefore, unlike the state in which the display area is completely filled at the start of the title start period, the display area is completely filled with part of the title characters "Battle Reach A." As shown in Figure 11-45, the title end period of the high bass reach A effect ends in a shorter time than the title start period and title display period of the high bass reach A effect (see Figures 11-47 and 11-48). Also, as shown in Figure 11-45, in the title display part of the high bass reach A effect, dialogue subtitles are not displayed, as in the low bass weak reach A effect and the low bass weak reach B effect, and dialogue audio is not output from speakers 8L and 8R.

The performance control CPU 120 starts the introductory part of the high bass reach A performance after the end of the title end period. As shown in Figures 11-44 (g3) to (g7), the background at the start of the introductory part of the high bass reach A performance (the background showing the ally character "Yume Yume" fighting the enemy character "Masked Man") is different from the background dedicated to title display in the title display part (the background showing the ally character "Yume Yume" and the enemy character "Masked Man" on the left and right). After the title end period ends and the background dedicated to title display is completely filled with part of the title characters "Battle Reach A" during the title end period, it switches to the background at the start of the introductory part of the high bass reach A performance. The introductory part of the high bass reach A performance starts with a video scene showing the ally character "Yume Yume" fighting the enemy character "Masked Man." Also, as shown in Figures 11-44 (g7) and 11-45, after the introductory part begins, a subtitle for the line "Fight!" is displayed in response to a scene in which the ally character "Yume Yume" and the enemy character "Masked Man" are fighting, and the audio of the line displayed in the subtitles is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

In this way, in the high bass reach A performance, during the title display part, audio is output from speakers 8L and 8R reading the title, but subtitles of the dialogue corresponding to the scene in the title display part are not displayed, and audio of the dialogue corresponding to the scene in the title display part is not output from speakers 8L and 8R. After the introductory part begins, subtitles of the dialogue corresponding to the scene in the introductory part are displayed, and audio of the dialogue corresponding to the scene in the introductory part is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

When a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a variation pattern resulting in a jackpot after a high base super reach A, the presentation control CPU 120 notifies the player that the ally character "Yume Yume" wins the fight against the enemy character "Masked Man" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a jackpot as the presentation result of the high base reach A presentation (the game is controlled to a jackpot game state), and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a jackpot of the type designated by the variable display result designation command. On the other hand, when a variation pattern designation command is used to designate a reach miss after a high base super reach A, the presentation control CPU 120 notifies the player that the ally character "Yume Yume" is defeated by the enemy character "Masked Man" at the end of the introductory part, resulting in a jackpot as the presentation result of the high base reach A presentation, and then causes the image display device 5 to display a combination of decorative symbols (large) indicating a reach miss of the type designated by the variable display result designation command.

[About the expected probability indication for high base reach A to D effects]
The expectation suggestion displays for the high base reach A to D effects are all the same except for the differences in the expectation suggested by the expectation suggestion displays. Therefore, here we will explain the expectation suggestion displays for the high base reach A effect and omit explanations of the expectation suggestion displays for the high base reach B to D effects.

In the title display part of the high base reach A performance, the image display device 5 displays the title text "Battle Reach A" along with an expectation level indication in a smaller size than the title text "Battle Reach A." The expectation level indication displayed in the title display part, as shown in Figure 11-44 (g5), consists of five star-shaped objects and the text "Expectation Level" displayed above the star-shaped objects to indicate that the star-shaped objects indicate the expectation level, and the expectation level is indicated by the number of star-shaped objects that have changed color from black to gold among the five star-shaped objects.

When in time-saving state A or probability variable state in which the high base reach A effect is executed, an object indicating the number of reserved balls and an object indicating an active display may be displayed on the image display device 5. If the reserved and active displays and the expectation indication display are displayed simultaneously in the title display part, there is a risk that the objects that make up the reserved and active displays may be mistaken for objects in the expectation indication display. For this reason, in the title display part of the high base reach A effect in which the expectation indication display is displayed, the reserved and active displays are not displayed simultaneously with the expectation indication display, thereby preventing the objects that make up the reserved and active displays from being mistaken for objects in the expectation indication display.

Furthermore, since it is almost impossible for a game ball to enter the first start entry slot in the time-saving mode A or the probability variable mode, when the number of reserved balls in the second special chart is at its maximum (four) and is being displayed in a variable manner, up to five objects may be displayed as reserved and active displays, which matches the number of objects indicating the highest expectation in the expectation indication display. However, in the title display part of the high base reach A effect, the reserved and active displays are not displayed at the same time as the expectation indication display. Therefore, even if the high base reach A effect is executed in a situation where up to five objects are displayed as reserved and active displays, it is possible to prevent confusion between the objects displayed as reserved and active displays and the objects in the expectation indication display, and to prevent the expectation indication display from being mistakenly interpreted as the highest expectation.

Furthermore, when a high base reach A effect is executed, as shown in Figures 11-44 (g1) to (g3), the title characters "Battle Reach A" are displayed in an enlarged size during the title start period, so that only a portion of the characters are visible in the display area. They are then reduced in size so that all characters are visible in the display area. When the background dedicated to the title display of the high base reach A effect is displayed, the hold and active displays that were displayed before the title start period are hidden, so that the hold and active displays can be hidden without creating a sense of incongruity. Furthermore, when a high base reach A effect is executed, a monochrome display effect can be executed in which the entire display area is displayed in a monochrome color such as white, except for the decorative symbols (small) of the reach mode, thereby erasing the hold and active displays that were displayed before the monochrome display effect. Even with this configuration, the hold and active displays can be hidden without creating a sense of incongruity.

In the title display part of the high base reach A effect, as shown in Figure 11-44 (g3), the title letters "Battle Reach A" are displayed in a fixed position for a predetermined time with the expectation indication display hidden, and then, as shown in Figures 11-44 (g4) to (g5), the expectation indication display is displayed below the title letters "Battle Reach A." At this time, as shown in Figure 11-44 (g4), in the initial stage, all five star-shaped objects constituting the expectation indication display are displayed in black, and then, as shown in Figure 11-44 (g5), the color of three of the five star-shaped objects corresponding to the high base reach A effect (3.5 for the high base reach B effect, 4 for the high base reach C effect, and 4.5 for the high base reach D effect) is changed from black to gold, thereby indicating the expectation of a jackpot in the high base reach A effect. This prevents confusion between the pending and active displays and the expectation level indication display.

[Title text display position]
FIG. 11-46 is a diagram showing the position where the title characters are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. In FIG.

As shown in Figures 11-46 (A) and (B), the image display device 5 has a rectangular display area 5L. However, since the game board 2 is placed in front of it, the visible area of the display area 5L of the image display device 5 is the area that is visible through the opening 24 formed in the game board 2, i.e., the area that is not covered by the components that make up the game board 2.

As mentioned above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" in a fixed position during the title display period of the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect. In this case, the fixed position where the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" are displayed is the position where the title characters "Catch the Bakuchu!" overlap with the intersection of the diagonal lines of the display area 5L of the image display device 5, as shown in Figure 11-46(A), and the position where the title characters overlap with the intersection of the diagonal lines of the visible square area 5S, which is the largest rectangular area within the visible area of the image display device 5 that is not obstructed by components of the game board 2, as shown in Figure 11-46(B).

Similarly, the title text for the low base weak reach B effect is "Bilibili Hockey Showdown", the title text for the low base strong reach A effect is "Two people catch the explosive chocolate!", the title text for the low base strong reach B effect is "Shocking Robot Battle", the title text for the low base strong reach C effect is "Super Shocking Robot Battle", the title text for the low base strongest reach effect is "Six people catch the explosive chocolate!", the title text for the high base reach A effect is "Battle Reach A", the title text for the high base reach B effect is "Battle Reach B", and the title text for the high base reach C effect is " For both the title characters "Battle Reach C" and the title characters "Battle Reach D" for the high base reach D effect, the fixed position at which the title characters are displayed during the title display period is where the title characters overlap with the intersection of the diagonal lines of the display area 5L of the image display device 5, as shown in Figure 11-46 (A), and where the title characters overlap with the intersection of the diagonal lines of the visible square area 5S, which is the largest rectangular area within the visible area of the image display device 5 that is not obstructed by components of the game board 2, as shown in Figure 11-46 (B).

Gaming machines are often subject to design changes during the development stage, and changes to the design of the gaming board 2 can change the area of the display area 5L of the image display device 5 that is covered by the components that make up the gaming board 2, thereby changing the visible area of the display area 5L. Gaming machines installed in gaming parlors are sometimes taken back, refurbished, and resold, and in such cases, changes to the design of the gaming board 2 can change the area of the display area 5L of the image display device 5 that is covered by the components that make up the gaming board 2, thereby changing the visible area of the display area 5L. In such cases, if the placement of the title characters in the super reach effect is determined based on the display area 5L of the image display device 5, there is a risk that the display position of the title characters will be significantly off from the center of the visible area.

In contrast to this, in this embodiment, in the title display part of any Super Reach performance, the fixed position at which the title characters are displayed during the title display period is a position where the title characters overlap with the intersection of the diagonal lines of the display area 5L of the image display device 5, and also overlap with the intersection of the diagonal lines of the visible square area 5S, which is the largest rectangular area within the visible area of the image display device 5 that is not obstructed by components of the game board 2.As a result, the title characters displayed at the fixed position during the title display period are displayed at a position where they overlap with both the intersection of the diagonal lines of the display area 5L and the intersection of the diagonal lines of the visible square area 5S.This prevents the display position of the title characters from deviating significantly from the center of the visible area even if the design of the game board 2 is changed due to design changes or when the game machine is reused.

[Super Reach performance duration]
Figure 11-47 is a diagram showing the presentation time of each super reach presentation, and Figure 11-48 is a diagram showing one form of the relationship between the presentation times of each super reach presentation.

As shown in Figure 11-47, the overall presentation time of the low base weak reach A presentation (the time from the start of the title display part to the end of the introductory part) is T1-1, the presentation time of the title display part is Tt1, of which the presentation time of the title start period is Tt1a, the presentation time of the title display period is Tt1b, and the presentation time of the title end period is Tt1c.

The overall presentation time for the low base weak reach B presentation is T1-2, the presentation time for the title display part is Tt1, of which the presentation time for the title start period is Tt1a, the presentation time for the title display period is Tt1b, and the presentation time for the title end period is Tt1c.

Note that while the overall presentation times for the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect are different, the presentation time for the title display part, as well as the presentation time for the title start period, title display period, and title end period, are all the same.

As shown in Figure 11-47, the overall presentation time of the low base strong reach A presentation is T2-1, the presentation time of the title display part is Tt2, of which the presentation time of the title start period is Tt2a, the presentation time of the title display period is Tt2b, and the presentation time of the title end period is Tt2c.

The overall presentation time for the low base strong reach B presentation is T2-2, the presentation time for the title display part is Tt2, of which the presentation time for the title start period is Tt2a, the presentation time for the title display period is Tt2b, and the presentation time for the title end period is Tt2c.

The overall duration of the low base strong reach C effect is T2-3, the duration of the title display part is Tt2, of which the duration of the title start period is Tt2a, the duration of the title display period is Tt2b, and the duration of the title end period is Tt2c.

Note that while the overall presentation times for the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base strong reach C effect are different, the presentation time for the title display part, and the presentation time for the title start period, title display period, and title end period are all the same.

The overall presentation time for the low base strongest reach presentation is T3, the presentation time for the title display part is Tt3, of which the presentation time for the title start period is Tt3a, the presentation time for the title display period is Tt3b, and the presentation time for the title end period is Tt3c.

The overall presentation time for high base reach presentations A to D is T4, and the presentation time for the title display part is Tt4, of which the presentation time for the title start period is Tt4a, the presentation time for the title display period is Tt4b, and the presentation time for the title end period is Tt4c.

Comparing the overall presentation time of super reach effects during a low base (normal state) in this configuration, as shown in Figure 11-48 (A), the overall presentation time (T2-1, T2-2, T2-3) of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base strong reach C effect, which have higher jackpot expectations than the low base weak reach A effect and low base weak reach B effect, is longer than the overall presentation time (T1-1, T1-2) of the low base weak reach A effect and low base weak reach B effect, and the overall presentation time (T3) of the low base strongest reach effect, which has higher jackpot expectations than the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base weak reach C effect, is set longer than the overall presentation time (T2-1, T2-2, T2-3) of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base strong reach C effect.

In addition, of the low base weak reach A and low base weak reach B effects, the low base weak reach B effect, which has a higher expectation of developing into another super reach effect than the low base weak reach A effect, has an overall presentation time (T1-2) that is set longer than the overall presentation time (T1-1) of the low base weak reach A effect. Furthermore, the overall presentation time (T2-3) of the low base strong reach C effect, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the low base strong reach A effect and the low base strong reach B effect, out of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base strong reach C effect, is longer than the overall presentation time (T2-1, T2-2) of the low base strong reach A effect and the low base strong reach B effect, and the overall presentation time (T2-2) of the low base strong reach B effect, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the low base strong reach A effect, out of the low base strong reach A effect and the low base strong reach B effect, is set longer than the overall presentation time (T2-1) of the low base strong reach A effect.

When comparing the presentation times for the title start period, title display period, and title end period in the title display part in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 11-48 (B), for all super reach presentations (low base weak reach A, B presentations, low base strong reach A-C presentations, low base strongest reach presentations, and high base reach A-D presentations), the presentation time for the title display period (Tt1b/Tt2b/Tt3b/Tt4b) is longer than the presentation time for the title start period (Tt1a/Tt2a/Tt3a/Tt4a) and the presentation time for the title end period (Tt1c/Tt2c/Tt3c/Tt4c), and the presentation time for the title start period (Tt1a/Tt2a/Tt3a/Tt4a) is set longer than the presentation time for the title end period (Tt1c/Tt2c/Tt3c/Tt4c).

When comparing the presentation time of the title display part in the super reach effect in this form, as shown in Figure 11-48 (C), the presentation time (Tt2) of the title display part of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base strong reach C effect, which have a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base weak reach A effect and low base weak reach B effect, is longer than the presentation time (Tt1) of the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect and low base weak reach B effect, and the presentation time (Tt3) of the title display part of the low base strongest reach effect, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base weak reach C effect, is set longer than the presentation time (Tt2) of the title display part of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base strong reach C effect. Additionally, the presentation time (Tt4) of the title display part of the high base reach A-D effects is set shorter than the presentation time (Tt1, Tt2, Tt3) of the title display part of the low base weak reach A-B effects, low base strong reach A-C effects, and low base strongest reach effects.

In this embodiment, when comparing the presentation times of the title start period and title display period in the low base strongest reach presentation and the high base reach A to D presentation, as shown in Figure 11-48 (D), the presentation time (Tt3a) of the title start period in the low base strongest reach presentation is set longer than the presentation time (Tt4a) of the title start period in the high base reach A to D presentation, and as shown in Figure 11-48 (E), the presentation time (Tt3b) of the title display period in the low base strongest reach presentation is set longer than the presentation time (Tt4b) of the title display period in the high base reach A to D presentation.

In this embodiment, when comparing the presentation times of the title start periods of super reach presentations (low base weak reach A, B presentations, low base strong reach A-C presentations, low base strongest reach presentation) during a low base (normal state), as shown in Figure 11-48 (F), the presentation time (Tt2a) of the title start periods of the low base strong reach A presentation, low base strong reach B presentation, and low base strong reach C presentations, which have a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base weak reach A presentation and low base weak reach B presentation, is longer than the presentation time (Tt1a) of the title start periods of the low base weak reach A presentation and low base weak reach B presentation, and the presentation time (Tt3a) of the title start period of the low base strongest reach presentation, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base strong reach A presentation, low base strong reach presentation B, and low base weak reach C presentation, is set longer than the presentation time (Tt2a) of the title start periods of the low base strong reach A presentation, low base strong reach B presentation, and low base strong reach C presentation.

In this embodiment, when comparing the presentation times of the title display periods in the super reach presentations (low base weak reach A, B presentations, low base strong reach A-C presentations, low base strongest reach presentation) during a low base (normal state), as shown in Figure 11-48 (G), the presentation time (Tt2b) of the title display period of the low base strong reach A presentation, low base strong reach B presentation, and low base strong reach C presentation, which have a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base weak reach A presentation and low base weak reach B presentation, is longer than the presentation time (Tt1b) of the title display period of the low base weak reach A presentation and low base weak reach B presentation, and the presentation time (Tt3b) of the title display period of the low base strongest reach presentation, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base strong reach A presentation, low base strong reach presentation B, and low base weak reach C presentation, is set longer than the presentation time (Tt2b) of the title display period of the low base strong reach A presentation, low base strong reach B presentation, and low base strong reach C presentation.

In this embodiment, when comparing the presentation times of the title end periods of super reach presentations (low base weak reach A, B presentations, low base strong reach A-C presentations, low base strongest reach presentation) during a low base (normal state), as shown in Figure 11-48 (H), the presentation time (Tt2c) of the title end period of the low base strong reach A presentation, low base strong reach B presentation, and low base strong reach C presentation, which have a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base weak reach A presentation and low base weak reach B presentation, is longer than the presentation time (Tt1c) of the title end period of the low base weak reach A presentation and low base weak reach B presentation, and the presentation time (Tt3c) of the title end period of the low base strongest reach presentation, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base strong reach A presentation, low base strong reach presentation B, and low base weak reach C presentation, is set longer than the presentation time (Tt2c) of the title end period of the low base strong reach A presentation, low base strong reach B presentation, and low base strong reach C presentation.

In this mode, when comparing the presentation time of the text display period of the title display part (the period in the title display part that does not include the prologue period described below, and is the combined period of the title start period, title display period, and title end period) in the super reach presentations (low base weak reach A, B presentations, low base strong reach A-C presentations, low base strongest reach presentations) during a low base (normal state), as shown in Figure 11-48 (I), the low base strong reach A presentation has a higher chance of winning than the low base weak reach A presentation and the low base weak reach B presentation. The presentation time (Tt2d) for the character display period of the low base strong reach B effect and the low base strong reach C effect is longer than the presentation time (Tt1d) for the character display period of the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect, and the presentation time (Tt3d) for the character display period of the low base strongest reach effect, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect and the low base weak reach C effect, is set longer than the presentation time (Tt2d) for the character display period of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect and the low base strong reach C effect.

In this embodiment, when comparing the presentation times of the title start period and title display period in super reach effects (low base weak reach A, B effects, low base strong reach A-C effects, low base strongest reach effects) during a low base (normal state), as shown in Figure 11-48 (J) (K), in all super reach effects (low base weak reach A, B effects, low base strong reach A-C effects, low base strongest reach effects) during a low base (normal state), the presentation time of the title display period (Tt1b/Tt2b/Tt3b) is longer than the presentation time of the title start period (Tt1a/Tt2a/Tt3a), and the presentation time of the title start period (Tt1a/Tt2a/Tt3a) is set longer than the presentation time of the title end period (Tt1c/Tt2c/Tt3c).

In this mode, when comparing the overall presentation time of the super reach effects (low base weak reach A, B effects, low base strong reach A-C effects, low base strongest reach effects) during a low base (normal state) with the super reach effects (high base reach A-D effects) during a high base (time-saving state A and special state), as shown in Figure 11-48 (L), the overall presentation time (T4) of the super reach effects (high base reach A-D effects) during a high base (time-saving state A and special state) is set shorter than the overall presentation time (T1-1, T1-2, T2-1, T2-3, T3) of the super reach effects (low base weak reach A, B effects, low base strong reach A-C effects, low base strongest reach effects) during a low base (normal state).

[About the title text of the Super Reach performance]
Figure 11-49 is a diagram showing one form of the relationship between the title characters and decorative patterns in the title display part in the super reach performance.

As shown in Figure 11-49 (A), the title text for the low-base weak reach A effect is "Catch the Bakuchu!", the title has 10 characters, the font size of the title characters (standard size per character) is FJ, and the display area size in which the title characters are displayed (the size of the area containing all title characters) is EJA.

The title text for the low base weak reach B effect is "Bilibili Hockey Showdown," the title has 10 characters, the font size of the title text is FJ, and the display area size in which the title text is displayed is EJB.

The title text for the low base strong reach A effect is "Catch the Bakuchu together!", the title has 13 characters, the font size of the title text is FK, and the display area size in which the title text is displayed is EKA.

The title of the low base strong reach B effect is "Shocking Robot Battle," the title has seven characters, the font size of the title is FK, and the display area size in which the title is displayed is EKB.

The title of the low base strong reach C effect is "Great Shock Robot Battle," the title has eight characters, the font size of the title is FK, and the display area size in which the title is displayed is EKC.

The title of the Low Base Strongest Reach performance is "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!", the title has 13 characters, the font size of the title is FSK, and the display area size in which the title is displayed is ESK.

Also, as shown in Figure 11-49 (A), the font size of the decorative pattern (large) before the Super Reach performance develops is KD, and the font size of the decorative pattern (small) after the Super Reach performance develops is KS.

Comparing the font sizes of the title characters in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 11-49 (B), the font size FK of the title characters in the low base strong reach A effects, low base strong reach B effects, and low base strong reach C effects, which have a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base weak reach A effects and low base weak reach B effects, is larger than the font size FJ of the title characters in the low base weak reach A effects and low base weak reach B effects. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the title characters in the low base strong reach A effects, low base strong reach B effects, and low base strong reach C effects is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the title characters in the low base weak reach A effects and low base weak reach B effects.

In addition, the font size FSK of the title characters of the low base strongest reach effect, which has a higher chance of winning than the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base weak reach C effect, is larger than the font size FK of the title characters of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base strong reach C effect. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the title characters of the low base strongest reach effect is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the title characters of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base strong reach C effect.

Also, as shown in Figure 11-49 (B), the font size FJ of the title characters in the low base weak reach A performance and the low base weak reach B performance, the font size FK of the title characters in the low base strong reach A performance, the low base strong reach B performance and the low base strong reach C performance, and the font size FSK of the title characters in the low base strongest reach performance are all smaller than the font size KD of the decorative pattern (large) before the performance develops into a super reach performance, and larger than the font size KS of the decorative pattern (small) after the performance develops into a super reach performance. Furthermore, the size of the largest character making up the title characters in the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect, the size of the largest character making up the title characters in the low base strong reach A effect, the low base strong reach B effect and the low base strong reach C effect, and the size of the largest character making up the title characters in the low base strongest reach effect are all smaller than the size of the smallest character that can be made up of the decorative pattern (large) before the effect develops into a super reach effect, and the size of the smallest character making up the title characters in the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect, the size of the smallest character that can be made up of the title characters in the low base strong reach A effect, the low base strong reach B effect and the low base strong reach C effect, and the size of the smallest character that can be made up of the title characters in the low base strongest reach effect are all larger than the size of the largest character that can be made up of the decorative pattern (small) after the effect develops into a super reach effect.

Comparing the display area sizes of the title characters in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 11-49 (C), the display area sizes EKA, EKB, and EKC of the title characters for the low base strong reach A, low base strong reach B, and low base strong reach C effects, which have a higher chance of winning than the low base weak reach A and low base weak reach B effects, are larger than the display area sizes EJA, EJB of the title characters for the low base weak reach A and low base weak reach B effects, and the display area size ESK of the title characters for the low base strongest reach effect, which has a higher chance of winning than the low base strong reach A, low base strong reach B, and low base weak reach C effects, is larger than the display area sizes EKA, EKB, and EKC of the title characters for the low base strong reach A, low base strong reach B, and low base strong reach C effects.

[About the expected level indication]
Figure 11-50 is a diagram showing the execution status of the expectation suggestion display in the title display part of the super reach effect.

As shown in Figure 11-50 (A), the expectation indication displayed in the title display section consists of five star-shaped objects and the word "expectation" displayed above the star-shaped objects to indicate that the star-shaped objects indicate the expectation level. The expectation level is indicated by the number of star-shaped objects whose color has changed from black to gold among the five.

When displaying the expectation level indication, the performance control CPU 120 first displays five star-shaped objects in black, as shown in Figure 11-50 (A), and displays the word "expectation level" to indicate that the star-shaped objects indicate the expectation level. Then, the performance control CPU 120 gradually changes the color of the multiple star-shaped objects that are to change from black to gold, starting from the left. Furthermore, when changing a star-shaped object from black to gold, the performance control CPU 120 highlights the corresponding star-shaped object and then changes it back to its normal gold color.

At this time, as shown in Figure 11-50 (B), the performance control CPU 120 enlarges the star-shaped object that is changing color, changes its color to white so that it shines from the center to the periphery, and then changes the entire enlarged object to white until the outline disappears, and then displays the star-shaped object with all or half of it changed to gold. In particular, for the second and third star-shaped objects, the CPU 120 enlarges the enlarged star-shaped object to a size where part of it overlaps with part of the word "Expectation Level," which indicates that the star-shaped object indicates the expectation level. Furthermore, the performance control CPU 120 highlights the object in a common manner whether changing the entire star-shaped object from a black to gold or changing half of the star-shaped object to gold.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-50 (A), when changing multiple star-shaped objects to gold, the performance control CPU 120 starts highlighting the star-shaped object one block away at the timing (t1) before the highlighting of the star-shaped object that started highlighting first ends and returns to normal display. On the other hand, the performance control CPU 120 does not start highlighting the star-shaped object two blocks away until the highlighting of the star-shaped object that started highlighting first ends at the timing (t2), and starts highlighting the star-shaped object two blocks away at the timing (t2) when the highlighting of the star-shaped object that started highlighting first ends. In other words, the highlighting of two adjacent star-shaped objects overlaps, but three star-shaped objects are not highlighted simultaneously and overlap each other.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-50 (A), the performance control CPU 120 outputs an expectation level indication sound from speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the highlighting of a star-shaped object begins, and when multiple star-shaped objects are changed to gold, it ends the output of the expectation level indication sound associated with the highlighting of the star-shaped object that began highlighting earlier before the highlighting of the next star-shaped object begins, so that the sound is not output overlapping with the expectation level indication sound associated with the highlighting of the next star-shaped object.

[About selection effects]
11-51 is a diagram showing the execution status of the selection effect. The selection effect is an effect that specifies which type of super reach effect will be executed when a low base strong reach A to C effect or a low base strongest reach effect is executed directly from a normal reach effect without going through a low base weak reach A effect or a low base weak reach B effect.

When a selection effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes a normal reach effect as shown in FIG. 11-51 (h1), and then displays a window in the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-51 (h2), displaying the title of the selection effect in that window. The title of the selection effect displays the message "Upgrade your reach!", suggesting that a selection effect will be executed.

Next, as shown in Figures 11-51 (h2) to (h8), the effect control CPU 120 displays in the window a title image of the super reach effect and an operation prompt image consisting of a button image imitating the push button 31B and the operation prompt text "Press repeatedly!" to encourage continuous operation of the push button 31B. The title image of the super reach effect is an image with the same content as the display content during the title display period in the title display part of each super reach effect, and the title images of the low base strong reach effects A to C and the low base strongest reach effect also display an indication of the expected level.

The effect control CPU 120 first displays the title image of the Super Reach effect in the window as the title image of the Super Reach effect, which has a jackpot expectation of 0 and the lowest expectation of development to other Super Reach effects. Each time an operation of the number of times push button 31B corresponding to the title image of the displayed Super Reach effect is detected, the CPU 120 switches to the title image of the next Super Reach effect until it shows the title image of the Super Reach effect corresponding to the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command.

As shown in Figures 11-51 (h2) to (h8), the title images of the Super Reach effects displayed in the window switch in the following order: the title image of the low base weak reach A effect, which has the lowest expectation of development into other Super Reach effects, followed by the title image of the low base weak reach B effect, which has a higher expectation of development into other Super Reach effects than the low base weak reach A effect, the title image of the low base strong reach A effect, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base weak reach A and B effects, the title image of the low base strong reach B effect, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base strong reach A effect, the title image of the low base strong reach C effect, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base strong reach B effect, and the title image of the low base strongest reach effect, which has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base strong reach C effect.

Then, when the title image of the super reach effect corresponding to the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command appears, the effect control CPU 120 detects operation of the number of times push button 31B corresponding to the displayed title image of the super reach effect, and displays a confirmation image in which the operation prompt image disappears and only the title image of the super reach effect is displayed in the window, as shown in Figure 11-51 (h9), notifying the player that the super reach effect of the displayed title image will be executed, and then transitions to the title display part of that super reach effect.

As shown in Figure 11-52, push button 3B was operated three times to switch from the title image of the low base weak reach A effect to the title image of the low base weak reach B effect, push button 31B was operated four times to switch from the title image of the low base weak reach B effect to the title image of the low base strong reach A effect, push button 31B was operated eight times to switch from the title image of the low base strong reach A effect to the title image of the low base strong reach B effect, and push button 31B was operated eight times to switch from the title image of the low base strong reach B effect to the title image of the low base strong reach B effect. The number of times push button 31B is operated to switch to the title image of the Reach C effect is 10, and the number of times push button 31B is operated to switch from the title image of the low base strong Reach C effect to the title image of the low base strongest Reach effect is 15; the higher the developmental attitude of the Super Reach effect of the title image being switched to other Super Reach effects or the higher the expected jackpot, the more times push button 31B must be operated to switch to the next title image, and the more times push button 31B must be operated.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-52, when a selection effect is executed, the low base weak reach A and B effects will never be executed, and a super reach effect with a jackpot expectation level equal to or higher than the low base strong reach A effect will always be executed. The probability that the low base strong reach A effect will be executed is approximately 32.18%, the probability that the low base strong reach B effect will be executed is approximately 30.16%, the probability that the low base strong reach C effect will be executed is approximately 30.30%, and the probability that the low base strongest reach effect will be executed is approximately 7.36%.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 will also display an expectation suggestion display in the title images of the low base strong reach A-C effects and the low base strongest reach effect in the selection effect, just like the title display part. However, the expectation suggestion display in the title display part displays five star-shaped objects in black, and multiple star-shaped objects that change from black to gold gradually change from black to gold in order from the left, whereas the expectation suggestion display displayed in the selection effect displays the number of star-shaped objects out of the five that indicates the expectation of the corresponding super reach effect in gold from the start.

The minimum time required for the title image of the Super Reach effect displayed during the selection effect to switch to the title image of the next Super Reach effect is the number of times corresponding to the title image of the Super Reach effect multiplied by the time required for one operation of push button 31B. The time required for one operation of push button 31B is approximately 80 ms, and to switch from the title image of the Low Base Weak Reach A effect to the title image of the Low Base Weak Reach B effect, push button 31B must be operated three times, and the minimum time required for this is approximately 240 ms.

On the other hand, the time it takes for the star-shaped object in the expectation suggestion display in the title display part to change from black to highlighted and then to gold, i.e., the time it takes for the suggested expectation level to change by one level, is approximately 300 ms, which is set longer than the minimum time required to switch from the title image of the low base weak reach A effect to the title image of the low base weak reach B effect. Therefore, in the selection effect, the effect control CPU 120 can switch the title image of the low base weak reach A effect to the title image of the low base weak reach B effect in a time shorter than the time it takes for the expected level suggested in the expectation suggestion display in the title display part to change by one level.

[About effects that can be performed during variable display]
11-53 is a diagram showing effects that can be executed during variable display. As shown in FIG. 11-53, effects that can be executed during variable display include explanatory text display effects, title color change effects, and operation prompt effects A to D.

The explanatory text display effect can be executed during the prologue display period in the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects, and displays explanatory text suggesting a high chance of a jackpot.

The title color change effect is an effect that can be performed during the title display period in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, and is an effect that changes the color of the title text from the initial white to red or gold.

Operation prompt effect A is an effect that can be executed in a normal reach effect, and displays an operation prompt image that prompts the operation of push button 31B, and notifies the player whether or not the effect will progress to a low-base weak reach effect A or B depending on the operation of push button 31B. Note that operation prompt effect A may also be configured to progress not only to a low-base weak reach effect A or B, but also to a low-base strong reach effect A-C or a low-base strongest reach effect depending on the operation of push button 31B.

Operation prompt effect B is an effect that can be executed at the end of the introductory part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, and displays an operation prompt image (small) or operation prompt image (large) that prompts the operation of push button 31B, and notifies the player whether or not the effect will develop into one of the low base strong reach A to C effects depending on the operation of push button 31B. Furthermore, in a configuration in which the low base weak reach A and B effects are notified of a jackpot as a result of the effect, operation prompt effect B may be configured to notify the player of whether or not a jackpot has occurred depending on the operation of push button 31B.

Operation prompt effect C is an effect that can be executed in the middle of the introductory part of the low-base strong reach effects A to C and the strongest reach effect. It displays an operation prompt image that prompts you to operate the push button 31B, and displays one of several types of cut-in images depending on the operation of the push button 31B.

Operation prompt effect D is an effect that can be executed at the end of the introductory part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, and displays an operation prompt image (small) or operation prompt image (large) that prompts the user to operate push button 31B, and notifies the user of the result of the effect, whether or not a jackpot has been achieved, depending on the operation of push button 31B.

The effect control CPU 120 determines during the preview effect determination process of the variable display start setting process whether to execute an explanatory text display effect during variable display, whether to execute a title color change effect and which color to change to, whether to execute operation prompt effect A, whether to display either an operation prompt image (small) or an operation prompt image (large) in operation prompt effect B, whether to execute operation prompt effect C and whether to display either a cut-in image (A) or a cut-in image (B), and whether to display either a operation prompt image (small) or an operation prompt image (large) in operation prompt effect D.

As shown in Figure 11-54 (A), in the preview effect determination process, if a variation pattern in which the low base strong reach A to C effects are executed is identified, a decision is made as to whether or not to execute the explanatory text display effect. In this case, if a variation pattern in which the effect results in a miss is identified, there is an 80% chance that it will not be executed, and a 20% chance that it will be executed. Furthermore, if a variation pattern in which the effect results in a jackpot is identified, there is a 20% chance that it will not be executed, and an 80% chance that it will be executed. In this way, if a variation pattern in which the effect results in a jackpot is identified, there is a higher chance that the explanatory text display effect will be executed than if a variation pattern in which a miss is identified. Therefore, the execution of the explanatory text display effect during the prologue display period in the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects suggests a high possibility of a jackpot.

In this embodiment, the explanatory text display effect is executed during the prologue display period in the title display part, and the execution time of the low base strong reach A-C effect and the execution time of the title display part remain unchanged regardless of whether the explanatory text display effect is executed in the title display part of the low base strong reach A-C effect. However, the variation patterns in which the low base strong reach A-C effects are executed may include a first variation pattern and a second variation pattern with a longer variation time than the first variation pattern, and if the first variation pattern is specified, the explanatory text display effect is not executed, and if the second variation pattern is specified, the explanatory text display effect is executed using a variation time longer than the first variation pattern. In such a configuration, whether or not to execute the explanatory text display effect is not determined in the preview effect determination process, but rather whether or not to execute the explanatory text display effect is determined depending on whether the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is specified. In this case, by determining the first and second variation patterns so that the likelihood of a jackpot is higher when the explanatory text display effect is executed than when the explanatory text display effect is not executed, the execution of the explanatory text display effect in the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects suggests that there is a high possibility of a jackpot.

As shown in Figure 11-54 (B), in the preview effect determination process, when a variation pattern in which a low-base weak reach A or B effect is executed is identified, a determination is made as to whether or not to execute a title color change effect, and if so, what color to change to. In this case, when a variation pattern in which the effect result is a miss is identified, non-execution (white) is determined 80% of the time, execution (red) is determined 20% of the time, and execution (gold) is not determined. Furthermore, when a variation pattern in which the effect develops into a low-base strong reach A-C effect or a low-base strongest reach effect is identified, non-execution (white) is determined 20% of the time, execution (red) is determined 75% of the time, and execution (gold) is determined 5% of the time. In this way, when a variation pattern that develops into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect is identified, the execution of the title color change effect is decided at a higher rate than when a variation pattern that results in a miss is identified, so the change in color of the title letters in the title display part of the low base strong reach A and B effects suggests that there is a high possibility of development into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect. Furthermore, since execution (gold) is decided only when a variation pattern that develops into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect is identified, the change in color of the title letters to gold in the title display part of the low base strong reach A and B effects confirms development into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect.

Furthermore, in a configuration that includes a variation pattern that results in a jackpot without developing into another super reach effect after the execution of a low base weak reach A or B effect, when a variation pattern that results in a jackpot is identified, the execution of a title color change effect may be decided at a higher rate than when a variation pattern that results in a miss is identified, and the color of the title letters in the title display part of the low base strong reach A or B effect may change to indicate the high possibility of a jackpot. Also, in such a configuration, execution (gold) may be decided only when a variation pattern that results in a jackpot is identified, and a jackpot may be confirmed when the color of the title letters in the title display part of the low base strong reach A or B effect changes to gold.

As shown in Figure 11-54 (C), in the preview effect determination process, if a variation pattern that results in a miss from a normal reach effect or a variation pattern that develops from a normal reach effect to a low-base weak reach A or B effect is identified, a decision is made as to whether or not to execute operation prompt effect A. In this case, if a variation pattern that results in a miss is identified, there is a 50% chance that it will not be executed, and a 50% chance that it will be executed. Furthermore, if a variation pattern that develops into a low-base weak reach A or B effect is identified, there is a 100% chance that it will be executed. In this way, execution is always decided when a variation pattern that develops into a low-base weak reach A or B effect is identified, and execution may also be decided when a variation pattern that results in a miss is identified. Therefore, executing operation prompt effect A in a normal reach effect suggests the possibility of it developing into a low-base weak reach A or B effect.

As shown in Figure 11-54 (D), in the preview effect determination process, if a variation pattern is identified in which the result of the low base weak reach A or B effect is a miss, or a variation pattern in which the low base weak reach A or B effect develops into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect, it is determined whether to display a small operation prompt image or a large operation prompt image. In this case, if a variation pattern in which the result is a miss is identified, a small operation prompt image is determined 90% of the time, and a large operation prompt image is determined 10% of the time. Furthermore, if a variation pattern in which the result develops into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect is identified, a small operation prompt image is determined 10% of the time, and a large operation prompt image is determined 90% of the time. In this way, when a fluctuation pattern that develops into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect is identified, the large operation prompt image is determined at a higher rate than when a fluctuation pattern that results in a miss is identified. Therefore, when a large operation prompt image is displayed in operation prompt effect B at the end of the introductory part of a low base weak reach A or B effect, it is suggested that there is a higher possibility of the effect developing into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect than when a small operation prompt image is displayed.

As shown in Figure 11-54 (E), in the preview effect determination process, when a variation pattern in which a low-base strong reach A-C effect or a low-base strongest reach effect is executed is identified, a determination is made as to whether to execute operation prompt effect C, and whether to display cut-in image (A) or cut-in image (B) if operation prompt effect C is executed. In this case, when a variation pattern in which the effect result is a miss is identified, non-execution is determined 50% of the time, execution (cut-in image (A)) is determined 30% of the time, and execution (cut-in image (B)) is determined 20% of the time. Furthermore, when a variation pattern in which the effect result is a jackpot is identified, non-execution is determined 5% of the time, execution (cut-in image (A)) is determined 30% of the time, and execution (cut-in image (B)) is determined 65% of the time. In this way, when a variation pattern that results in a jackpot is identified, the execution of operation prompt effect C is determined at a higher rate than when a variation pattern that results in a miss is identified, and therefore, the execution of operation prompt effect C at the end of the introductory part of the low base strong reach A-C effects suggests that there is a high possibility of a jackpot. Furthermore, when a variation pattern that results in a jackpot is identified, the cut-in image (B) out of cut-in image (A) and cut-in image (B) is displayed at a higher rate than when a variation pattern that results in a miss is identified, and therefore, the operation prompt effect C is executed at the end of the introductory part of the low base strong reach A-C effects, and it suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot when cut-in image (B) is displayed than when cut-in image (A) is displayed.

As shown in Figure 11-54 (F), in the preview effect determination process, when a variation pattern in which a low-base strong reach A-C effect or a low-base strongest reach effect is executed is identified, it is determined whether to display a small operation prompt image or a large operation prompt image. In this case, when a variation pattern in which the effect result is a miss is identified, a small operation prompt image is determined 90% of the time, and a large operation prompt image is determined 10% of the time. Furthermore, when a variation pattern in which the effect result is a jackpot is identified, a small operation prompt image is determined 10% of the time, and a large operation prompt image is determined 90% of the time. In this way, when a variation pattern that results in a jackpot is identified, the large operation prompt image is determined at a higher rate than when a variation pattern that results in a miss is identified. Therefore, when a large operation prompt image is displayed in operation prompt image D at the end of the introductory part of the low base strong reach A-C effects and the low base strongest reach effect, it is suggested that there is a higher chance of a jackpot than when a small operation prompt image is displayed.

[About the explanatory text display]
FIG. 11-55 is a diagram showing the display status of the explanatory text displayed in the explanatory text display performance, and FIG. 11-56 is a timing chart showing the display status of the explanatory text displayed in the explanatory text display performance.

During the prologue display period of the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C effects, the effect control CPU 120 displays the ally character "Yume Yume" as shown in Figures 11-55 (A) to (I), and then enlarges and displays the ally character "Yume Yume" until the entire display area is filled.When an explanatory text display effect is performed during the prologue display period, the explanatory characters that make up the explanatory text, "Surprise!", "Peach tree", and "Great luck!", are displayed in order on a layer in front of the background that the ally character "Yume Yume" enlarges and displays. In this case, the performance control CPU 120 first displays the explanatory text "Surprise!", moving it quickly from the right side of the display area toward the center and to the left (Fig. 11-56(t1)), as shown in Fig. 11-55(A), then, when it reaches the center, moves it slowly to the left (Fig. 11-56(t2)), as shown in Fig. 11-55(B), and then, as shown in Fig. 11-55(C), moves it quickly again to the left until it disappears from the display area (Fig. 11-56(t3)).

Next, as shown in Figure 11-55(D), the performance control CPU 120 displays the explanatory text "Peach Tree" while moving it quickly to the left from the right side of the display area toward the center (Figure 11-56(t4)), and when it reaches the center, as shown in Figure 11-55(E), it displays it while moving it slowly to the left (Figure 11-56(t5)), and then, as shown in Figure 11-55(F), it displays it while moving it quickly to the left again until it disappears from the display area (Figure 11-56(t6)).

Next, as shown in Figure 11-55(G), the performance control CPU 120 displays the explanatory text "Lucky!" while moving it quickly to the left from the right side of the display area toward the center (Figure 11-56(t7)), and when it reaches the center, as shown in Figure 11-55(H), it displays it while moving it slowly to the left (Figure 11-56(t8)), and then, as shown in Figure 11-55(I), it displays it while moving it quickly to the left again until it disappears from the display area (Figure 11-56(t9)).

[About the title color change effect]
FIG. 11-57 is a diagram showing the execution status of the title color change effect, and FIG. 11-58 is a diagram showing the timing at which the color of the title characters changes in the title color change effect.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a title color change effect in which the white title text changes to red or gold in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects.

During the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the effect control CPU 120 causes some of the white title characters to appear from the left side of the display area during the title start period, move toward a fixed position, and stop them in that position. Then, during the title display period, the effect control CPU 120 displays the white title characters stationary in their fixed positions, as shown in Figure 11-57(A). Then, if the execution of a title color change effect has not been determined, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a specific sound from speakers 8L and 8R after time t1 has elapsed since the start of the title display period, and maintains the white title characters stationary in their fixed positions, as shown in Figures 11-57(B) and (C). Then, during the title end period, the white title characters displayed in their fixed positions move from their fixed positions to the right side of the display area until all of the title characters disappear.

On the other hand, if the execution of a title color change effect has been determined, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a specific sound from speakers 8L and 8R after time t1 has elapsed since the start of the title display period, and changes the title characters displayed in their fixed positions to appear to glow, as shown in Figure 11-57(D). After time t2 has elapsed, if a change to red has been determined, the title characters change to red, as shown in Figure 11-57(E). If a change to gold has been determined, the title characters change to gold, as shown in Figure 11-57(F). Thereafter, during the title end period, the title characters are moved from their fixed positions to the right side of the display area, maintaining the changed color displayed in their fixed positions, until all of the title characters have disappeared. If the title characters change from appearing to glow to red or gold, the title characters change to red or gold when the light on the title characters clears.

As shown in Figures 11-58 (A) and (B), the presentation time T1 of the title start period of the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B presentations is set to 500 ms, the presentation time T2 of the title display period is set to 2200 ms, and the presentation time T3 of the title end period is set to 300 ms. During the title display period, the time t1 from the start of the title display period to the title characters changing to a state where they appear to glow is set to 800 ms, the time t2 from the title characters changing to a state where they appear to glow to the title characters changing to red or gold is set to 200 ms, and the time t3 from the title characters changing to red or gold to the end of the title display period is set to 1200 ms.

For this reason, as shown in Figure 11-58 (C), when the color of the title characters changes from white to red or gold, the time (t3) during which the title characters are displayed in their changed red or gold form during the title display period is longer than the time (t1) during which the title characters are displayed in their white form during the title display period, and the time (t3 + T3) during which the title characters are displayed in their changed red or gold form during the title display part is longer than the time (T1 + t1) during which the title characters are displayed in their white form during the title display part.

[About Operation Promotion A]
Figure 11-59 shows the execution status of operation promotion presentation A.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute operation prompt effect A, which prompts the player to operate the push button 31B, during normal reach effects.

When it has been decided to execute operation prompt effect A, as shown in Figures 11-59 (A) and (B), during the execution of a normal reach effect in which the decorative pattern (large) is in a reach state, the effect control CPU 120 displays an operation prompt image (small) consisting of a button image (small) that resembles the push button 31B and operation prompt text (small) "Press!" that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B.

The button image (small) has a remaining time meter that indicates the remaining time of the valid period during which operation of the push button 31B is valid. If operation of the push button 31B is detected before the remaining time meter reaches 0, or if the remaining time meter reaches 0, the effect control CPU 120 executes a whiteout effect in which the entire display area is displayed in white, as shown in Figure 11-59 (C), and then executes a low base weak reach A or B effect, as shown in Figure 11-59 (D).

On the other hand, in the case of a variation pattern that results in a loss, the performance control CPU 120 erases the operation prompt image (small) and stops the decorative pattern (large) in a loss state, as shown in Figure 11-59 (E).

[About Operation Promotion Presentation B]
Figure 11-60 shows the execution status of operation promotion presentation B.

In low-base weak reach A and B effects, the effect control CPU 120 can execute operation prompt effect B, which prompts the player to operate the push button 31B, at the end of the introductory part.

When the performance control CPU 120 has decided to execute operation prompt performance B and to display a small operation prompt image, it displays a small operation prompt image consisting of a small button image resembling push button 31B and small operation prompt text "Press!" encouraging the player to operate push button 31B at the end of the introductory part, as shown in Figure 11-60 (A).

Furthermore, when the performance control CPU 120 has decided to execute operation prompt performance B and to display an operation prompt image (large), it displays an operation prompt image (large) at the end of the introductory part, as shown in Figures 11-60(B) and (C), which is an image resembling push button 31B and is larger than the small button image, and which consists of operation prompt text (large) "PRESS!" encouraging the player to operate push button 31B. In this case, unlike when displaying an operation prompt image (small), the performance control CPU 120 displays multiple button images (large) with a transparent background and combines these multiple button images (large) into a single large button image, and then displays an operation prompt image (large) consisting of a button image (large) and operation prompt text (large) "PRESS!" encouraging the player to operate push button 31B.

Both the small button image and the large button image have a remaining time meter formed on them, and if the operation of the push button 31B is detected before the remaining time meter reaches 0, or if the remaining time meter reaches 0, and the fluctuation pattern develops into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 erases the small operation prompt image or large operation prompt image as shown in Figure 11-60 (D) and executes a drop effect in which the movable body 32 falls, and then executes a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect as shown in Figure 11-60 (E).

On the other hand, in the case of a variation pattern that results in a loss, the performance control CPU 120 erases the small operation prompt image or large operation prompt image, as shown in Figure 11-60 (F), and executes a blackout performance in which the entire display area goes dark, and then notifies the player of a loss as the performance result, as shown in Figure 11-60 (G).

[About operation promotion effect C]
Figure 11-61 is a diagram showing the execution status of operation prompting effect C.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute operation prompt effect C, which prompts the player to operate the push button 31B, in the middle of the introductory part of the low-base strong reach A-C effects and the low-base strongest reach effect.

When it has been decided to execute operation prompting effect C, the effect control CPU 120 displays an operation prompting image (small) consisting of a button image (small) resembling the push button 31B and operation prompting text (small) "Press!" encouraging the player to operate the push button 31B in the middle of the introductory part, as shown in Figures 11-61 (A) and (B).

The performance control CPU 120 has determined that a cut-in image (A) will be displayed. If operation of the push button 31B is detected before the remaining time meter reaches zero, the operation prompt image (small) is erased as shown in Figure 11-61(C), and a cut-in image (A) showing the ally character "Nana" is displayed, and then the introductory part continues as shown in Figure 11-61(F).

The performance control CPU 120 also determines that a cut-in image (B) will be displayed. If operation of the push button 31B is detected before the remaining time meter reaches zero, the operation prompt image (small) is erased as shown in Figure 11-61 (D), and a cut-in image (B) showing the ally character "Jam" is displayed, and then the introductory part continues as shown in Figure 11-61 (F).

In addition, whether it has been determined that cut-in image (A) or cut-in image (B) should be displayed, if operation of push button 31B is not detected before the remaining time meter reaches zero, the performance control CPU 120 will erase the operation prompt image (small) while continuing the performance of the middle part of the introductory part, as shown in Figure 11-61 (E), and will continue the introductory part as shown in Figure 11-61 (F).

[Regarding Operation Promotion Effects D]
Figure 11-62 is a diagram showing the execution status of operation prompting effect D.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute operation prompt effect D, which prompts the player to operate the push button 31B, at the end of the introductory part of the low-base strong reach A-C effects and the low-base strongest reach effect.

When it has been determined that a small operation prompt image should be displayed, the performance control CPU 120 displays a small operation prompt image consisting of a small button image resembling the push button 31B and small operation prompt text "Press!" encouraging the player to operate the push button 31B at the end of the introductory part, as shown in Figures 11-62 (A) and (B).

Furthermore, when it has been determined that a large operation prompt image will be displayed, the performance control CPU 120 displays a large operation prompt image at the end of the introductory part, as shown in Figures 11-62(A)(G), which is an image resembling push button 31B and is larger than the small button image, and which consists of large operation prompt text "Press!" encouraging the player to operate push button 31B. Unlike when a small operation prompt image is displayed, the performance control CPU 120 displays multiple large button images with a transparent background and performs a promotional introduction performance (see Figure 11-60(B)) in which these multiple large button images are combined into a single large button image, and then displays a large operation prompt image consisting of a large button image and large operation prompt text "Press!" encouraging the player to operate push button 31B.

If the operation of the push button 31B is detected before the remaining time meter reaches 0, or if the variation pattern indicates a jackpot when the remaining time meter reaches 0, the effect control CPU 120 executes a rainbow effect in which a rainbow pattern swirls across the entire display area while the operation prompt image (small) or operation prompt image (large) gradually disappears, as shown in Figure 11-62 (C) (H), and then announces a jackpot as the effect result, as shown in Figure 11-62 (D) (I).

On the other hand, in the case of a variation pattern that results in a loss, the performance control CPU 120 erases the small operation prompt image or the large operation prompt image, as shown in Figure 11-62 (E) (J), and executes a blackout performance in which the entire display area goes dark, and then notifies the player of a loss as the performance result, as shown in Figure 11-62 (F) (K).

[About the operation promotion image]
11-63 is a diagram showing the display mode of the operation prompt image. The performance control CPU 120 displays the button images that make up the operation prompt image (small) and the operation prompt image (large) while continuously moving alternately left and right as shown in FIG. 11-63(A), and also displays them while continuously changing between a state in which the button is not pressed and a state in which the button is pressed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11-63(B), the interval at which the button image moves left and right is different from the interval at which the button changes from a state in which the button is not pressed to a state in which the button is pressed. Therefore, the movement of the button image moving left and right and the movement at which the button changes from a state in which the button is not pressed to a state in which the button is pressed are not synchronized, resulting in a complex movement.

[About the jackpot start effect]
Figure 11-64 shows the execution status of the jackpot start effect.

As shown in Figure 11-64 (A), after the decorative symbol (large) stops in a jackpot state, the effect control CPU 120 executes the jackpot start effect when it receives a jackpot start command that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot game state.

As shown in Figures 11-64(B) to (G), the presentation control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display an image of flickering flames as the background during the jackpot start presentation, and as shown in Figure 11-64(B), first displays the first half of the jackpot title "BIG BONUS (REG BONUS)" - "BIG (REG)" - in an enlarged size, and then, as shown in Figure 11-64(C), gradually reduces the first half of the title "BIG (REG)" until it is reduced in size so that the entire title is visible in the display area, and displays it in a fixed position near the top center of the display area.

Next, as shown in Figure 11-64(D), the presentation control CPU 120 displays the latter half of the title letters "BONUS" in the title letters "BIG BONUS (REG BONUS)" in an enlarged size, and then, as shown in Figure 11-64(E), gradually reduces the size of the latter half of the title letters "BONUS" until it is reduced so that the entire latter half is visible in the display area, and displays it in its usual position below the center of the display area (below the first half of the title letters "BIG").

In this embodiment, if the jackpot type is a 6-round jackpot game state, the title text will be "REG BONUS," and if the jackpot type is a 10-round jackpot game state, the title text will be "BIG BONUS."

Next, as shown in Figures 11-64(E) to (G), the presentation control CPU 120 displays the entire title text "BIG BONUS" in a fixed position, then gradually enlarges the title text "BIG BONUS", and then, as shown in Figure 11-64(H), starts the jackpot presentation and switches the display on the image display device 5 to the background of the jackpot game state.

When the performance control CPU 120 starts the jackpot performance, it first displays a right-hit promotion image (large) and a right-hit promotion image (small) to encourage the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, as shown in Figure 11-64 (H).

The right-hit promotion image (small) consists of the message "Right Hit" (small) that encourages the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, and an arrow image (small) indicating the right direction. As shown in Figures 11-64 (H) (I), the presentation control CPU 120 displays the right-hit promotion image (small) in a position toward the top right of the display area from the start of the jackpot presentation until the end of the jackpot game state.

The right-hit promotion image (large) is a message encouraging the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R. It is composed of the message "Right Hit" (large), which is larger in size than the right-hit promotion image (small), and an arrow image (large), which is an arrow pointing to the right and is larger in size than the arrow image (small). As shown in Figures 11-64 (H) (I), the presentation control CPU 120 repeatedly displays the right-hit promotion image (large) in a manner that moves from the left side of the display area to the right side only for the first certain amount of time during the period from the start of the jackpot presentation until the end of the jackpot game state.

In addition, when the jackpot game state is entered, after the title text is displayed in the jackpot start effect, the effect switches to the jackpot mid-game, and a right-hit prompt image (small) and a right-hit prompt image (large) are displayed, suggesting the operation method for the jackpot game state (an operation method for shooting the game ball toward the right game area 2R). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the jackpot mid-game and displays the right-hit prompt image (small) and the right-hit prompt image (large) a predetermined time before the timing at which control is exercised on the main board 11 that gives an advantage by operating the game ball toward the right game area 2R. Therefore, a predetermined period of time after the right-hit prompt image (small) and the right-hit prompt image (large) are displayed, control is exercised that gives an advantage by operating the game ball toward the right game area 2R.

In addition, after the title characters are displayed during the jackpot start effect, when the jackpot start effect ends, the title characters are erased, and a switch is made to the next effect, the effect control CPU 120 erases the title characters of the jackpot start effect and switches to the next effect in a shorter time than when the title characters are erased during the title end period in the title display part of the super reach effect.

In particular, after the presentation control CPU 120 displays the title text in the jackpot start presentation, it switches to the jackpot mid-presentation in one frame (the smallest unit of image update) and displays a right-hit prompt image (small) and a right-hit prompt image (large). The title display portion of the super reach presentation is configured to erase the title text over a certain period of time, rather than one frame, by providing a title end period. However, if the title text is similarly erased over a certain period of time when the presentation switches to the jackpot mid-presentation and displays a right-hit prompt image (small) and a right-hit prompt image (large) after the title text is displayed in the jackpot start presentation, there is a risk that a player may attempt to launch the game ball toward the right play area 2R during the period in which the title text is being erased. However, if the game ball is launched toward the right play area 2R at this timing, the game ball will be wasted because the control that would be advantageous for launching the game ball toward the right play area 2R has not yet begun. In response to this, the presentation control CPU 120 displays the title text during the jackpot start presentation, and then switches to the jackpot mid-presentation in one frame (the smallest unit of image update) and displays the right hit prompt image (small) and right hit prompt image (large), thereby reducing the generation of wasted game balls.

[Display of remaining spins until Yu-time]
When the game control microcomputer 100 performs 900 variable displays without being controlled to a jackpot in a low probability state, it controls to a time-shortened state B (in this embodiment, a play time with 1100 time-shortened times) in which (1) time-shortened control is performed 1100 times and (2) low probability control is performed 1100 times.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 can display on the image display device 5 the remaining number of times to reach rescue time reduction (hereinafter referred to as the remaining number of times until Yu-time) 131SG005Z (see Figure 11-1), which is the remaining variable display number of times until control is switched to time reduction state B (Yu-time).

As shown in Figure 11-65(A), in normal conditions when a normal reach effect, low base weak reach A or B effect, low base strong reach A-C effect, or low base strongest reach effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of times remaining until Yu-Time in the upper left corner of the display area. The number of times remaining until Yu-Time 131SG005Z is displayed as "XXX times remaining" (XXX is a number between 0 and 900 depending on the number of times remaining). In this case, whether the number of times remaining until Yu-Time is between 0 and 900, the number of times remaining until Yu-Time 131SG005Z is displayed in characters of the same font size.

As shown in Figure 11-65 (B), the presentation control CPU 120 continues to display the remaining number of plays until Yu-Time 131SG005Z even during the normal reach presentation in which the decorative symbol (large) is in a reach state.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-65(C), when a normal reach effect develops into a low base weak reach A or B effect, the effect control CPU 120 continues to display the remaining number of times 131SG005Z until Yu-Time even while the low base weak reach A or B effect is being executed. In this case, as shown in Figures 11-65(D)(E), if a miss is announced as the result of the low base weak reach A or B effect, the effect control CPU 120 continues to display the remaining number of times 131SG005Z until Yu-Time even after the low base weak reach A or B effect has ended.

In addition, the system is configured so that a jackpot can be announced as a result of the low base weak reach A and B effects, and when a jackpot is announced as a result of the low base weak reach A and B effects, the remaining number of times until Yu-time 131SG005Z continues to be displayed until the low base weak reach A and B effects end, and the remaining number of times until Yu-time 131SG005Z is erased at the end of the low base weak reach A and B effects. Furthermore, the remaining number of times until Yu-time 131SG005Z may be erased at the point when the content indicating that a jackpot has been confirmed as a result of the low base weak reach A and B effects is displayed.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11-65(F), when a normal reach effect or a low base weak reach A or B effect develops into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 erases the remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z upon the start of the low base strong reach A-C effect or the low base strongest reach effect. In this case, if the effect develops from a normal reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 erases the remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z at the start of the selection effect. When developing from a low base weak reach A or B effect, if the effect is a low base strong reach A-C effect, the effect control CPU 120 erases the remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z along with the pending and active displays during the prologue display period of the title display part. In the case of a low base strongest reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 erases the remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z at the start of the title display part.

Furthermore, when progressing from a low base weak reach A or B effect, the hold display and active display, as well as the remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z, can be erased at the timing when the drop effect begins as a result of the execution of operation prompt effect B (the timing shown in Figure 11-60 (D)). This allows the timing for erasing the hold display, active display, and remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z to be consistent regardless of whether the effect progresses to a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect.

Then, if a miss is announced as the result of the low base strong reach A-C effect or the low base strongest reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 will display the remaining number of times 131SG005Z until Yu-Time again after the low base strong reach A-C effect or the low base strongest reach effect has ended, as shown in Figures 11-65(G)(H). On the other hand, if a jackpot is announced as the result of the low base strong reach A-C effect or the low base strongest reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 will leave the remaining number of times 131SG005Z until Yu-Time is cleared until the next time the normal state is reached, as shown in Figures 11-65(I)(J).

Furthermore, if operation prompt effect A is configured to develop into a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach effect in response to operation of push button 31B, remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z will continue to be displayed while operation prompt effect A is being executed, and remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z will be erased upon the start of the low base strong reach A-C effect or the low base strongest reach effect. With this configuration, remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z will be displayed in operation prompt effect A, but remaining number of times until Yu-Time 131SG005Z will not be displayed in operation prompt effects C and D in the subsequent low base strong reach A-C effect or the low base strongest reach effect.

[About the Yu-time start effect]
When the game control microcomputer 100 performs 900 variable display cycles without being controlled by a jackpot in a low probability state, it controls to time-shortened state B (Yu-time). At this time, the game control microcomputer 100 turns on the right-hit lamp 131SG132 and sends a right-hit LED lighting notification command, as shown in Figure 11-66 (C). After that, the performance control CPU 120 stops the variable display when the number of remaining cycles until Yu-time is 0, as shown in Figures 11-66 (A) and (B). Upon receiving the right-hit LED lighting notification command, it displays a right-hit promotion image (small) that encourages the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, as shown in Figure 11-66 (C). The timing for lighting the right hit lamp 131SG132 and the timing for displaying the right hit promotion image (small) are almost simultaneous, but the game control microcomputer 100 lights up the right hit lamp 131SG132 and then sends a right hit LED lighting notification command, and in response, the presentation control CPU 120 displays the right hit promotion image (small), so the right hit lamp 131SG132 lights up before the right hit promotion image (small) is displayed.

When time-saving state B (Yu-time) begins, the game control microcomputer 100 keeps the right-hit lamp 131SG132 lit until time-saving state B (Yu-time) ends. The right-hit promotion image (small) is composed of the message "Right Hit" (small) encouraging the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, and an arrow image (small) indicating the right direction. As shown in Figures 11-66 (C) to (H), when time-saving state B (Yu-time) begins, the presentation control CPU 120 displays the right-hit promotion image (small) in a position toward the top right of the display area until time-saving state B (Yu-time) ends.

When the variable display stops and the number of remaining plays until Yu-Time is 0, and a game state designation command specifying time-saving state B (Yu-Time) is received, the effect control CPU 120 executes the Yu-Time start effect as shown in Figures 11-66 (D) to (G).

The Yu-Time start effect includes a title start period from when part of the Yu-Time title text "Yu-Time Entering" is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 until it is displayed in its regular position, a title display period during which the title text "Yu-Time Entering" is displayed in its regular position, and a title end period from when the title text "Yu-Time Entering" that was displayed in its regular position disappears and switches to the Yu-Time effect.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the title text "Entering Yu-Time" in the same manner as when it displays the title text "Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!" during the title start period, title display period, and title end period of the Yu-Time start effect in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect.

Specifically, during the title start period, the presentation control CPU 120 displays the title characters "Yu-time Enter" at an enlarged size so that only a portion of the characters is visible in the display area, as shown in Figure 11-66 (D). At this time, the presentation control CPU 120 displays the title characters "Yu-time Enter" so that the entire display area is filled with a portion of the title characters. Thereafter, the presentation control CPU 120 gradually reduces the title characters "Yu-time Enter" as shown in Figures 11-66 (D) (E), and freezes the title characters "Yu-time Enter" in a fixed position at a reduced size so that all of the characters are visible in the display area.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the title text "Yu-time Enters" in a reduced size at a fixed position during the title start period, and then transitions to the title display period. During the title display period, the effect control CPU 120 displays the title text "Yu-time Enters" in a fixed position and stops it there, as shown in Figures 11-66 (E) and (F).

After the title display period ends, the presentation control CPU 120 transitions to the display of the title end period. During the title end period, as shown in Figures 11-66 (F) (G), the presentation control CPU 120 enlarges the title characters "Yu-Time Entering", which are displayed in a reduced size and at a fixed position, until the entire display area is filled with parts of the title characters "Yu-Time Entering". In this case, the title characters "Yu-Time Entering" are not enlarged in the opposite manner to when the title characters "Yu-Time Entering" are displayed in a reduced size during the title start period, but are enlarged in a manner different from the reverse manner to when the title characters "Yu-Time Entering" are displayed in a reduced size during the title start period, until the entire display area is filled with parts of the title characters "Yu-Time Entering". In other words, the trajectory taken by each part of the title characters as they shrink during the title start period is different from the trajectory taken by each part of the title characters as they expand during the title end period. Therefore, the display area is completely filled with part of the title text "Entering Yu-Time," which is different from the way the display area is completely filled at the start of the title start period. After that, as shown in Figure 11-66 (H), the background changes to the Yu-Time effect, and the Yu-Time effect begins.

During the Yu-Time start effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays a right-hit promotion image (large) that encourages the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R, in addition to the right-hit promotion image (small), and also displays an addiction warning image (message "Be careful not to get addicted!") below the display area.

The right-hit promotion image (large) is a message encouraging the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R. It is composed of the message "Right Hit" (large), which is larger in size than the right-hit promotion image (small), and an arrow image (large), which is an arrow pointing to the right and is larger in size than the arrow image (small). The effect control CPU 120 repeatedly displays the right-hit promotion image (large) in a manner that moves from the left side to the right side of the display area throughout the period during which the Yu-time start effect is being executed, as shown in Figures 11-66 (D) to (G).

In addition, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 is controlled to time-saving state B, and if the variable display result is a miss, it selects variable pattern PA1-4 with a special chart variable time of 500 ms to perform variable display, and is controlled to time-saving state B, and if the variable display result is a jackpot, it selects variable pattern PB1-18 with a special chart variable time of 500 ms + 15,000 ms to perform variable display, and the presentation control CPU 120 is configured to execute the Yu-time start presentation during the period when variable display according to these variable patterns is being performed when control of time-saving state B begins, but the game control microcomputer The microcomputer 100 may be configured to select a time-saving B start variable pattern having a variable time longer than that of variable pattern PA1-4 and corresponding to the Yu-Time start effect when the first variable display controlled to time-saving state B, i.e., when the first variable display based on the first game ball entering the first or second start winning slot after control is set to time-saving state B, results in a miss, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the Yu-Time start effect during the period when the variable display based on the time-saving B start variable pattern is being displayed in the first variable display controlled to time-saving state B. In this configuration, if the first variable display controlled to time-saving state B results in a jackpot, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the variable display using variable pattern PB1-18, which has a special symbol variable time of 500 ms + 15,000 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the Yu-Time start effect and stops the decorative symbol (large) in a jackpot mode.

[Title characters, etc. 1]
Figure 11-67 is a diagram showing one form of the relationship between the title characters of the title display part in the super reach effect, the explanatory characters of the explanatory text display effect, the title characters of the jackpot start effect, the operation prompting characters (small) in the operation prompting effect (small), and the operation prompting characters (large) in the operation prompting effect (large).

As shown in Figure 11-67 (A), the title characters of the Super Reach effect are displayed in a stationary state during the title display period, with the background image being either a still image (low base strong reach B and C effects, low base strongest reach effect, high base reach A-D effects) or a moving image (low base weak reach A and B effects, low base strong reach A effect). Furthermore, the number of characters in the title characters of the Super Reach effect is 7 to 13, the display time of the title characters of the Super Reach effect (the time from when all the characters making up the title characters are displayed until at least a portion of the characters are no longer displayed) is LR, the font size of the title characters of the Super Reach effect is FR, and the display area size in which the title characters of the Super Reach effect are displayed is ER.

As shown in Figure 11-67(A), the explanatory text is displayed in an active state, with the background image being an active image. The number of explanatory text characters is 3 to 6, the display time (the time from when all characters constituting the explanatory text are displayed until at least a portion of the character string is no longer displayed) of the explanatory text (one of the three explanatory text characters) is LS, the font size of the explanatory text is FS, and the display area size in which the explanatory text (one of the three explanatory text characters) is displayed is ES.

As shown in Figure 11-67 (A), the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed in an animated state, and the background image at that time is an animated image. The title characters of the jackpot start effect have eight characters, the display time of the title characters of the jackpot start effect (the time from when all the characters making up the title characters are displayed until at least a portion of the characters are no longer displayed) is LB, the font size of the title characters of the jackpot start effect is FB, and the size of the display area in which the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed is EB.

As shown in Figure 11-67 (A), the operation prompt text (small) is displayed in an operating state, and the background image at that time is an operation image. The operation prompt text (small) contains three characters, the display time of the operation prompt text (small) (the valid operation period of the push button 31B during which the operation prompt text (small) is displayed without the push button 31B being operated) is L1P, the font size of the operation prompt text (small) is F1P, and the display area size in which the operation prompt text (small) is displayed is E1P.

As shown in Figure 11-67 (A), the operation prompt text (large) is displayed in an operating state, and the background image at that time is the operation image. The operation prompt text (large) contains three characters, the display time of the operation prompt text (large) (the valid operation period of the push button 31B during which the operation prompt text (large) is displayed without the push button 31B being operated) is L2P, the font size of the operation prompt text (large) is F2P, and the display area size in which the operation prompt text (large) is displayed is E2P.

In this embodiment, when comparing the display times of the title character, explanatory character, title character, operation prompt character (small), and operation prompt character (large) of the super reach effect, as shown in Figure 11-67 (B), the display time LB of the title character of the jackpot start effect is longer than the display times LR, LS, L1P, and L2P of the title character, explanatory character, operation prompt character (small), and operation prompt character (large) of the super reach effect, the display time LR of the title character of the super reach effect is longer than the display times LS, L1P, and L2P of the explanatory character, operation prompt character (small), and operation prompt character (large), and the display times LS and L1P of the operation prompt character (small) and operation prompt character (large) are set longer than the display time LS of the explanatory character. Additionally, the display times LR, LB, L1P, and L2P for the title characters of the super reach effect, the title characters of the jackpot start effect, the operation prompt characters (small), and the operation prompt characters (large) are all set longer than the display time required for all three explanatory characters that make up the explanatory text display effect to be displayed. Furthermore, the relationship between these display times holds regardless of the type of super reach effect.

In this embodiment, when comparing the font sizes of the title characters, explanatory characters, title characters of the jackpot start effect, operation prompt characters (small), and operation prompt characters (large) of the super reach effect, as shown in Figure 11-67 (C), the font size F2P of the operation prompt characters (large) is larger than the font sizes FR, FS, FB, and F1P of the title characters, explanatory characters, title characters of the jackpot start effect, and operation prompt characters (small) of the super reach effect. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the operation prompt characters (large) is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the title characters, explanatory characters, title characters of the super reach effect, title characters, operation prompt characters (small), and operation prompt characters (large).

Furthermore, the font size FB of the title characters of the jackpot start effect is larger than the font sizes FR and F1P of the title characters, explanatory characters, and small operation prompt characters of the Super Reach effect. Furthermore, the title characters "BIG BONUS" of the jackpot start effect are first displayed with the first half "BIG" at the top of the fixed position, followed by the second half "BONUS" at the bottom of the fixed position, and then the title characters "BIG BONUS" are gradually enlarged. When the first half "BIG" is displayed at the top of the fixed position and the second half "BONUS" is displayed at the bottom of the fixed position, the size of the characters comprising the title characters "BIG BONUS" is at its smallest. In this configuration, when the first half "BIG" is displayed at the top of the fixed position and the second half "BONUS" is displayed at the bottom of the fixed position, the size of the title characters of the jackpot start effect when the first half "BIG" is displayed at the top of the fixed position and the second half "BONUS" is displayed at the bottom of the fixed position is larger than the size of the title characters, explanatory characters, and small operation prompt characters of the Super Reach effect. Furthermore, when the first half of "BIG" is displayed above the fixed position and the second half of "BONUS" is displayed below the fixed position, the size of the smallest character that makes up the title of the jackpot start effect is larger than the size of the largest character that makes up the title, explanation character, operation prompt character (small), and operation prompt character (large) of the super reach effect.

In addition, the font size FR of the title characters of the Super Reach effect is larger than the font sizes FS and F1P of the explanatory characters and operation prompt characters (small). Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the title characters of the Super Reach effect is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the explanatory characters and operation prompt characters (small).

Furthermore, the font size FS of the explanatory characters is larger than the font size F1P of the operation prompt characters (small). Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the explanatory characters is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the operation prompt characters (small).

Furthermore, these font size and character size relationships apply regardless of the type of Super Reach performance.

In this embodiment, when comparing the display area sizes of the title characters, explanatory characters, title characters, operation prompt characters (small), and operation prompt characters (large) of the super reach effect, as shown in Figure 11-67 (D), the display area size E2P of the operation prompt characters (large) is larger than the display area sizes ER, ES, EB, and E1P of the title characters, explanatory characters, title characters, and operation prompt characters (small) of the super reach effect. Furthermore, the display area size EB of the title characters of the jackpot start effect is larger than the display area sizes ER, ES, and E1P of the title characters, explanatory characters, and operation prompt characters (small) of the super reach effect. Furthermore, the display area size ES of the explanatory characters is larger than the display area size E1P of the operation prompt characters (small). Furthermore, these display area size relationships hold regardless of the type of super reach effect.

[Title characters, etc. 2]
Figure 11-68 is a diagram showing one aspect of the relationship between the title characters of the title display part in the super reach performance, the title characters of the jackpot start performance, the operation prompt characters (small) in the operation prompt performance (small), the operation prompt characters (large) in the operation prompt performance (large), the title characters of the Yu-time start performance, and the remaining number characters that make up the number of times remaining until Yu-time.

As shown in Figure 11-68 (A), the display time of the title characters in the Super Reach effect (the time from when all the characters making up the title characters are displayed until at least part of the characters are no longer displayed) is LR, the font size of the title characters in the Super Reach effect is FR, and the size of the display area in which the title characters in the Super Reach effect are displayed is ER.

As shown in Figure 11-68 (A), the display time of the title characters of the jackpot start effect (the time from when all the characters making up the title characters are displayed until at least part of the characters are no longer displayed) is LB, the font size of the title characters of the jackpot start effect is FB, and the size of the display area in which the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed is EB.

As shown in Figure 11-68 (A), the display time of the operation prompt character (small) (the valid operation period of the push button 31B during which the operation prompt character (small) is displayed even if the push button 31B is not operated) is L1P, the font size of the operation prompt character (small) is F1P, and the display area size in which the operation prompt character (small) is displayed is E1P.

As shown in Figure 11-68 (A), the display time of the operation prompt character (large) (the valid operation period of the push button 31B during which the operation prompt character (large) is displayed even if the push button 31B is not operated) is L2P, the font size of the operation prompt character (large) is F2P, and the display area size in which the operation prompt character (large) is displayed is E2P.

As shown in Figure 11-68 (A), the display time of the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect (the time from when all the characters making up the title characters are displayed until at least a part of the characters are no longer displayed) is LY, the font size of the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect is FY, and the size of the display area in which the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect are displayed is EY.

As shown in Figure 11-68 (A), the font size of the remaining number of plays until Yu-time is FZ, and the size of the display area in which the remaining number of plays until Yu-time is displayed is EZ.

In this embodiment, when comparing the font sizes of the title characters of the Super Reach effect, the title characters of the jackpot start effect, the operation prompt character (small), the operation prompt character (large), the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect, and the characters for the number of times remaining until Yu-Time, as shown in Figure 11-68 (B), the font size F2P of the operation prompt character (large) is larger than the font sizes FR, FB, F1P, FY, and FZ of the title characters of the Super Reach effect, the title characters of the jackpot start effect, the operation prompt character (small), the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect, and the characters for the number of times remaining until Yu-Time. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters composing the operation prompt character (large) is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters composing the title characters of the Super Reach effect, the title characters of the jackpot start effect, the operation prompt character (small), the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect, and the characters for the number of times remaining until Yu-Time (XXX times remaining (X is a number between 0 and 900)). Additionally, the size of the smallest character that makes up the operation prompt character (large) is larger than the size of the largest character that makes up the remaining number of times until Yu-time, regardless of whether the number of times remaining until Yu-time is between 0 and 900.

Furthermore, the font size FB of the title characters of the jackpot start effect is larger than the font sizes FR, F1P, FY, and FZ of the title characters of the super reach effect, the operation prompt characters (small), the title characters of the Yu-time start effect, and the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters composing the title characters of the jackpot start effect is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters composing the title characters of the super reach effect, the operation prompt characters (small), the title characters of the Yu-time start effect, and the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters composing the title characters of the jackpot start effect is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters composing the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time, regardless of whether the number of times remaining until Yu-time is between 0 and 900.

Furthermore, the font size FY of the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect is larger than the font sizes FR, F1P, and FZ of the title characters of the Super Reach effect, the operation prompt characters (small), and the remaining number of times until Yu-Time. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the title characters of the Super Reach effect, the operation prompt characters (small), and the remaining number of times until Yu-Time. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the remaining number of times until Yu-Time, regardless of whether the remaining number of times until Yu-Time is 0 to 900.

Furthermore, the font size FR of the title characters of the Super Reach effect is larger than the font sizes F1P and FZ of the operation prompt characters (small) and the remaining number of times until Yu-Time. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the title characters of the Super Reach effect is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the operation prompt characters (small) and the remaining number of times until Yu-Time. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the title characters of the Super Reach effect is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the remaining number of times until Yu-Time, regardless of whether the remaining number of times until Yu-Time is 0 to 900.

Furthermore, the font size F1P of the operation prompt characters (small) is larger than the font size FZ of the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the operation prompt characters (small) is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time. Furthermore, the size of the smallest character among the characters that make up the operation prompt characters (small) is larger than the size of the largest character among the characters that make up the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time, regardless of whether the number of times remaining until Yu-time is 0 to 900.

Furthermore, these font size and character size relationships apply regardless of the type of Super Reach performance.

In this embodiment, when comparing the display area sizes of the title characters of the Super Reach effect, the title characters of the jackpot start effect, the operation prompt character (small), the operation prompt character (large), the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect, and the character indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-Time, as shown in Figure 11-68 (C), the display area size E2P of the operation prompt character (large) is larger than the display area sizes ER, EB, E1P, EY, and EZ of the title characters of the Super Reach effect, the title characters of the jackpot start effect, the operation prompt character (small), the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect, and the character indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-Time. Furthermore, the display area size EB of the title characters of the jackpot start effect is larger than the display area sizes ER, E1P, EY, and EZ of the title characters of the Super Reach effect, the operation prompt character (small), the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect, and the character indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-Time. Furthermore, the display area size EY of the title character of the Yu-Time start effect is larger than the display area sizes ER, E1P, and EZ of the title character, operation prompt character (small), and remaining number of times until Yu-Time of the Super Reach effect. Furthermore, the display area size ER of the title character of the Super Reach effect is larger than the display area sizes E1P and EZ of the operation prompt character (small) and remaining number of times until Yu-Time. Furthermore, the display area size E1P of the operation prompt character (small) is larger than the display area size EZ of the remaining number of times until Yu-Time. Furthermore, these display area size relationships hold regardless of the type of Super Reach effect.

In this version, when comparing the display time of the title characters for the Super Reach effect and the Yu-Time start effect, as shown in Figure 11-68 (D), the display time LY of the title characters for the Yu-Time start effect is set longer than the display time LR of the title characters for the Super Reach effect. Furthermore, this relationship between these display times holds regardless of the type of Super Reach effect.

Comparing the display modes of the title characters in the Super Reach effect and the Yu-Time start effect in this form, as shown in Figure 11-68 (E), in the low base weak reach A and B effects and the low base strong reach A-C effects, the title characters are displayed while moving from the left side of the display area to the center during the title start period, and are erased while moving from the center to the right side of the display area during the title end period. On the other hand, in the low base strongest reach effect and the Yu-Time start effect, the title characters are displayed while shrinking from an enlarged display during the title start period, and are erased while enlarging during the title end period.

[LED placement]
The game effect lamps 9 in this embodiment include frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4.

As shown in Figure 11-69, LED frames LWL1-LWL12 are arranged above the image display device 5 of the gaming machine frame 3 and surround the left side of the gaming area, while LED frames LWR2-LWR12 are arranged to surround the right side of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. Furthermore, LED logos LL1-LL4 are positioned corresponding to the "POWERFUL II" logo formed on the front of the movable body 32. Furthermore, LED decorations LS1-LS5 are arranged in positions corresponding to the decorative parts formed on the gaming area 2L. Furthermore, LED attacca lamps LA1-LA4 are arranged in positions near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the gaming board 2.

The frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 are full-color LEDs made up of RGB (red, green, blue) light-emitting elements. The logo LEDs LL1-LL4 are red LEDs that can emit a single red light, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 are white LEDs that can emit a single white light.

[Output mechanism to LED driver (lamp driver)]
Figure 11-70 is a diagram illustrating the mechanism for outputting data to the LED driver. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 outputs brightness data to the LED driver (also referred to as a lamp driver) for turning on, blinking, or extinguishing one or more of the LEDs included in the game effect lamp 9. Hereinafter, the control of turning on, blinking, or extinguishing lamps such as LEDs by the effect control CPU 120 is also referred to as lamp control. Based on the brightness data received from the effect control CPU 120, the LED driver adjusts the current flowing through each lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 that is the target of lamp control to turn on, blink, or extinguish the lamp. Each game effect lamp 9 turns on, blink, or extinguish based on the current adjusted by the LED driver.

More specifically, the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 stores a brightness data table containing brightness data for controlling each game effect lamp 9. The brightness data table includes an error brightness data table used when an error occurs, an SP reach brightness data table used during a super reach, and a background brightness data table.

Furthermore, the background brightness data table includes a normal background brightness data table used in the low-probability, low-base state (normal state), a fanfare background brightness data table used in the fanfare state in which a fanfare effect is executed, a jackpot background brightness data table used during a round in the jackpot gaming state, an ending background brightness data table used in the ending state in which an ending effect is executed to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a time-saving background brightness data table used in the low-probability, high-base state (time-saving state).

The above-mentioned background brightness data tables are used without overlapping, and one of the background brightness data tables is used depending on which of the multiple game states, such as normal state, fanfare state, jackpot game state, ending state, and time-saving state, is controlled. In other words, the performance control CPU 120 uses one of the background brightness data tables for each game state being controlled, and outputs brightness data based on that background brightness data table to the LED driver. This allows each game effect lamp 9 to be controlled depending on the game state being controlled.

Furthermore, a priority is set for each of the error brightness data table, SP reach brightness data table, and background brightness data table. Specifically, as shown in Figure 11-70, the error brightness data table, SP reach brightness data table, and background brightness data table have the highest priority when used.

For example, if the Super Reach effect develops while outputting brightness data based on the normal background brightness data table in the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 uses the SP Reach brightness data table corresponding to the Super Reach effect in preference to the normal background brightness data table, and outputs brightness data based on the SP Reach brightness data table to the LED driver. As a result, if the Super Reach effect develops while the game effect lamps 9 are being lamp-controlled in a manner corresponding to the normal state based on the normal background brightness data table, the game effect lamps 9 are lamp-controlled in a manner corresponding to the Super Reach effect based on the SP Reach brightness data table. Note that while brightness data based on the SP Reach brightness data table is being output to the LED driver, brightness data based on the normal background brightness data table is not output to the LED driver. However, when the Super Reach effect ends and the state returns to normal, brightness data based on the normal background brightness data table is output to the LED driver. If a jackpot is hit and the fanfare state is entered, brightness data based on the fanfare background brightness data table is output to the LED driver.

More specifically, the presentation control CPU 120 uses a timer to measure the lamp control time corresponding to the game state being controlled, while outputting brightness data to the LED driver using the background brightness data table corresponding to that game state being controlled. However, if the effect progresses to a Super Reach effect, the SP Reach brightness data table corresponding to that Super Reach effect is used preferentially over the background brightness data table to output brightness data to the LED driver. During this time, the presentation control CPU 120 continues to update the timer value without stopping the measurement of the lamp control time using the background brightness data table. In other words, even while the presentation control CPU 120 is controlling the game effect lamp 9 based on the SP Reach brightness data table, it continues to update the brightness data contained in the background brightness data table. However, because the brightness data contained in the background brightness data table has a lower priority than the brightness data contained in the SP Reach brightness data table, the brightness data contained in the background brightness data table is not output to the LED driver. After the Super Reach effect ends, the effect control CPU 120 resumes outputting the brightness data contained in the background brightness data table to the LED driver, starting from the continuation of the brightness data that was being updated.

Furthermore, for example, if an error occurs while outputting brightness data based on the SP Reach brightness data table during a Super Reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 uses the error brightness data table corresponding to the error in preference to the SP Reach brightness data table, and outputs brightness data to the LED driver based on the error brightness data table. As a result, if an error occurs while the game effect lamp 9 is being lamp-controlled in a manner corresponding to the Super Reach effect based on the SP Reach brightness data table, the game effect lamp 9 is lamp-controlled in a manner corresponding to the error based on the error brightness data table. Note that while brightness data based on the error brightness data table is being output to the LED driver, brightness data based on the SP Reach brightness data table is not output to the LED driver, but when the error is cleared and the game returns to a gaming state during a Super Reach effect, brightness data based on the SP Reach brightness data table is output to the LED driver.

More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 uses a timer to measure the lamp control time corresponding to the currently controlled Super Reach effect, while outputting brightness data to the LED driver using the SP Reach brightness data table corresponding to that Super Reach effect. However, if an error occurs, the error brightness data table corresponding to that error is used in preference to the SP Reach brightness data table to output brightness data to the LED driver. During this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues to update the timer value without stopping the measurement of the lamp control time using the SP Reach brightness data table. In other words, even while the effect control CPU 120 is controlling the game effect lamp 9 based on the error brightness data table, it continues to update the brightness data contained in the SP Reach brightness data table. However, because the brightness data contained in the SP Reach brightness data table has a lower priority than the brightness data contained in the error brightness data table, the brightness data contained in the SP Reach brightness data table is not output to the LED driver. After the error is resolved, the performance control CPU 120 resumes outputting the brightness data contained in the SP reach brightness data table to the LED driver, starting from the continuation of the brightness data that it had been updating.

[Lighting mode of game effect lamp]
In this embodiment, the lamps of each game effect lamp 9 are controlled by the output of brightness data to the LED driver by the performance control CPU 120 as described above. In this embodiment, terms such as "off,""almostoff,""on," and "flashing" are used to describe the lighting of each game effect lamp 9. As described above, the "on" and "flashing" modes of each game effect lamp 9 are also referred to as "lighting modes."

The term "off" includes a state in which the game effect lamp 9 is not lit and its brightness is 0. The term "almost off" includes a state in which the game effect lamp 9 is lit but its brightness is extremely low (for example, brightness "1" as described below).

For example, if the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) data defined as brightness data is "000," the corresponding LED will be "off." Also, if the brightness data (RGB data) is "111," the corresponding LED will be lit in white at extremely low brightness. In this embodiment, the state of an LED when its RGB data is "111" is sometimes referred to as "almost off" for convenience.

When the R (Red) data defined as the brightness data for logo LEDs LL1-LL4 is "0," logo LEDs LL1-LL4 are "off." Furthermore, when the brightness data (R data) for logo LEDs LL1-LL4 is "1," logo LEDs LL1-LL4 are lit at an extremely low brightness. In this embodiment, the state of logo LEDs LL1-LL4 when their R data is "1" is sometimes referred to as "almost off" for convenience.

When the W (White) data, which is defined as the brightness data for decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, is "0," decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 are "off." Furthermore, when the brightness data (W data) for decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 is "1," decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 are lit at extremely low brightness. In this embodiment, the state of logo LEDs LL1-LL4 when their W data is "1" is sometimes referred to as "almost off" for convenience.

The term "lit" includes constant lighting, in which the game effect lamp 9 is always lit, wave lighting, in which the multiple lamps included in the game effect lamp 9 are switched from off to on in sequence, and hazy lighting, in which the game effect lamp 9 is dimly lit while changing brightness. Specifically, "lit" includes lighting of the game effect lamp 9 when the brightness data is any of "2" to "F." Note that brightness data is hexadecimal data that can be specified from "0" to "F," with "0" being no brightness, "1" being the lowest brightness, and "F" being the highest brightness.

The term "flashing" refers to a state of the game effect lamp 9 other than the above-mentioned "off" and "on" states, including states in which the brightness of each lamp alternates between a first brightness and a second brightness higher than the first brightness. For example, "flashing" includes repeatedly turning on and off or nearly off, and specifically, "flashing" includes alternating over time between brightness data of "2" to "F" and brightness data of "0" or "1." As mentioned above, in this embodiment, the lamp lighting state includes hazy lighting. However, while hazy lighting is a state in which the game effect lamp 9 is dimly lit while changing brightness, flashing differs from hazy lighting in that all of the lamps included in the game effect lamp 9 alternate between turning on and off or nearly off.

[Explanation about the game effect lamp]
Next, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 will be explained with reference to Figures 11-71 to 12-36.

[Regarding lamp control of game effect lamps using brightness data tables]
The CPU 120 for controlling the presentation uses a brightness data table stored in the ROM 121 to control the lamps to turn on/blink/turn off one or more of the lamps included in the game effect lamp 9 by lamp control.

Specifically, the display control unit 123 sets the sub-variation time in accordance with the variation pattern command sent from the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11. The sub-variation time is a counter that is decremented by 1 every frame (33 ms) of the displayed image. When the sub-variation time reaches the timing to start displaying corresponding to each part (for example, various displays in each part of the super reach effect), the display control unit 123 controls the display of the image display device 5 based on the image data (video data, animation data) stored in ROM 121. The display control unit 123 sets an extension command (for example, extension command BXXX (where "X" is any alphanumeric character)) corresponding to the effect display (effect scene) to be displayed on the image display device 5 in accordance with the display control it is performing, and sends the extension command to the effect control CPU 120. Based on the extension command received from the display control unit 123, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the address of the parent table corresponding to the effect display (effect scene) for which display control is performed by the display control unit 123.

Figure 11-71 is a diagram illustrating an example of lamp control using a brightness data table. As shown in Figure 11-71, for example, when the display control unit 123 performs display control on the title display part of a low-base weak reach A effect, it sends an extension command (B421) to the effect control CPU 120 to specify the title display part of the low-base weak reach A effect. Based on the extension command received from the display control unit 123, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the address of the parent table (weak reach common title (parent)) corresponding to the title display part of the low-base weak reach A effect.

The parent table stores information specifying which lamps (illuminated locations) among the various lamps included in the game effect lamp 9 are subject to lamp control, information specifying the child table to be referenced during lamp control for the lamps subject to lamp control, and information specifying the maximum time for which lamp control is performed. Note that the parent table only stores information about lamps subject to lamp control; it does not store information about lamps that are not subject to lamp control.

For example, in the parent table shown in Figure 11-74, frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12 (XD_A_LWU_1_B421), logo LEDs LL1 to LL4 (XD_A_LLOGO_B421), decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5 (XD_A_LSLMP_B421), and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 (XD_A_LATAK_B421) are specified as targets for lamp control. Furthermore, a child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE is specified corresponding to the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and 600,000 ms (600,000/10) is specified as the maximum time for which lamp control is performed by this child table. A child table: XD_J_LLOGO_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE is specified corresponding to the logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, and 600,000 ms (600,000/10) is specified as the maximum time for which lamp control is performed by this child table. ) is specified, and child table: XD_J_LSLMP_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE is specified corresponding to decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, with 600,000 ms (600,000/10) specified as the maximum time for lamp control by this child table, and child table: XD_J_LATAK_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE is specified corresponding to attaka lamps LA1 to LA4, with 600,000 ms (600,000/10) specified as the maximum time for lamp control by this child table.

As shown in Figure 11-71, when the performance control CPU 120 controls a lamp specified in a parent table using a specified child table, for example, if 600,000 ms (10 minutes) is specified as the maximum time, it subtracts 1 from the counter every 10 ms to time this 600,000 ms (10 minutes). In other words, the performance control CPU 120 performs the counter subtraction process 60,000 times to time 600,000 ms (10 minutes). The performance control CPU 120 controls the target lamp using the child table specified by the parent table until a maximum of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) has been timed. Furthermore, if the performance control CPU 120 receives a new extended command after receiving an extended command but before a maximum of 600,000 ms (10 minutes) has elapsed, it will stop the lamp control in progress and perform lamp control of the target lamp using the child table specified by the parent table specified in the newly received extended command. Note that while it is not anticipated that a performance display (performance scene) will take 600,000 ms, the maximum time for lamp control using the child table is set to 600,000 ms, which is significantly longer than the time required for a performance display (performance scene). This means that even if the performance control CPU 120 does not receive the next extended command for some reason, it can continue the lamp control in progress for a maximum of 600,000 ms (10 minutes).

The child table stores, for each lamp (illuminated location) among the various lamps included in the game effect lamp 9 that is the target of lamp control, information specifying the grandchild table to be referenced during lamp control and information specifying the execution time for lamp control, in the order in which each lamp control is performed.

For example, in the child table shown in Figure 11-75, corresponding to the frame LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDLWR2 to LWR12 (XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE), the grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1 and the execution time for lamp control by this grandchild table: 500 ms, grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 and the grandchild table: The execution time for lamp control by the table is 500 ms, the execution time for lamp control by grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_3 and this grandchild table is 230 ms, and the execution time for lamp control by grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 and this grandchild table is 600,000 ms, which are specified as the order in which lamp control by these grandchild tables is executed.

In addition, in the child table shown in Figure 11-75, corresponding to logo LEDs LL1 to LL4 (XD_J_LLOGO_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE), the following execution times are specified in the order in which lamp control by these grandchild tables will be performed: grandchild table: XD___LLOGO_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1 and lamp control by this grandchild table: 500 ms, grandchild table: XD___LLOGO_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 and lamp control by this grandchild table: 500 ms, grandchild table: XD___LLOGO_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_3 and lamp control by this grandchild table: 230 ms, and grandchild table: XD___LLOGO_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 and lamp control by this grandchild table: 600,000 ms.

In addition, in the child table shown in Figure 11-75, corresponding to decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5 (XD_J_LSLMP_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE), the following execution time is specified for lamp control by grandchild table: XD_J_LSLMP_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1 and this grandchild table: 500 ms, grandchild table: XD_J_LSLMP_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 and this grandchild table: 500 ms, grandchild table: XD_J_LSLMP_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_3 and this grandchild table: 230 ms, and grandchild table: X_J_LSLMP_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 and this grandchild table: 600,000 ms, in the order in which lamp control by these grandchild tables is executed:

In addition, in the child table shown in Figure 11-75, corresponding to the Attacka lamps LA1 to LA4 (XD_J_LATAK_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE), the following execution time is specified for grandchild table: XD_J_LATAK_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1 and lamp control by this grandchild table: 500 ms, grandchild table: XD_J_LATAK_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 and lamp control by this grandchild table: 500 ms, grandchild table: XD_J_LATAK_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_3 and lamp control by this grandchild table: 230 ms, and grandchild table: X_J_LATAK_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 and lamp control by this grandchild table: 600,000 ms, in the order in which lamp control by these grandchild tables is executed.

As shown in Figure 11-71, when the performance control CPU 120 controls a target lamp using a grandchild table specified by a child table, it performs lamp control of the target lamp using the grandchild table specified first, measures the execution time corresponding to this grandchild table, and then performs lamp control of the target lamp using the grandchild table specified next, and repeats this process for all specified grandchild tables in the specified order. For example, in the case of the child table shown in Figure 11-75, for frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, lamp control is performed using grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1 until 500 ms is first measured, then lamp control is performed using grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 until 500 ms is measured, then lamp control is performed using grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_3 until 230 ms is measured, and then lamp control is performed using grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 until 600,000 ms is measured. It is not anticipated that a performance display (performance scene) will take 600,000 ms, but by setting the maximum lamp control time using the last specified grandchild table to 600,000 ms, which is significantly longer than the time required for the performance display (performance scene), it is possible to continue the ongoing lamp control for up to 600,000 ms (10 minutes) even if the performance control CPU 120 does not receive the next extended command for some reason.

In addition, in the child table, when frame LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDLWR2 to LWR12 are the targets of lamp control, one grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1 may be specified as the grandchild table corresponding to frame LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDLWR2 to LWR12, as shown in Figure 11-75, or two grandchild tables: XD___LWU_1_KYOTSU_CHANCE_AKA1_1 and XD___LWU_2_KYOTSU_CHANCE_AKA1_1 may be specified as shown in Figure 11-75. When one grandchild table is designated as the grandchild table corresponding to the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, the performance control CPU 120 uses this one grandchild table to perform the same lamp control for both the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12. On the other hand, when two grandchild tables are designated as the grandchild tables corresponding to the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, the performance control CPU 120 uses one of the two grandchild tables to perform lamp control for the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, and uses the other grandchild table to perform lamp control for the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12. Therefore, when one grandchild table is specified as the grandchild table corresponding to frame LEDLWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDLWR2-LWR12, common lamp control is performed for frame LEDLWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDLWR2-LWR12, whereas when two grandchild tables are specified, individual lamp control is performed for frame LEDLWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDLWR2-LWR12.

The grandchild table stores, for each lamp (illuminated location) that is the subject of lamp control among the various lamps included in the game effect lamp 9, brightness data that is referenced during lamp control and information specifying the execution time for lamp control, in the order in which each lamp control is performed.

For example, in the grandchild table shown in Figure 11-76, corresponding to frame LED LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LED LWR2 to LWR12 (XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1), the following is the data: brightness data: 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 100 ms, brightness data: 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, brightness data: 0x000000, 0x000000, The order in which lamp control using this brightness data is specified is: 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, brightness data: 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, brightness data: 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 40 ms.

In addition, in the grandchild table shown in Figure 11-76, the following are specified for logo LEDs LL1 to LL4 (XD___LLOGO_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1): brightness data: 0x0000, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 100 ms, brightness data: 0xAAAA, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, brightness data: 0xAAAA, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, brightness data: 0xAAAA, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, brightness data: 0xAAAA, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 40 ms, in the order in which lamp control using this brightness data will be performed.

In addition, in the grandchild table shown in Figure 11-76, the following values are specified for decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5 (XD___LSLMP_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1): Brightness data: 0x00000, Execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 100 ms, Brightness data: 0x00000, Execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, Brightness data: 0x66666, Execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, Brightness data: 0x66666, Execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, Brightness data: 0x66666, Execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 40 ms, in the order in which lamp control using this brightness data will be performed.

In addition, in the grandchild table shown in Figure 11-76, the following are specified for Attacka lamps LA1 to LA4 (XD___LATAK_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1): brightness data: 0x000000, 0x000000, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 100 ms, brightness data: 0x000000, 0x000000, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, brightness data: 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, brightness data: 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 120 ms, brightness data: 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, execution time for lamp control using this brightness data: 40 ms.

In the brightness data for the frames LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and LEDLWR2 to LWR12 (XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1) in the grandchild table shown in Figure 11-76, the values in the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 1 and 2 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL1, the values in the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 1 and 2 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL2 and LWR2, the values in the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 3 and 4 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL3 and LWR3, and the values in the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 3 and 4 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL4 and LWR4. The values of the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 7 and 8 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL4 and LWR4, the values of the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 5 and 6 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL5 and LWR5, the values of the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 5 and 6 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL6 and LWR6, the values of the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 7 and 8 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL7 and LWR7, and the values of the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 7 and 8 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL8 and LWR8.

Also, as in the grandchild table shown in Figure 11-81, when different grandchild tables are specified for frame LEDLWL1 to LWL12 (XD___LWU_1_KYOTSU_CHANCE_AKA1_1) and frame LEDLWR2 to LWR12 (XD___LWU_2_KYOTSU_CHANCE_AKA1_1), in the brightness data for frame LEDLWL1 to LWL12 (XD___LWU_1_KYOTSU_CHANCE_AKA1_1), the values of the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 1 and 2 represent the RGB values of frame LEDLWL1. the values of the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 1 and 2 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL2, the values of the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 3 and 4 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL3, the values of the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 3 and 4 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL4, the values of the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 5 and 6 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL5, and the values of the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 5 and 6 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL6, The values of the fourth to sixth lowest digits of the data corresponding to numbers 7 and 8 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL7, the values of the first to third lowest digits of the data corresponding to numbers 7 and 8 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWL8, and in the brightness data of frame LEDLWR2 to LWR12 (XD___LWU_2_KYOTSU_CHANCE_AKA1_1), the values of the first to third lowest digits of the data corresponding to number 2 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWR2, and the values of the fourth to sixth lowest digits of the data corresponding to numbers 3 and 4 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWR3. The values of the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 3 and 4 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWR4, the values of the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 5 and 6 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWR5, the values of the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 5 and 6 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWR6, the values of the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 7 and 8 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWR7, and the values of the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 7 and 8 indicate the RGB values of frame LEDLWR8.

Furthermore, in the brightness data for logo LEDs LL1 to LL4 (XD_J_LLOGO_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE) in the grandchild table shown in Figure 11-76, the value in the fourth lowest digit indicates the R (Red) value of logo LED LL1, the value in the third lowest digit indicates the R value of logo LED LL2, the value in the second lowest digit indicates the R value of logo LED LL3, and the value in the fourth lowest digit indicates the R value of logo LED LL4.

Furthermore, in the brightness data for decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5 (XD_J_LSLMP_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE) in the grandchild table shown in Figure 11-76, the value in the fourth lowest digit indicates the W (White) value of decorative LED LS1, the value in the third lowest digit indicates the W value of decorative LED LS2, the value in the second lowest digit indicates the W value of decorative LED LS3, and the value in the fourth lowest digit indicates the W value of decorative LED LS4.

In the brightness data for Attacka Lamps LA1 to LA4 (XD_J_LATAK_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE) in the grandchild table shown in Figure 11-76, the values in the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 1 and 2 indicate the RGB values of Attacka Lamp LA1, the values in the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 1 and 2 indicate the RGB values of Attacka Lamp LA2, the values in the lowest 4th to 6th digits of the data corresponding to numbers 3 and 4 indicate the RGB values of Attacka Lamp LA3, and the values in the lowest 1st to 3rd digits of the data corresponding to numbers 3 and 4 indicate the RGB values of Attacka Lamp LA4.

The brightness data value corresponds to the current value output to the lamp being controlled. The frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 are composed of LEDs consisting of three elements: "R," "G," and "B." The brightness data for each element corresponds to the current value output to that element. Specifically, the brightness data has 16 current values ranging from 0 to F. When brightness data is 0, the current value is the minimum (e.g., 0), and when brightness data is F, the current value is the maximum. For example, when brightness data "A" is output to the "R" element, a current corresponding to the "A" brightness data flows through the "R" element. When brightness data "1" is output to the "G" element, a current corresponding to the "1" brightness data flows through the "G" element. When brightness data "F" is output to the "G" element, a current corresponding to the "F" brightness data flows through the "G" element.

The frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 can emit light in various colors by passing current corresponding to brightness data through each RGB element. Furthermore, the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 can light up in colors corresponding to each performance or character by emitting light based on brightness data. For example, when brightness data "F00" is output from an LED lamp to an LED, a current corresponding to that data flows, causing the LED to light up red. Furthermore, when brightness data "F0F" is output from an LED lamp to an LED, a current corresponding to that data flows, causing the LED to light up magenta. Furthermore, when brightness data "FF0" is output from an LED lamp to an LED, a current corresponding to that data flows, causing the LED to light up yellow.

In addition, logo LEDs LL1-LL4 can emit red light at a brightness corresponding to the brightness data by passing a current corresponding to the brightness data through the R (Red) element, and decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 can emit white light at a brightness corresponding to the brightness data by passing a current corresponding to the brightness data equally through the three "R," "G," and "B" elements.

As shown in Figure 11-71, when the performance control CPU 120 controls the target lamp by referring to the brightness data in the grandchild table, it first outputs the specified brightness data to the LED driver, measures the execution time corresponding to this brightness data, and then outputs the next specified brightness data to the LED driver, and this process is carried out in the specified order for all specified brightness data. For example, in the child table shown in FIG. 11-75, for frame LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDLWR2 to LWR12, the following brightness data is output to the LED driver until 100 ms is first counted: 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000. Then, until 120 ms is counted, the following brightness data is output to the LED driver: 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000. Then, until 120 ms is counted, the following brightness data is output to the LED driver: 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000. The CPU 120 outputs 0x000000, 0x000000, 0x000000 to the LED driver, then outputs the following brightness data to the LED driver until 120 ms is reached: 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, and then outputs 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA, 0x5AA5AA to the LED driver until 40 ms is reached. The LED driver then passes a current corresponding to the received brightness data through the specified LED. This allows the performance control CPU 120 to control each lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 via the LED driver.

As described above, the performance control CPU 120 has timers corresponding to each of the parent table, child table, and grandchild table, and controls the lamps based on the parent table, child table, and grandchild table by decrementing the timers at regular intervals (e.g., every 10 ms).

Specifically, the performance control CPU 120 starts outputting brightness data from the first specified location in the grandchild table, and when it has completed outputting brightness data up to the last specified location in that grandchild table, if the timer value corresponding to the child table specifying that grandchild table still remains, it starts outputting brightness data again from the first specified location in that grandchild table. On the other hand, if the timer value corresponding to the child table specifying that grandchild table becomes 0 while the performance control CPU 120 is outputting brightness data based on a grandchild table, it sets a timer corresponding to another child table specified by the parent table specifying that child table, and starts outputting brightness data from the first specified location in the grandchild table specified by that child table. This switches the grandchild table, and lamp control is performed based on the grandchild table after the switch.

The timer management of child tables by the performance control CPU 120 will be explained with reference to the diagram. Figure 11-72 is a diagram to explain an example of lamp control using a grandchild table with timer management of a child table. As shown in Figure 11-72, in child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE, 500 ms is specified as the time when lamp control is first performed for frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, and grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1 is specified, 500 ms is specified as the time when lamp control is second performed and grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 is specified, 230 ms is specified as the time when lamp control is third performed and grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_3 is specified, and 600,000 ms is specified as the time when lamp control is fourth performed and grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 is specified. In the second and fourth grandchild tables: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2, the brightness data (RGB data) for frame LED LWL1 to LWL12 is "0x5AA499, 0x388499, 0x5AA499, 0x388499, 0x5AA499, 0x388499", "0x4995AA, 0x499388, 0x4995AA, 0x499388, 0x4995AA, 0x499388", "0x388499, 0x5AA499, 0x388499, 0x5AA499, 0x388499, 0x5AA499", "0x499388, 0x4995AA, It is specified to be executed at 100 ms intervals in the order "0x499388, 0x4995AA, 0x499388, 0x4995AA." For ease of explanation, the luminance data for the first 100 ms will be referred to as data 1, the luminance data for the second 100 ms as data 2, the luminance data for the third 100 ms as data 3, and the luminance data for the fourth 100 ms as data 4.

When the performance control CPU 120 controls lamps for the second specified grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 of the child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE, it times the specified 500 ms by subtracting 1 from the counter every 10 ms, and outputs the brightness data of data 1, data 2, data 3, and data 4 to the LED driver at 100 ms intervals based on: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 until the time reaches 500 ms.However, if the time has not yet reached 500 ms after outputting data 1 to data 4, it again outputs the brightness data to the LED driver in order, starting with the first data 1. When the timer reaches 500 ms, the performance control CPU 120 stops outputting brightness data based on the grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2, and begins outputting brightness data based on the next grandchild table specified by the child table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_3.

In addition, when the performance control CPU 120 performs lamp control for the fourth specified grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 of the child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE, it times the specified 600,000 ms by subtracting 1 from the counter every 10 ms, and outputs the brightness data of data 1, data 2, data 3, and data 4 to the LED driver at 100 ms intervals based on: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 until the time reaches 600,000 ms.However, if the time has not yet reached 600,000 ms after outputting data 1 to data 4, it again outputs the brightness data to the LED driver in order, starting with the first data 1. When the time reaches 600,000 ms, the performance control CPU 120 stops outputting brightness data based on the grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2. At this time, because no next grandchild table is specified in the child table, it will begin outputting brightness data based on the grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1, which was specified first in the child table. However, unless some abnormality occurs, the time will not reach 600,000 ms, and if the next extension command is received from the display control unit 123 before the time reaches 600,000 ms, it will begin outputting brightness data based on the parent table, child table, and grandchild table specified in the newly received extension command.

As shown in the parent table in Figure 11-74, the maximum lamp control time by a child table is specified as 600,000 ms (10 minutes), and this 10-minute data in the parent table serves as a malfunction countermeasure. In other words, the performance control CPU 120 switches parent tables to control lamps based on performance control commands from the main board 11, but even if a malfunction occurs while lamp control is being performed based on a certain parent table and the performance control CPU 120 does not receive a performance control command from the main board 11, lamp control will be performed based on the same parent table for 10 minutes, preventing different lamps from being controlled one after another from the point where the malfunction occurred.

Furthermore, as shown in the child table in Figure 11-75, the execution time for lamp control by the last-specified grandchild table is specified as 600,000 ms (10 minutes).The 10-minute data in such a child table serves to prevent lamp control from being performed again by the first-specified grandchild table of the child table when the value of the timer corresponding to the child table reaches 0, due to the parent table's timer still remaining.

Furthermore, in the grandchild table, 600,000 ms (10 minutes) may be specified as the execution time for lamp control that references the last specified brightness data. This configuration prevents the 10-minute data in the brightness data from causing lamp control to be performed again using the brightness data specified first in the grandchild table when the timer corresponding to the grandchild table reaches 0, due to the child table's timer still remaining. By specifying 10-minute brightness data at the end of the grandchild table in this way, the lamp is maintained at a fixed light emission, preventing problems with continuous changes in lamp illumination. Furthermore, specifying brightness data spanning 600,000 ms (10 minutes) at the end of the grandchild table specified last in the child table can more effectively prevent problems with continuous changes in lamp illumination.

[Brightness data table used for Super Reach effects 1]
Figure 11-73 is a diagram showing a brightness data table used in the super reach effect.

The execution time of the title display part is the same for the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect, and as shown in Figure 11-73, whether the effect control CPU 120 is executing a low base weak reach A effect or a low base weak reach B effect, in the title display part it controls the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 using a common weak reach common title that defines the lighting mode of the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects as a brightness data table.

In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the low base weak reach A or B effect, it executes a title color change effect in the title display part, and when changing the title characters to red, it controls the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 using the common title common chance up red, which defines the light emission mode when changing the title characters to red in the title color change effect, as a brightness data table, whether in the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect or the title display part of the low base weak reach B effect. In addition, when the title color change effect is executed in the title display part and changing the title characters to gold, it controls the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 using the common title common chance up gold, which defines the light emission mode when changing the title characters to gold in the title color change effect, as a brightness data table, whether in the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect or the title display part of the low base weak reach B effect.

The execution time of the introduction part differs between the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect. As shown in Figure 11-73, when a low base weak reach A effect is executed, in the introduction part, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a weak reach system weak reach A introduction, which defines the lighting pattern specific to the introduction part of the low base weak reach A effect as a brightness data table. When a low base weak reach B effect is executed, in the introduction part, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a weak reach system weak reach B introduction, which defines the lighting pattern specific to the introduction part of the low base weak reach B effect as a brightness data table.

The execution time of the title display part is the same for the low base strong reach A effect, the low base strong reach B effect, and the low base strong reach C effect. As shown in Figure 11-73, whether the low base strong reach A effect, the low base strong reach B effect, or the low base strong reach C effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamp 9 in the title display part using a common strong reach common title that defines the lighting mode of the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects as a brightness data table.

The execution time for the introduction part differs between the low base strong reach A effect, the low base strong reach B effect, and the low base strong reach C effect. As shown in Figure 11-73, when a low base strong reach A effect is executed, in the introduction part, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a strong reach system strong reach A introduction, which defines the lighting pattern unique to the introduction part of the low base strong reach A effect as a brightness data table. When a low base strong reach B effect is executed, in the introduction part, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a strong reach system strong reach B introduction, which defines the lighting pattern unique to the introduction part of the low base strong reach B effect as a brightness data table. In the introduction part, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a strong reach system strong reach C introduction, which defines the lighting pattern unique to the introduction part of the low base strong reach C effect as a brightness data table.

As shown in Figure 11-73, when executing a low-base strongest reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamp 9 in the title display part and introduction part using a brightness data table for the strongest reach system strongest reach title introduction, which defines a series of lighting patterns from the title display part to the introduction part of the low-base strongest reach effect.

The execution time of the title display part is the same for the high base reach A, high base reach B, high base reach C, and high base reach D effects, and as shown in Figure 11-73, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamp 9 in the title display part using a common high base reach common title that defines the lighting mode of the title display part of the high base reach A to D effects as a brightness data table, regardless of whether the high base reach A, B, C, or D effect is being executed.

The execution time of the title display part is the same for the high base reach A performance, high base reach B performance, high base reach C performance, and high base reach D performance, but as shown in Figure 11-73, when a high base reach A performance is executed, in the introductory part, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a high base reach reach A introduction, which defines the lighting pattern specific to the introductory part of the high base reach A performance as a brightness data table, and when a high base reach B performance is executed, in the introductory part, the lighting pattern specific to the introductory part of the high base reach B performance as a brightness data table. When a high base reach C performance is executed, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a high base reach system reach C introduction in which the light emission mode specific to the introduction part of the high base reach C performance is defined as a brightness data table, and when a high base reach D performance is executed, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a high base reach system reach D introduction in which the light emission mode specific to the introduction part of the high base reach D performance is defined as a brightness data table.

In this way, whether a low base weak reach A effect or a low base weak reach B effect is executed, the title display part uses a common weak reach-type common title as the brightness data table to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9, thereby saving storage capacity for the brightness data table. Meanwhile, in the introduction part, whether a low base weak reach A effect or a low base weak reach B effect is executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using separate weak reach-type weak reach A introduction and weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, respectively. This makes it possible to set the game effect lamp 9 to emit different light depending on the content of each effect in the introduction part of the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect, thereby enhancing the effect of the introduction part before the effect result is introduced in the super reach effect.

In this embodiment, whether a low base weak reach A effect is executed or a low base weak reach B effect is executed, the title display part uses a common weak reach common title as a brightness data table to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9. However, the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects is provided with a weak reach title start which defines a unique lighting pattern for the title start period from when part of the title characters are displayed until they are displayed in their fixed position, and a weak reach title display which defines a unique lighting pattern after the title display period in which the title characters are displayed in their fixed position. When the display control unit 123 starts display control of the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, By sending an extended command specifying the start of a reach-type title, the performance control CPU 120 controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 using the brightness data table: weak reach-type title start, and when the display control unit 123 starts display control of the title display period of the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B performances, by sending an extended command specifying the weak reach-type title display, the performance control CPU 120 controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 using the brightness data table: weak reach-type title display. Also, in such a configuration, depending on whether it is a low-base weak reach A performance or a low-base weak reach B performance, a common brightness data table may be used for either the brightness data table: weak reach-type title start or the weak reach-type title display, and a separate brightness data table with individual contents set for the other may be used.

In addition, when executing the low base weak reach A or B effect, if a title color change effect is executed in the title display part, whether it is a low base weak reach A effect or a low base weak reach B effect, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using the common title common chance up red (title common chance up gold) brightness data table, thereby saving storage capacity for the brightness data table.

In addition, whether a low base strong reach A effect, a low base strong reach B effect, or a low base strong reach C effect is executed, the title display part uses a common strong reach common title as the brightness data table to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9, thereby saving storage capacity for the brightness data table. Meanwhile, in the introduction part, when a low base strong reach A effect, a low base strong reach B effect, or a low base strong reach C effect is executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a separate strong reach A introduction, strong reach B introduction, or strong reach C introduction, respectively. This makes it possible to set the game effect lamp 9 to emit different light depending on the content of each effect in the introduction part of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, or low base strong reach C effect, thereby enhancing the effect of the introduction part before the effect result is introduced in a super reach effect.

In this embodiment, whether a low base strong reach A effect is executed, a low base strong reach B effect is executed, or a low base strong reach C effect is executed, the title display part is configured to use a common strong reach common title as a brightness data table to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9. However, the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects is provided with a strong reach title start which defines a unique lighting pattern for the prologue display period and the title start period from when part of the title characters are displayed until they are displayed in the fixed position, and a strong reach title display which defines a unique lighting pattern after the title display period in which the title characters are displayed in the fixed position, and the display control unit 123 controls the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects. When display control of the title is started, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 by sending an extended command specifying the start of a strong reach title, using the brightness data table: strong reach title start, and when the display control unit 123 starts display control of the title display period of the title display part of the strong base weak reach A to C performance, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 by sending an extended command specifying the strong reach title display, using the brightness data table: strong reach title display. Furthermore, in such a configuration, depending on whether the effect is a low base strong reach A effect, a low base strong reach B effect, or a low base strong reach C effect, a common brightness data table can be used for either the start of a strong reach title or the display of a strong reach title, and a separate brightness data table with individual content set for the other can be used.

In addition, the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects includes a strong reach prologue that defines a unique lighting pattern for the prologue display period, a strong reach title start that defines a unique lighting pattern for the title start period from when part of the title characters are displayed until they are displayed in their fixed position, and a strong reach title display that defines a unique lighting pattern for the title display period after the title characters are displayed in their fixed position.When the display control unit 123 starts display control of the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects, it sends an extended command that specifies the strong reach prologue, and the effect control CPU 120 controls the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacker lamps LA1 to LA4 using the brightness data table: strong reach prologue, and the display control unit 123 However, by sending an extended command specifying the strong reach title start when starting display control for the title start period of the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C performance, the performance control CPU 120 can use the brightness data table: strong reach title start to control the lamps of frame LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDLWR2 to LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4, and by sending an extended command specifying the strong reach title display when the display control unit 123 starts display control for the title display period of the title display part of the strong base weak reach A to C performance, the performance control CPU 120 can use the brightness data table: strong reach title display to control the lamps of frame LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDLWR2 to LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4. Furthermore, in such a configuration, depending on whether the effect is a low base strong reach A effect, a low base strong reach B effect, or a low base strong reach C effect, at least one of the brightness data tables: strong reach prologue, strong reach title start, or strong reach title display may be a common brightness data table, and the remaining tables may be separate brightness data tables with individual content set for each.

In addition, the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects includes a strong reach prologue that defines a unique lighting pattern for the prologue display period, and a strong reach title display that defines a unique lighting pattern for the title start period from when part of the title characters are displayed until they are displayed in their fixed position.When the display control unit 123 starts display control of the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects, it sends an extension command that specifies the strong reach prologue, and the effect control CPU 120 uses the brightness data table: strong reach prologue. The display control unit 123 controls the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1-LA4, and when it starts display control of the title start period of the title display part of the low base strong reach A-C effects, it sends an extended command specifying the strong reach title display, so that the effect control CPU 120 controls the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1-LA4 using the brightness data table: strong reach title display. Also, in this configuration, depending on whether it is a low base strong reach A effect, a low base strong reach B effect, or a low base strong reach C effect, a common brightness data table may be used for one of the brightness data tables: strong reach prologue or strong reach title display, and a separate brightness data table with individual contents set for the other may be used.

In addition, whether a high base reach A performance, a high base reach B performance, a high base reach C performance, or a high base reach D performance is performed, the title display part uses a common high base reach common title as the brightness data table to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9, thereby saving storage capacity for the brightness data table. On the other hand, in the introduction part, when a high base reach A performance, a high base reach B performance, a high base reach C performance, or a high base reach D performance is performed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a separate high base reach reach A introduction, high base reach B introduction, high base reach C introduction, or high base reach D introduction, respectively. This makes it possible to set the game effect lamp 9 to emit different light depending on the content of each performance in the introduction part of the high base reach A performance, high base reach B performance, high base reach C, or high base reach D performance, thereby enhancing the performance effect in the introduction part before the performance result is introduced in the super reach performance.

In this embodiment, whether a high base reach A performance is executed, a high base reach B performance is executed, a high base reach C performance is executed, or a high base reach D performance is executed, the title display part is configured to use a common high base reach series common title as a brightness data table to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9. However, the title display part of the high base reach A to D performances is provided with a high base reach series title start which defines a unique lighting pattern for the title start period from when part of the title characters are displayed until they are displayed in the fixed position, and a high base reach series title display which defines a unique lighting pattern after the title display period when the title characters are displayed in the fixed position, and the display control unit 123 controls the title display part of the high base reach A to D performances. When starting display control of the title, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance may use the brightness data table: high base reach title start to send an extended command specifying the start of a high base reach title, and may use the brightness data table: high base reach title start to control the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1 to LA4, and when the display control unit 123 starts display control of the title display period of the title display part of the high base reach A to D performance, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance may use the brightness data table: high base reach title display to control the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1 to LA4. Furthermore, in such a configuration, depending on whether it is a high bass reach A performance, a high bass reach B performance, a high bass reach C performance, or a high bass reach D performance, the brightness data table may be a common brightness data table for either the high bass reach title start or the high bass reach title display, and a separate brightness data table with individual content set for the other.

In addition, when a low-base strongest reach effect is executed, the execution time of which is not shared with other super reach effects, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a strongest reach system strongest reach title introduction, which defines the series of light emission patterns from the title display part to the introduction part of the low-base strongest reach effect as a brightness data table, in the title display part and introduction part, thereby reducing the number of brightness data tables.

In this embodiment, whether a low base weak reach A effect or a low base weak reach B effect is executed, the title display part uses a common weak reach-type common title as the brightness data table to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9. However, when a low base weak reach A effect is executed, the title display part uses a weak reach-type weak reach A title that defines the lighting pattern specific to the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect as the brightness data table for the title display part to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9. When a low base weak reach B effect is executed, the title display part uses a weak reach-type weak reach B title that defines the lighting pattern specific to the title display part of the low base weak reach B effect as the brightness data table for the title display part to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9. This makes it possible to set the lighting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 to different lighting patterns depending on the content of each effect in the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect and the low base weak reach B effect, thereby enhancing the effect of the title display part in the super reach effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, whether a low base strong reach A performance is executed, a low base strong reach B performance is executed, or a low base strong reach C performance is executed, the title display part uses a common strong reach common title as the brightness data table to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9. However, when a low base strong reach A performance is executed, the title display part uses a strong reach A title that defines the lighting pattern specific to the title display part of the low base strong reach A performance as the brightness data table for the title display part to control the lamp of the game effect lamp 9. When a low base strong reach B performance is executed, the title display part uses a strong reach A title that defines the lighting pattern specific to the title display part of the low base strong reach A performance as the brightness data table for the title display part. When controlling the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 using a strong reach series strong reach B title that defines a lighting pattern specific to the display part and executing a low base strong reach C effect, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 can be controlled using a strong reach series strong reach C title that defines a lighting pattern specific to the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect as the brightness data table for the title display part. This makes it possible to set the lighting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 to different lighting patterns depending on the content of each effect in the title display parts of the low base strong reach A effect, low base strong reach B effect, and low base strong reach C effect, thereby enhancing the effect of the title display part in the super reach effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, whether a high base reach A performance is executed, a high base reach B performance is executed, a high base reach C performance is executed, or a high base reach D performance is executed, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a common high base reach series common title as the brightness data table in the title display part.When a high base reach A performance is executed, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a high base reach series reach A title that defines the lighting mode specific to the title display part of the high base reach A performance as the brightness data table in the title display part, and when a high base reach B performance is executed, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a high base reach series reach B title that defines the lighting mode specific to the title display part of the high base reach B performance as the brightness data table in the title display part. When a high base reach C effect is executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a high base reach-type reach C title, which defines the lighting pattern specific to the title display part of the high base reach C effect as the brightness data table for the title display part, and when a high base reach D effect is executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a high base reach-type reach D title, which defines the lighting pattern specific to the title display part of the high base reach D effect as the brightness data table for the title display part.This makes it possible to set the lighting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 to different lighting patterns depending on the content of each effect in the title display parts of the high base reach A effect, high base reach B effect, high base reach C effect, and high base reach D effect, thereby enhancing the effect of the title display part in the super reach effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a low-base strongest reach effect is executed, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a strongest reach system strongest reach title introduction in the title display part and introduction part, which defines a series of lighting patterns from the title display part to the introduction part of the low-base strongest reach effect as a brightness data table. However, when a low-base strongest reach effect is executed, the game effect lamp 9 may be controlled using a strongest reach system strongest reach title in the title display part brightness data table, which defines a lighting pattern unique to the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect, and the game effect lamp 9 may be controlled using a strongest reach system strongest reach introduction in the introduction part brightness data table, which defines a lighting pattern unique to the introduction part of the low-base strongest reach effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, when low base weak reach A and B effects are executed, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a common weak reach-system common title as the brightness data table for the title display part, and the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using weak reach-system weak reach A introduction and weak reach-system weak reach B introduction as the brightness data tables for the introduction part. However, when a low base weak reach A effect is executed, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a weak reach-system weak reach A title introduction, which defines the series of light emission modes from the title display part to the introduction part of the low base weak reach A, as the brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part, and when a low base weak reach B effect is executed, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a weak reach-system weak reach B title introduction, which defines the series of light emission modes from the title display part to the introduction part, as the brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part. By doing this, the number of brightness data tables can be reduced.

In addition, in this embodiment, when low base strong reach A to C effects are executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a common strong reach common title as the brightness data table for the title display part, and the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using strong reach A introduction, strong reach B introduction, and strong reach C introduction as brightness data tables for the introduction part. When a low base strong reach A effect is executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a strong reach A title introduction, which defines a series of lighting patterns from the title display part to the introduction part of the low base strong reach A effect, as the brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part. When a low base strong reach B effect is executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a strong reach B title introduction, which defines a series of lighting patterns from the title display part to the introduction part of the low base strong reach B effect, as the brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part. The game effect lamp 9 can be controlled using a strong reach-type strong reach B title introduction that defines a series of light emission patterns from the title display part to the introduction part, and when a low base strong reach C performance is executed, the game effect lamp 9 can be controlled using a strong reach-type strong reach C title introduction that defines a series of light emission patterns from the title display part to the introduction part of the low base strong reach C performance as a brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part, and when a low base strong reach D performance is executed, the game effect lamp 9 can be controlled using a strong reach-type strong reach D title introduction that defines a series of light emission patterns from the title display part to the introduction part of the low base strong reach D performance as a brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part, and by doing so, the number of brightness data tables can be reduced.

In addition, in this embodiment, when high base reach A to D effects are executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a common high base reach common title as the brightness data table for the title display part, and the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using high base reach reach A introduction, high base reach reach B introduction, high base reach reach C introduction, and high base reach reach D introduction as the brightness data table for the introduction part.When a high base reach A effect is executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a high base reach reach A title introduction, which defines a series of lighting patterns from the title display part to the introduction part of the high base reach A effect, as the brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part.When a high base reach B effect is executed, the lamp of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a high base reach reach B title introduction, which defines a series of lighting patterns from the title display part to the introduction part of the high base reach A effect, as the brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part. The lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a high bass reach-type reach B title introduction, which defines a series of lighting modes from the title display part to the introduction part of the bass reach B effect; when a high bass reach C effect is executed, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a high bass reach-type reach C title introduction, which defines a series of lighting modes from the title display part to the introduction part of the high bass reach C effect as a brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part; and when a high bass reach D effect is executed, the lamp control of the game effect lamp 9 is performed using a high bass reach-type reach D title introduction, which defines a series of lighting modes from the title display part to the introduction part of the high bass reach D effect as a brightness data table in the title display part and introduction part; by doing this, the number of brightness data tables can be reduced.

[Brightness data table used for Super Reach effects 2]
The following explains the settings of the brightness data table used for the super reach effect. As mentioned above, the brightness data table is made up of a parent table, a child table, and a grandchild table, but in the brightness data table explained below, only some of the parent table, child table, and grandchild table are shown, and the other tables may be omitted.

[Brightness data table used in the title display part of low-base weak reach A and B effects]
Figure 11-74 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: weak reach common title used when the display control unit 123 receives the extended command: B421 sent when performing display control of the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B performances, Figure 11-75 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: weak reach common title, and Figures 11-76 to 11-78 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: weak reach common title.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives extension command B421, it specifies the parent table for weak reach common titles based on extension command B421. As shown in Figure 11-74, the parent table for weak reach common titles is set to perform lamp control for frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12 by referencing child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE for a maximum of 600,000 ms. When the performance control CPU 120 receives extension command B421, it performs lamp control for frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12 by referencing child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE specified by the parent table for weak reach common titles.

Child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE contains the grandchild tables and execution times for frames LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and frames LEDLWR2 to LWR12 in the order of reference, as shown in Figure 11-75.

The performance control CPU 120 first controls the lamps by referencing the grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1 (Figure 11-76), which is the first table set in the child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE. As a result, the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12 are turned off for 340 ms, and then the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12 are lit in blue for 160 ms.

The performance control CPU 120 then times 500 ms, which is the execution time of grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_1, and performs lamp control by referencing grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 (Figure 11-77), which is the second grandchild table set in child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE. As a result, frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12 light up in a blue-based color, and the brightness changes every 100 ms.

The performance control CPU 120 then times 500 ms, which is the execution time of grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2, and performs lamp control by referencing grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_3 (Figure 11-78), which is the third grandchild table in child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE. As a result, some of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12 are turned off, while the rest are lit blue, with the off and lit areas changing every 30 ms or 20 ms.

The performance control CPU 120 then times 230 ms, which is the execution time of grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_3, and performs lamp control by referencing grandchild table: XD___LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE1_2 (Figure 11-77), which is the fourth grandchild table in child table: XD_J_LWU_1_JAKU_KYOTU_TYTLE. As a result, frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12 light up in a blue-based color, and the brightness changes every 100 ms.

Then, when the display control unit 123 receives an extension command (B400 or B40F) sent when controlling the display of the introductory part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the effect control CPU 120 switches to lamp control using a brightness data table based on the newly received extension command. As a result, frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12 will continue to light up in a blue-based color and change brightness every 100 ms until a new extension command is received, and when a new extension command is received, they will switch to the lighting mode based on the received extension command.

As shown in Figure 11-74, the parent table for weak reach common titles has child tables set up that also reference logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4. These child tables also have grandchild tables, etc., that they reference set up in order of execution. These grandchild tables also have brightness data, etc., that they reference set up in order of execution. The performance control CPU 120 references the child table specified in the parent table, the grandchild table specified in the child table, and the brightness data specified in the grandchild table, and controls the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 using the same procedure as above.

As a result, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4 will change from off to red until 500 ms have elapsed, then remain lit in red until 500 ms have elapsed, with the brightness changing every 100 ms, then change from red to almost off until 230 ms have elapsed, then remain lit in red again, with the brightness changing every 100 ms, until a new extended command is received.

In addition, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change from an off state to white until 500 ms has elapsed, then remain lit in white until 500 ms has elapsed, with the brightness changing every 100 ms, then change from white to nearly off until 230 ms has elapsed, then remain lit in white again, with the brightness changing every 100 ms, until a new extended command is received.

In addition, the attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 will change from off to blue until 500 ms have passed, then stay lit in a blue-based light until 500 ms have passed, with the brightness changing every 100 ms, then go from blue to almost off until 230 ms have passed, then stay lit in a blue-based light again, and continue to change brightness every 100 ms until a new extended command is received.

As shown in Figure 11-152 (A), the title display part in the low-base weak reach A and B effects has a title start period of 500 ms from the start, followed by a title display period of 2,200 ms, followed by a title end period of 300 ms. Therefore, in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, lamp control is performed based on the brightness data table: weak reach common title. During the title start period (the period from the start of the title display part to 500 ms elapsed) when the title characters move from the left side of the display area toward their fixed position, the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1-LA4 change from an off state to blue, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4 change from an off state to red, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 change from an off state to white (lamp control based on the grandchild table (1) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75). In addition, during the title display period when the title characters remain stationary in their fixed positions and the title end period (the period from the start of the title display period until the end of the title display part) when the title characters move from their fixed positions to the right, the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 light up in blue until 500 ms have elapsed, and the brightness changes every 100 ms (lamp control by grandchild table (2) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75), and then by 230 ms have elapsed, they go from blue to almost off, and then light up in blue again (lamp control by grandchild table (3) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75), and then they light up in blue again, and the brightness continues to change every 100 ms (lamp control by grandchild table (4) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75). In addition, the logo LEDs LL1 to LL4 remain lit in red until 500 ms have elapsed, and the brightness changes every 100 ms (lamp control by grandchild table (2) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75), and then, within 230 ms, they change from red to almost off and then turn red again (lamp control by grandchild table (3) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75), and then they remain lit in red again, and the brightness continues to change every 100 ms (lamp control by grandchild table (4) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75). In addition, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5 will light up in white until 500 ms has elapsed, with the brightness changing every 100 ms (lamp control according to grandchild table (2) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75), then change from white to almost off and back to white within 230 ms (lamp control according to grandchild table (3) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75), after which they will again light up in white and continue to change brightness every 100 ms (lamp control according to grandchild table (4) specified by the child table in Figure 11-75).

In addition, after 3000 ms has elapsed since the start of the title display part, the display control unit 123 receives an extended command (B400 or B40F) sent in conjunction with starting display control of the introductory part of the low base weak reach A and B performances, which ends lamp control based on the brightness data table: weak reach common title, and switches to lamp control based on the brightness data table corresponding to the introductory part of the low base weak reach A and B performances.

In this way, when the performance control CPU 120 receives the extended command B421, it controls the lamps based on the brightness data table: weak reach common title, in accordance with the extended command B421. As a result, the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 change color and pattern according to the title start period, in which the title characters move from the left side of the display area toward their fixed position, and the title end period, in which the title characters move from their fixed position toward the right side.

[Brightness data table used in title color change effect (red)]
Figure 11-79 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: title common chance up red used when the display control unit 123 receives the extended command: B511 sent when performing display control of the title color change effect that changes the title text from white to red, Figure 11-80 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: title common chance up red, and Figures 11-81 to 11-83 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: title common chance up red.

When controlling the display of a title color change effect that changes the title characters from white to red in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, the display control unit 123 sends an extension command 511 at the timing when the title characters change (1,300 ms after the start of the title display part).

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the extended command B511, it specifies the parent table (Figure 11-79) for the title common chance up red based on the extended command 511, and controls the lamps of frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referring to the child table (Figure 11-80) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figures 11-81 to 83) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild tables.

As a result, frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 will flash white at 40 ms intervals until 200 ms has elapsed, then they will light up in red until 1200 ms has elapsed, and their brightness will change at 20 ms intervals. After that, they will gradually turn off from red at 280 ms and remain off until a new extended command is received.

In addition, logo LEDs LL1-LL4 will remain off until 200 ms have elapsed, then remain lit in red until 1200 ms have elapsed, with the brightness changing at 20 ms intervals. After that, they will gradually turn off from red at 280 ms and remain off until a new extended command is received.

In addition, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will flash white at 40 ms intervals until 200 ms has elapsed, then remain lit in white until 1200 ms has elapsed, with their brightness changing at 20 ms intervals, then gradually turn off from white at 280 ms, and remain off until a new extended command is received.

As shown in Figure 11-152 (B), the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects consists of a title start period of 500 ms from the start, followed by a title display period of 2200 ms, and a title end period of 300 ms. Furthermore, when a title color change effect that changes from white to red is executed, the title characters are displayed in a manner that makes them appear to glow for 200 ms after 800 ms have elapsed since the start of the title display period, after which the title characters change to red, and then the transition to the title end period takes place after a further 1200 ms.

Therefore, after the start of the title display period, extended command B511 is received at the timing when the title color change effect is executed, and lamp control is performed based on the brightness data table: Title Common Chance Up Red, so that during the period in which the title characters are displayed in a manner that appears to glow (the period up to 200 ms after extended command B511 is received), frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 flash white, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4 are turned off, and decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5 flash white (lamp control by grandchild table (5) specified by the child table in Figure 11-80). Furthermore, until the title characters change to red and the title end period begins (the period from 200 ms after receiving extension command B511 until another 1200 ms has passed), the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12 and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 light up in red and change brightness at 20 ms intervals, the logo LEDs LL1 to LL4 light up in red and change brightness at 20 ms intervals, and the decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5 light up in white and change brightness at 20 ms intervals (lamp control by grandchild table (6) specified by the child table in Figure 11-80). Additionally, during the title end period (the period 1,400 ms after receiving extension command B511) when the title characters move to the right from their original position and disappear, the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12 and the attacca lamps LA1-LA4 gradually turn off from red, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4 gradually turn off from red, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 gradually turn off from white (lamp control is performed by the grandchild table (7) specified by the child table in Figure 11-80).

In addition, after 3000 ms has elapsed since the start of the title display part, the display control unit 123 receives an extended command (B400 or B40F) sent in conjunction with starting display control of the introductory part of the low base weak reach A and B performances, which ends lamp control based on the brightness data table: title common chance up red, and switches to lamp control based on the brightness data table corresponding to the introductory part of the low base weak reach A and B performances.

[Brightness data table used in title color change effect (gold)]
Figure 11-84 is a diagram showing the settings of the parent table of the brightness data table: title common chance up gold used when the display control unit 123 receives the extended command: B512 sent when performing display control of the title color change effect that changes the title text from white to gold, Figure 11-85 is a diagram showing the settings of the child table of the brightness data table: title common chance up gold, and Figures 11-86 to 11-88 are diagrams showing the settings of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: title common chance up gold.

When controlling the display of a title color change effect that changes the title text from white to gold in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, the display control unit 123 sends an extension command 512 at the timing when the title text changes (1,300 ms after the start of the title display part).

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the extension command B512, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-84) for the title common chance up gold based on the extension command 512, and controls the lamps of frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-85) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figs. 11-86 to 88) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild tables.

As a result, frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 will flash white at 40 ms intervals until 200 ms has elapsed, then they will light up in yellow until 1200 ms has elapsed, and their brightness will change at 20 ms intervals. After that, they will gradually turn off from yellow at 280 ms, and will remain off until a new extended command is received.

In addition, logo LEDs LL1-LL4 will remain off until 200 ms have elapsed, then remain lit in red until 1200 ms have elapsed, with the brightness changing at 20 ms intervals. After that, they will gradually turn off from red at 280 ms and remain off until a new extended command is received.

In addition, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will flash white at 40 ms intervals until 200 ms has elapsed, then remain lit in white until 1200 ms has elapsed, with their brightness changing at 20 ms intervals, then gradually turn off from white at 280 ms, and remain off until a new extended command is received.

As shown in Figure 11-152 (B), the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects consists of a title start period of 500 ms from the start, followed by a title display period of 2200 ms, followed by a title end period of 300 ms. Furthermore, when a title color change effect is executed in which the title changes from white to gold, the title characters are displayed in a manner that makes them appear to glow for 200 ms after 800 ms have elapsed since the start of the title display period, after which the title characters change to gold, and after a further 1200 ms the transition to the title end period begins.

Therefore, after the start of the title display period, extended command B512 is received at the timing when the title color change effect is executed, and lamp control is performed based on the brightness data table: Title Common Chance Up Gold, so that during the period in which the title characters are displayed in a manner that appears to glow (the period up to 200 ms after extended command B512 is received), frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 flash white, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4 are turned off, and decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5 flash white (lamp control by grandchild table (8) specified by the child table in Figure 11-85). Furthermore, until the title characters change to gold and the title end period begins (the period from 200 ms after receiving extension command B512 until another 1200 ms has passed), the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12 and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 light up in yellow and change brightness at 20 ms intervals, the logo LEDs LL1 to LL4 light up in red and change brightness at 20 ms intervals, and the decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5 light up in white and change brightness at 20 ms intervals (lamp control by grandchild table (9) specified by the child table in Figure 11-85). Additionally, during the title end period (the period 1,400 ms after receiving extension command B512) when the title characters move from their fixed position to the right and disappear, the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12 and the attacca lamps LA1-LA4 gradually turn off from yellow, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4 gradually turn off from red, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 gradually turn off from white (lamp control is performed by the grandchild table (10) specified by the child table in Figure 11-85).

In addition, after 3000 ms has elapsed since the start of the title display part, the display control unit 123 receives an extended command (B400 or B40F) sent in conjunction with starting display control of the introductory part of the low base weak reach A and B performances, which ends lamp control based on the brightness data table: title common chance up gold, and switches to lamp control based on the brightness data table corresponding to the introductory part of the low base weak reach A and B performances.

[Modification of the brightness data table used in title color change effects]
In this embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the brightness data table: weak reach system common title to control the lamps of the frame LED LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LED LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacca lamp LA1 to LA4 in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, regardless of whether or not a title change effect is performed, and when a title change effect is not performed, the CPU 120 uses the brightness data table: weak reach system common title to control the lamps of the frame LED LWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LED LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacca lamp LA1 to LA4. When lamp control is performed and a title change effect is performed, an extended command specifying title common chance up red or title common chance up gold, which is sent from the display control unit 123 at the timing of performing display control to change the color of the title characters, is received, and from the time the color of the title characters changes, lamp control of frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12 and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 is performed using the brightness data table: title common chance up red or title common chance up gold.

In contrast to this, this modified example is provided with a brightness data table: weak reach common title (white) in which brightness data is set when no title change effect is performed in the title display part of low base weak reach A and B effects, a brightness data table: weak reach common title (red) in which brightness data is set when a title change effect is performed in which the title characters change to red in the title display part of low base weak reach A and B effects, and a brightness data table: weak reach common title (gold) in which brightness data is set when a title change effect is performed in which the title characters change to gold.When the display control unit 123 starts display control of the title display part of low base weak reach A and B effects, if no title change effect is performed, it sends an extended command specifying the weak reach common title (white), and the effect control CPU 120 uses the brightness data table: weak reach common title (white) to display the frames LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and frames LEDLWR2 to LWR12, and the attack run When the display control unit 123 starts display control of the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B performances, in the case of performing a title change performance in which the title characters are changed to red, by transmitting an extension command specifying the weak reach common title (red), the performance control CPU 120 uses the brightness data table: weak reach common title (red) to control the lamps of the frame LEDLWL1 to LWL12 and the frame LEDLWR2 to LWR12, and the attack lamps LA1 to LA4. When lamp control is performed and the display control unit 123 starts display control of the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, if a title change effect is performed in which the title text changes to gold, by sending an extension command specifying the weak reach common title (gold), the effect control CPU 120 will use the brightness data table: weak reach common title (gold) to control the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, and the attacker lamps LA1 to LA4.

This allows the effect control CPU 120 to control the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, and the attacca lamps LA1-LA4 in lighting modes appropriate to the respective situations: when no title change effect is performed in the title display part of the base weak reach A and B effects, when a title change effect that changes the title characters to red is performed, or when a title change effect that changes the title characters to gold is performed.

[Brightness data table used in the introductory part of the low base weak reach A effect]
Fig. 11-89 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: weak reach system weak reach A introduction, which is used when the display control unit 123 receives the extension command: B400 sent when performing display control of the introduction part in the low base weak reach A performance, Fig. 11-90 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: weak reach system weak reach A introduction, and Figs. 11-91 to 11-95 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: weak reach system weak reach A introduction. Note that the child table and grandchild table have been omitted except for some setting contents.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the extension command B400, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-89) for the introduction of the weak reach system weak reach A based on the extension command B400, and controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-90) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figs. 11-91 to 95) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild tables.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-90 contains a grandchild table with an execution time corresponding to the time when the scene changes in the introductory part of the low base weak reach A effect, as well as an illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the effect scene.Furthermore, the grandchild tables shown in Figures 11-91 to 11-95 contain brightness data that indicates the illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the characters, etc., that appear in the effect scene.

As a result, the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, Logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and Decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change color and pattern to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the Low Base Weak Reach A performance.

[Brightness data table used in the introduction part of the low base weak reach B effect]
Fig. 11-96 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: weak reach system weak reach B introduction, which is used when the display control unit 123 receives the extension command: B40F sent when performing display control of the introduction part in the low base weak reach B performance, Fig. 11-97 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: weak reach system weak reach B introduction, and Figs. 11-99 to 11-103 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: weak reach system weak reach B introduction. Note that the child table and grandchild table have been omitted except for some setting contents.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the extension command B40F, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-96) for the introduction of the weak reach system weak reach B based on the extension command B40F, and controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-97) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figs. 11-98 to 103) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild tables.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-97 contains a grandchild table with an execution time corresponding to the time when the scene changes in the introductory part of the low base weak reach B effect, as well as an illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the scene of the effect.Furthermore, the grandchild tables shown in Figures 11-98 to 103 contain brightness data that indicates the illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the characters, etc., that appear in the scene of the effect.

As a result, the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, Logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and Decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change color and pattern to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the Low Base Weak Reach B performance.

[Brightness data table used in the title display part of low base strong reach A to C effects]
Figure 11-104 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: strong reach common title used when the display control unit 123 receives the extended command: B517 sent when performing display control of the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C performance, Figure 11-105 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: strong reach common title, and Figures 11-106 to 11-109 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: strong reach common title.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the expansion command B517, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-105) for the strong reach common title based on the expansion command B517, and controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-106) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figs. 11-107-109) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified in the grandchild tables.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-106 contains grandchild tables that set the execution time corresponding to the time when the scenes of the presentation change, such as the prologue display period, title start period, title display period, and title end period that make up the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C presentation, as well as the light emission color and light emission mode corresponding to the presentation scene.Furthermore, the grandchild tables shown in Figures 11-107 to 109 contain brightness data that sets the light emission color and light emission mode corresponding to the characters that appear in the presentation scene.

As a result, the light color and pattern of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, the Attack Lamps LA1-LA4, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change to match the scenes and characters appearing in the title display parts of the low base strong reach A-C effects.

[Brightness data table used in the introductory part of the low base strong reach A effect]
Fig. 11-110 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: strong reach system strong reach A introduction, which is used when the display control unit 123 receives the extension command: B500 sent when performing display control of the introduction part in the low base strong reach A performance, Fig. 11-111 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: strong reach system strong reach A introduction, and Figs. 11-112 to 11-117 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: strong reach system strong reach A introduction. Note that the child table and grandchild table have been omitted except for some setting contents.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the extended command B500, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-110) for the strong reach system Strong Reach A introduction based on the extended command B500, and controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-111) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figs. 11-112 to 117) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild tables.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-111 contains a grandchild table with an execution time corresponding to the time when the scene changes in the introductory part of the low base strong reach A effect, as well as an illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the effect scene.Furthermore, the grandchild tables shown in Figures 11-112 to 117 contain brightness data that indicates the illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the characters, etc. that appear in the effect scene.

As a result, the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, Logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and Decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change color and pattern to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the Low Base Strong Reach A performance.

[Brightness data table used in the introductory part of low base strong reach B effect]
Fig. 11-118 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: strong reach system strong reach B introduction, which is used when the display control unit 123 receives the extension command: B504 sent when performing display control of the introduction part in the low base strong reach B performance, Fig. 11-119 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: strong reach system strong reach B introduction, and Figs. 11-120 to 11-124 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: strong reach system strong reach B introduction. Note that the child table and grandchild table have been omitted except for some setting contents.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the expansion command B504, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-118) for the strong reach system strong reach B introduction based on the expansion command B504, and controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-119) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figs. 11-120 to 124) specified by the child tables, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild tables.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-119 contains a grandchild table with an execution time corresponding to the time when the scene changes in the introductory part of the low base strong reach B effect, as well as an illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the scene of the effect.Furthermore, the grandchild tables shown in Figures 11-120 to 124 contain brightness data that indicates the illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the characters, etc., that appear in the scene of the effect.

As a result, the light color and pattern of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, the Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the low base strong reach B effect.

[Brightness data table used in the introductory part of low base strong reach C effect]
When the CPU 120 for performance control receives the extension command B505 transmitted when the display control unit 123 controls the display of the introductory part in the low base strong reach C performance, it specifies the parent table (not shown) of the strong reach system strong reach C introduction based on the extension command B505, and controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12 and frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4 by referring to the child table (not shown) specified by the parent table, the grandchild table (not shown) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild table.

In particular, the child table for the introduction of a strong reach C in a strong reach system has a grandchild table set with an execution time corresponding to the time when the scene changes in the introductory part of the low base strong reach C effect, as well as an illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the scene of the effect, and further, the grandchild table for the introduction of a strong reach C in a strong reach system has brightness data set with an illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the characters that appear in the scene of the effect in the introductory part of the low base strong reach C effect.

As a result, the light color and pattern of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, the Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the low base strong reach C effect.

[Brightness data table used in low-base strongest reach effects]
Fig. 11-125 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: strongest reach system strongest reach title introduction, which is used when the display control unit 123 receives the extension command: B600 sent when performing display control of the low-base strongest reach presentation, Fig. 11-126 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: strongest reach system strongest reach title introduction, and Fig. 11-127 to Fig. 11-135 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: strongest reach system strongest reach title introduction. Note that the child table and grandchild table are omitted except for some setting contents.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the expansion command B600, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-126) for the strongest reach system strongest reach title introduction based on the expansion command B600, and controls the lamps of frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-127) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figs. 11-128 to 135) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild tables.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-126 contains a grandchild table with the execution time corresponding to the time it takes for the scene of the low-base strongest reach effect to change from the title display part to the end of the introductory part, as well as the light color and light pattern corresponding to the effect scene.Furthermore, the grandchild tables shown in Figures 11-127 to 135 contain brightness data that determines the light color and light pattern corresponding to the characters, etc. that appear in the effect scene.

As a result, the light color and pattern of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, the Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the low-base strongest reach performance.

[Brightness data table used in the title display part of high base reach A to D effects]
Figure 11-136 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: high bass reach common title used when the display control unit 123 receives the extended command: B605 sent when performing display control of the title display part in the high bass reach A to D performances, Figure 11-137 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: high bass reach common title, and Figures 11-138 to 11-140 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: high bass reach common title.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the expansion command B605, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-136) of the high-base reach common title based on the expansion command B605, and controls the lamps of frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-137) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figs. 11-138-140) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild tables.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-137 contains grandchild tables that set the execution time corresponding to the time when the performance scenes change, such as the title start period, title display period, and title end period that make up the title display part in the high base reach A to D performances, as well as the light emission color and light emission mode corresponding to the performance scene.Furthermore, the grandchild tables shown in Figures 11-138 to 140 contain brightness data that sets the light emission color and light emission mode corresponding to the characters that appear in the performance scenes.

As a result, the light color and pattern of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, the Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change to match the scenes and characters appearing in the title display parts of the high base reach A-D effects.

[Brightness data table used in the introduction part of high-base reach A performance]
Fig. 11-141 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the parent table of the brightness data table: high base reach type reach A introduction, which is used when the display control unit 123 receives the extension command: B606 sent when performing display control of the introduction part in the high base reach A performance, Fig. 11-142 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the child table of the brightness data table: high base reach type reach A introduction, and Figs. 11-143 to 11-145 are diagrams showing the setting contents of the grandchild table of the brightness data table: high base reach type reach A introduction. Note that the child table and grandchild table have been omitted except for some setting contents.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the expansion command B606, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-141) for the introduction of high-base reach type reach A based on the expansion command B606, and controls the lamps of frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-142) specified by the parent table, the grandchild tables (Figs. 11-143 to 145) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild tables.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-142 has a grandchild table set with an execution time corresponding to the time when the performance scene changes in the introductory part of the high base reach A performance, an illumination color corresponding to the performance scene, and an illumination mode.Furthermore, the grandchild tables shown in Figures 11-143 to 145 have brightness data set with an illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the characters, etc., appearing in the performance scene.

As a result, the light color and pattern of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, the Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the high base reach A performance.

[Brightness data table used in the introduction part of high-base reach B performance]
Fig. 11-146 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the brightness data table: parent table of high bass reach type reach B introduction, which is used when the display control unit 123 receives the extension command: B607 sent when performing display control of the introduction part in the high bass reach B performance, and Fig. 11-147 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the brightness data table: child table of high bass reach type reach B introduction. Note that the child table has been omitted except for some setting contents, and all grandchild tables have been omitted.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the expansion command B607, it specifies the parent table (Figure 11-146) for the introduction of high-base reach-type reach B based on the expansion command B607, and controls the lamps of frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Figure 11-147) specified by the parent table, the grandchild table (not shown) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild table.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-147 has a grandchild table set with an execution time corresponding to the time when the performance scene changes in the introductory part of the high base reach B performance, an illumination color corresponding to the performance scene, and illumination mode.Furthermore, the grandchild table for the high base reach reach B introduction has brightness data that determines the illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the characters that appear in the performance scene in the introductory part of the high base reach B performance.

As a result, the light color and pattern of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, the Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the high base reach B performance.

[Brightness data table used in the introduction part of high-base reach C performance]
Fig. 11-148 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the brightness data table: parent table of high bass reach type reach C introduction, which is used when the display control unit 123 receives the extension command: B608 sent when performing display control of the introduction part in the high bass reach C performance, and Fig. 11-149 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the brightness data table: child table of high bass reach type reach C introduction. Note that the child table has been omitted except for some setting contents, and all grandchild tables have been omitted.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the expansion command B608, it specifies the parent table (Figure 11-148) for the introduction of high-base reach-type reach C based on the expansion command B608, and controls the lamps of frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Figure 11-149) specified by the parent table, the grandchild table (not shown) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild table.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-148 has a grandchild table set with an execution time corresponding to the time when the performance scene changes in the introductory part of the high base reach C performance, an illumination color corresponding to the performance scene, and illumination mode.Furthermore, the grandchild table for the high base reach reach C introduction has brightness data that determines the illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the characters that appear in the performance scene in the introductory part of the high base reach C performance.

As a result, the light color and pattern of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, the Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the high base reach C performance.

[Brightness data table used in the introduction part of high-base reach D performance]
Fig. 11-150 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the brightness data table: parent table of high bass reach type reach D introduction, which is used when the display control unit 123 receives the extension command: B609 sent when performing display control of the introduction part in the high bass reach D performance, and Fig. 11-151 is a diagram showing the setting contents of the brightness data table: child table of high bass reach type reach D introduction. Note that the child table has been omitted except for some setting contents, and all grandchild tables have been omitted.

When the performance control CPU 120 receives the expansion command B609, it specifies the parent table (Fig. 11-150) for the introduction of the high base reach type reach D based on the expansion command B609, and controls the lamps of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attacca lamps LA1-LA4 by referencing the child table (Fig. 11-151) specified by the parent table, the grandchild table (not shown) specified by the child table, and the brightness data specified by the grandchild table.

In particular, the child table shown in Figure 11-150 has a grandchild table set with an execution time corresponding to the time when the performance scene changes in the introductory part of the high base reach D performance, an illumination color corresponding to the performance scene, and illumination mode.Furthermore, the grandchild table for the high base reach reach D introduction has brightness data that determines the illumination color and illumination mode corresponding to the characters that appear in the performance scene in the introductory part of the high base reach D performance.

As a result, the light color and pattern of the frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12 and LWR2-LWR12, the Attacka Lamps LA1-LA4, the logo LEDs LL1-LL4, and the decorative LEDs LS1-LS5 will change to match the scene and characters appearing in the introductory part of the high base reach D performance.

[Effect 1]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a super reach effect after the decorative symbol displayed on the image display device 5 reaches a reach state. The super reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Then, before the title display part in the super reach effect, the decorative symbol is displayed in a reach state, and in the title display part, the title character corresponding to the super reach effect is displayed using the display position of the decorative symbol that has reached a reach state. In this way, when the decorative symbol reaches a reach state, the player will focus on which decorative symbol has reached a reach state. However, by displaying the title character corresponding to the super reach effect using the display position of the decorative symbol that has reached a reach state in the title display part of the super reach effect, attention can be naturally drawn to the title character, resulting in an optimal title display.

In addition, since the likelihood of a jackpot differs depending on whether the decorative symbol that has reached the reach state is an odd numbered symbol or an even numbered symbol, when a decorative symbol reaches the reach state, the player will pay attention to which decorative symbol has reached the reach state, which will also draw more attention to the title text.

In addition, before the title display part of the Super Reach effect, a decorative symbol (large) is displayed in reach mode, and then the decorative symbol (large) displayed in reach mode is reduced in size to a smaller decorative symbol (small), and the title characters corresponding to the Super Reach effect are displayed in the display position of the reduced decorative symbol (small). In this way, the reduced display of the decorative symbol (large) attracts the player's attention, and by displaying the title characters corresponding to the Super Reach effect in the display position of the reduced decorative symbol (small), it is easier to draw attention to the title characters.

In addition, during the title display part of the Super Reach performance, when the decorative pattern that has reached the Reach state is displayed, the title text corresponding to the Super Reach performance is displayed so that it overlaps with the decorative pattern that has reached the Reach state, making it easier to draw attention to the title text.

In addition, the super reach effects include low base weak reach A and B effects, and low base strong reach A-C effects, which have a higher chance of winning than low base weak reach A and B effects.The title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects and the title characters corresponding to the low base strong reach A-C effects appear overlapping with one of the decorative patterns (the decorative pattern on the left) of the decorative patterns that have reached the reach state, making it easier to draw attention to the title display.

In addition, the Super Reach effect includes a Low Base Strongest Reach effect, which has a higher chance of winning than the Low Base Strong Reach A to C effects. The title characters corresponding to the Low Base Strongest Reach effect appear overlapping with both decorative patterns (decorative patterns on both sides) that have reached the reach state, allowing the title characters corresponding to the Low Base Strongest Reach effect to be displayed in a more impactful manner.

In addition, the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects, the title characters corresponding to the low base strong reach A-C effects, and the title characters corresponding to the low base strongest reach effect appear overlapping with one of the decorative patterns that have reached the reach state (the decorative pattern on the left) or both decorative patterns (the decorative patterns on both sides) and are then displayed in their fixed positions, and even while they are displayed in their fixed positions, they are displayed overlapping with part of the decorative patterns on both sides that have reached the reach state, making it easier to draw attention to the title characters even after they have been displayed in their fixed positions.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 2]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute low base weak reach A and B effects and low base strong reach A to C effects after the decorative pattern displayed on the image display device 5 has reached a reach state. The low base weak reach A and B effects and low base strong reach A to C effects are configured to include both a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. When an odd-numbered decorative pattern is displayed in reach mode before the title display part in the low base weak reach A, B performance, title letters corresponding to the low base weak reach A, B performance are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the odd-numbered decorative pattern that has become reach mode; when an even-numbered decorative pattern is displayed in reach mode before the title display part in the low base weak reach A, B performance, title letters corresponding to the low base weak reach A, B performance are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the even-numbered decorative pattern that has become reach mode; when an odd-numbered decorative pattern is displayed in reach mode before the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C performance, title letters corresponding to the low base strong reach A to C performance are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the odd-numbered decorative pattern that has become reach mode; and when an even-numbered decorative pattern is displayed in reach mode before the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C performance, title letters corresponding to the low base strong reach A to C performance are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the even-numbered decorative pattern that has become reach mode. By doing this, when a decorative pattern reaches a reach state, the player will pay attention to which decorative pattern has reached the reach state, but by using the display position of the decorative pattern that has reached the reach state in the title display part of the low base weak reach A, B performance and the low base strong reach A to C performance to display the title letters corresponding to the low base weak reach A, B performance and the low base strong reach A to C performance, the player can naturally pay attention to the title letters as well, and as a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

In addition, since the likelihood of a jackpot differs depending on whether the decorative symbol that has reached the reach state is an odd numbered symbol or an even numbered symbol, when a decorative symbol reaches the reach state, the player will pay attention to which decorative symbol has reached the reach state, which will also draw more attention to the title text.

[Effect 3]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute low base weak reach A and B effects, low base strong reach A to C effects, and low base strongest reach effects after the decorative pattern displayed on the image display device 5 reaches a reach state. The low base weak reach A and B effects, low base strong reach A to C effects, and low base strongest reach effects are configured to include both a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. When an odd-numbered decorative symbol is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects, the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the odd-numbered decorative symbol that has become a reach state, when an even-numbered decorative symbol is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects, the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the even-numbered decorative symbol that has become a reach state, when an odd-numbered decorative symbol is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C effects, the title characters corresponding to the low base strong reach A to C effects are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the odd-numbered decorative symbol that has become a reach state When an even numbered decorative pattern is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C performances, title characters corresponding to the low base strong reach A to C performances are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the even numbered decorative pattern that has become a reach state, when an odd numbered decorative pattern is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the low base strongest reach performance, title characters corresponding to the low base strongest reach performance are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the odd numbered decorative pattern that has become a reach state, and when an even numbered decorative pattern is displayed in a reach state before the title display part in the low base strongest reach performance, title characters corresponding to the low base strongest reach performance are displayed in the title display part so as to use the display position of the even numbered decorative pattern that has become a reach state. By doing this, when a decorative pattern reaches a reach state, the player will pay attention to which decorative pattern has reached the reach state, but by using the display position of the decorative pattern that has reached the reach state in the title display part of the low base weak reach A, B effect, low base strong reach A to C effect, and low base strongest reach effect to display the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A, B effect, low base strong reach A to C effect, and low base strongest reach effect, the player can naturally pay attention to the title characters as well, and as a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

In addition, since the likelihood of a jackpot differs depending on whether the decorative symbol that has reached the reach state is an odd numbered symbol or an even numbered symbol, when a decorative symbol reaches the reach state, the player will pay attention to which decorative symbol has reached the reach state, which will also draw more attention to the title text.

[Effect 4]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a super reach effect after the decorative symbol displayed on the image display device 5 reaches a reach state. The super reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Then, before the title display part in the super reach effect, the decorative symbol is displayed in a reach state, and in the title display part, the title character corresponding to the super reach effect is displayed using the display position of the decorative symbol that has reached a reach state. In this way, when the decorative symbol reaches a reach state, the player will focus on which decorative symbol has reached a reach state. However, by displaying the title character corresponding to the super reach effect using the display position of the decorative symbol that has reached a reach state in the title display part of the super reach effect, attention can be naturally drawn to the title character, resulting in an optimal title display.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 5]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a low base weak reach B effect, which has a higher probability of winning than the low base weak reach B effect and the low base weak reach B effect. The low base weak reach B effect and the low base strong reach B effect are composed of both a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. In addition, in the low base weak reach B effect, the ally character "Yume Yume" and the enemy character "Boingo" are used, and the ally character "Yume Yume" announces that a jackpot will be reached, and in the low base strong reach B effect, the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" and the enemy character "Robo" are used, and the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" announce that a jackpot will be reached. In the introductory part of the low base strong reach B performance, the display starts with the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" positioned in the foreground and the enemy character "Robo" positioned in the background, and in the introductory part of the low base weak reach B performance, the display starts with the ally character "Yume Yume" positioned in the foreground and the enemy character "Boingo" positioned in the background (the ally character "Yume Yume" and the enemy character "Boingo" facing each other on the left and right). In this way, for the low base weak reach B performance, which has a relatively high probability of winning, the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana," who are notified of a jackpot, are positioned in the foreground and the enemy character "Robo" positioned in the background, allowing the player to empathize and making it easier for the player to intuitively recognize that the probability of winning is high, resulting in a more suitable title display.

Also, ally characters are characters who receive benefits if they win a battle, while enemy characters are characters who do not receive benefits if they win a battle. At the start of the introductory part of the low base strong reach B performance, ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" are displayed in a position in the foreground with their backs to you, and enemy character "Robo" is displayed in a position in the background facing you, with ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" facing off against enemy character "Robo." For the low base strong reach B performance, which has a relatively high expectation, the player and ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" are facing in the same direction, making it easier for the player to empathize and recognize that there is a high chance of winning.

In addition, during the introductory part of the low-base strong reach B performance, the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" and the enemy character "Robo" are displayed in a position that includes the display area where the title characters were displayed during the title display part, so when the title characters disappear, players who were focusing on the title characters will naturally turn their attention to the ally characters "Jam" and "Nana" and the enemy character "Robo".

[Effect 6]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base weak reach A, B effects, and low base weak reach A, B effects, and low base strong reach A to C effects, which have a higher jackpot expectation than the low base weak reach A, B effects and a longer effect time than the low base weak reach A, B effects. The low base weak reach A, B effects and low base strong reach A to C effects each include a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, the low base weak reach A, B effects and low base strong reach A to C effects all use dialogue subtitles. In the low base weak reach A, B effects, the title characters and dialogue subtitles are displayed in the title display part, and the dialogue subtitles that were displayed in the title display part continue to be displayed in the introduction part, while in the low base strong reach A to C effects, the dialogue subtitles are not displayed in the title display part, and the title characters are displayed. By doing this, the low base strong reach A to C effects, which have a relatively high probability of winning and a long execution time, are displayed so that the title characters and dialogue subtitles do not overlap as much as possible, while in the low base weak reach A and B effects, which have a relatively low probability of winning and a short execution time, even if the dialogue subtitles and title characters overlap, the display of the title characters is finished first so that the player can also pay attention to the dialogue subtitles, making it possible to provide the title characters and dialogue subtitles to the player in an appropriate manner, and as a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

In addition, when the title text and dialogue subtitles are displayed in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the scene does not change in the subsequent introductory part until the dialogue subtitles that were displayed simultaneously with the title text have finished displaying, so the viewer can focus on the title text and then the dialogue subtitles.

In addition, when title text and dialogue subtitles are displayed during the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the audio corresponding to the dialogue subtitles is output, while the audio corresponding to the title text is not, making it easier to hear the audio corresponding to the dialogue subtitles.

[Effect 7]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the low base strongest reach effect and the high base reach A to D effects. The low base strongest reach effect and the high base reach A to D effects are configured to include both a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. In addition, the title display of the low base strongest reach effect and the high base reach A to D effects is made up of multiple characters ("Catch the explosive chuu with six people!", "Battle Reach A (Battle Reach B to D)"). Then, in the title display part of the low base strongest reach effect and the high base reach A to D effects, the title characters start out being displayed at an enlarged size where only a portion of the multiple characters are visible, and the display size gradually decreases from the enlarged size, and the title characters are displayed at a reduced size where all of the multiple characters are visible. In this way, in the title display part of the low base strongest reach effect and the high base reach A to D effects, the multiple characters are displayed at an enlarged size where only a portion of the multiple characters are visible, and then the size gradually decreases until they are displayed at a reduced size where all of the characters are visible, which draws the player's attention to the title characters.

In addition, before the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect begins, the movable body 32 is moved so that it overlaps the front side of the image display device 5, and a background dedicated to the falling effect is displayed during the period in which the falling effect is executed from the time the movable body 32 moves until the movable body 32 returns to its initial position. When the movable body 32 returns to its initial position, the title characters are displayed at an enlarged size so that not all of the characters making up the title characters are visible and the display area is filled so that the background is no longer visible, and then the reduced-size title characters and a background dedicated to the title display are displayed. This makes an impact with the way the title characters are displayed, while at the same time allowing the background to be switched seamlessly, allowing the title characters to be viewed in an appropriate manner by the player.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attakka lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the high base reach A to D presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using a brightness data table for title display (common title for high base reach series), and in the introduction part of the high base reach A to D presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using a brightness data table for the introduction part (introduction of high base reach series reach A, introduction of high base reach series reach B, introduction of high base reach series reach C, introduction of high base reach series reach D). By doing this, in the title display part of the high base reach A to D effects, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the game effect lamp 9 can be made to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

In addition, in the low-base strongest reach presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled in the title display part and introduction part using a single brightness data table (strongest reach title introduction) corresponding to the title display part and introduction part. However, it is also possible to control the game effect lamp 9 in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation using a brightness data table for title display (a brightness data table composed of brightness data corresponding to the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation (strongest reach type strongest reach title)), and control the game effect lamp 9 in the introduction part of the low-base strongest reach presentation using a brightness data table for the introduction part (a brightness data table composed of brightness data corresponding to the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation (strongest reach type strongest reach introduction)). With this configuration, in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part. This allows the game effect lamp 9 to be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode corresponding to the title display, resulting in appropriate title display.

[Effect 8]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute low-base strongest reach effects and high-base reach A-D effects. The low-base strongest reach effects and high-base reach A-D effects are comprised of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. The title display for the low-base strongest reach effects and high-base reach A-D effects is comprised of multiple characters ("Catch the Bakuchu with Six People!", "Battle Reach A (Battle Reach B-D)"). In the title display part for the low-base strongest reach effects and high-base reach A-D effects, the multiple characters are enlarged and displayed, ending the title display part, and the background at the start of the introductory part is displayed. This allows the player to focus on the title characters during the title display part, and the title characters can be used to seamlessly transition to the background corresponding to the next introductory part.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attakka lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the high base reach A to D presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using a brightness data table for title display (common title for high base reach series), and in the introduction part of the high base reach A to D presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using a brightness data table for the introduction part (introduction of high base reach series reach A, introduction of high base reach series reach B, introduction of high base reach series reach C, introduction of high base reach series reach D). By doing this, in the title display part of the high base reach A to D effects, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the game effect lamp 9 can be made to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

In addition, in the low-base strongest reach presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled in the title display part and introduction part using a single brightness data table (strongest reach title introduction) corresponding to the title display part and introduction part. However, it is also possible to control the game effect lamp 9 in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation using a brightness data table for title display (a brightness data table composed of brightness data corresponding to the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation (strongest reach type strongest reach title)), and control the game effect lamp 9 in the introduction part of the low-base strongest reach presentation using a brightness data table for the introduction part (a brightness data table composed of brightness data corresponding to the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation (strongest reach type strongest reach introduction)). With this configuration, in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part. This allows the game effect lamp 9 to be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode corresponding to the title display, resulting in appropriate title display.

[Effect 9]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low-base weak reach A and B effects and low-base strong reach A to C effects. The low-base weak reach A and B effects and low-base strong reach A to C effects each include a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, unlike the execution time (T1-1 to 2) of the title display part in the low-base weak reach A and B effects and the execution time (T2-1 to 3) of the title display part in the low-base strong reach A to C effects, each title display part is composed of a title start period from when the title characters start to be displayed in their designated position until they are displayed in their designated position, a title display period that is displayed in their designated position, and a title end period from when the title characters are displayed in their designated position until they end. Furthermore, in the title display part in the low-base weak reach A and B effects and in the title display part in the low-base strong reach A to C effects, the title characters are displayed so that the title display period is longer than the title start period and title end period, and the title start period is longer than the title end period. By doing this, even if the execution time of the title display part differs between the low base weak reach A, B effects and the low base strong reach A-C effects, it is possible to draw attention to the type of title characters by making the title display period displayed in the fixed position the longest. Also, even if the execution time of the title display part differs between the low base weak reach A, B effects and the low base strong reach A-C effects, it is possible to motivate which title characters will be displayed by making the title start period until the title is displayed in the fixed position longer than the title end period from the display in the fixed position to the end of the display. Also, even if the execution time of the title display part differs between the low base weak reach A, B effects and the low base strong reach A-C effects, it is possible to make the title display part easier to understand by making the execution time relationship between the title start period, title display period, and title end period the same.

[Effect 10]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a super reach effect both in the normal state and in a probability variable state, which is more advantageous than the normal state. The super reach effect in the normal state and the super reach effect in the probability variable state are both composed of a title display part in which the corresponding title characters are displayed and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, the execution time (T1-1 to T2-2, T2-1 to T2-3, T3) of the title display part in the super reach effect in the normal state differs from the execution time (T4) of the title display part in the super reach effect in the probability variable state. In both cases, the title display part is composed of a title start period from when the title characters start to be displayed in their designated position until they are displayed in their designated position, a title display period in which the title characters are displayed in their designated position, and a title end period from when they are displayed in their designated position until they end. Furthermore, in the title display part in the super reach effect in the normal state and in the title display part in the super reach effect in the probability variable state, the title characters are displayed so that the title display period is longer than the title start period and the title end period, and the title start period is longer than the title end period. By doing this, even if the execution time of the title display part differs between the super reach effect in the normal state and the super reach effect in the probability variable state, the title display period displayed in the fixed position is made the longest, thereby drawing attention to the type of title character. Also, even if the execution time of the title display part differs between the super reach effect in the normal state and the super reach effect in the probability variable state, by making the title start period until it is displayed in the fixed position longer than the title end period from the display in the fixed position until the display ends, it is possible to motivate which title character will be displayed. Also, even if the execution time of the title display part differs between the super reach effect in the normal state and the super reach effect in the probability variable state, by making the execution time relationship between the title start period, title display period, and title end period the same, the title display part can be made easier to understand.

In addition, the execution time (T4) of the title display part of the Super Reach effect in the probability variable state is shorter than the execution time (T1-1 to 2, T2-1 to 3, T3) of the title display part of the Super Reach effect in the normal state. Because the execution time of the title display part in the Super Reach effect executed in the probability variable state is relatively short, gameplay in the probability variable state can proceed at a good tempo, while the execution time of the title display part in the Super Reach effect executed in the normal state is relatively long, so it can be well-excited.

Furthermore, regardless of the type, the Super Reach effects executed in the probability variable state have a higher chance of winning than the low-base weak Reach A and B effects, which have a lower chance of winning among the Super Reach effects executed in the normal state. Even if the execution time of the title display part of the Super Reach effect executed in the probability variable state is relatively short, the execution of the Super Reach effect alone can give players hope of winning a jackpot.

In addition, the execution time of the Super Reach effect and the execution time of the title display part are the same regardless of the type of Super Reach effect executed in the probability variable state, but the Super Reach effect has a higher chance of winning than the low base weak Reach A and B effects, which have a lower chance of winning among the Super Reach effects executed in the normal state. Therefore, even if the execution time of the Super Reach effect and the execution time of the title display part are the same regardless of the type of Super Reach effect executed in the probability variable state, just the execution of the Super Reach effect can give the player hope of winning a jackpot.

Furthermore, among the super reach effects executed in normal mode, the execution time of the title display part in low base strong reach A-C effects, which have a higher jackpot expectation than low base weak reach A and B effects, is set to be longer than the execution time of the title display part in low base weak reach AB effects, and the execution time of the title display part in low base strongest reach effects, which have a higher jackpot expectation than low base strong reach A-C effects, is set to be longer than the execution time of the title display part in low base strong reach A-C effects. By doing this, in normal mode, the execution time of the title display part of super reach effects with a higher jackpot expectation is longer, which can effectively excite the player.

Furthermore, among the super reach effects executed in normal mode, the execution time of the title display period in which the title letters are displayed in a fixed position in the low base strong reach A-C effects, which have a higher jackpot expectation than the low base weak reach A and B effects, is set to be longer than the execution time of the title display period in the low base weak reach AB effect, and the execution time of the title display period in the low base strongest reach effect, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the low base strong reach A-C effects, is set to be longer than the execution time of the title display period in the low base strong reach A-C effects. By doing this, in normal mode, the super reach effects with a higher jackpot expectation have a longer execution time of the title display period in which the title letters are displayed in a fixed position, which can effectively excite the player.

[Effect 11]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a super reach effect. The super reach effect includes both a title display part in which the corresponding title characters are displayed and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. The title display part includes a title start period from when the title characters start to be displayed in their designated positions until they are displayed in their designated positions, a title display period displayed in their designated positions, and a title end period from when the title characters are displayed in their designated positions until they end. In the title display part, the title characters are displayed so that the title display period is longer than the title start period and the title end period, and the title start period is longer than the title end period. By doing this, the title display period displayed in its designated position is made the longest, thereby drawing attention to the type of title characters. Furthermore, by making the title start period until the title characters are displayed in their designated positions longer than the title end period from when the title characters are displayed in their designated positions until they end, it is possible to tease the player about which title characters will be displayed. Even if the execution times of the title display parts differ between the super reach effect in the normal state and the super reach effect in the probability variable state, the title display part can be made easier to understand by making the execution time relationships between the title start period, title display period, and title end period the same.

[Effect 12]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute low-base-strength reach A-C effects and low-base-strength reach effects. The low-base-strength reach A-C effects and low-base-strength reach effects each include a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. As shown in FIG. 11-43, in the title display part of the low-base-strength reach effect and the low-base-strength reach A-C effects, the title character can be displayed in white or in red, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the white color. In the title display part of the low-base-strength reach effect and the low-base-strength reach A-C effects, the corresponding expectation indication is displayed, and then the title character is displayed in a larger size than the expectation indication. In this case, whether the title character is displayed in white or red, the expectation indication is displayed in the same manner. By doing this, the title characters corresponding to the low base strongest reach effects and low base strong reach A to C effects are larger in size than the expectation suggestion display, and the expectation is suggested by its appearance, so they attract the player's attention, but by displaying the expectation suggestion display before the title characters, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the expectation suggestion first. Also, whether the title characters are displayed in white or red, the expectation suggestion display is displayed in the same manner, so the player can be drawn to the appearance of the title characters that follow.

[Effect 13]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a low base strong reach B effect and a low base strong reach C effect, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the low base strong reach B effect. The low base strong reach B and C effects are composed of both a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect, an expectation suggestion display is displayed in a first manner (3.5 stars), and in the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect, an expectation suggestion display is displayed in a second manner (4 stars). In this case, the expectation suggestion display in the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect and the expectation suggestion display in the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect are both highlighted in a common manner. By doing this, development costs can be reduced by making the highlighting a common mode whether the expectation level indication display is displayed in the first mode in the title display part of the low base strong reach B performance, or whether the expectation level indication display is displayed in the second mode in the title display part of the low base strong reach C performance.

The expectation indication display is also made up of multiple star-shaped objects, and in the low-base strong reach B performance, the expectation is indicated by N (N is an integer) + 0.5 (3.5) objects, and in the low-base strong reach C performance, the expectation is indicated by N + 1 (4) objects, with each star-shaped object being highlighted, and the highlighting is done in a common manner whether one object is highlighted or 0.5 objects are highlighted. In this way, the highlighting is done in a common manner whether one star-shaped object is highlighted or 0.5 star-shaped objects are highlighted, thereby reducing development costs.

In addition, in the expectation suggestion display, the time for which one star-shaped object is highlighted and the time for which 0.5 star-shaped objects are highlighted are the same. By doing this, development costs can be reduced by making the time for which one star-shaped object is highlighted and the time for which 0.5 star-shaped objects are highlighted the same.

In addition, when displaying the expected level, a common expected level indication sound is output whether a single star-shaped object is highlighted or 0.5 star-shaped objects are highlighted. By doing this, a common expected level indication sound is output whether a single star-shaped object is highlighted or 0.5 star-shaped objects are highlighted, thereby reducing development costs.

The effect control CPU 120 also controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attack lamps LA1-LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data. It also controls the game effect lamps 9 in the title display part of the low-base strong reach B and C effects using a brightness data table for title display (strong base common title), and in the introductory part of the low-base strong reach B and C effects using the brightness data table for the respective introductory part (strong reach strong reach B introduction, strong reach strong reach C introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the low-base strong reach B and C effects, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, allowing the game effect lamps 9 to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed appropriately.

In addition, in the low base strong reach B and C effects, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a common brightness data table (strong base common title) in the title display part, but in the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using the brightness data table for title display in the low base strong reach B effect (brightness data table (strong reach strong reach B title) composed of brightness data corresponding to the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect), and in the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect, the brightness data table for title display in the low base strong reach C effect is controlled using the brightness data table for title display in the low base strong reach C effect. The game effect lamp 9 may also be controlled using a brightness data table (a brightness data table (strong reach series strong reach C title) composed of brightness data corresponding to the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect). With this configuration, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using different title display brightness data tables for the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect and the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect, so the game effect lamp 9 can be made to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode according to the title display, resulting in appropriate title display.

[Effect 14]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute low-base strong reach A-C effects, low-base strongest reach effects, and high-base reach A-D effects. The low-base strong reach A-C effects, low-base strongest reach effects, and high-base reach A-D effects are each composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, the title display part of the low-base strong reach A-C effects, low-base strongest reach effects, and high-base reach A-D effects can display an expectation suggestion display composed of multiple star-shaped objects. In the expectation suggestion display, the first star-shaped object is highlighted, then, while continuing to highlight the first star-shaped object, the second star-shaped object is highlighted, and then the highlighting of the first star-shaped object is ended and the third star-shaped object is highlighted. By doing this, in the expectation indication display, highlighting of the second star-shaped object begins before highlighting of the first star-shaped object ends, but highlighting of the third star-shaped object does not begin until highlighting of the first star-shaped object ends, making it easier to recognize the number of objects suggesting the expectation of a jackpot.

In addition, when displaying the degree of expectation, an expectation suggestion sound is output each time a star-shaped object is highlighted, and after the output of the expectation suggestion sound for highlighting one star-shaped object has finished, an expectation suggestion sound for highlighting the next object is output. By doing this, the emphasis sound for highlighting one object and the emphasis sound for highlighting the next object do not overlap, making it easier to recognize the number of objects suggesting the degree of expectation.

The expectation suggestion display is made up of multiple star-shaped objects and the text "Expectation" indicating that the star-shaped objects indicate the expectation, and the star-shaped objects are highlighted in a size that overlaps with the text "Expectation." By highlighting the star-shaped objects in this way, attention can be drawn to both the multiple star-shaped objects that make up the expectation suggestion display and the text indicating that the star-shaped objects indicate the expectation.

In this embodiment, when some of the multiple star-shaped objects are highlighted, the highlighting of the star-shaped objects is superimposed on text indicating that the star-shaped objects indicate the degree of expectation. However, it is also possible to configure the highlighting of all star-shaped objects to be superimposed on text indicating that the star-shaped objects indicate the degree of expectation.

[Effect 15]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, and high base reach A to D effects. The low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, and high base reach A to D effects are each composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters, and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. In addition, it is possible to display multiple hold displays corresponding to variable displays that have not yet started, and it is possible to display an expectation suggestion display composed of multiple star-shaped objects in the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, and high base reach A to D effects. Furthermore, in the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects, low base strongest reach effects, and high base reach A to D effects, the hold display is not displayed simultaneously with the expectation suggestion display. By doing this, an expectation suggestion display made up of a plurality of objects is displayed in the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C performances, the low base strongest reach performances, and the high base reach A to D performances, but the hold display is not displayed simultaneously with the expectation suggestion display, so that it is possible to prevent the hold display from being mistakenly recognized as the expectation suggestion display.

In particular, the maximum number of pending displays and active displays corresponding to the variable displays that have been started will match the maximum number of star-shaped objects that make up the expectation suggestion display. Even if a low-base strong reach A-C effect, a low-base strongest reach effect, or a high-base reach A-D effect is executed when the maximum number of pending displays and active displays are displayed, it is possible to prevent the pending displays and active displays from being mistakenly recognized as the maximum number of star-shaped objects that make up the expectation suggestion display.

In addition, by erasing the hold display when a monochrome display effect is executed in which the display area is displayed in a monochrome color before the title display part begins, the hold display can be ended without any sense of incongruity.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C effects and high base reach A to D effects, it also uses a brightness data table for title display (strong base common title, high base The game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the low base strong reach A-C effects and high base reach A-D effects, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamp 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed appropriately.

In addition, in the low-base strongest reach presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled in the title display part and introduction part using a single brightness data table (strongest reach title introduction) corresponding to the title display part and introduction part. However, it is also possible to control the game effect lamp 9 in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation using a brightness data table for title display (a brightness data table composed of brightness data corresponding to the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation (strongest reach type strongest reach title)), and control the game effect lamp 9 in the introduction part of the low-base strongest reach presentation using a brightness data table for the introduction part (a brightness data table composed of brightness data corresponding to the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation (strongest reach type strongest reach introduction)). With this configuration, in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part. This allows the game effect lamp 9 to be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode corresponding to the title display, resulting in appropriate title display.

[Effect 16]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base strong reach A-C effects and high base reach A-C effects. The low base strong reach A-C effects and high base reach A-C effects are each configured to include a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in the title display part of the low base strong reach A effect/high base reach A effect, an expectation suggestion display made up of a first number (3) of star-shaped objects can be displayed, in the title display part of the low base strong reach B effect/high base reach B effect, an expectation suggestion display made up of a second number (3.5) of star-shaped objects that is greater than the first number can be displayed, and in the title display part of the low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect, an expectation suggestion display made up of a third number (4) of star-shaped objects that is greater than the second number can be displayed. The difference between the first number (3) and the second number (3.5) is the same (0.5) as the difference between the second number (3.5) and the third number (4), and the difference between the expected jackpot when a low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect corresponding to the third number (4) is executed and the expected jackpot when a low base strong reach B effect/high base reach B effect corresponding to the second number (3.5) is executed is greater than the difference between the expected jackpot when a low base strong reach B effect/high base reach B effect corresponding to the second number (3.5) is executed and the expected jackpot when a low base strong reach A effect/high base reach A effect corresponding to the first number (3). By doing this, when the number of star-shaped objects displayed as an expectation indication display in the title display part increases from the first number (3) to the second number (3.5), the increase in the number of star-shaped objects is the same as when it increases from the second number (3.5) to the third number (4), but the increase in the expectation of a jackpot is greater when it increases from the second number (3.5) to the third number (4) than when it increases from the first number (3) to the second number (3.5).Therefore, as the number of star-shaped objects increases, the player can expect to hit a jackpot greater than the number of increased star-shaped objects, while not being overly hopeful of a jackpot when the number of star-shaped objects is small.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a low-base strongest reach effect/high-base reach D effect, and is capable of displaying an expectation indication display consisting of a star-shaped object of the fourth number (4.5), which is greater than the third number (4), in the title display part of the low-base strongest reach effect/high-base reach D effect, and the difference (0.5) between the third number (4) and the fourth number (4.5) is smaller than the difference (1) between the first number (3) and the third number (4), and the low-base strongest reach effect corresponding to the fourth number (4.5) The difference between the probability of a jackpot when the lowest base strongest reach effect/high base reach D effect is executed and the probability of a jackpot when the low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect corresponding to the third number (4) is executed is greater than the difference between the probability of a jackpot when the low base strong reach C effect/high base reach C effect corresponding to the third number (4) is executed and the probability of a jackpot when the low base strong reach B effect/high base reach B effect corresponding to the first number (3) is executed. By doing this, the increase in the number of star-shaped objects displayed as an expectation indication display in the title display part is smaller when the number of star-shaped objects increases from the third number (4) to the fourth number (4.5) than when it increases from the first number (3) to the third number (4), but the increase in the expectation of a jackpot is greater when it increases from the third number (4) to the fourth number (4.5) than when it increases from the first number (3) to the third number (4). Therefore, the more star-shaped objects there are, the more likely a jackpot will occur even if the number of added star-shaped objects is small.

Furthermore, the difference between the third number (4) and the fourth number (4.5) is 0.5, and the difference between the first number (3) and the third number (4) is 1, so it can be expected that there will be a greater chance of a jackpot if the number of star-shaped objects displayed as an expectation suggestion display in the title display part increases by 0.5 from the third number (4) to the fourth number (4.5) than if the number increases by 1 from the first number (3) to the third number (4).

Furthermore, in a probability variable state that is more favorable than the normal state, the difference in the probability of a jackpot when a high base reach C effect corresponding to the third number (4) is executed and the probability of a jackpot when a high base reach B effect corresponding to the second number (3.5) is executed is greater than the difference in the probability of a jackpot when a low base strong reach C effect corresponding to the third number (4) is executed in the normal state and the probability of a jackpot when a low base strong reach B effect corresponding to the second number (3.5) is executed. By doing this, in a probability variable state that is more favorable than the normal state, it can be expected that a jackpot will occur when the number of star-shaped objects displayed as an expectation indication in the title display part increases.

[Effect 17]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute low base strong reach A to C effects that have a higher jackpot expectation than the low base weak reach A and B effects and the low base weak reach A and B effects under normal conditions. The low base weak reach A and B effects and the low base strong reach A to C effects are each composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. The title display part in the low base strong reach A to C effects has a longer execution time than the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects, and an expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C effects, while an expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects. By doing this, the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C performances, which have a relatively high expectation, is longer than the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B performances, which have a relatively low expectation, and while an expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C performances, an expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B performances, so it can be intuitively recognized that the low base strong reach A to C performances have a higher expectation than the low base weak reach A and B performances.

In addition, the title display part in the low base strong reach A-C effects consists of a prologue display period and a title character display period in which the title characters are displayed (title start period, title display period, title end period), while the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects does not have a prologue display period and is composed only of the title character display period, and the title character display period of the title display part in the low base strong reach A-C effects is longer than the title character display period of the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects. By doing this, the title character display period of the title display part in the low base strong reach A-C effects is longer than the title character display period of the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects, allowing the player to intuitively recognize that the low base strong reach A-C effects have a higher level of expectation than the low base weak reach A and B effects.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a low base strongest reach effect, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the low base strong reach effects A-C under normal conditions. The title display part in the low base strong reach effects A-C consists of a prologue display period and a title character display period in which the title characters are displayed (title start period, title display period, title end period). The title display part in the low base strongest reach effect does not have a prologue display period and is composed only of the title character display period. The title character display period in the title display part in the low base strongest reach effect is longer than the title character display period in the title display part in the low base strong reach effects A-C. By doing this, the title character display period in the title display part in the low base strongest reach effect is longer than the title character display period in the title display part in the low base strong reach effects A-C, allowing the player to intuitively recognize that the low base strongest reach effect has a higher expectation than the low base strong reach effects A-C.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attakka lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display parts of the low base weak reach A and B presentations and the low base strong reach A to C presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using the brightness data tables for the respective title displays (weak reach system common title, strong reach system common title), and in the introduction parts of the low base weak reach A and B presentations and the low base strong reach A to C presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using the brightness data tables for the respective introduction parts (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction). By doing this, in the title display parts of the low base weak reach A and B effects and the low base strong reach A to C effects, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the game effect lamp 9 can be made to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

[Effect 18]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute low base weak reach A, B effects and low base strong reach A to C effects, which have a higher jackpot expectation than low base weak reach A, B effects under normal conditions. The low base weak reach A, B effects and low base strong reach A to C effects each include a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in the low base weak reach A and B effects, there are cases where the effect result is an announcement of a jackpot, and cases where the effect results in an announcement of a miss, or cases where the effect develops into another super reach effect. In the low base strong reach A to C effects, there are cases where the effect result is an announcement of a jackpot, or cases where the effect results in an announcement of a miss. Furthermore, while an expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C effects, an expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects. By doing this, an expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C performances in which a jackpot will be directly announced, while an expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B performances in which a jackpot will not be directly announced, so that excessive expectations can be prevented from being created by the low base weak reach A and B performances.

In addition, in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, it is possible to display the title text in a golden form, which confirms that the effect will develop into another super reach effect, so it is possible to draw the player's attention even in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, where no expectation indication is displayed.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attakka lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display parts of the low base weak reach A and B presentations and the low base strong reach A to C presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using the brightness data tables for the respective title displays (weak reach system common title, strong reach system common title), and in the introduction parts of the low base weak reach A and B presentations and the low base strong reach A to C presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using the brightness data tables for the respective introduction parts (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction). By doing this, in the title display parts of the low base weak reach A and B effects and the low base strong reach A to C effects, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the game effect lamp 9 can be made to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

[Effect 19]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low-base strong reach A-C effects and low-base strongest reach. The low-base strong reach A-C effects and low-base strongest reach are configured to include both a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, the low-base strong reach A-C effects and low-base strongest reach may be executed via a selection effect using title characters corresponding to multiple super reach effects, and it is possible to display an expectation suggestion display together with the title characters in the title display part and selection effect of the low-base strong reach A-C effects and low-base strongest reach. Furthermore, when displaying the expectation suggestion display in the title display part of the low-base strong reach A-C effects and low-base strongest reach, an expectation suggestion display composed of multiple star-shaped objects is displayed in stages, and when displaying the expectation suggestion display in the selection effect, the expectation suggestion display composed of multiple star-shaped objects is not displayed in stages. By doing this, when the expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display part of the low base strong reach A to C performances and the low base strongest reach, the expectation suggestion display made up of a plurality of star-shaped objects is displayed in stages, whereas when the expectation suggestion display is displayed in the selection performance, the expectation suggestion display made up of a plurality of star-shaped objects is not displayed in stages, so that the annoyance caused by the expectation suggestion display being displayed in stages not only in the title display part but also in the selection performance that precedes it can be eliminated.

In addition, the selection effect changes gradually from a Super Reach effect with a low probability of winning to a Super Reach effect with a high probability of winning by operating push button 31B. The time required for one change in the selection effect, i.e., the minimum time required to switch to the title image of the next Super Reach effect, may be shorter than the time required for one level of indication of the probability of winning in the title display part of the Low Base Strong Reach A-C effects and the Low Base Strongest Reach, i.e., the time it takes for the star-shaped object to change from black to highlighted and then to gold, giving a sense of speed to the gradual change in the selection effect.

Furthermore, the selection effect changes step by step from the current Super Reach effect to a Super Reach effect with one step higher chance of a jackpot, and the number of push button 31B operations required to change to the next step increases with each step. In this way, the higher the chance of a jackpot in the Super Reach effect, the more impatient the player becomes.

In addition, if a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach is selected through the selection effect, the title display part of that super reach effect will begin. By doing this, even if a low base strong reach A-C effect or a low base strongest reach is executed via the selection effect, the title display part will begin, making it easier for the player to determine which super reach effect was ultimately executed.

[Effect 20]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a super reach effect. The super reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, after the super reach effect announces that a jackpot has been reached, the title character corresponding to the jackpot gaming state can be displayed in the jackpot start effect. The title character of the jackpot start effect is displayed in a manner that moves more dramatically than the title character of the super reach effect. In this way, the situation in which the title character is displayed in the super reach effect is one in which it is not yet clear whether or not a jackpot will be reached, whereas the situation in which the title character of the jackpot start effect is displayed is one in which it has already been announced that a jackpot will be reached. Therefore, the title character of the jackpot start effect moves more dramatically, allowing the player to celebrate the fact that the jackpot gaming state has been reached.

In this embodiment, the title characters are displayed in a static state in the title display part of the Super Reach effect, but the title characters may also be displayed in a moving manner in the title display part of the Super Reach effect. Even in this configuration, the title characters of the jackpot start effect can be displayed in a more dynamic manner than the title characters of the Super Reach effect, allowing you to celebrate the game being controlled to a jackpot game state.

In addition, in the title display part of the Super Reach effect, when the title characters are displayed, a background dedicated to the title display is displayed (Low Base Strong Reach B and C effects, Low Base Strongest Reach effect, High Base Reach A-D), and the background of the title characters in the jackpot start effect is displayed in a manner with greater movement than the background dedicated to the title display in the Super Reach effect. By doing this, the background of the title characters in the jackpot start effect also moves more greatly, allowing you to celebrate the fact that you have been controlled into a jackpot gaming state.

In this embodiment, the background dedicated to displaying the title in the Super Reach effect is a still image, but the background dedicated to displaying the title in the Super Reach effect may also be a moving image. Even in this configuration, the background of the title characters in the jackpot start effect is displayed in a manner with more movement than the background dedicated to displaying the title in the Super Reach effect, allowing you to celebrate being controlled into a jackpot gaming state.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 21]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a super reach effect. The super reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in the operation prompting effects B and D in the introductory part of the super reach effect, small operation prompting characters that prompt the player to operate the push button 31B can be displayed. In this case, the small operation prompting characters are displayed in a manner that moves more than the title character corresponding to the super reach effect. In this way, the small operation prompting characters displayed in the introductory part prompt the player to take an action (operation), and by moving them more than the title character displayed in the title display part, the player can be intuitively prompted to take an action (operation).

Furthermore, in operation prompting effects B and D in the introductory part of the Super Reach effect, the player is prompted to operate push button 31B, and it is possible to display operation prompting characters (large) that suggest a more advantageous situation than operation prompting characters (small), and both operation prompting characters (small) and operation prompting characters (large) are displayed in a manner that causes greater movement than the title characters corresponding to the Super Reach effect. In this way, whether it is operation prompting characters (small) or operation prompting characters (large), by moving them more than the title characters displayed in the title display part, it is possible to intuitively encourage the player to take action (operate).

In this embodiment, the title characters are displayed in a stationary state in the title display part of the Super Reach effect, but the title characters may also be displayed in a moving manner in the title display part of the Super Reach effect. Even in this configuration, by displaying the operation prompt characters (small) in a manner that moves more than the title characters of the Super Reach effect, the player can be intuitively encouraged to take action (operate). Also, even in this configuration, by displaying both the operation prompt characters (small) and the operation prompt characters (large) in a manner that moves more than the title characters corresponding to the Super Reach effect, whether the operation prompt characters (small) or the operation prompt characters (large) move more than the title characters displayed in the title display part, the player can be intuitively encouraged to take action (operate).

In addition, the number of characters (3) in the small operation prompt text is less than the number of characters (7-13) in the title text of the Super Reach effect, so the content of the text can be recognized even if the small operation prompt text is moved widely.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 22]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a super reach effect. The super reach effect is composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title character, and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in the title display part of the super reach effect, explanatory characters that explain the content of the super reach effect can be displayed. In this case, the explanatory characters are displayed in a manner that moves more than the title characters that correspond to the super reach effect. In this way, by displaying the additionally displayed explanatory characters in a manner that moves more than the title characters, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that explanatory characters have been added in addition to the title characters.

In this embodiment, the title characters are displayed in a static state in the title display part of the super reach effect, but the title characters may also be displayed in a moving manner in the title display part of the super reach effect. Even in such a configuration, by displaying the explanatory characters in a manner that moves more than the title characters in the super reach effect, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that explanatory characters have been added in addition to the title characters.

In addition, the explanatory text suggests that the Super Reach effect is advantageous, so the presence of the explanatory text can draw even more attention to it.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 23]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base strong reach A-C effects, which have a higher jackpot expectation than the low base weak reach A-B effects and the low base weak reach A-B effects. The low base weak reach A-B effects and the low base strong reach A-C effects each include a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. The title characters corresponding to the low base strong reach A-C effects are displayed in larger character size than the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A-B effects. By doing this, the title characters corresponding to the low base strong reach A-C effects, which have a relatively high expectation, are displayed in larger character size than the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A-B effects, which have a relatively low expectation, so that the title characters alone can be used to intuitively recognize that the low base strong reach A-C effects have a higher jackpot expectation than the low base weak reach A-B effects.

Furthermore, the number of characters (10) making up the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects is greater than the number of characters (7, 8) making up the title characters corresponding to the low base strong reach B and C effects, but the display area size of the title characters corresponding to the low base strong reach B and C effects is larger than the display area size of the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects. By doing this, the display area size occupied by one character is larger for the title characters corresponding to the low base strong reach B and C effects, allowing the player to intuitively recognize that the low base strong reach B and C effects have a higher chance of winning than the low base weak reach A and B effects.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attakka lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display parts of the low base weak reach A and B presentations and the low base strong reach A to C presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using the brightness data tables for the respective title displays (weak reach system common title, strong reach system common title), and in the introduction parts of the low base weak reach A and B presentations and the low base strong reach A to C presentations, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using the brightness data tables for the respective introduction parts (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction). By doing this, in the title display parts of the low base weak reach A and B effects and the low base strong reach A to C effects, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the game effect lamp 9 can be made to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

[Effect 24]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a super reach effect after the decorative pattern displayed on the image display device 5 reaches a reach state. The super reach effect is composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, before the title display part in the super reach effect, a decorative pattern (large) is displayed in a reach state, and then the decorative pattern (large) displayed in the reach state is reduced to a smaller decorative pattern (small). At this time, at least one character of the title character corresponding to the super reach effect is displayed in a size larger than the decorative pattern (small). By doing this, at least one character of the title character corresponding to the super reach effect is displayed in a size larger than the reduced decorative pattern (small), so that the title character can be focused on in the title display part.

In addition, all characters of the title letters corresponding to the Super Reach effect are displayed smaller than the decorative pattern (large) and larger than the decorative pattern (small). This ensures that the decorative pattern (large) can be recognized when the Reach state is reached, and then the decorative pattern (large) is reduced to a decorative pattern (small), and each character that makes up the title letters is displayed larger than the decorative pattern (small), so that attention can be drawn to the title letters in the title display part.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 25]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a super reach effect. The super reach effect includes a title display part that displays corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in operation prompting effects B and D in the introductory part of the super reach effect, small operation prompting characters can be displayed to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Furthermore, after a jackpot is announced by the super reach effect, title characters corresponding to the jackpot gaming state can be displayed in the jackpot start effect. The title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed larger than the small operation prompting characters. In this way, the situation in which small operation prompting characters are displayed in the super reach effect indicates a situation in which it is not yet clear whether a jackpot has occurred, whereas the situation in which the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed indicates a situation in which a jackpot has already been announced. Displaying the title characters of the jackpot start effect larger than the small operation prompting characters allows the player to celebrate the jackpot gaming state.

The title characters for the jackpot start effect are composed of "BIG" or "REGULAR" and "BONUS." After "BIG" or "REGULAR" is displayed at the top of the fixed position, "BONUS" is displayed at the bottom of the fixed position. After "BONUS" is displayed at the bottom of the fixed position, "BIG" or "REGULAR" displayed at the top of the fixed position and "BONUS" displayed at the bottom of the fixed position are gradually enlarged. Furthermore, "BIG" or "REGULAR" and "BONUS" are displayed at their smallest size when displayed at the top and bottom of the fixed position, and the size of the characters when "BIG" or "REGULAR" and "BONUS" are displayed at the top and bottom of the fixed position is larger than the size of the characters that make up the operation prompt characters (small). By doing this, the characters that make up the title characters for the jackpot start effect are always displayed larger than the characters that make up the operation prompt characters (small), making it even more congratulatory to be controlled into the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, the smallest character in the string of characters that make up the title characters of the jackpot start effect is larger than the largest character in the string of characters that make up the small operation prompt characters. By doing this, no matter which character you focus on, the title characters of the jackpot start effect will be displayed larger than the small operation prompt characters, making it even more congratulatory to be controlled into the jackpot game state.

It is also possible to display special prompt characters (large) that suggest a more advantageous situation than the small prompt characters. The large prompt characters are displayed larger than the title characters of the jackpot start effect, allowing the player to sense the advantageous situation.

In addition, the smallest character in the string of characters that make up the large operation prompt characters is displayed larger than the largest character in the string of characters that make up the title characters of the jackpot start effect. This means that no matter which character the player focuses on, the large operation prompt characters will be displayed larger than the title characters of the jackpot start effect, making the player aware of the advantageous situation.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 26]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a super reach effect. The super reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, after the super reach effect announces that a jackpot has been reached, the title characters corresponding to the jackpot gaming state can be displayed in the jackpot start effect. The title characters for the jackpot start effect are displayed larger than the title characters corresponding to the super reach effect. By doing so, the situation in which the title characters are displayed in the super reach effect is one in which it is not yet clear whether a jackpot will be reached, whereas the situation in which the title characters for the jackpot start effect are displayed is one in which it has already been announced that a jackpot will be reached. By displaying the title characters for the jackpot start effect larger than the title characters corresponding to the super reach effect, it is possible to celebrate the fact that the game has been controlled to a jackpot gaming state.

In addition, the Super Reach effect includes multiple types of Super Reach effects with different title characters, and the title character of the jackpot start effect is displayed larger than the title character corresponding to any type of Super Reach effect, allowing you to celebrate the jackpot game state being controlled.

In addition, the smallest character in the string of characters that make up the title characters for the jackpot start effect is displayed larger than the largest character in the string of characters that make up the title characters corresponding to any type of super reach effect, so no matter which character you focus on, the title character for the jackpot start effect will be displayed larger than the title character that corresponds to the super reach effect, making it even more congratulatory that you have been controlled into a jackpot gaming state.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 27]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base weak reach A and B effects. The low base weak reach A and B effects are composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters, and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in the operation prompting effect A that is executed before the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects, it is possible to display operation prompting characters (small) that prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Then, the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects are displayed larger than the operation prompting characters (small). By doing this, the operation prompting characters (small) are displayed before the title display part, and the title characters that are displayed thereafter are displayed larger than the operation prompting characters (small), thereby drawing attention to the title characters.

Furthermore, after the operation prompt text (small) is displayed, the low base weak reach A and B effects develop, and the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects begins. By doing this, the operation prompt text (small) is displayed before the title display part in the series of events, and the title text that is displayed afterwards is displayed larger than the operation prompt text (small), thereby drawing attention to the title text.

In addition, the smallest character among the characters that make up the title characters corresponding to the low-base weak reach A and B effects is displayed larger than the largest character among the characters that make up the operation prompt characters (small), so no matter which character you focus on, you can draw attention to the title characters.

The effect control CPU 120 also controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attack lamps LA1-LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data. It also controls the game effect lamps 9 in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach-type common title), and in the introductory part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using the brightness data table for the respective introductory part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, allowing the game effect lamps 9 to emit light in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed appropriately.

[Effect 28]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute low base weak reach A and B effects. The low base weak reach A and B effects are composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. In addition, in the operation prompting effect A that is executed before the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects, it is possible to display operation prompting characters (small) that prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. In addition, after the low base weak reach A and B effects announce that a jackpot will occur, it is possible to display the title characters of the jackpot start effect corresponding to the controlled jackpot game state. Then, the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed larger than the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects, and the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects are displayed larger than the operation prompting characters (small). By doing this, the situation in which the title letters are displayed in the low base weak reach A and B effects is one in which it is not yet clear whether or not a jackpot will occur, whereas the situation in which the title letters of the jackpot start effect are displayed is one in which it has already been announced that a jackpot will occur, and by displaying the title letters of the jackpot start effect larger than the title letters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects, it is possible to celebrate the fact that the game is controlled to a jackpot game state. Also, by displaying operation prompt letters (small) before the title display part and displaying the title letters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects that are displayed afterwards larger than the operation prompt letters (small), it is possible to draw attention to the title letters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects.

Furthermore, after the operation prompt character (small) is displayed, the low base weak reach A and B effects develop, the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects begins, and after the low base weak reach A and B effects announce that a jackpot has been reached, the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed. In this way, the operation prompt character (small) is displayed before the title display part in the series of events, and the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects that are displayed afterwards are displayed larger than the operation prompt character (small), thereby drawing attention to the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects, and after the low base weak reach A and B effects announce that a jackpot has been reached, the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed larger than the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects, allowing the player to celebrate being controlled into a jackpot gaming state.

The effect control CPU 120 also controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attack lamps LA1-LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data. It also controls the game effect lamps 9 in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach-type common title), and in the introductory part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using the brightness data table for the respective introductory part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, allowing the game effect lamps 9 to emit light in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed appropriately.

[Effect 29]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a super reach effect. The super reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, after the super reach effect announces that a jackpot has been reached, the title character corresponding to the jackpot gaming state can be displayed in the jackpot start effect. The title character of the jackpot start effect is displayed for a longer period of time than the title character corresponding to the super reach effect. In this way, the situation in which the title character is displayed in the super reach effect is one in which it is not yet clear whether or not a jackpot will be reached, whereas the situation in which the title character of the jackpot start effect is displayed is one in which it has already been announced that a jackpot will be reached. By displaying the title character of the jackpot start effect for a longer period of time than the title character corresponding to the super reach effect, it is possible to celebrate the fact that the jackpot gaming state has been reached.

In addition, the time from when all of the characters making up the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed until at least a portion of those characters disappear is longer than the time from when part of the characters making up the title characters corresponding to the super reach effect are displayed until all of those characters disappear. By doing this, the time during which the title characters of the jackpot start effect, which has a celebratory meaning, are clearly visible is made longer than the time during which the title characters corresponding to the super reach effect, which are intended to increase the possibility of a jackpot, are displayed, thereby giving the player a sense of satisfaction.

In addition, after the title letters of the jackpot start effect are displayed, the title letters of the jackpot start effect are switched to a right-hit promotion image (small) and a right-hit promotion image (large) which suggest the operation method during the jackpot game state, and after a predetermined period of time has passed since the switch to the right-hit promotion image (small) and right-hit promotion image (large), advantageous control is exercised by operating using the operation method suggested by the right-hit promotion image (small) and right-hit promotion image (large) (an operation method to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2R), and the time it takes to switch from the title letters of the jackpot start effect to the right-hit promotion image (small) and right-hit promotion image (large) is shorter than the time it takes to end the title letters corresponding to the super reach effect. By doing this, the title text of the jackpot start effect switches to the right hit prompt image (small) and right hit prompt image (large) in a short time, and then after a predetermined period of time has passed, control is exercised that gives an advantage by operating using the operation method suggested by the right hit prompt image (small) and right hit prompt image (large), preventing the player from being disadvantaged by changing the operation method during the period when the title text of the jackpot start effect ends.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 30]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a super reach effect. The super reach effect includes a title display part that displays corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in operation prompting effects B and D in the introductory part of the super reach effect, small operation prompting characters can be displayed to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Furthermore, after a jackpot is announced by the super reach effect, title characters corresponding to the jackpot gaming state can be displayed in the jackpot start effect. The title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed for a longer period of time than the small operation prompting characters. In this way, the situation in which the small operation prompting characters are displayed in the super reach effect is one in which it is not yet clear whether a jackpot has occurred, whereas the situation in which the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed is one in which it has already been announced that a jackpot has occurred. By displaying the title characters of the jackpot start effect for a longer period of time than the small operation prompting characters, the player can celebrate being controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

The small operation prompt text is displayed until the prompted operation is performed or the time for which the prompted operation is valid has elapsed, and the time for which the title text for the jackpot start effect is displayed is longer than the time from when the small operation prompt text is displayed until the time for which the prompted operation is valid has elapsed without the prompted operation being performed. By doing this, the title text for the jackpot start effect is displayed for a longer time than the time it is displayed without the prompted operation being performed after the small operation prompt text is displayed, allowing you to celebrate the game being controlled to a jackpot game state.

In addition, the time from when all of the characters making up the title character of the jackpot start effect are displayed until at least part of the character string disappears is longer than the time the small operation prompt characters are displayed. By doing this, the time the congratulatory title character of the jackpot start effect is clearly visible is longer than the time the small operation prompt characters, which are intended to encourage the player to operate the machine, are displayed, giving the player a sense of satisfaction.

It is also possible to display large operation prompt characters that suggest a more advantageous situation than small operation prompt characters. Small operation prompt characters are displayed without any prompt introduction effects, while large operation prompt characters are displayed after the prompt introduction effects have been executed. The time that the title characters for the jackpot start effect are displayed is longer than the time that large operation prompt characters are displayed. In this way, the time that the congratulatory advantageous state name display is displayed is longer than the time that large operation prompt characters accompanied by a prompt introduction display are displayed, giving the player a sense of satisfaction.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 31]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base weak reach A and B effects. The low base weak reach A and B effects are composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters, and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in the operation prompting effect A that is executed before the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects, it is possible to display operation prompting characters (small) that prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Then, the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects are displayed for a longer period of time than the operation prompting characters (small). By doing this, the operation prompting characters (small) are displayed before the title display part, and the title characters that are displayed thereafter are displayed for a longer period of time than the operation prompting characters (small), thereby drawing attention to the title characters.

In addition, the time from when all the characters making up the title are displayed until at least part of the characters disappears is longer than the time the action prompt characters (small) are displayed. By doing this, the time the title display is clearly visible is longer than the time the prompt characters, which are intended to encourage the player to take action, are displayed, drawing attention to the title characters.

It is also possible to display large operation prompt characters that suggest a more advantageous situation than small operation prompt characters. Small operation prompt characters are displayed without any prompt introduction, while large operation prompt characters are displayed after the prompt introduction has been executed. The title characters are displayed for a longer period than the large operation prompt characters. This allows the title display to be displayed for a longer period than the large operation prompt characters that accompany the prompt introduction, drawing attention to the title characters.

The effect control CPU 120 also controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attack lamps LA1-LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data. It also controls the game effect lamps 9 in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach-type common title), and in the introductory part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using the brightness data table for the respective introductory part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, allowing the game effect lamps 9 to emit light in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed appropriately.

[Effect 32]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base weak reach A and B effects. The low base weak reach A and B effects include a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, in the operation prompting effect A, which is executed before the title display part in the low base weak reach A and B effects, it is possible to display small operation prompting characters that prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Furthermore, after the low base weak reach A and B effects announce that a jackpot will occur, it is possible to display the title characters of the jackpot start effect corresponding to the controlled jackpot game state. The title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed for a longer period of time than the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects, and the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects are displayed for a longer period of time than the small operation prompting characters. By doing this, the situation in which the title letters are displayed in the low base weak reach A and B effects is one in which it is not yet clear whether or not a jackpot will occur, whereas the situation in which the title letters of the jackpot start effect are displayed is one in which it has already been announced that a jackpot will occur, and by displaying the title letters of the jackpot start effect for a longer period of time than the title letters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects, it is possible to celebrate the fact that the game has been controlled to a jackpot. Also, by displaying operation prompt letters (small) before the title display part and then displaying the title letters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects for a longer period of time than the operation prompt letters (small), it is possible to draw attention to the title letters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects.

The effect control CPU 120 also controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attack lamps LA1-LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data. It also controls the game effect lamps 9 in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach-type common title), and in the introductory part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using the brightness data table for the respective introductory part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, allowing the game effect lamps 9 to emit light in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed appropriately.

[Effect 33]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute low base weak reach A and B effects and low base strong reach A to C effects in the normal state, and can execute high base reach A to D effects in a probability variable state that is more advantageous than the normal state. The low base weak reach A and B effects, low base strong reach A to C effects, and high base reach A to D effects in the probability variable state are all composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. In addition, the low base strong reach A to C effects have a higher jackpot expectation than the low base weak reach A and B effects, the high base reach B to D effects have a higher jackpot expectation than the high base reach A effect, and the high base reach A effect has a higher jackpot expectation than the low base weak reach A and B effects. Then, an expectation suggestion display is displayed in the title display parts of the low base strong reach A to C effects, the high base reach A effect, and the high base reach B to D effects, but an expectation suggestion display is not displayed in the title display parts of the low base weak reach A and B effects. By doing this, the low base weak reach A and B effects in the normal state have a lower jackpot expectation than the low base strong reach A to C effects in the normal state, so by displaying an expectation suggestion display in the low base strong reach A to C effects but not displaying an expectation suggestion display in the low base weak reach A and B effects, excessive expectations of a jackpot due to the low base weak reach A and B effects are not created. On the other hand, although the high base reach A effect in a probability variable state, which is more advantageous than the normal state, has a lower expectation of a jackpot than the high base reach B to D effect in the probability variable state, it has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the low base weak reach A and B effect in the normal state, so by displaying an expectation indication display in both the high base reach A effect and the high base reach B to D effect, it is possible to expect a jackpot in both the high base reach A effect and the high base reach B to D effect.

[Effect 34]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a super reach effect both in the normal state and in a probability variable state that is more advantageous than the normal state. The super reach effect in the normal state and the super reach effect in the probability variable state are both composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. The title display part of the super reach effect in the probability variable state is shorter than the title display part of the super reach effect in the normal state. By doing so, the title display part of the super reach effect in the probability variable state is shorter than the title display part of the super reach effect in the normal state, allowing for a fast-paced gameplay in the probability variable state.

In addition, even if the frequency with which Super Reach effects are executed in the probability variable state is higher than the frequency with which Super Reach effects are executed in the normal state, the title display portion of the Super Reach effects in the probability variable state is shorter than the title display portion of the Super Reach effects in the normal state, allowing play in the probability variable state to proceed at a good tempo.

The effect control CPU 120 also controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attack lamps LA1-LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and also controls the brightness data tables for title display (weak reach common title, strong reach common title, high base reach common title, The game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction) for the introduction part of the super reach effect. In this way, during the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamp 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 35]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the low base strong reach effect, which has a higher probability of winning than the low base strong reach effects A to C and the low base strong reach effects A to C. The low base strong reach effects A to C and the low base strong reach effects include both a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, when the game control microcomputer 100 performs 900 variable displays in the normal state without being controlled to a jackpot, it controls to the time-saving state B (Yu-time), which is more advantageous than the normal state. In the title display part in the low base strong reach A to C effects, the title characters are displayed in a display mode in which the title characters are displayed while moving from the left side of the display area to the center, and in the title display part in the low base strongest reach effect, the title characters are displayed in a display mode in which the title characters are displayed reduced from an enlarged display, and when controlled to time-shortened state B (Yu-time), in the Yu-time start effect, the title characters of the Yu-time start effect are displayed in a display mode in which the title characters are displayed reduced from an enlarged display, similar to the title display part in the low base strongest reach effect. By doing this, when controlled to time-shortened state B (Yu-time), in the Yu-time start effect, the title characters of the Yu-time start effect are displayed in the same display mode as the title characters of the low base strongest reach effect, which has a relatively high expectation of a jackpot, so that it can be recognized that time-shortened state B (Yu-time) is highly advantageous.

In addition, when the title characters are erased in the Yu-Time start effect, they are erased in a display format in which they expand as they are erased, similar to when the title characters are erased in the title display part of the Low Base Strongest Reach effect. By doing this, even when the title characters are erased in the Yu-Time start effect, they are erased in the same display format as when the title characters are erased in the Low Base Strongest Reach effect, which has a relatively high expectation of a jackpot, so the player can recognize that time-saving state B (Yu-Time) is highly advantageous.

[Effect 36]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a Super Reach effect. The Super Reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, if the game control microcomputer 100 performs 900 variable displays in the normal state without being controlled to a jackpot, it controls the game to a time-saving state B (Yu-time), which is more advantageous than the normal state. When controlled to time-saving state B (Yu-time), the title character of the Yu-time start effect is displayed in the Yu-time start effect, and the size of the characters constituting the title character of the Yu-time start effect is larger than the size of the characters constituting the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect. In this way, while the title character is displayed in the Super Reach effect when it is not yet clear whether a jackpot will occur, the title character of the Yu-time start effect is controlled to time-saving state B (Yu-time), and the characters constituting the title character of the Yu-time start effect are displayed larger than the characters constituting the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect, allowing the player to celebrate being controlled to time-saving state B (Yu-time).

The Super Reach effect also includes multiple types of Super Reach effects with different title characters, and the characters that make up the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect are larger than the characters that make up the title characters corresponding to any of the types of Super Reach effects. By doing this, the characters that make up the title characters of the Yu-Time start effect are displayed larger than the characters that make up the title characters corresponding to any of the types of Super Reach effects, so you can celebrate being controlled to time-saving state B (Yu-Time).

In addition, the smallest character among the characters making up the title character of the Yu-Time start effect is larger than the largest character among the characters making up the title character corresponding to any type of Super Reach effect. By doing this, no matter which character you focus on, the title character of the Yu-Time start effect will be displayed larger than the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect, making it even more congratulatory that you have been controlled to time-saving state B (Yu-Time).

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 37]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a Super Reach effect. The Super Reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, when 900 variable displays are performed in the normal state without being controlled to a jackpot, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the game to a time-saving state B (Yu-time), which is more advantageous than the normal state. When controlled to time-saving state B (Yu-time), the title character of the Yu-time start effect is displayed in the Yu-time start effect, and the display time of the title character of the Yu-time start effect is longer than the display time of the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect. In this way, while the title character is displayed in the Super Reach effect when it is not yet clear whether a jackpot will occur, the title character of the Yu-time start effect is controlled to time-saving state B (Yu-time), and the title character of the Yu-time start effect is displayed longer than the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect, allowing the player to celebrate the control to time-saving state B (Yu-time).

In addition, the time from when all of the characters making up the title character of the Yu-Time start effect are displayed until at least a portion of that character is no longer displayed is longer than the time from when part of the characters making up the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect is displayed until all of that character is no longer displayed. By doing this, the time during which the title character of the Yu-Time start effect, which has a celebratory meaning, is clearly visible is longer than the time during which the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect, which is intended to increase the possibility of a jackpot, is displayed, giving the player a sense of satisfaction.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 38]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a Super Reach effect. The Super Reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, when 900 variable displays are performed in the normal state without being controlled by a jackpot, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the game to a time-saving state B (Yu-time), which is more advantageous than the normal state. Furthermore, in the normal state, it is possible to display characters indicating the number of times remaining until the time-saving state B (Yu-time) is controlled. Furthermore, the size of the characters constituting the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect is larger than the size of the characters constituting the characters constituting the characters constituting the number of times remaining until the Yu-time. In this way, the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect is displayed larger than the characters constituting the characters constituting the characters constituting the number of times remaining until the Yu-time, thereby drawing attention to the title character corresponding to the Super Reach effect.

In addition, the Super Reach effect includes low base weak reach A and B effects, and low base strong reach A-C effects, which have a higher jackpot expectation than low base weak reach A and B effects. The remaining number of plays until Yu-Time is displayed during low base weak reach A and B effects, but not during low base strong reach A-C effects. By doing this, the remaining number of plays until Yu-Time is displayed during low base weak reach A and B effects, which have a low jackpot expectation, making the player aware of the number of plays until time-saving state B (Yu-Time). Meanwhile, in low base strong reach A-C effects, which have a high jackpot expectation, the remaining number of plays until Yu-Time is not displayed, drawing attention to the content of the effect. Furthermore, since time-saving state B (Yu-Time) is more likely to result in a jackpot than normal state, this can alleviate the player's disappointment when there are few plays remaining until time-saving state B (Yu-Time).

In addition, if the selection effect progresses to a low base strong reach A-C effect without going through the low base weak reach A or B effect, the remaining number of plays until Yu-Time is not displayed even during the selection effect. This prevents the remaining number of plays until Yu-Time from interfering with the selection effect that confirms a super reach effect of low base strong reach A-C or higher, and also reduces the player's disappointment when there are only a few plays remaining until time-saving state B (Yu-Time).

In addition, when a jackpot is announced in the low base strong reach A-C effects, the game is controlled to a jackpot game state without displaying the remaining number of plays until Yu-Time again, and when a miss is announced in the low base strong reach A-C effects, the remaining number of plays until Yu-Time is displayed again after the low base strong reach A-C effects end. By doing this, when a jackpot is announced in the low base strong reach A-C effects, the remaining number of plays until Yu-Time is not displayed again, thereby mitigating the player's disappointment when there are few plays left until time-saving state B (Yu-Time). In addition, when a miss is announced in the low base strong reach A-C effects, the remaining number of plays until Yu-Time is displayed again after the low base strong reach A-C effects end, allowing the player to feel relieved quickly when there are few plays left until time-saving state B (Yu-Time).

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attack lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach performance, it also controls the brightness data table for title display (weak reach series common title, strong reach series common title, high base reach series The game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach A introduction, strong reach-type strong reach B introduction, strong reach-type strong reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach A introduction, high base reach-type reach B introduction, high base reach-type reach C introduction, high base reach-type reach D introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introduction part, so the game effect lamps 9 can be illuminated in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed appropriately.

[Effect 39]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a Super Reach effect. The Super Reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, when 900 variable displays are performed in the normal state without being controlled by a jackpot, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the game to a time-saving state B (Yu-time), which is more advantageous than the normal state. Furthermore, in operation prompting effects A to D executed at timings related to the Super Reach effect, small operation prompting characters can be displayed to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. Furthermore, in the normal state, characters indicating the number of times remaining until the game is controlled to the time-saving state B (Yu-time) can be displayed. Furthermore, the size of the characters constituting the small operation prompting characters is larger than the size of the characters constituting the number of times remaining until the game is controlled to the Yu-time. By doing so, the small operation prompting characters are displayed larger than the characters constituting the number of times remaining until the game is controlled to the Yu-time, thereby drawing attention to the small operation prompting characters and effectively encouraging the player to take action (operate).

Furthermore, when executing the low base strong reach A-C effects among the super reach effects, if the operation prompt character (small) is displayed in operation prompt effect A, which is executed before the title display part, the character indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-Time is displayed at the same time, whereas if the operation prompt character (small) is displayed in operation prompt effect D, which is executed at the end of the introductory part, the character indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-Time is not displayed. By doing this, before the development into the low base strong reach A-C effects, the character indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-Time is displayed at the same time as the prompt character display operation prompt character (small), making the player aware of the number of times remaining until time-saving state B (Yu-Time), and by not displaying the character indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-Time in the operation prompt character (small) in the introductory part, the player can focus on whether or not a jackpot will be announced.

Furthermore, when the low base strong reach A-C effects are executed, operation prompt A, which is executed before the title display part, displays only the small operation prompt characters out of the small operation prompt characters and the large operation prompt characters, which suggest a more favorable situation than the small operation prompt characters. Meanwhile, operation prompt D, which is executed at the end of the introductory part, can display both the small operation prompt characters and the large operation prompt characters. When the large operation prompt characters are displayed in the low base strong reach A-C effects, the characters showing the number of times remaining until Yu-time are not displayed at the same time. By doing this, in addition to being notified of whether a jackpot will occur, the large operation prompt characters are displayed, drawing attention to the fact that a more favorable situation is suggested.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attakka lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach presentation, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach system common title, strong reach system common title), and in the introduction part of the super reach presentation, it controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction). By doing this, during the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the game effect lamp 9 can be made to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

[Effect 40]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a super reach effect. The super reach effect includes a title display part that displays the corresponding title character and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. Furthermore, when 900 variable displays are performed in the normal state without being controlled to a jackpot, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the game to a time-saving state B (Yu-time), which is more advantageous than the normal state. Furthermore, after a jackpot is announced by the super reach effect, the title character of the jackpot start effect corresponding to the controlled jackpot game state can be displayed. Furthermore, in the normal state, the remaining number of times until Yu-time can be displayed, indicating the number of times remaining until the game is controlled to the time-saving state B (Yu-time). Furthermore, before displaying the title character of the jackpot start effect, the remaining number of times until Yu-time is erased, and the size of the characters constituting the title character of the jackpot start effect is larger than the size of the characters constituting the remaining number of times until Yu-time. By doing this, the situation in which the title characters of the jackpot start performance are displayed is one in which it has already been announced that a jackpot will occur, and the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time are unnecessary, so the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time are erased before the title characters of the jackpot start performance are displayed, and the characters constituting the title characters of the jackpot start performance are displayed larger than the characters constituting the number of times remaining until Yu-time, so that it is possible to celebrate being controlled to a jackpot game state.

In addition, regardless of the number of times remaining until time-saving state B (Yu-time), the size of the characters that make up the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time is the same, and the size of the characters that make up the title characters of the jackpot start effect is larger than the size of the characters that make up the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time. By doing this, regardless of the number of times remaining until time-saving state B (Yu-time), the characters that make up the title characters of the jackpot start effect are displayed larger than the characters that make up the characters indicating the number of times remaining until Yu-time, so you can celebrate being controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 100 performs a variable display in response to the first entry of a game ball into the first start winning slot or the second start winning slot in time-shortened state B (Yu-time), it uses a time-shortened state B start variable display pattern with a longer variable period than the variable pattern normally used in time-shortened state B (Yu-time). By doing this, the Yu-time start effect can be executed during the variable period corresponding to the time-shortened state B start variable display pattern during the first variable period in time-shortened state B (Yu-time).

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attakka lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data, and in the title display part of the super reach presentation, it controls the game effect lamps 9 using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach system common title, strong reach system common title), and in the introduction part of the super reach presentation, it controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for the introduction part (weak reach system weak reach A introduction, weak reach system weak reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach A introduction, strong reach system strong reach B introduction, strong reach system strong reach C introduction). By doing this, during the title display part of the super reach effect, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, so the game effect lamp 9 can be made to emit light in an appropriate lighting mode according to the title display. As a result, the title can be displayed in an appropriate manner.

[Effect 41]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low-base weak reach A and B effects. The low-base weak reach A and B effects include a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. It is also possible to change the title characters corresponding to the low-base weak reach A and B effects from a white state to a red or gold state. When the title characters are changed from a white state to a red or gold state in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the title characters are displayed so that the time during which they are displayed in the red or gold state is longer than the time during which they are displayed in the white state. In this way, when the title characters are changed from a white state to a red or gold state in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the title characters in the red or gold state, i.e., the state after the change, are displayed longer than the title characters in the white state, i.e., the state before the change, so that the change from white to red or gold can be reliably recognized.

In addition, in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, the title characters may change from a white state to a red or gold state, or may remain in a white state. If the title characters are changed from a white state to a red or gold state, a specific sound is output as the white state changes to a red or gold state when time t1 has elapsed since the start of the title display period. If the title characters remain in a white state, the white state remains unchanged when time t1 has elapsed since the start of the title display period, and a specific sound is output. In this way, a specific sound is output when the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects change from a white state to a red or gold state at a specific timing, and a specific sound is also output when the title characters remain in a white state at the specific timing. This creates the expectation that the title characters will change to a red or gold state when the specific sound is output.

In addition, when the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects change from a white state to another state, a specific sound is output whether they change to a red state or a gold state, so the output of the specific sound draws attention to the type of state they will change to.

The effect control CPU 120 also controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attack lamps LA1-LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data. It also controls the game effect lamps 9 in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using a brightness data table for title display (weak reach-type common title), and in the introductory part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects using the brightness data table for the respective introductory part (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction, weak reach-type weak reach B introduction). In this way, in the title display part of the low-base weak reach A and B effects, the game effect lamps 9 are controlled using a brightness data table for title display that is different from the brightness data table for the introductory part, allowing the game effect lamps 9 to emit light in an appropriate illumination mode according to the title display. As a result, the title display can be performed appropriately.

[Effect 42]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base weak reach A and B effects. The low base weak reach A and B effects are composed of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. In addition, it is possible to change the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects from a white state to a red state, or to a gold state that suggests a higher likelihood of a jackpot than the red state. In either case where the title characters are changed from a white state to a red state or a gold state in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, the characters are displayed by changing from the white state to a common display state and then changing to the red state or the gold state. By doing this, whether the title characters are changed from a white form to a red form or from a white form to a gold form in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B performances, they are changed to a common display form and then changed to a red form or a gold form, so that by changing from the white form to the common display form, until the change from the common display form to the red form or the gold form, players can expect until the end that they will change to the gold form which has a higher probability of winning than the red form.

Furthermore, a common display mode is one in which the characters that make up the title text glow, and when the light clears, they change to a red or gold color. By doing this, it is possible to encourage the characters that make up the title text to glow and change to a red or gold color.

[Effect 43]
In this embodiment, the presentation control CPU 120 can execute low base weak reach A and B presentations. The low base weak reach A and B presentations are comprised of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters, and an introductory part until the presentation result is announced. The presentation control CPU 120 also controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table comprised of brightness data. The effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 using a common brightness data table for the title display part (weak reach-type common title) in both the title display part of the low base weak reach A effect and the title display part of the low base weak reach B effect, controls the game effect lamps 9 using a brightness data table for the low base weak reach A effect (weak reach-type weak reach A introduction) in the introduction part of the low base weak reach A effect, and controls the game effect lamps 9 using a brightness data table for the low base weak reach B effect (weak reach-type weak reach B introduction) in the introduction part of the low base weak reach B effect. In this way, by using a common brightness data table corresponding to the title display part for the two different super reach effects, an increase in cost and capacity is prevented, and by using a corresponding brightness data table for each of the introduction parts, the period until an announcement of whether or not a jackpot has been achieved can be suitably aroused, resulting in suitable title display.

[Effect 44]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the low base weak reach A, B effects and the low base strong reach A to C effects, which have a higher probability of winning than the low base weak reach A, B effects. The low base weak reach A, B effects and the low base strong reach A to C effects each include a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data. The presentation control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for the common title display part (weak reach common title) in the title display part of the low base weak reach A presentation and in the title display part of the low base weak reach B presentation, and controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for the common title display part (strong reach common title) in the title display part of the low base strong reach A presentation, in the title display part of the low base strong reach B presentation and in the title display part of the low base strong reach C presentation, and controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for the low base weak reach A presentation (weak reach weak reach A introduction) in the introduction part of the low base weak reach A presentation. The game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for the low base weak reach B presentation (introduction of weak reach B in a weak reach system) in the introductory part of the low base strong reach A presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for the low base strong reach A presentation (introduction of strong reach A in a strong reach system) in the introductory part of the low base strong reach B presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for the low base strong reach B presentation (introduction of strong reach B in a strong reach system), and in the introductory part of the low base strong reach C presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using a brightness data table for the low base strong reach C presentation (introduction of strong reach C in a strong reach system). In this way, the brightness data table corresponding to the title display part is common for two types of super reach effects with high expectations and two types of super reach effects with low expectations, thereby preventing an increase in cost and capacity, and by using the brightness data table corresponding to each of the introductory parts, it is possible to suitably stimulate the period until it is announced whether or not a jackpot has been achieved, and as a result, it is possible to perform a suitable title display.

[Effect 45]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base weak reach A and B effects, low base strong reach A-C effects that have a higher jackpot expectation than the low base weak reach A and B effects, and low base strongest reach effects that have an even higher jackpot expectation than the low base strong reach A-C effects. The low base weak reach A and B effects, low base strong reach A-C effects, and low base strongest reach effects each include a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introduction part until the effect result is announced. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1-LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2-LWR12, logo LEDs LL1-LL4, decorative LEDs LS1-LS5, and attack lamps LA1-LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data. The presentation control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for a common title display part (weak reach type common title) in the title display part of the low base weak reach A presentation and in the title display part of the low base weak reach B presentation, controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for a common title display part (strong reach type common title) in the title display part of the low base strong reach A presentation, in the title display part of the low base strong reach B presentation and in the title display part of the low base strong reach C presentation, controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for title display for the low base strongest reach presentation (strongest reach type strongest reach title) in the title display part of the low base strongest reach presentation, and controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for title display for the low base weak reach A presentation (weak reach type weak reach title) in the introduction part of the low base weak reach A presentation. In the introduction part of the low base strong reach A presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using the brightness data table for the low base weak reach B presentation (weak reach system weak reach B introduction), in the introduction part of the low base strong reach A presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using the brightness data table for the low base strong reach A presentation (strong reach system strong reach A introduction), in the introduction part of the low base strong reach B presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using the brightness data table for the low base strong reach B presentation (strong reach system strong reach B introduction), in the introduction part of the low base strong reach C presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using the brightness data table for the low base strong reach C presentation (strong reach system strong reach C introduction), and in the introduction part of the low base strongest reach presentation, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled using the brightness data table for the low base strongest reach presentation (strongest reach system strongest reach introduction). In this way, for the two types of super reach effects with high expectations and the two types of super reach effects with low expectations, the brightness data table corresponding to the title display part is common, thereby preventing an increase in cost and capacity, and by using the brightness data table corresponding to each of the introductory parts, it is possible to suitably stimulate the period until it is announced whether or not a jackpot will be won, resulting in a suitable title display. Furthermore, the low-base strongest reach effect with the highest expectation is heightened by having dedicated brightness data tables for the title display part and the introductory part, resulting in a suitable title display.

[Effect 46]
In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing low base weak reach A and B effects. The low base weak reach A and B effects are comprised of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters and an introductory part until the effect result is announced. In addition, it is possible to change the display of the title characters corresponding to the low base weak reach A and B effects from a white state to a red state, or to a gold state that suggests a higher likelihood of a jackpot than the red state. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table composed of brightness data. When the color of the title letters is not changed in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table: weak reach common title (white) in which brightness data is set for when a title change effect is not performed; when the color of the title letters is changed to red or gold in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table: weak reach common title (red) or weak reach common title (gold) in which brightness data is set for when a title change effect is performed; and regardless of whether the color of the title letters is changed in the introduction part of the low base weak reach A and B effects, the effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamp 9 using a brightness data table for the common introduction part (weak reach weak reach A introduction, weak reach weak reach B introduction). By doing this, whether the title characters are not changed to red or gold in the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B performances or are changed to the second form, the brightness data table corresponding to each introductory part is made common, thereby preventing an increase in cost and capacity, and by using the brightness data table corresponding to each title display part, it is possible to perform the performance appropriately in either the case where the color of the title characters is not changed or where they are changed to red or gold, and as a result, an appropriate title display can be performed.

[Effect 47]
In this embodiment, the presentation control CPU 120 can execute low base weak reach A and B presentations. The low base weak reach A and B presentations are comprised of a title display part that displays the corresponding title characters, and an introductory part until the presentation result is announced. The presentation control CPU 120 also controls the game effect lamps 9 (frame LEDs LWL1 to LWL12, frame LEDs LWR2 to LWR12, logo LEDs LL1 to LL4, decorative LEDs LS1 to LS5, and attacca lamps LA1 to LA4) using a brightness data table comprised of brightness data. Furthermore, the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects includes a title start period from when the title characters start to be displayed in their designated positions until they are displayed in their designated positions, and a title display period and a title end period after the title characters are displayed in their designated positions. The effect control CPU 120 controls the game effect lamps 9 during the title start period of the title display part of the low base weak reach A and B effects using a brightness data table (weak reach title start) that defines a light-emitting pattern specific to the title start period, and controls the game effect lamps 9 during the title display period and title end period using a brightness data table (weak reach title display) that defines a light-emitting pattern specific to the period after the title display period. In this way, by using the brightness data table corresponding to the title start period from when the title characters start to be displayed in their designated positions until they are displayed in their designated positions in the low base weak reach A and B effects, the brightness data table corresponding to the title display period and title end period after the title characters are displayed in their designated positions, and the brightness data table corresponding to the introductory part, the period during which the title characters are displayed and the period until the notification of whether or not a favorable state will be achieved can be favorably stimulated, resulting in favorable title display.

In addition, depending on whether it is a low base weak reach A presentation or a low base weak reach B presentation, a common brightness data table can be used for either the brightness data table corresponding to the title start period or the brightness data table corresponding to the title display period and title end period, and a separate brightness data table with individual contents set for the other period.By using a common brightness data table for either the title start period or the brightness data table corresponding to the title display period and title end period, increases in cost and capacity can be prevented, and by using the corresponding brightness data table for the other period, it is possible to appropriately present either a low base weak reach A presentation or a low base weak reach B presentation, resulting in an appropriate title display.

Although the above describes embodiments of the present invention using drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments. A notification object may be used to indicate whether the player has won or lost, depending on the appearance of the notification object. In this case, a character may be used on the image display device to additionally indicate whether the player has won or lost, depending on the appearance of the character. This makes it easy to understand whether the player has won or lost, increasing interest. Specific control is explained below.

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

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

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions on the gaming board 2 (to the right of the gaming area in the example shown in Figure 12), which perform a variable display (also called a special symbol game) of special symbols (also called special symbols) as multiple types of special identification information. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. Special symbols are represented by numbers from "0" to "9" or lighting patterns such as "-". Special symbols may also include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

Note that "variable display" of special symbols refers to, for example, the 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 multiple symbols, transforming one or more symbols, and enlarging/reducing one or more symbols. When special symbols or the 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 the display of a certain symbol flashing. At the end of the variable display, a specified special symbol is displayed stationary (also called derived or derived display) as the display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described below). Note that variable display is sometimes referred to as variable display or variation.

The special pattern variably displayed on the first special pattern display device 4A is also referred to as the "first special pattern," and the special pattern variably displayed on the second special pattern display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special pattern." A special pattern game using the first special pattern is also referred to as the "first special pattern game," and a special pattern game using the second special pattern is also referred to as 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) or organic EL (electroluminescence) display, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may also be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, a variable display of multiple types of decorative symbols (such as symbols showing numbers, etc.) as decorative identification information different from the special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, scrolled up and down or updated) in the "left," "center," and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The synchronously executed special symbol games and variable display of decorative symbols are collectively referred to simply as 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 currently being executed. The pending display and active display are collectively referred to as a variable display-compatible display corresponding to a 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.

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

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

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

The variable ball entry device 6B (a standard electric device) forms a second start entry opening that changes between a closed and an open state due to the solenoid 81 (see Figure 13). The variable ball entry device 6B, for example, comprises an electric tulip-type device with a pair of movable wings. When the solenoid 81 is off, the movable wings are positioned vertically, bringing the tips of the movable wings close to the ball entry device 6A, creating a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start entry opening (also referred to as the second start entry opening being in a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is on, the movable wings of the variable ball entry device 6B are tilted, creating an open state in which game balls can enter the second start entry opening (also referred to as the second start entry opening being in an open state). When a game ball enters the second start entry opening, a predetermined number of prize balls (e.g., three) are paid out, and the second special game can be initiated. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to devices equipped with an electric tulip-type device.

General winning openings 10 are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in Figure 12, four locations at the bottom left and right of the game area), and are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when a ball enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see Figure 13), 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 prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize door (for the special electric device) is in the off state, the large prize door closes the large prize door, preventing game balls from entering (passing through) the large prize door. On the other hand, in the special variable prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize door is in the on state, the large prize door opens the large prize door, making it easier for game balls to enter the large prize door.

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

When a game ball enters any of the prize slots, including the general prize slot 10, it is also referred to as a "win." In particular, a win at a start slot (first start slot, second start slot) is also referred to as a start slot.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the gaming board 2 (to the left of the gaming area in the example shown in Figure 12). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is made up of a 7-segment LED or the like, and displays a variety of normal symbols as normal identification information that differs from special symbols. Normal symbols are represented by numbers ranging from "0" to "9" or lighting patterns such as "-". Normal symbols may also include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. This type of variable display of normal symbols is also called a normal symbol game.

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

Above the normal symbol display 20, there is a normal symbol pending display 25C. The normal symbol pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal symbol pending memory count, which is the number of normal symbol games pending execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above features, the surface of the game board 2 is equipped with windmills that change the direction and speed of the game balls as they flow down, 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 and 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, and gaming effect lamps 9 for gaming effects are provided around the periphery of the gaming area. The gaming effect lamps 9 are composed of LEDs.

A movable body 32 that moves according to the performance is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in Figure 12).

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

At a predetermined position in the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a ball supply tray (upper tray) is provided to hold (store) gaming balls dispensed as prize balls or gaming balls loaned from a designated ball loaning machine so that they can be supplied to the ball launching device. Below the upper tray, a ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided from which prize balls are dispensed 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. Operation of the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see Figure 13).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position on the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, which the player can press to issue a specific command. Operation of the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see Figure 13).

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.

(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 while the previous normal game is being played (if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal game based on that passage cannot be played immediately), the normal game based on that passage 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, the normal symbol display result 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 confirmed normal symbol, the normal symbol display result will be "normal losing." When a "normal winning" occurs, opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open 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 a game ball enters (wins) the start winning hole during the period when a special game is being played or during the period when the game is controlled to a big win game state or small win game state (a start winning occurs but the special game based on that start winning cannot be played immediately), the execution of the special game based on that entry will be suspended up to a specified upper limit (for example, 4).

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

After the display result in the special game becomes "big hit," the game state is controlled to a big hit game state, which is advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "small hit," the game state is controlled to a small hit 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 (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) has elapsed, or the number of game balls entering the large prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 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 referred to as the maximum opening period. This cycle in which the large prize opening is opened 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 win prize balls by making the gaming ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is advantageous to the player. The more rounds played in the jackpot gaming state, and the longer the maximum opening period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A "jackpot" has a set type of jackpot. For example, there are multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot slot (number of rounds or maximum opening period) and game states after a jackpot game state (normal state, time-saving state, probability variable state, etc., as described below), and the jackpot type is set accordingly. There may be jackpot types that offer many prize balls, and jackpot types that offer few or no prize balls.

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

After the jackpot game state ends, the game may enter 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 (the period during which the special symbol fluctuates) compared to 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 slot by shortening the average regular symbol fluctuation time (the period during which the regular symbol fluctuates) compared to the normal state and by increasing the probability of a "regular symbol hit" in a regular symbol game compared to the normal state. The time-saving state is advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of fluctuation of special symbols (especially the second special symbol).

In the probability variable state (probability variable state), in addition to time-saving control, probability variable control is implemented, 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 players, as it not only improves the efficiency of special symbol fluctuations, but also makes it easier to win a "jackpot."

The time-saving state or the probability variation state will continue until one of the following conditions is met: a predetermined number of special games have been played, or the next jackpot game state has begun. A state in which the condition for the special game to end is played a predetermined number of times is also called a count-cut state (count-cut time-saving state, count-cut probability variation state, etc.).

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

A state in which probability variable control is being executed is also called a high probability state, and a state in which probability variable control is not being executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is being executed is also called a high base state, and a 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 will not change, and the game state will continue to be controlled as it was before the special game display result became "small win" (however, if the special game when the "small win" occurs is the special game for the specified number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state will naturally change). Note that the special game display result 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 within the jackpot opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game state may be controlled to a special state after the jackpot game state.

(Progression of the production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (such as notifying the progress of the game or adding excitement to the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. These effects are described below. Note that these effects are executed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of these displays, they may also be executed by audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and/or by turning on/off the game effect lamp 9, operating the movable body 32, etc.

As an effect that is executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the "left," "center," and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 begin to display variable decorative symbols in response to the start of the first or second special symbol game. When the display result (also called the confirmed special symbol) in the first or second special symbol game is statically displayed, the confirmed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols is also statically displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols begins to when it ends, the variable display of the decorative symbols may assume a predetermined reach state (a reach is achieved). Here, a reach state refers to a state in which 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, as described below.

In addition, when the above-mentioned reach mode is reached during the variable display of decorative symbols, a reach effect is executed. Pachinko gaming machine 1 executes multiple types of reach effects, 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 decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" depending on the effect mode. Reach effects include, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "jackpot," a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns (the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, "7") is displayed stopped and aligned 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" where the game state is controlled to a probability jackpot after the jackpot gaming state ends, odd-numbered decorative symbols (e.g., "7") are displayed in a line-up, and in the case of a "non-probability jackpot (regular jackpot)" where the game state is not controlled to a probability jackpot after the jackpot gaming state ends, even-numbered decorative symbols (e.g., "6") may be displayed in a line-up. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also called probability jackpot symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also called non-probability jackpot symbols (regular 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 (e.g., "1 3 5") that is a predetermined small win combination is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns (the display result of the variable display of decorative patterns is a "small win"). As an example, decorative patterns that form chance eyes are displayed stationary on predetermined effective lines in the "left," "center," and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Note that a common fixed decorative pattern may be displayed when the display result of the special game is a "jackpot" for certain jackpot types (jackpot types in jackpot game states that are similar to small win game states) 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 symbols does not become a reach state, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols may display a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination (also called a "non-reach miss") (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols may be a "non-reach miss"). Also, when the display result is a "miss," after the state of the variable display of the decorative symbols becomes a reach state, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols may display a fixed decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination (also called a "reach miss") that is not a jackpot combination (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols 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. Other effects, such as preview effects that predict the jackpot reliability, are executed during the variable display of decorative symbols. Preview effects include preview effects that predict the jackpot reliability in the currently executing variable display, and pre-read preview effects that predict the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is reserved). A pre-read preview effect may be executed that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (reserved display or active display) to a mode that is different from normal.

In addition, the image display device 5 may temporarily stop the decorative symbols while they are being displayed in a variable manner, and then resume the variable display, thereby executing a pseudo-consecutive effect that makes a single variable display appear as multiple variable displays.

Even during a jackpot gaming state, a jackpot effect is executed to notify the player of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot effect may include an effect announcing the number of rounds or an upgrade effect indicating that the value of the jackpot gaming state is increasing. Also, during a small jackpot gaming state, a small jackpot effect is executed to notify the player of the small jackpot gaming state. It is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether they are currently in a small jackpot gaming state or a jackpot gaming state by executing a common effect during a small jackpot gaming state and a jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (jackpot types in a jackpot gaming state similar to a small jackpot gaming state, for example, a jackpot type that sets the subsequent gaming state to a high-probability state). In such cases, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether they are currently in a small jackpot gaming state or a jackpot gaming state by executing a common effect after the end of the small jackpot gaming state and the end of the jackpot gaming state.

Also, for example, when a special game or the like is not being played, a demo image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming 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, etc., as shown in Fig. 13. In addition, various boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, a power supply board, etc.

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 gaming machine 1 (execution of special games (including reserved game management), execution of regular games (including reserved game management), big win game status, small win game status, game status, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc.

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

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

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

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (such as detection signals indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) from various switches used to detect game balls (gate switch 21, start port switches (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), and 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 solenoid circuit 111 transmits solenoid drive signals (such as signals to turn on solenoid 81 or 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.

As part of its control of the game's progress, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) supplies presentation control commands (commands that specify (notify) the game's progress, 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. These presentation control commands include, for example, commands that specify various decisions made by the main board 11 (e.g., the display results of the special game (including the type of jackpot), the variable patterns used when executing the special game (details will be described later)), the game status (e.g., the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the jackpot slot, 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, error notifications, and notifications of power outage recovery) based on the received performance control commands.

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

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

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

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

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

Note that the performance control CPU 120 may be configured to perform control of audio output, turning on/off of lamps (such as supplying sound designation signals and lamp signals), and control of the movable body 32 (such as supplying signals to operate the movable body 32).

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (performance random numbers) used to execute various performances. The performance random numbers 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 receiving 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).

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the performance control board 12, sound control board 13, and lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. As with pachinko gaming 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 (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main board 11)
First, we will explain the main operations of the main board 11. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts, the game control microcomputer 100 starts up and game control main processing is executed by the CPU 103. Figure 14 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main processing shown in Figure 14, the CPU 103 first disables interrupts (step S1). Next, 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 RAM 102 to an accessible state.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch in the on state, the output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process to clear flags, counters, and buffers stored in RAM 102, and sets initial values in the working area.

The CPU 103 also sends a presentation control command to the presentation control board 12 to instruct initialization (step S9). Upon receiving the presentation control command, the presentation control CPU 120 displays a screen on, for example, the image display device 5 to notify the user that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (Step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in RAM 102 (backup RAM) (Step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes power supply interruption processing immediately before the machine becomes inoperable due to the power supply interruption. This power supply interruption processing includes processing to turn on a backup flag indicating that data is being backed up in RAM 102 and processing to protect data in RAM 102. The data protection processing includes adding error detection codes (checksums, parity bits, etc.) and backing up various data. The backed up data includes various data for progressing the game (including the status of various flags and various timers, etc.), as well as the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In Step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is OFF and no backup data is stored in RAM 102 (Step S4; No), initialization processing (Step S8) is executed.

If backup data is stored in RAM 102 (Step S4: Yes), CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (Step S5). In Step S5, it determines whether the data in RAM 102 matches the data at the time of power outage, for example, using a parity bit or checksum. If it is determined that they match, it determines that the data in RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be restored to the state it was in when power was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is performed.

If it is determined that the data in RAM 102 is normal (Step S5: Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (Step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state it was in when power was stopped. During the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets up a working area based on the contents of RAM 102 (the contents of the backed-up data). This restores the game state to the state it was in when power was stopped, and if a special symbol was changing, the game control timer interrupt process, described below, is executed to resume the change of the special symbol from the state before recovery.

The CPU 103 then transmits a presentation control command to the presentation control board 12 instructing recovery from the power outage (step S7). In conjunction with this, a presentation control command specifying the backed-up game state before the power outage, or, if a special symbol game was being played, a presentation control command specifying the display result of the currently playing special symbol game, may be transmitted. These commands can be the same as the commands transmitted and set in the special symbol process described below. When the presentation control CPU 120 receives a presentation control command specifying the time of recovery from the power outage, it displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify players that recovery from the power outage has been achieved or that recovery from the power outage is in progress. The presentation control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the presentation control command.

After completing the recovery or initialization process and sending a performance control command to the performance control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, it sets the register of the CTC built into the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt occurs periodically at a predetermined time interval (e.g., every 2 ms) (step S11), and enables the interrupt (step S12). After that, it enters a loop process. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (e.g., every 2 ms), allowing the CPU 103 to periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

After executing this 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. 15. When the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 15 begins, 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, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined main error processing to diagnose abnormalities in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and, if necessary, issue a warning based on the diagnosis results (step S22). After this, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined information output processing to output data such as jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpots), start information (information indicating the number of start wins), and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the game has entered a probability variable state) to be supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process is executed to update at least a portion of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and reservation of special symbol games, controls the big hit game state and small hit game state, and controls the game state (details will be described later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing the normal symbol process at each timer interrupt, it is possible to manage the execution and reservation of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), and to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on a "normal symbol win." 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. Then, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set a presentation control command to be sent during each of the above processes. In the command control processing of step S27, the presentation control command that has been set to be sent is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the presentation control board 12. After executing the command control processing, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt processing is terminated.

Figure 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S25 shown in Figure 15. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning determination process (step S101).

The start winning determination process detects the occurrence of a start winning, stores pending information in a specified area of RAM 102, and updates the number of pending memories. When a start winning occurs, a random number value is extracted to determine the display result (including the type of jackpot) and variation pattern, and this is stored as pending information. A process may also be executed to predict the display result and variation pattern based on the extracted random number value. After the pending information and number of pending memories are stored, transmission settings are made to send a performance control command to the performance control board 12 to specify the determination results, such as the occurrence of a start winning, the number of pending memories, and the predictive determination. The performance control command for 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 symbol process is completed, by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 15.

After executing the start winning determination process in 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 stored in RAM 102. Note that in each step of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120), transmission settings are made to transmit the effect control commands corresponding to each step to the effect control board 12.

The normal special symbol processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). This normal special symbol processing determines whether to start the first or second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. Furthermore, the normal special symbol processing determines (predetermines) whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "jackpot" or a "small jackpot," and if a "jackpot" is selected, the type of jackpot, based on a random number value used to determine the display result, before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, the normal special symbol processing determines a fixed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol, a small jackpot symbol, or a losing symbol) to be displayed in the special symbol game in accordance with the determined display result. The value of the special symbol process flag is then updated to "1," and the normal special symbol processing ends. The special symbol game using the second special symbol may be executed with priority over the special symbol game using the first special symbol (also known as special symbol 2 priority consumption). Additionally, the order in which game balls enter the first and second starting winning slots may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special game may be met in the order in which they enter (also known as winning order consumption).

When making various decisions based on random number values, various tables stored in ROM 101 (tables in which the decision value compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) 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 using a random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern to determine one of several types of fluctuation pattern based on the results of a pre-determined decision on whether the display result will be a "big hit" or a "small hit". In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when a fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "2" and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

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

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

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3." This special symbol stop process includes settings to stop the variation of special symbols on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and to stop and display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that results in the display of the special symbol. If the display result is a "jackpot," the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4." On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit," the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8." If the display result is a "miss," the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0." If the display result is a "small hit" or "miss," the game state is also updated if the game is in a time-saving state or a special probability state and the end of the number-cutting period is confirmed. Once the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

The pre-jackpot opening process in step S114 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "4." This pre-jackpot opening process includes processing to start the execution of a round in the jackpot game state and set the large prize opening to an open state, based on factors such as the display result being "jackpot." When the large prize opening is set to an open state, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door. At this time, the maximum open period for the large prize opening to be set and the maximum number of rounds to be executed are set, depending on, for example, the type of jackpot. Once these settings are complete, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "5," and the pre-jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process of step S115 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "5." This jackpot opening process includes processes such as measuring the time elapsed since the large prize opening was opened, and determining whether it is time to return the large prize 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 large prize opening is to be returned to a closed state, processes such as stopping the supply of a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door are executed, and then the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "6," and the jackpot opening process ends.

The post-jackpot release process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "6." This post-jackpot release process includes a process for determining whether the number of rounds that open the large prize slot has been executed has reached the set upper limit, and a process for making settings to end the jackpot game state when the upper limit has been reached. If the number of rounds executed has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "5." However, if the number of rounds executed has reached the upper limit, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "7." Once the value of the special symbol process flag has been 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 processes such as waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period during which an ending presentation, which serves as a presentation operation to notify players of the end of the jackpot game state, has elapsed, and making various settings to initiate variable rate control or time-saving control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When these settings are made, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "0," and the jackpot end process ends.

The pre-processing for opening a small win in step S118 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "8." This pre-processing for opening a small win includes processing to set 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 symbol process flag is updated to "9," and the pre-processing for opening a small win ends.

The small win opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special prize process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes processes for measuring the time elapsed since the large prize opening was opened, and determining whether 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 prize process flag is updated to "10", and the small win opening process ends.

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

(Major 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 supply of power 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. 17. When the performance control main process shown in Fig. 17 starts, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clearing RAM 122, setting various initial values, and setting registers for the CTC (counter/timer circuit) mounted on the performance control board 12. In addition, an initial operation control process is executed (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 predetermined operation checks.

Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (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 settings of the CTC. If the timer interrupt flag is off at this time (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

In addition, on the performance control board 12 side, in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed, an interrupt occurs to receive performance control commands from the main board 11. This interrupt occurs, for example, when the performance control INT signal from the main board 11 turns on. When an interrupt occurs due to the performance control INT signal turning on, the performance control CPU 120 automatically disables the interrupt. However, if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt disable command (DI command). In response to the interrupt due to the performance control INT signal turning on, the performance control CPU 120 executes, for example, a specified command reception interrupt process. In this command reception interrupt process, the performance control command is captured from a specified input port included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The captured performance control command is stored in a performance control command reception buffer, for example, provided in RAM 122. The performance control CPU 120 then enables interrupts and ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the performance control process is executed (step S76). The performance control process controls the operation of various performance devices, such as the display of performance images in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of decorative light-emitting elements such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs, and the driving of the movable body 32. In addition, the control content of performance operations using the various performance devices is judged, determined, and set in accordance with the performance control commands sent from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process in 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 is updated by software. Then, processing returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to step S73.

Figure 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S76 of Figure 17 as the performance control process. In the performance control process shown in Figure 18, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, judgments, decisions, and settings are made to execute a pre-reading notice performance based on the performance control command sent from the main board 11 at the time of the initial winning. In addition, processing is executed to display a hold display based on the number of hold memories identified from the performance control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process includes a process of determining whether to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. If it is determined that variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 should be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" and the variable display start waiting process ends.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (confirmed decorative pattern), the mode of the variable display of the decorative pattern, whether or not various effects such as reach effects and various preview effects will be executed, their mode, and the start timing of execution are determined based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) that reflects the determined results is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. In response to the instruction to start 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 effect processing of step S172 is executed when the effect process flag value is "2." In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5, drive the movable body 32, output audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13, and turn on/off/blink the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs in response to a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. After performing these effect controls, the CPU 120 displays the fixed decorative pattern, which is the result of the display of the decorative pattern, in a static state, for example, in response to reading an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern from the effect control pattern or receiving a command from the main board 11 specifying the static display of the fixed decorative pattern. When the final decorative pattern is displayed in a static state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" and the variable display effect processing ends.

The special symbol win wait process of step S173 is executed when the value of the presentation process flag is "3." During this special symbol win wait process, the presentation control CPU 120 determines whether a presentation control command specifying the start of a big hit game state or a small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when a presentation control command specifying the start of a big hit game state or a small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of a big hit game state, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "6." On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small hit game state, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "4," which corresponds to the small hit presentation process. Furthermore, if a command specifying the start of a big hit game state or a small hit game state has not been received and the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed, the display result in the special symbol game is determined to be a "miss," and the value of the presentation process flag is updated to its initial value of "0." Once the value of the performance process flag is updated, the special drawing hit waiting process will end.

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

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

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

The ending presentation process of step S177 is executed when the presentation process flag value 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 settings. The presentation process flag value is then updated to its initial value of "0", and the ending presentation process is terminated.

(Variations of the basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible within the scope that does not deviate from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout 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 gaming machine that encloses gaming media and awards points when a prize is won.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol showing "-") may be displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be achieved by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing that symbol. Furthermore, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, that symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the display result may not show 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 referred to as 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 realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed or provided to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 via a removable recording medium, but may also be distributed by being pre-installed on a storage device of the computer device. Furthermore, by providing a communications processing unit, the programs and data for realizing the present invention may also be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communications line, etc.

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

In this specification, expressions used to compare various percentages, such as the execution rate of effects (such as "high," "low," and "different") may include cases where one is a "0%" percentage. For example, this also includes cases where one is a "0%" percentage and the other is a "100%" percentage or a percentage less than "100%."

(Explanation of characteristic part 006IW)
Next, the feature section 006IW of this embodiment will be described. In the feature section 006IW, when the display result of the special symbol indicates a "jackpot" and the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state, the game is controlled to a probability variable state after the jackpot gaming state ends. This probability variable state ends when a predetermined number of special symbol games are played, which is a so-called "limited-number probability variable state." Note that in this example, the expression "the lottery results in a win" is sometimes used, which means that the display result of the special symbol game is a "jackpot," i.e., the display result of the special symbol is determined (predetermined) based on a random number value for display result determination in the normal special symbol processing, and the determined result is a "jackpot." Also, in this example, the expression "the lottery results in a non-win" is sometimes used, which means that the display result of the special symbol game is a "loss," i.e., the display result of the special symbol is determined (predetermined) based on a random number value for display result determination in the normal special symbol processing, and the determined result is a "loss."

(Fluctuation pattern table)
19-1 and 19-2 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of fluctuation pattern tables in the feature part 006IW. Of these, FIG. 19-1(A) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table for a loss used in a low probability state. Also, FIG. 19-1(B) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table for a jackpot used in a low probability state. Also, FIG. 19-2(A) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table for a loss used in a high probability state. Also, FIG. 19-2(B) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table for a jackpot used in a high probability state.

In this example, as shown in Figure 19-1 (A), if a miss occurs in a low probability state, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of the following: fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (long reach), and fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach A).

Also, in this example, as shown in Figure 19-1 (B), if a jackpot occurs in a low probability state, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of fluctuation patterns PB2-1 (normal reach), PB2-2 (long reach), and PB2-3 (super reach A).

In this example, as shown in Figure 19-2 (A), if a miss occurs in a high probability state, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of the following: fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (long reach), and fluctuation pattern PA2-4 (super reach B).

In addition, in this example, as shown in Figure 19-2 (B), if a jackpot occurs in a high probability state, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of fluctuation patterns PB2-1 (normal reach), PB2-2 (long reach), and PB2-4 (super reach B).

In this example, as shown in Figures 19-1 and 19-2, multiple types of reach effects can be executed, with the likelihood of a jackpot increasing in the order of normal reach < long reach < super reach.

Furthermore, in this example, as shown in Figures 19-1 and 19-2, the types of super reaches that can be executed differ between low probability states and high probability states, and the variable periods (i.e., presentation periods) are also different. This configuration allows for variation in the presentation between low probability states and high probability states, increasing the enjoyment of the game.

In this example, only Super Reach A can be executed as a Super Reach in a low probability state, and only Super Reach B can be executed as a Super Reach in a high probability state, but this configuration is not limited to this and multiple types of Super Reach may be executed.

In addition to the examples shown in Figures 19-1 and 19-2, for example, a variation pattern may be set in which a pseudo consecutive performance is executed once or multiple times and then a reach performance is executed, and the probability of developing into a jackpot or a super reach with a high expectation may vary depending on the number of pseudo consecutive performances.

(Variable display start setting process)
Next, the variable display start setting process in the characteristic part 006IW will be explained. Figure 19-3 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the performance control process shown in Figure 18. In the variable display start setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first reads out a variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 006IWS801).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines the display result (stopping pattern) of the decorative pattern based on the variation pattern command read in step 006IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command), and stores data indicating the determined stopping pattern of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area (step 006IWS802).

In step 006IWS802, if the performance control CPU 120 receives a display result specification command indicating a "miss," it determines a combination of missing symbols where the left, center, and right decorative symbols do not match at all, or a combination of reach missing symbols where only the left and right decorative symbols (specifically, the normal decorative symbols "1" to "6" and "8" to "9" which are normally white) match. Also, if the performance control CPU 120 receives a display result specification command indicating a "jackpot," it determines a combination of symbols where the left, center, and right decorative symbols (specifically, the normal decorative symbols "1" to "6" and "8" to "9" which are normally white) match.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the variation pattern includes a Super Reach (step 006IWS803). If the variation pattern does not include a Super Reach, the process proceeds to step 006IWS808.

If the variation pattern includes a super reach, the presentation control CPU 120 checks whether the game state is a high probability state (step 006IWS804). If the game state is not a high probability state, the process proceeds to step 006IWS808. Whether the game state is a high probability state can be checked, for example, by storing information that can identify the game state based on the received command and referencing that information in step 006IWS804.

If the high probability state is present, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the current effect mode is Powerful RUSH mode (step 006IWS805). If the current effect mode is "Powerful RUSH mode," it decides to execute a Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect and proceeds to step 006IWS808. On the other hand, if the current effect mode is not "Powerful RUSH mode," i.e., "Pato Pato Attack mode," it decides to execute a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect and proceeds to step 006IWS808.

In this example, "Powerful Rush Mode" and "Pat-Pat Attack Mode" are provided as presentation modes for the high probability state. The player can also decide which presentation mode to use when the high probability state is reached (details will be explained in the presentation mode determination process below). In step 006IWS805, information capable of identifying the presentation mode stored in the presentation mode determination process is referenced to confirm which presentation mode has been set. While this example is configured so that a presentation mode can be selected when the high probability state is reached, it is not limited to this configuration. Presentation modes may also be selected when the game state is more advantageous than the normal state (low probability/low base state), such as a time-saving state (low probability/high base state) or a so-called small win rush state (high probability/low base state).

In addition, in this example, when a high probability state is reached, the Super Reach (Powerful Rush) effect and the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect can be executed as effects to notify the winner, and either one is executed depending on the effect mode.

In addition, in this example, the Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect and the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect are effects that are executed based on the same fluctuation pattern. For example, when fluctuation pattern PA2-4 or fluctuation pattern PB2-4 shown in Figure 19-2 is determined, if the presentation mode is Powerful RUSH mode, the Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect is executed, and if the presentation mode is Pato Pato Attack mode, the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed. Therefore, the period from the start to the end of fluctuation is the same when a Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect is executed based on one fluctuation pattern and when a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed based on that one fluctuation pattern. Specifically, as shown in Figure 19-2, when a Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect or a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed based on variation pattern PA2-4, the duration is 80 seconds, and when a Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect or a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed based on variation pattern PB2-4, the duration is 100 seconds. This configuration makes it possible to execute multiple effects based on the same variation pattern, and to make an impressive announcement using a patrol lamp (details of which will be described later) in one of those effects.

In this example, when a high probability state is reached, either a Super Reach (Pato Pat Attack) presentation or a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) presentation is executed depending on the presentation mode. The player is prompted to press push button 31B, and a notification of whether they have won or lost is made based on the pressing operation being performed (or the action prompt period having elapsed). However, this configuration is not limiting, and for example, the player may be prompted to perform a rapid-fire operation instead of a pressing operation, and a notification of whether they have won or lost may be made based on the pressing operation satisfying a predetermined execution condition being performed (or the action prompt period having elapsed). In this case, for example, by determining either a pressing operation pattern or a rapid-fire operation pattern at different rates depending on the result of the variable display, the degree of expectation can be varied for each, increasing excitement.

It is also possible to provide multiple conditions for the notification of success or failure regarding the rapid-fire operation (if the condition is not met, the notification of success or failure will not be made until the action prompt period has elapsed). For example, if the action prompt period is 4 seconds, three judgment timings for determining whether the condition is met are provided in advance: a first judgment timing when the remaining period is 3.5 seconds, a second judgment timing when the remaining period is 2 seconds, and a third judgment timing when the remaining period is 1 second. For example, the first judgment timing may be associated with whether or not 30 press operations have been performed as the first judgment condition, the second judgment timing may be associated with whether or not 20 press operations have been performed as the second judgment condition, and the third judgment timing may be associated with whether or not 5 press operations have been performed as the third judgment condition. If the variable display start setting process determines that a Super Reach (Pato Pat Attack) effect or a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) effect will be executed using a rapid-fire operation pattern, a lottery is then conducted to determine which combination of judgment timing and judgment conditions will be used.

In this configuration, when a presentation is executed using a rapid-fire operation pattern that combines the first determination timing and the first determination condition, a determination is made at the first determination timing when there are 3.5 seconds remaining after the start of the movement promotion period as to whether 30 press operations have been performed. If 30 press operations have been performed, the execution condition is met and a notification of success or failure is made. On the other hand, if 30 press operations have not been performed at the first determination timing, a notification of success or failure is not made at the first determination timing, and a notification of success or failure is made when the movement promotion period has elapsed. Furthermore, for example, when a presentation is executed using a rapid-fire operation pattern that combines the second determination timing and the second determination condition, a determination is made at the second determination timing when there are 2 seconds remaining after the start of the movement promotion period as to whether 20 press operations have been performed. If 20 press operations have been performed, the execution condition is met and a notification of success or failure is made. On the other hand, if 20 press operations have not been performed at the second judgment timing, the correct or incorrect result will not be announced at the second judgment timing, and will be announced when the movement promotion period has elapsed. For example, when a rapid-fire operation pattern is executed using a combination of the third judgment timing and the third judgment condition, a determination is made at the third judgment timing, when there is one second remaining after the start of the movement promotion period, as to whether five press operations have been performed. If five press operations have been performed, the execution condition is met and the correct or incorrect result will be announced. On the other hand, if five press operations have not been performed at the third judgment timing, the correct or incorrect result will not be announced at the third judgment timing, and will be announced when the movement promotion period has elapsed.

The timing for determining the rapid-tap operation and the combination of the determination conditions can be determined at different rates depending on the variable display results, for example, to vary the level of expectation and increase interest. Hereinafter, when a rapid-tap operation satisfies the determination conditions at the determination timing, it is also referred to as the rapid-tap operation satisfying the execution conditions, or the rapid-tap operation that satisfies the execution conditions being performed.

In this example, the period during which a player's operation of the push button 31 is effectively detected is also referred to as the valid action period, and the period during which the player is prompted to operate the push button 31 is also referred to as the action prompting period. Furthermore, in this example, the action prompting period begins when the valid action period begins and ends when the valid action period ends, so the valid action period and the action prompting period can be interpreted interchangeably. However, this is not limiting, and for example, the action prompting period may begin a predetermined period (e.g., one second) after the start of the valid action period and end a predetermined period (e.g., one second) before the end of the valid action period. In this case, the part that states that a predetermined process is executed when the action prompting period ends may be interpreted as "the predetermined process is executed when the valid action period ends," or simply as "the predetermined process is executed when the action prompting period ends."

In step 006IWS808, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the determined performance content (step 006IWS808).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 starts the process timer for process data 1 in the selected process table (step 006IWS809).

The process table is a table containing process data that the performance control CPU 120 references when controlling the performance device. In other words, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance device (performance components) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of multiple combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data contains data indicating the various modes of change that make up the change modes during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, it contains data related to changes in the display screen of the image display device 5. The process timer setting value also sets the change time for that mode of change. The performance control CPU 120 references the process table and controls the display of the decorative pattern in the mode of change set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer setting value. The process table is also stored in ROM on the performance control board 80. Process tables are prepared for each change pattern.

The process table used when controlling the effects of a variation pattern that includes a reach effect contains process data indicating that the left symbol is to be displayed as a stopped symbol when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation, and that the right symbol is to be displayed as a stopped symbol when a further predetermined time has elapsed. Instead of setting the symbols to be displayed as stopped symbols in the process table, images for displaying the symbols may be synthesized and generated according to the determined stopping symbols, or temporary stopping symbols in pseudo-consecutive or sliding effects.

The performance control CPU 120 also controls the performance devices (image display device 5 as a performance component, various lamps as performance components, and speakers 8L, 8R as performance components) in accordance with the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) (step 006IWS810). For example, it outputs a command to the display control unit 123 to display an image corresponding to a fluctuation pattern on the image display device 5. It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 to control the on/off of various lamps. It also outputs a control signal (sound number data) to the audio control board 13 to output sound from the speakers 8L, 8R.

Step 006: By executing the processing of IWS810, a performance is realized according to the variation pattern and the execution decision content.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 006IWS811).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the performance processing during variable display (step S172) (step 006IWS812).

(Rendering mode determination process)
Next, the rendering mode determination process executed in the ending rendering process in the characteristic part 006IW will be described. Fig. 19-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the rendering mode determination process executed in the ending rendering process.

In the presentation mode determination process, the presentation control CPU 120 checks whether the presentation mode determination period is in progress, during which the player can determine the presentation mode by operating the stick controller 31A or push button 31B (step 006IWS901). If the presentation mode determination period is not in progress, the presentation mode determination process ends.

If the effect mode is being determined, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether an operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected (step 006IWS902). If an operation is detected, the effect control CPU 120 selects, in accordance with the operation, either an image corresponding to the effect mode "Powerful Rush Mode" displayed on the image display device 5 or an image corresponding to the effect mode "Pato Patato Attack Mode," and highlights the selected image (step 006IWS903).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether operation of the push button 31B has been detected (step 006IWS904). If operation is detected, the performance control CPU 120 determines the performance mode corresponding to the selected image highlighted on the image display device 5 (step 006IWS906). In step 006IWS906, information that can identify the determined performance mode is stored. The performance mode determination process then ends.

If no operation of the push button 31B is detected, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether it is time for the effect mode determination period to end (step 006IWS904). If it is not time for the end, the effect mode determination process ends. If it is time for the end, the effect mode corresponding to the selected image highlighted on the image display device 5 is selected (step 006IWS906), and the effect mode determination process ends.

(Example of performance)
Next, specific examples of the effects will be explained with reference to the figures. First, the super reach (battle) effects executed in a low probability state will be explained with reference to Figures 19-5 to 19-13. In each figure, the screen transitions in ascending order of (1), (2), and (3).

(Super reach (battle) effect executed in low probability)
Figures 19-5 to 19-13 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of super reach (battle) executed in a low probability state. Of Figures 19-5 to 19-13, Figures 19-5 to 19-9 and Figures 19-11 to 19-13 are specific examples of when the performance is executed based on a big hit of variation pattern PB2-3 (Super Reach A). Of Figures 19-5 to 19-13, Figures 19-5 to 19-7 and Figure 19-10 are specific examples of when the performance is executed based on a miss of variation pattern PA2-3 (Super Reach A).

In the examples shown in Figures 19-5 to 19-13, after a losing symbol ("327") is displayed on the image display device 5 as the display result of the previous variable display (Figure 19-5 (1)), a variable display based on a jackpot of variable pattern PB2-3 (Super Reach A) or a loss of variable pattern PA2-3 (Super Reach A) is initiated (Figure 19-5 (2)).

Next, when the left and right decorative symbols reach a "2" state (Figure 19-5 (3)), a normal reach effect is executed in which the center decorative symbol scrolls slowly, and then the image display device 5 goes white and a development preview effect begins (Figure 19-5 (4)).

In the development preview, the first ally character image 006IWC01 appears first (Figure 19-5 (4)), followed by the appearance of the second ally character image 006IWC02 (Figure 19-5 (5)). Next, the word "Development" is displayed superimposed on the first ally character image 006IWC01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 (Figure 19-5 (6)). Next, the first mini-character image 006IWC04 is displayed as if it is growing superimposed on the first ally character image 006IWC01, the second ally character image 006IWC02, and the word "Development" (Figure 19-5 (7)), and eventually the grown first mini-character image 006IWC04 is displayed so that it fills the entire screen (Figure 19-5 (8)).

After that, when the Super Reach (battle) begins, the multiplied first mini character images 006IWC04 gradually disappear (Fig. 19-6 (9)), and eventually an effect is displayed in which all first mini character images 006IWC04 disappear (Fig. 19-6 (10)). This configuration reduces the sense of incongruity when switching from the development preview effect image to the Super Reach image, making the series of events from the development preview effect to the Super Reach appear natural.

Next, an effect is displayed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 appears to land on the ground (Figure 19-6 (11)), and the upper body of the second ally character image 006IWC02 is enlarged and a background image containing multiple star shapes corresponding to the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed (Figure 19-6 (12)).

Next, the second ally character image 006IWC02 and the enemy character image 006IWC11 face each other, and the word "VS" is displayed, indicating that a battle is about to begin (Figure 19-6 (13)).

Next, the enemy character image 006IWC11 attacks the second ally character image 006IWC02 (specifically, emits a beam of light from its fingertips) as shown in Figure 19-6 (14). At this time, the second ally character image 006IWC02 uses the center decorative symbol "9" (or a symbol image corresponding to the center decorative symbol "9") as a shield to block the attack (Figure 19-6 (14)).

In this example, the decorative symbols are displayed in the order "1," "2," "3," "4," "5," "6," "7," "8," and "9," and after "9," they are displayed again in the order starting with "1." In the example shown in Figures 19-5 to 19-12, the decorative symbols on the left and right are "2," indicating a reach state, so the center decorative symbol "9" displayed in Figure 19-6 (14) is the center decorative symbol displayed two symbols before the center decorative symbol "2" that forms the jackpot symbol combination "222."

Next, an attack from the enemy character image 006IWC11 to the second ally character image 006IWC02 (specifically, a beam of light emitted from the fingertip) is displayed, destroying the decorative "9" symbol that was acting as a shield. At this point, the decorative "9" symbol appears destroyed (Figure 19-6 (15)). Then, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is enlarged and a background image containing multiple star shapes corresponding to the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed (Figure 19-6 (16)).

Next, an effect is displayed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 begins an attack on the enemy character image 006IWC11 (specifically, a punch) (Figure 19-7 (17)). Then, the opposing enemy character image 006IWC11 is displayed from the front (Figure 19-7 (18)), and an effect is displayed in which a decorative pattern "1" appears in front of the enemy character image 006IWC11 (Figure 19-7 (19)). This decorative pattern "1" then becomes a shield that blocks attacks from the second ally character image 006IWC02 against the enemy character image 006IWC11. In other words, an effect is displayed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 attacks (specifically, a punch) the decorative pattern "1" (Figure 19-7 (20)).

The decorative pattern "1" displayed in Figure 19-7 (19) is the decorative pattern displayed just before the decorative pattern "2" that results in the jackpot pattern combination "222." Therefore, a jackpot is announced when the decorative pattern "1" displayed in Figure 19-7 (19) is destroyed and the next decorative pattern "2" is displayed.

When the attack by the second ally character image 006IWC02 reaches the center decoration pattern "1" (Fig. 19-7 (20)), the effect image that was displayed just before is displayed with reduced brightness and saturation, and a cut-in effect is executed in which the ally character image 006IWC01 and an image of multiple stars (normal or high brightness and saturation) are superimposed (Fig. 19-7 (21)). Then, when the image displayed by the cut-in effect is erased, the same effect display as just before the cut-in effect (Fig. 19-7 (20)) is displayed again (Fig. 19-7 (22)).

At this point, the "Decision Button" effect begins, and a push button image 006IWG03 resembling the push button 31B and a display indicating the valid operation period are displayed superimposed on the effect display that was displayed immediately before (Figure 19-7 (23)). In other words, an effect display prompting the user to press the push button 31B begins.

In the case of a jackpot under variation pattern PB2-3 (Super Reach A), when a press of the push button 31B is detected, after Figure 19-7 (23), a radial background image is displayed on the image display device 5 (Figure 19-8 (24)), and a moving body effect is executed in which the moving body 32 moves from its initial position to a performance position in front of the image display device 5 (Figure 19-8 (25)). Next, the moving body 32 stops at the performance position in front of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period of time (Figure 19-8 (26)).

Then, the movable body 32 is controlled to return from the presentation position to its initial position, and the attack from the second ally character image 006IWC02 to the enemy character image 006IWC11 becomes effective, destroying the central decorative symbol "1" that was acting as a shield, and a presentation is displayed in which the attacked enemy character image 006IWC11 is blown away (Figure 19-8 (27)).

Next, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a jubilant manner (Fig. 19-8 (28)), after which a light effect image is displayed (Fig. 19-8 (29)) superimposed on the previous effect display (Fig. 19-8 (28)) including the second ally character image 006IWC02 and the enemy character image 006IWC11, and the light effect image is enlarged to obscure the second ally character image 006IWC02 and the enemy character image 006IWC11 (Fig. 19-8 (30)). At this time, because the light effect image is opaque, the obscured second ally character image 006IWC02 and the enemy character image 006IWC11 cannot be seen.

Next, a light effect image covers the entire screen, and then a display is displayed in which the jackpot symbol "222" appears, including the center decorative symbol "2" displayed in the normal manner (Fig. 19-8 (31)). The jackpot symbol "222" then gradually expands (Fig. 19-9 (32)) until it covers the entire screen (Fig. 19-9 (33)). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed at the same size as when the normal fluctuations were occurring before the reach was achieved, and is displayed as if it were oscillating four times (Fig. 19-9 (34)).

Next, the jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily hidden and the text "Completely Settled" is displayed (Fig. 19-9 (35)). Then, the image display device 5 goes white, the super reach (battle) effect ends, and the same background image as when the normal fluctuations were occurring before the reach was established is displayed, along with the jackpot symbol "222" being temporarily stopped (Fig. 19-9 (36)). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed as a stopped symbol (Fig. 19-9 (37)). Note that in this example, the temporarily stopped display is not a completely stopped display, but rather a display that slightly wobbles.

If variation pattern PA2-3 (Super Reach A) is unsuccessful, after Figure 19-7 (23), the attack from the second ally character image 006IWC02 to the enemy character image 006IWC11 is ineffective, and the central decorative symbol "1" that was acting as a shield changes from a cracked state to a normal state again without being destroyed (Figure 19-10 (38)).

Next, the enemy character image 006IWC11 is displayed with both hands raised diagonally (Fig. 19-10 (39)), and then the center decorative symbol "1" is displayed superimposed on the enemy character image 006IWC11 (Fig. 19-10 (40)). Then, after the center decorative symbol "1", which is a losing combination, is displayed oscillating four times, the image display device 5 goes black (Fig. 19-10 (41)), and the Super Reach (battle) performance ends.

When the Super Reach (Battle) effect ends, the same background image as when the normal fluctuations were occurring before the Reach was established is displayed, and the losing symbol "212" is temporarily displayed (Figure 19-10 (42)). After that, the losing symbol "212" is displayed (Figure 19-10 (43)).

(Fanfare effect executed with low probability)
Next, we will explain the fanfare effects that are executed in the low probability state. Figures 19-11 to 19-13 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of fanfare effects that are executed in the low probability state. In each diagram, the screen transitions in ascending order of (1), (2), and (3).

When a jackpot occurs in a low-probability state, a fanfare effect begins after the jackpot symbol is displayed as shown in Figure 19-9 (37), for example. In the fanfare effect executed in a low-probability state, the image display device 5 first displays a radial background image, along with the words "Right Hit" and a right-pointing arrow in the upper right corner of the display area. Then, the letter "B" appears from the top of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 19-11 (1)), and then a display effect is displayed in which the letter "B" moves to the center of the display area (Figure 19-11 (2)).

Next, the letter "B" moves to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an effect display is performed in which the letter "O" appears from the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 19-11 (3)). Next, the letter "O" moves to the vertical center of the display area, and then moves to the horizontal center, and an effect display is performed in which the letter "B" fades out as if being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Figure 19-11 (4)).

Next, the letter "O" moves to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an effect is displayed in which the letter "N" appears from the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 19-11 (5)). Next, the letter "N" moves to the center of the display area in the vertical direction, and then moves to the center in the horizontal direction, and an effect is displayed in which the letter "O" fades out as if being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Figure 19-11 (6)).

Next, the letter "N" moves to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an effect display is performed in which the letter "U" appears from the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 19-11 (7)). Next, the letter "U" moves to the center of the display area in the vertical direction, and then moves to the center in the horizontal direction, and an effect display is performed in which the letter "N" fades out as if being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Figure 19-11 (8)).

Next, the letter "U" moves to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and an effect is displayed in which the letter "S" appears from the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 19-12 (9)). Next, the letter "S" moves to the vertical center of the display area, and then to the horizontal center, and an effect is displayed in which the letter "U" fades out as if being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Figure 19-12 (10)). Next, on the image display device 5, an effect is displayed in which the letter "U" and "S" fade out in sequence as if being pushed out from the left side of the display area (Figure 19-12 (11)).

Next, on the image display device 5, an effect display is performed in which the "ONU" part of the "BONUS" character display is enlarged and a glowing effect image is displayed around it (Figure 19-12 (12)). Next, on the image display device 5, an effect display is performed in which the entire "BONUS" character display is displayed along with a glowing effect image around it (Figure 19-12 (13)).

Next, the image display device 5 performs a display effect in which the color of the image being displayed is inverted (Figure 19-12 (14)), and then performs a display effect in which the color of the image being displayed is inverted again (i.e., returned to its original state) (Figure 19-12 (15)).

Next, part of an arrow image resembling a right-pointing arrow appears from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and is superimposed on the text display "BONUS" (i.e., in a higher layer than the text display "BONUS"), and an effect display is performed in which it moves toward the right side of the display area (Figure 19-12 (16)). The words "Hit Right" are superimposed on the arrow image, and at the time shown in Figure 19-12 (16), part of the arrow image and part of the words "Hit Right" appear.

Next, on the image display device 5, the tip of the arrow image moves to near the center of the display area (Fig. 19-13 (17)). When the tip of the arrow image reaches the right edge of the display area (Fig. 19-13 (18)), an effect is displayed in which the arrow image bounces off the right edge of the display area and moves toward the left side of the display area (Fig. 19-13 (19)). After that, when the rear end of the arrow image reaches the left edge of the display area, an effect is displayed in which the arrow image moves toward the right side of the display area again, and when the tip of the arrow image reaches the right edge of the display area (Fig. 19-13 (20)), an effect is displayed in which the arrow image bounces off the right edge of the display area and moves toward the left side of the display area (Fig. 19-13 (21)).

(Ending performance)
Next, we will explain the effects executed in the jackpot game state and the ending effects that notify the end of the jackpot game state. Figure 19-14 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the ending effects when a jackpot is achieved in a low probability state and the game is controlled to the jackpot game state.

In this example, multiple rounds (round games) are played in which the jackpot opening is open during jackpot play. When the first round begins, as shown in FIG. 19-14 (1), the first ally character image 006IWC01, second ally character image 006IWC02, and third ally character image 006IWC03 are displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, the round display "ROUND 1" indicating the current round number is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area, the text display "Right Hit" and an arrow image pointing right are displayed in the upper right corner of the display area, and the earned points display "00000" indicating the points based on the game balls paid out as prize balls is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area.

Next, as shown in Figure 19-14 (2), when the game ball enters the big prize slot and the prize ball is paid out, an effect is displayed in which the acquired points display "00047". After that, when the final round ends, as shown in Figure 19-14 (3), an effect is displayed in which the first ally character image 006IWC01, the second ally character image 006IWC02, and the third ally character image 006IWC03 are displayed holding hands in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, the round display "FINAL" is displayed in the upper left of the display area, and the acquired points display "00440" is displayed in the lower right of the display area.

In this example, Powerful Rush mode and Pato Pato Attack mode are provided as presentation modes when the high probability state is in effect. Furthermore, when the high probability state is entered after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a presentation mode determination period is provided during which the presentation mode can be determined before the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a presentation is carried out during this presentation mode determination period to determine which presentation mode will be used.

Specifically, when the final round ends (Fig. 19-14 (3)), the presentation mode determination period, which is part of the ending presentation, begins, and as shown in Fig. 19-14 (4), the display area on the image display device 5 goes dark (for example, the background turns black) and the text "Select a mode!" is displayed. Behind the text "Select a mode!" (i.e., in a layer lower than the text "Select a mode!"), the first presentation mode image 006IWG03a corresponding to the presentation mode "Powerful Rush" and the second presentation mode image 006IWG03b corresponding to the presentation mode "Pat-Pat-Attack" are displayed in gray, indicating that they are inactive.

Next, as shown in Figure 19-14 (5), the display area of the image display device 5 becomes bright again, and an effect display is performed in which the first effect mode image 006IWG03a corresponding to the "Powerful Rush" effect mode, the second effect mode image 006IWG03b corresponding to the "Pat-Pat-Attack" effect mode, and the push button image 006IWG02 are displayed. Note that in the example shown in Figure 19-14 (5), of the first and second effect mode images 006IWG03a and 006IWG03b, the first effect mode image 006IWG03a is selected, so the first effect mode image 006IWG03a is displayed in a colorful, enlarged, highlighted state, indicating that it is selected, and the second effect mode image 006IWG03b is displayed in gray, indicating that it is not selected.

Here, when the player tilts the stick controller 31A to the right, as shown in Figure 19-14 (6), the first presentation mode image 006IWG03a turns gray, indicating that it is not selected, and the second presentation mode image 006IWG03b turns colorful and enlarged, indicating that it is selected. Then, when the player presses the push button 31B, the presentation mode "Pat-Pat-Attack" corresponding to the currently selected second presentation mode image 006IWG03b is selected, and the presentation mode selection period ends.

After that, the gaming machine manufacturer's logo is displayed as shown in Figure 19-14 (7), and then the text "Pachinko and pachislot are games that should be enjoyed in moderation" is displayed as shown in Figure 19-14 (8), and the ending performance in the jackpot gaming state ends.

(Super Reach (Pato Pat Attack) performance)
Next, the super reach (patrol car) effect, which is executed as one of the super reaches in a high probability state, will be described. Figure 19-15 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a patrol cart used in the super reach (patrol cart) effect.

Figure 19-15 (A) is a specific example showing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 used in the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) performance.

In this example, as shown in Figure 19-15 (A), a scene is provided in which a patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01) and a character (second ally character image 006IWC02) are in contact with each other. For example, the scenes shown in Figures 19-17 (11) to (12), 19-18 (11) to (12'), 19-19 (14) to (21), and 19-20 (22) are examples of such scenes.

More specifically, the patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01) is in contact with the character (second ally character image 006IWC02) due to the tool (patrol lamp string image 006IWG01a) it is equipped with. In this example, a scene in which the patrol lamp is in contact with the character is provided in which the character (second ally character image 006IWC02) is wearing the patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01). For example, the scenes shown in Figure 19-17 (11) and Figure 19-18 (11) apply to this situation.

In this example, the patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01) and the character (second ally character image 006IWC02) are closely related, synergistically enhancing their dramatic effects.

In addition, in this example, there is a scene in which a patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01) and a character (second ally character image 006IWC02) come into contact with each other, but to make it easier for the player to distinguish between them, the color of the patrol lamp (patrol lamp image 006IWG01), the color of the patrol lamp string (patrol lamp string image 006IWG01a), and the hair color of the character (second ally character image 006IWC02) are all different (or of different color schemes).

In this example, the state in which the patrol lamp and the character are in contact is represented by the character wearing a strap-type hat-type patrol lamp, but this is not limited to this form, and various other forms can be used, such as the character wearing a helmet with a patrol lamp attached, or the character wearing a band with a patrol lamp attached around their arm.

Figure 19-15 (B) is a specific example showing the display mode of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 used in the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) performance.

The left side of Figure 19-15(B) shows patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in an unlit state (dark red), while the right side of Figure 19-15(B) shows patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in an lit state (glowing red). As shown on the left side of Figure 19-15(B), when patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in an unlit state, it is displayed in a dark red, unlit state. On the other hand, as shown on the right side of Figure 19-15(B), when patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in an lit state, it is displayed in a state where it glows red and emits light. Furthermore, when patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in an lit state for a predetermined period of time, it is displayed in a state where it glows red and the light-emitting mechanism rotates, causing the light emission direction to rotate, as shown in Figures 19-19(13) to (21) described below.

In this example, when a super reach (patrol car) is executed, the patrol light image 006IWG01 is displayed in an unlit state in the scene before the scene that announces whether or not there is a jackpot (hereinafter, the scene that announces whether or not there is a jackpot is referred to as the announcement scene, and the scene before the announcement scene is referred to as the pre-announcement scene). Then, after the pre-announcement scene, if a jackpot is announced in the announcement scene, the patrol light image 006IWG01 is displayed in an lit state, and if a loss is announced, the patrol light image 006IWG01 is displayed in an unlit state.

Therefore, the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown on the right side of Figure 19-15(B) can be said to be a mode that notifies that a jackpot has been won (hereinafter also referred to as the notification mode), and the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown on the left side of Figure 19-15(B) can be said to be a mode that does not notify that a jackpot has been won (hereinafter also referred to as the non-notification mode).

The unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 does not indicate a jackpot, but when it is displayed in the pre-announcement scene, it means that it has not yet indicated whether it is a jackpot or a loss, and when it is displayed after the announcement scene, it means that it is indicating a loss, not a jackpot.

Figures 19-16 to 19-20 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) that are executed when the high probability state and the presentation mode are "Pato Pato Attack." Of Figures 19-16 to 19-20, Figures 19-16 to 19-17 (or Figure 19-18) and 19-19 are specific examples of when a presentation is executed based on a jackpot for variation pattern PB2-4 (Super Reach B) after a variation display indicating a miss for variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation) is displayed. Of Figures 19-16 to 19-20, Figures 19-16 to 19-17 (or Figure 19-18) and 19-20 are specific examples of when a presentation is executed based on a miss for variation pattern PA2-4 (Super Reach B) after a variation display indicating a miss for variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation).

If the "Pato Pato Attack" presentation mode is selected when the jackpot game state ends, when the high probability game state begins after the jackpot game state ends, the title of the "Pato Pato Attack" presentation mode will be displayed as shown in Figure 19-16 (1). In the example shown in Figure 19-16 (1), the text "Pato Pato Attack" is displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, and multiple patrol lamp images are displayed as background images.

Next, the image display device 5 displays the first ally character image 006IWC01 on the right side of the display area and the third ally character image 006IWC03 on the left side of the display area facing each other, with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 positioned between these characters (Figure 19-16 (2)). Also, in the example shown in Figure 19-16 (2), since the upper limit of the number of variations controlled to the high probability state is set to 100, the image display device 5 displays the remaining number of variations, indicating the number of variations remaining in the high probability state, as "100 remaining" in the lower right corner of the display area.

Next, when the display of a losing variation of variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation) begins, an effect display is performed in which the decorative pattern in the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5 and the small pattern in the upper center of the display area are displayed in a varying manner (Figure 19-16 (3)). Then, the decorative pattern in the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5 and the small pattern in the upper center of the display area are displayed in the combination of the losing pattern "154" (Figure 19-16 (4)). At this time, the remaining number of variations is displayed as "99 remaining" on the image display device 5.

Next, when the display changes based on the change pattern PA2-4 (Super Reach B) or the change pattern PB2-4 (Super Reach B), the image display device 5 displays a visual effect in which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 sways and the first ally character image 006IWC01 and the third ally character image 006IWC03 notice something unusual (Figure 19-16 (5)). Then, the image display device 5 displays a visual effect in which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 temporarily shrinks (Figure 19-16 (6)), and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 jumps up (Figure 19-16 (7)). After that, the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect begins, and the effects in Figures 19-16 (5) to (7) can be said to be effects that suggest that a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) will be executed.

When a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) is initiated, a title display is displayed as shown in Figure 19-17 (8). Specifically, the title display includes multiple patrol lamp images 006IWG01 and the "Pato Pato" text display related to the patrol lamp, with the "Pato Pato" text display related to the patrol lamp being displayed larger than the other text display "Push Chance." This configuration allows the player to more clearly recognize the patrol lamp. Note that the example shown in Figure 19-17 (8) is not limiting; for example, the "Pato Pato" text display may be given an effect display or activated, so that it is displayed more strongly than the other text displays.

In this example, at the start of the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) that uses the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 to announce whether or not a win has been made, as shown in Figure 19-17 (8), the decorative symbols do not change to a Reach state, and the reduced decorative symbols remain rotated, allowing for greater focus on the patrol lamp image 006IWG01. Also, in this example, as shown in Figure 19-19 (13) below, after the jackpot announcement using the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is made, the symbols line up in scenes from Figure 19-19 (17) onwards, allowing for a step-by-step announcement, including the jackpot announcement using the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the jackpot announcement by the symbols line up, further impressing the player with the jackpot.

Next, on the image display device 5, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed (Fig. 19-17 (9)), followed by the falling patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (Fig. 19-17 (10)), and an effect display is produced in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 wears the falling patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (Fig. 19-17 (11)).

Next, on the image display device 5, along with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02, the push button image 006IWG02 and the text "Press!" are displayed as an action prompt to encourage the player to press the push button 31B (Figure 19-17 (12)). At this time, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed with an expectant expression.

Here, we will explain a modified example in which the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) requires rapid tapping of the push button 31B. Figure 19-18 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) requires rapid tapping. In the modified example shown in Figure 19-18, the scenes in Figures 19-18 (8) to (11) are displayed in the same visual effects as Figures 19-17 (8) to (11), but instead of the visual effect in Figure 19-17 (12), a visual effect is displayed in which the push button image 006IWG02 and the text "rapid tap" are displayed together with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 as an action prompt to encourage the player to rapidly tap the push button 31B (Figure 19-18 (12')). In this case, the second ally character image 006IWC02 is also displayed with an expectant expression.

The patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figures 19-17 and 19-18 is in an unlit state. Also, in the pre-announcement scenes shown in Figures 19-17 and 19-18, a background image with a white-based color scheme is used on the image display device 5.

In this example, as shown in Figures 19-17 (12) and 19-18 (12'), the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display of "Press!" or "Press repeatedly" are displayed in a position that does not overlap with the patrol light image 006IWG01 (or in a position where at least a portion of the patrol light image 006IWG01 is visible). This configuration draws attention to both the presence of the patrol light image 006IWG01 and the presence of the action prompt display.

When displaying the action prompt, the patrol lamp, character, and action prompt may each be made to move, for example. Figure 19-27 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which the patrol lamp image and push button image are displayed in motion. In the example shown in Figure 19-27, after the scene shown in Figure 19-18 (12'), an action prompt is displayed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 moves to the right, and the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed with the pressed portion not sunken (Figure 19-27 (1)), and then an action prompt is displayed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 moves to the left, and the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed with the pressed portion sunken (Figure 19-27 (2)). Then, again, the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed moving to the right, and the pressed portion of the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed in an unsinkable state (FIG. 19-27(3)). Next, the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed moving to the left, and the pressed portion of the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed in a sunken state (FIG. 19-27(4)). In other words, the movement displays of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and second ally character image 006IWC02 moving left and right, and the movement displays of the pressed portion of the push button image 006IWG02 sunken and returning to its original state are repeated until the movement promotion period for the push button 31B has elapsed.

In the modified example shown in Figure 19-27, the movement of the push button image 006IWG02, the movement of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01, and the movement of the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed asynchronously. Specifically, the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed so that the button part alternates between an upright state (Figure 19-27(1)) and a downright state (Figure 19-27(2)), and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed so that they alternate between moving to the right (Figure 19-27(1)) and moving to the left (Figure 19-27(2)), with the movements being asynchronous with each other. This configuration allows the viewer to focus on both displays.

After an action prompting display encouraging the player to take an action is displayed as shown in Figure 19-17 (12) or Figure 19-18 (12'), when a predetermined action is performed (or when the action prompting period ends), if a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) is being executed based on a jackpot in variable pattern PB2-4 (Super Reach B), an enlarged patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state on the image display device 5, as shown in Figure 19-19 (13). In this scene, the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is not displayed, and only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed. At this time, an alert sound is output from speakers 8L and 8R in conjunction with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 being displayed in a lit state. In this example, from the time the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 19-19 (13) is displayed in a lit state until the jackpot pattern shown in Figure 19-19 (21) described below is displayed in a stopped state (confirmed display), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state in which it glows red and the mechanism that emits the light rotates, causing the direction of light emission to rotate.

Next, on the image display device 5, the second ally character image 006IWC02, wearing the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01, is displayed with a surprised expression (Fig. 19-19(14)). At this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 being displayed with a surprised expression, a character voice sound of "Hah" in a tone of voice corresponding to the character is output from speakers 8L, 8R. For example, after the scene shown in Fig. 19-19(13) and before the scene shown in Fig. 19-19(14), the second ally character image 006IWC02, wearing the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01, may be displayed with the same expression as in the pre-announcement scene.

Next, on the image display device 5, the second ally character image 006IWC02, wearing the illuminated patrol lamp image 006IWG01, is displayed with a happy expression (Fig. 19-19 (15)). At this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 being displayed with a happy expression, a character voice sound saying "Yay!" in a voice tone corresponding to the character is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, on the image display device 5, a second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing a lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed making a happy gesture (in this example, raising both arms and jumping) (Fig. 19-19 (16)). At this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 being displayed making a happy gesture, a character voice sound such as "Yay, yay" in a voice tone corresponding to the character is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, on the image display device 5, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed superimposed on the second ally character image 006IWC02 (Fig. 19-19(17)), and this jackpot symbol "222" is gradually enlarged (Fig. 19-19(18)), eventually enlarging to cover the entire display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 19-19(19)). After that, on the image display device 5, the normal-sized jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily displayed (Fig. 19-19(20)), and finally the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed as a static symbol (Fig. 19-19(21)).

As shown in Figure 19-19, when a jackpot announcement is made, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 remains lit from the time of the announcement (Figure 19-19 (13)) until the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed statically (Figure 19-19 (21)). Furthermore, during the jackpot announcement scene shown in Figure 19-19, a background image with a red-based color scheme is used on the image display device 5.

As shown in Figure 19-17 (12) or Figure 19-18 (12'), after an action prompting display encouraging the player to take an action is displayed, when a predetermined action is performed (or when the action prompting period ends), if a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) is executed based on a missed variation pattern PA2-4 (Super Reach B), as shown in Figure 19-20 (22), the image display device 5 displays the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a disappointed expression. At this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 being displayed in a disappointed expression, a character voice sound saying "Sorry, let's do our best next time!" in a voice tone corresponding to the character is output from speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, on the image display device 5, a display is displayed in which the first ally character image 006IWC01 and the third ally character image 006IWC03 face each other, with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 positioned between them, just as it would be before the start of the Super Reach (Patrol Patrol Attack). A losing symbol "212" is displayed as a decorative symbol combination in the lower right corner of the display area (Fig. 19-20 (23)). After that, a small symbol "212" is displayed in the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 19-20 (24)), and the remaining number of variations "98 variations remaining" is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area. During the loss announcement shown in Fig. 19-20, a background image with a white-based color scheme is used on the image display device 5.

In this example, in the pre-announcement scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in an unlit state (dark red), and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed with an expectant expression (see Figures 19-17 (12) and 19-18 (12')). If the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in an lit state (glowing red) (see Figure 19-19 (13)), and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed with a happy expression (see Figures 19-19 (15) and (16)). On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in an unlit state (dark red), and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed with a disappointed expression (see Figure 19-20 (22)). With this configuration, the appearance of the patrol lamp indicates whether you have won or lost, and by supplementing this by changing the display of the character, you can clearly communicate whether you have won or lost.

In this example, if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state without any characters, as shown in Figure 19-19 (13). Then, as shown in Figures 19-19 (14) to (16), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a happy state. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a non-lit state and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a disappointed state, as shown in Figure 19-20 (22). With this configuration, when the win is announced, only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state without any characters, making the announcement easier to understand.

Furthermore, in this example, if the result of the lottery is a win, after the scene shown in FIG. 19-19(13) and before the scene shown in FIG. 19-19(14), the second ally character image 006IWC02 may be displayed with the same facial expression as in the pre-announcement scene, and then the second ally character image 006IWC02 may be displayed in the following order: surprised (FIG. 19-19(14)), happy (FIG. 19-19(15)), and performing a happy action (FIG. 19-19(16)). With this configuration, the character's facial expressions transition to expressions that the player is desired to have, providing an environment in which the player can easily join in and share their joy.

In addition, in this example, the background image of the image display device 5 is a first color (in this example, a white-based color scheme) in the pre-announcement scene, and if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene it changes to a color of a different family from the first color (in this example, a red-based color scheme), and if the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene it changes to a color of the same family as the first color (in this example, a white-based color scheme). This configuration makes it easier to recognize whether you have won or lost from the change in background color.

In this example, in the pre-announcement scene, an action prompting display encouraging the player to take an action is displayed in a position where the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is visible. Specifically, as shown in Figures 19-17 (12) and 19-18 (12'), the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display of "Press!" or "Press repeatedly" are displayed in a position where they do not overlap with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (or in a position where at least a portion of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is visible). Then, if the result of the lottery is a win, when the player takes an action during the action prompt period when the action prompting display is displayed, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state. Specifically, when push button 31B is pressed in the state shown in Figure 19-17 (12), or when push button 31B is repeatedly pressed in the state shown in Figure 19-18 (12') (specifically, when the repeated pressing operation satisfies the execution conditions), the state transitions to that shown in Figure 19-19 (13), and patrol light image 006IWG01 is displayed in an illuminated state. With this configuration, the patrol light's appearance indicates whether the winner has won or lost, and by supplementarily changing the display mode of the character, it is possible to clearly communicate whether the winner has won or lost. Furthermore, by displaying the action prompt display in a position where the patrol light is visible, attention can be drawn to both the presence of the patrol light and the action prompt display.

In this example, the action prompt display includes an image prompt display imitating the object to be acted upon and a text prompt display using text. Specifically, as shown in Figures 19-17 (12), 19-18 (12'), and 19-27, it includes a push button image 006IWG02 and text prompts such as "Press!" or "Press repeatedly." Both the image prompt display and the text prompt display are displayed so as not to completely cover the patrol light. Specifically, as shown in Figures 19-17 (12) and 19-18 (12'), the push button image 006IWG02 and text prompts such as "Press!" or "Press repeatedly" are displayed in a position that does not overlap with the patrol light image 006IWG01 (or in a position where at least a portion of the patrol light image 006IWG01 is visible). This configuration allows the patrol light image 006IWG01 to always be the center of attention.

In this example, an announcement sound is output in conjunction with the display of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit state, and then a character's voice is output. Specifically, as shown in Figure 19-19 (13), an announcement sound is output in conjunction with the display of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit state, and then, as shown in Figures 19-19 (14) to (16), each character's voice, such as "Ha," "Yay," and "Yay, yay," is output in a voice tone corresponding to the character. With this configuration, the announcement sound and character voice are output in sequence to create excitement for the winning.

Furthermore, in this example, if the result of the lottery is no winning, the sound corresponding to displaying the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a non-illuminated state is not output, and instead the character's voice is output. For example, as shown in Figure 19-20 (22), the sound corresponding to displaying the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a non-illuminated state is not output, and instead a character voice in a tone of voice corresponding to the character is output, saying "Sorry, let's try harder next time!" With this configuration, the state of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01, i.e., whether or not you won, can be determined by whether or not the notification sound is output. Furthermore, if the result is no winning, the notification sound is not output, but the character's voice is output, which avoids the excitement of having no sound at all and reduces disappointment for the player.

Regarding the period during which the notification sound and character voice are output, for example, as shown in FIG. 19-19 (13), the period during which the notification sound is output in conjunction with the display of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in an illuminated state is longer than the period during which the character voices "Haa," "Yay," and "Yay, yay" are output as character voices as shown in FIGS. 19-19 (14) to (16). The period during which the character voices "Haa," "Yay," and "Yay, yay" are output in a voice tone corresponding to the character when a jackpot is won, as shown in FIGS. 19-19 (14) to (16), may be longer than the period during which the character voices "Sorry, let's try harder next time!" are output in a voice tone corresponding to the character when a loss occurs, as shown in FIG. 19-20 (22). This configuration allows the output of the notification sound to highlight the announcement and create excitement for the win, while also allowing the presence or absence of the notification sound to indicate the state of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01, i.e., whether or not a win is achieved. Additionally, if the player does not win, no notification sound is output, but the character's voice is output, which avoids a dead end due to a lack of sound and reduces the player's disappointment.

In this example, if a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) resulting in a jackpot is executed after the scene shown in Figure 19-17 (12) or Figure 19-18 (12'), there is a scene where the second ally character image 006IWC02 is not displayed and only the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed for a moment, whereas if a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) resulting in a loss is executed, no such scene is provided, although such a scene may be provided, for example, as shown in Figure 19-40.

Figure 19-40 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the patrol lamp image displayed when a winner is not selected. In the modified example shown in Figure 19-40, after the scene shown in Figure 19-17 (12) or Figure 19-18 (12'), the second ally character image 006IWC02 is not displayed, and only the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed (Figure 19-40 (1)).

Next, similar to FIG. 19-20 (22), the image display device 5 displays the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a disappointed expression (FIG. 19-40 (2)). Also, at this time, in conjunction with the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the unlit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 being displayed in a disappointed expression, a character voice sound saying "Sorry, let's do our best next time!" in a voice tone corresponding to the character is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Then, a display effect similar to that shown in FIGS. 19-20 (23) and (24) is executed (FIG. 19-40 (3) and (4)).

When the modified example shown in Figure 19-40 is applied, the size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is larger when it is displayed in a lit state than when it is displayed in a non-lit state after the pre-announcement scene if the result of the lottery is a non-winning result. Specifically, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit state after the winning announcement shown in Figure 19-19 (13) is displayed in a larger size than the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a non-lit state after the losing announcement shown in Figure 19-40 (1). Also, when it is displayed in a non-lit state after the pre-announcement scene if the result of the lottery is a non-winning result, it is larger than when it is displayed in a non-lit state in the pre-announcement scene. Specifically, the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the non-notification mode after the loss notification shown in Figure 19-40 (1) is larger than the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the non-notification mode in the pre-notification scenes shown in Figures 19-17 (12) and 19-18 (12'). With this configuration, the patrol lamp appears larger when announcing a win, making it easier to recognize that you have not won. Also, even in the non-illuminated mode, by making the patrol lamp appear larger when announcing a loss than in the pre-notification scene, it is easier to recognize that you have not won.

(Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect)
Next, we will explain the Super Reach (Powerful Rush) effect that is executed as one of the Super Reach effects in a high probability state.

Figures 19-21 to 19-24 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) that are executed when the high probability state and the "Powerful RUSH" presentation mode are active. If the "Powerful RUSH" presentation mode is selected when the jackpot game state ends, when high probability game play begins after the jackpot game state ends, the title of the "Powerful RUSH" presentation mode is displayed, as shown in Figure 19-21 (1). In the example shown in Figure 19-21 (1), the text "Powerful RUSH" is displayed in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, and the second mini-character image 006IWC05 is displayed in the lower left and lower right of the display area.

Next, as shown in Figure 19-21 (2), the background image on the image display device 5 is switched to the background image for Powerful Rush, and a decorative symbol (the display result of the previous variation, "222") is displayed in the center of the display area. Also, in the example shown in Figure 19-21 (2), the upper limit of the number of variations controlled to the high probability state is set to 100, so the remaining number of variations, "100 remaining," indicating the remaining number of variations in the high probability state, is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area on the image display device 5.

Next, when the display of a losing variation of variation pattern PA1-2 (shortened variation) begins, an effect display is performed in which the decorative pattern in the center of the display area of the image display device 5 and the small pattern in the upper center of the display area are displayed in a varying manner (Figure 19-21 (3)). Then, the decorative pattern in the lower right of the display area of the image display device 5 and the small pattern in the upper center of the display area are displayed in the combination of the losing pattern "154" (Figure 19-21 (4)). At this time, the remaining number of variations is displayed as "99 remaining" on the image display device 5.

Next, when the display changes based on the change pattern PA2-4 (Super Reach B) or the change pattern PB2-4 (Super Reach B) (Fig. 19-21 (5)), a cut-in image including the second ally character image 006IWC02 and the text "Do you sense something?" is displayed on the image display device 5 (Fig. 19-21 (6)), followed by a superimposed cut-in image including the first ally character image 006IWC01 and the text "Up ahead..." (Fig. 19-21 (7)), after which the cut-in image disappears (Fig. 19-21 (8)). Since the Super Reach (Powerful Rush) begins after this, the effects of Figs. 19-21 (6) to (8) can be said to suggest that a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) will be executed.

Next, the left and right decorative symbols "2" create a reach state (Figure 19-22 (9)), and when the center decorative symbols "1" and "2" are displayed (Figure 19-22 (10)), the push button image 006IWG02 and the text "Press!" are displayed as an action prompt (Figure 19-22 (11)).

Then, after an action prompting display encouraging the player to take action is displayed as shown in FIG. 19-22 (11), when a press operation is performed (or when the action prompting period ends), if a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) is being executed based on a jackpot of variation pattern PB2-4 (Super Reach B), the jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily displayed as shown in FIG. 19-22 (12). On the other hand, if a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) is being executed based on a miss of variation pattern PA2-4 (Super Reach B), the miss symbol "212" is temporarily displayed as shown in FIG. 19-22 (13), and then the miss symbol "212" is temporarily displayed as shown in FIG. 19-22 (14).

Here, we will explain a modified example in which rapid tapping of the push button 31B is required during a Super Reach (Powerful Rush). Figure 19-23 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example in which rapid tapping of the push button 31B is required during a Super Reach (Powerful Rush). In the modified example shown in Figure 19-23, after the scene in Figure 19-21 (8), as shown in Figure 19-23 (15), the text display "FEVER" is displayed, and a light effect image including the text displays "Rapid Tap Challenge" and "Make FEVER Light Up" is displayed superimposed on the text display "FEVER." Next, along with the second ally character image 006IWC02, the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "Rapid Tap" are displayed as an action prompt to encourage the player to rapid tap the push button 31B, and an effect display is displayed in which the text display "FEVER" changes to a luminous form in response to rapid tapping (Figure 19-23 (16)). In the scene shown in Figure 19-23 (16), only the letter "F" in the word "FEVER" is illuminated.

When a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) is being executed based on a jackpot of variation pattern PB2-4 (Super Reach B), in response to a rapid-fire operation that satisfies the execution condition (or in response to the end of the action promotion period), all of the letters in the character display "FEVER" begin to glow, and an effect display is performed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 appears to be happy (Figure 19-23 (17)). On the other hand, when a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) is being executed based on a miss of variation pattern PA2-4 (Super Reach B), in response to the end of the action promotion period, all of the letters in the character display "FEVER" begin to glow, and an effect display is performed in which the second ally character image 006IWC02 appears to be disappointed (Figure 19-23 (18)). Then, the losing symbol "212" is temporarily displayed (FIG. 19-23(19)), and then the losing symbol "212" is displayed as a static symbol (FIG. 19-23(20)). In a modified example in which the push button 31B is required to be pressed repeatedly during the Super Reach (Powerful Rush) shown in FIG. 19-23, after the scene in which all decorative symbols are displayed variably as shown in FIG. 19-21(8), the scene transitions to a scene in which the text display "Continuous Challenge" or the like is displayed as shown in FIG. 19-23(15). However, this configuration is not limited to this. For example, after the scene in which all decorative symbols are displayed variably as shown in FIG. 19-21(8), the scene transitions to a Reach mode in which the left and right decorative symbols are aligned, and then to a scene in which the text display "Continuous Challenge" or the like is displayed as shown in FIG. 19-23(15). In this case, the decorative symbols that were reduced during the Reach Challenge may be displayed in a Reach mode.

When the jackpot notification shown in Figure 19-22 (12) or Figure 19-23 (17) is made, a radial background image is displayed on the image display device 5, and a movable body effect is executed in which the movable body 32 moves from its initial position to an effect position in front of the image display device 5 (Figure 19-24 (21)). Next, the movable body 32 stops at the effect position in front of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period of time (Figure 19-24 (22)), after which the movable body 32 is controlled to return from the effect position to its initial position (Figure 19-24 (23)).

Next, the second mini-character image 006IWC05 is displayed in the lower left and lower right corners of the display area of the image display device 5, and the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed in the center of the display area (Fig. 19-24 (24)). This jackpot symbol "222" is gradually enlarged (Fig. 19-24 (25)) until it covers the entire display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 19-24 (26)). After that, the normal-sized jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily displayed on the image display device 5 (Fig. 19-24 (27)), and finally the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed as a static symbol (Fig. 19-24 (28)).

(Fanfare effect executed in high probability situations)
Next, the fanfare effect executed in the high probability state will be described. Figures 19-25 and 19-26 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the fanfare effect executed in the high probability state.

When a jackpot occurs in a high probability state, a fanfare effect begins after the jackpot symbol is displayed as shown in Figure 19-19 (21) or Figure 19-24 (28), for example. In the fanfare effect executed in a high probability state, the image display device 5 first displays a background image with a radial pattern, along with the text "Right Hit" and a right-pointing arrow in the upper right corner of the display area. Then, the text "Super" appears from the top of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 19-25 (1)), and then a display effect is displayed in which the text "Super" moves to the center of the display area (Figure 19-25 (2)).

Next, on the image display device 5, the text display "POWERFUL" is enlarged and part of it extends beyond the display area (Figure 19-26 (3)). Next, on the image display device 5, the text display "POWERFUL" is enlarged and part of it extends beyond the display area (Figure 19-26 (4)).

Next, part of the word "BONUS" appears from the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5 (Figure 19-25 (5)), and then the word "BONUS" moves to the center of the display area, and an effect display is performed so that the entire word fits within the display area (Figure 19-25 (6)).

Next, on the image display device 5, the text displays "Super," "Powerful," and "BONUS" are enlarged, with portions of each displayed extending beyond the display area (Figure 19-25 (7)). After that, on the image display device 5, the text displays "Super," "Powerful," and "BONUS" are displayed so that the entirety of each is displayed within the display area (Figure 19-25 (8)).

Next, the image display device 5 performs a display effect in which the color of the image being displayed is inverted (Figure 19-26 (9)), and then performs a display effect in which the color of the image being displayed is inverted again (i.e., returned to its original state) (Figure 19-26 (10)).

Next, part of an arrow image resembling a right-pointing arrow appears from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 (Fig. 19-26 (11)), and is superimposed on the text displays "Super", "Powerful", and "BONUS" (i.e., in a higher layer than the text displays "Super", "Powerful", and "BONUS"), and an effect display is displayed in which it moves toward the right side of the display area (Fig. 19-26 (12)). The words "Hit Right" are also superimposed on the arrow image.

Next, when the tip of the arrow image reaches the right edge of the display area on the image display device 5 (Fig. 19-26 (13)), a visual effect is displayed in which the arrow image bounces off the right edge of the display area and moves toward the left side of the display area (Fig. 19-26 (14)). After that, when the rear end of the arrow image reaches the left edge of the display area, a visual effect is displayed in which the arrow image moves toward the right side of the display area again (Fig. 19-26 (15)). When the tip of the arrow image reaches the right edge of the display area, a visual effect is displayed in which the arrow image bounces off the right edge of the display area and moves toward the left side of the display area (Fig. 19-26 (16)).

(Performance period)
Next, the duration of each effect will be explained. Figure 19-28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each effect duration when a jackpot occurs in a super reach (battle). The scenes (25) to (37) shown in Figure 19-28 correspond to the scenes shown in Figure 19-8 (25) to (31) and Figure 19-9 (32) to (37), respectively. Note that the scene (26a) shown in Figure 19-28 corresponds to the scene after Figure 19-8 (26) and before Figure 19-8 (27).

As shown in Figure 19-28, when a jackpot occurs during a Super Reach (Battle), the reel operation period during which the moving object effects shown in (25) to (26a) are performed is 1.7 seconds, the effect period for defeating the enemy character shown in (27) to (28) is 5 seconds, and the pattern display period during which the jackpot symbols shown in (29) to (37) are displayed in a static state is 3.8 seconds.

Figure 19-29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot occurs during a Super Reach (Powerful Rush). Scenes (11) to (28) shown in Figure 19-29 correspond to scenes (11) to (12) in Figure 19-22 and scenes (21) to (28) in Figure 19-24, respectively.

As shown in Figures 19-29, when a jackpot occurs during a Super Reach (Powerful Rush), the action promotion period shown in (11) is 3 seconds, the period during which the jackpot symbols line up (announces a jackpot) shown in (12) is 1 second, the role device operation period shown in (21) to (23) is 2.2 seconds, and the pattern display period during which the jackpot symbols are displayed statically shown in (24) to (28) is 3.8 seconds.

Figure 19-30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each presentation period when a jackpot occurs during a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack). Scenes (8) to (21) shown in Figure 19-30 correspond to scenes (8) to (12) in Figure 19-17 and scenes (13) to (21) in Figure 19-19, respectively. Note that Figure 19-30 shows an example in which push button 31B is not pressed during the action promotion period.

As shown in Figures 19-30, when a jackpot occurs during a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack), the title notification period shown in (8) lasts 2 seconds, the introductory period shown in (9) to (11) lasts 5.5 seconds, the action promotion period shown in (12) lasts 3 seconds, and the period during which the jackpot is announced (the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 lights up) shown in (13) to (21) lasts 7.5 seconds.

In this example, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state during Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) is longer than the period during which the movable body 32 is operated during Super Reach (Powerful Rush). Specifically, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 19-30 is displayed in a lit state (7.5 seconds) is longer than the period during which the special device operates (2.2 seconds) shown in Figure 19-29. With this configuration, the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state for a sufficient period of time, making the announcement more memorable.

In this example, the Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) presentation period and the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) presentation period each include an epilogue period (for example, the celebration/afterglow period from when the jackpot is notified to the player until the pattern is confirmed, and the period during which the conclusion scene of the Super Reach presentation is played). During the epilogue period of the Super Reach (Powerful RUSH), as shown in Figures 19-24 (24) to (28) and 19-29 (24) to (28), the movable body 32 is positioned in the initial position, and the combination of the second mini-character 006IWC05 and the decorative pattern "222," which is the jackpot pattern, is displayed. Meanwhile, during the epilogue period of Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack), as shown in Figures 19-19 (17) to (21) and 19-30 (17) to (21), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state, and the decorative symbol combination "222" that constitutes the jackpot symbol is displayed. With this configuration, the effects of the epilogue period of Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) and Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) are different, allowing each to leave a strong impression. In particular, during the epilogue period of Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state, and the jackpot symbol is displayed, creating an impression of winning in Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack).

Figure 19-31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each performance period when each Super Reach results in a miss. Figure 19-31(A) is an example of a miss in a Super Reach (Battle), and scenes (42) to (43) shown in Figure 19-31(A) correspond to scenes (42) to (43) in Figure 19-10, respectively. Figure 19-31(B) is an example of a miss in a Super Reach (Powerful Rush), and scenes (18) to (20) shown in Figure 19-31(B) correspond to scenes (18) to (20) in Figure 19-23, respectively. Figure 19-31(C) is an example of a miss in a Super Reach (Pat-Pat Attack), and scenes (22) to (24) shown in Figure 19-31(C) correspond to scenes (22) to (24) in Figure 19-20, respectively.

As shown in Figure 19-31(A), if a Super Reach (Battle) is unsuccessful, a 1.5-second loss notification is given in each of scenes (42) to (43). Also, as shown in Figure 19-31(B), if a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) is unsuccessful, a 3.5-second loss notification is given in each of scenes (18) to (20). Also, as shown in Figure 19-31(C), if a Super Reach (Pat-Pat Attack) is unsuccessful, a 4-second loss notification is given in each of scenes (22) to (24).

Next, we will explain the duration of the Super Reach (Powerful Rush) display depending on the timing of the specified action. Figure 19-32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the duration of the decorative symbol swaying depending on the timing of the announcement made by pressing push button 31B during a Super Reach (Powerful Rush) jackpot.

Figure 19-32 (A) shows an example of a case where the push button 31 shown in Figure 19-22 (11) is pressed immediately (approximately 0 seconds) after the start of the action prompting period. In this case, the subsequent presentation period until the jackpot symbol is displayed is approximately 7.4 seconds, of which the symbol swing period during which the jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed as shown in Figure 19-24 (27) is approximately 4 seconds.

Figure 19-32 (B) shows an example of a situation where the push button 31 shown in Figure 19-22 (11) is pressed approximately one second after the start of the action prompting period. In this case, the subsequent presentation period until the jackpot symbol is displayed in a stopped state is approximately 6.4 seconds, of which the symbol swing period during which the jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed in a stopped state as shown in Figure 19-24 (27) is approximately three seconds.

Figure 19-32 (C) shows an example of when the push button 31 shown in Figures 19-22 (11) and 19-29 (11) is not pressed during the prompting period to prompt the user to press the button. In this case, the subsequent presentation period until the jackpot symbol is displayed is approximately 4.4 seconds, of which the pattern swing period during which the jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed as shown in Figures 19-24 (27) and 19-29 (27) is approximately 1 second. In this example, the subsequent presentation period differs depending on whether or not the push button 31 is pressed, and if so, the timing of the push. However, the presentation period is adjusted by varying the pattern swing period during which the jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed. In other words, only the pattern swing period changes length; the other presentation periods are always configured to have the same length. This configuration prevents presentation control from becoming complicated.

Figure 19-33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the period during which the decorative symbols sway in response to the timing of the notification made by repeatedly pressing the push button 31B in a modified version of the Super Reach (Powerful Rush) jackpot.

Figure 19-33 (A) shows an example of a situation where, during the action prompting period shown in Figure 19-22 (16), the rapid press operation satisfies the execution condition (i.e., the rapid press operation that satisfies the execution condition) approximately one second after the start of the action prompting period, and an announcement is made. In this case, the subsequent presentation period until the jackpot symbol is displayed is approximately 7.4 seconds, of which the symbol shaking period during which the jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed as shown in Figure 19-24 (27) is approximately 4 seconds.

Figure 19-33 (B) shows an example in which a notification was made approximately four seconds after the start of the action prompting period, which encourages the user to repeatedly press the push button 31 shown in Figure 19-22 (16) (i.e., an example in which the notification was made at the end of the action prompting period without the user performing the rapid press that meets the execution conditions). In this case, the subsequent presentation period until the jackpot symbol is displayed is approximately 4.4 seconds, of which the symbol fluctuation period during which the jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed as shown in Figure 19-24 (27) is approximately one second. Thus, in this example, the subsequent presentation period differs depending on the timing of the notification, but the presentation period is adjusted by varying the symbol fluctuation period during which the jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed. In other words, only the symbol fluctuation period changes length, and the other presentation periods are always configured to have the same length. This configuration prevents presentation control from becoming complicated.

Next, we will explain the duration of the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) presentation depending on the timing of the specified action. Figure 19-34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the duration of the presentation depending on the timing of the announcement made by pressing the push button 31B in the case of a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot.

Figure 19-34 (A) shows an example of a situation where the push button 31 shown in Figure 19-17 (12) is pressed immediately (approximately 0 seconds) after the start of the action prompting period. In this case, the presentation period until the subsequent jackpot symbol is displayed statically (during which the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is always displayed) is approximately 10.5 seconds, of which only the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 19-19 (13) is displayed for approximately 5 seconds.

Figure 19-34 (B) shows an example of a situation where the push button 31 shown in Figure 19-17 (12) is pressed approximately one second after the start of the prompting period. In this case, the presentation period until the subsequent jackpot symbol is displayed statically (during which the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is always displayed) is approximately 9.5 seconds, of which only the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 19-19 (13) is displayed for approximately four seconds.

Figure 19-34 (C) shows an example of when the push button 31 shown in Figures 19-17 (12) and 19-30 (12) is not pressed during the action prompting period. In this case, the presentation period until the subsequent jackpot symbol is displayed statically (during which the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is always displayed) is approximately 7.5 seconds, of which only the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figures 19-19 (13) and 19-30 (13) is displayed for approximately 2 seconds.

In this example, if a player performs an action before the end of the action prompt period during a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state is extended for the remainder of the action prompt period. Specifically, as shown in Figure 19-34, if a button press is performed immediately (approximately 0 seconds) after the start of the action prompt period, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state is approximately 10.5 seconds; if the button is pressed approximately 1 second later, the period is approximately 9.5 seconds; and if the 3-second action prompt period elapses without a button press, the period is approximately 7.5 seconds. This configuration extends the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state, allowing the player to bask in the celebratory afterglow and motivating them to actively perform actions. Furthermore, in this example, the subsequent presentation period differs depending on whether or not the push button 31 is pressed, and if so, the timing of that press. However, the presentation period is adjusted by varying the period during which only the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed. In other words, only the period during which only the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed changes length, while the other presentation periods always have the same length. This configuration prevents the presentation control from becoming complicated.

Figure 19-35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the presentation period according to the timing of the announcement made by repeatedly pressing the push button 31B in a modified version of the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) jackpot.

Figure 19-35 (A) shows an example of a situation where, during the action prompting period shown in Figure 19-18 (12'), the rapid press operation satisfies the execution condition (i.e., the rapid press operation that satisfies the execution condition) approximately one second after the start of the action prompting period, and an announcement is made. In this case, the subsequent presentation period until the jackpot symbol is displayed statically (during which the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is always displayed) lasts approximately 9.4 seconds, of which only the lit patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 19-19 (13) is displayed for approximately 4 seconds.

Figure 19-35(B) shows an example in which a notification was made approximately four seconds after the start of the action prompt period, which encourages the user to repeatedly press the push button 31 shown in Figure 19-18(12') (i.e., an example in which the notification was made at the end of the action prompt period without the user performing the rapid press required to execute the action). In this case, the presentation period until the subsequent jackpot symbol is displayed (during which the lit patrol light image 006IWG01 is always displayed) lasts approximately 6.5 seconds, of which the period during which only the lit patrol light image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 19-19(13) is displayed is approximately one second. Thus, in this example, the subsequent presentation period differs depending on the timing of the notification, but the presentation period is adjusted by varying the period during which only the lit patrol light image 006IWG01 is displayed. In other words, only the period during which only the lit patrol light image 006IWG01 is displayed changes length, while the other presentation periods are always the same length. This configuration prevents the presentation control from becoming complicated.

Figure 19-36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the duration of the fanfare effect executed in a low probability state. Scenes (1) to (21) shown in Figure 19-36 correspond to the scenes shown in Figure 19-11 (1) to (8), Figure 19-12 (9) to (16), and Figure 19-13 (17) to (21), respectively. As shown in Figure 19-36, the duration of the fanfare effect executed in a low probability state is 14 seconds.

Figure 19-37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the duration of the fanfare effect executed in a high probability state. Scenes (1) to (16) shown in Figure 19-37 correspond to scenes (1) to (8) in Figure 19-25 and scenes (9) to (16) in Figure 19-26, respectively. As shown in Figure 19-37, the duration of the fanfare effect executed in a high probability state is 11 seconds.

In this example, the period during which the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state is longer than the title announcement period during which the title is announced in the pre-announcement scene, but shorter than the fanfare period. Specifically, as shown in Figure 19-30, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state (7.5 seconds) is longer than the title announcement period (2 seconds) during which the title is announced, and shorter than the fanfare period (11 seconds) as shown in Figure 19-37. With this configuration, the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state for a sufficient period to make the announcement stand out, while the fanfare period is extended to make the player aware of the possibility of winning, thereby maintaining the role of each period in an optimal manner.

Furthermore, in this example, the period during which the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state is longer than the action prompt period in the pre-announcement scene, but shorter than the fanfare period. Specifically, as shown in Figure 19-30, the period during which patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state (7.5 seconds) is longer than the action prompt period (3 seconds), and shorter than the fanfare period (11 seconds) as shown in Figure 19-37. With this configuration, the patrol lamp is displayed in a lit state for a sufficient period to make the announcement stand out, while the fanfare period is extended to make the player aware of the possibility of winning, thereby maintaining the role of each period in an optimal manner.

In this example, as shown in Figure 19-19, the patrol light is always displayed in a lit state from the time a specified operation is performed (or the action prompt period has elapsed) until the jackpot symbol is displayed in a frozen state. However, this configuration is not limited to this. Alternatively, the patrol light may be displayed in a lit state for a specified period after the specified operation is performed (or the action prompt period has elapsed), followed by a period during which the patrol light is not displayed (for example, only the jackpot symbol displayed in a temporarily frozen state is displayed). In this case, too, the period during which the patrol light is displayed in a lit state can be made longer than the title announcement period and action prompt period in the pre-announcement scene, and shorter than the fanfare period, thereby maintaining the appropriate role of each period.

Next, we will explain a modified version of the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect. Figure 19-38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a modified version in which a light gathering effect is executed before the movement promotion period.

Figure 19-38 shows an example of a light gathering effect being executed to display the precursor to the push button image 006IWG02 before the scene in Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) where an action prompt display including the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed (corresponding to Figure 19-17 (12) or Figure 19-18 (12')).

In the first light gathering effect example shown in Figure 19-38, the display transitions in the order of (11a'), (11b'), (11c'), and (12'), and this can be applied to modified examples that require rapid tapping. The scene in Figure 19-38 (12') in the first light gathering effect example corresponds to Figure 19-18 (12'), and each of the scenes in Figure 19-38 (11a'), (11b'), and (11c') is inserted after Figure 19-18 (11) and before Figure 19-18 (12').

Specifically, when the first light gathering effect is applied to a modified version requiring rapid tapping, after the scene shown in Figure 19-18 (11), the display area of the image display device 5 goes dark (for example, the background turns black), and a display is displayed showing the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing a patrol lamp image 006IWG01, as shown in Figure 19-38 (11a'). At this time, as shown in Figures 19-27 (1) to (4),

Next, as shown in FIG. 19-38 (11b'), multiple (three in this example) mini push button images 006IWG02a resembling push button 31B are displayed partially superimposed on the second ally character image 006IWC02, each illuminating, and an effect display is performed in which they begin moving to gather in one place. Note that these push button images are displayed on a higher layer than the second ally character image 006IWC02, but because they are highly transparent, they can be seen through the mini push button image 006IWG02a to reveal the second ally character image 006IWC02 on the lower layer.

Next, the movement speed of the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gradually slows down, and as shown in Figure 19-38 (11c'), the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gather in one place, and a powerful effect image is displayed around them.

After that, as the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gradually slow down and combine into one, as shown in Figure 19-38 (12'), the display area of the image display device 5 becomes bright again, and an effect display is displayed in which the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display "Continuous Press" are displayed together with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 as an action promotion display encouraging the player to repeatedly press the push button 31B. Note that in the first light gathering effect, during the period shown in Figures 19-38 (11a') to (12'), the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed moving left and right as shown in Figures 19-27 (1) to (4). However, this configuration is not limited to this. For example, during the period shown in Figures 19-38 (11a') to (11c') or the period shown in Figures 19-38 (11a') to (12'), the second ally character image 006IWC02 may be displayed in a stationary manner, and from the next scene onwards, the second ally character image 006IWC02 may be displayed in a manner moving left and right. Furthermore, for example, similar to the second light gathering effect described below, the second ally character image 006IWC02 may always be displayed in a stationary manner.

In the second light gathering effect example shown in Figure 19-38, the display transitions in the order of (11a), (11b), (11c), and (12), and this is applicable to cases where a pressing operation is required. The scene in Figure 19-38 (12) in the second light gathering effect example corresponds to Figure 19-17 (12), and each of the scenes in Figure 19-38 (11a), (11b), and (11c) is inserted after Figure 19-17 (11) and before Figure 19-17 (12).

Specifically, when the second light gathering effect is applied to an example in which a pressing operation is required, after the scene in Figure 19-17 (11), as shown in Figure 19-38 (11a), the display area of the image display device 5 goes dark (for example, the background turns black), and a static display of the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19-38 (11b), multiple (three in this example) mini push button images 006IWG02a resembling push buttons 31B are displayed in an illuminated manner, partially superimposed on the stationary second ally character image 006IWC02, and an effect display is performed in which they begin moving to gather in one place. Note that these mini push button images 006IWG02a are displayed on a higher layer than the second ally character image 006IWC02, but because they are highly transparent, the second ally character image 006IWC02 on the lower layer can be seen through the mini push button images 006IWG02a.

Next, the movement speed of the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gradually slows down, and as shown in Figure 19-38 (11c), the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gather in one place, and a powerful effect image is displayed around them.

After that, as the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a gradually slow down and combine into one, as shown in Figure 19-38 (12), the display area of the image display device 5 brightens again, and an effect display is displayed in which the push button image 006IWG02 and the text "Press!" are displayed as an action prompt to encourage the player to press the push button 31B, along with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and second ally character image 006IWC02.

In this example, during the periods (11a), (11b), (11c), and (12) when the second light gathering effect is performed, the second ally character image 006IWC02 wearing the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a static state. In other words, the display preceding the push button image 006IWG02 (in this example, multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a) is displayed in a moving manner, while the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed in a static state. This configuration allows both displays to be noticed.

Next, we will explain the duration of the light gathering effect. Figure 19-39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the duration of the light gathering effect. Note that Figure 19-39 shows an example where no pressing operation is performed.

As shown in Figure 19-39, when a light gathering effect is applied, the period during which the light gathering effect is displayed (for example, the period corresponding to Figures 19-38 (11a) to (11c)) is approximately 1 second. If no pressing operation is performed, the period during which the action prompt display is displayed (for example, the period corresponding to Figures 19-38 (12) and 19-17 (12)) is approximately 3 seconds, and the period until the subsequent jackpot symbol is displayed (during which the lit-up patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is always displayed) is approximately 7.5 seconds, of which the period during which only the lit-up patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 19-19 (13) is displayed is approximately 2 seconds.

In this example, before the prompt is given, a light-gathering effect can be executed in which multiple illuminated mini-push button images 006IWG02a combine to display the push button image 006IWG02, as shown in Figures 19-38 (11a') to (12') and (11a) to (12). When the light-gathering effect is executed, the period during which the patrol lamp is displayed in its lit state is longer than the combined period during which the light-gathering effect is executed and the prompt for action. Specifically, the combined period (4 seconds) of the light-gathering effect period (0.1 + 0.3 + 0.6 = 1 second) shown in Figures 19-38 and 19-39 and the prompt for action period (3 seconds) shown in Figure 19-39 is longer than the combined period (4 seconds) of the light-gathering effect period (0.1 + 0.3 + 0.6 = 1 second) shown in Figures 19-38 and 19-39 and the prompt for action period (3 seconds) shown in Figure 19-39. This configuration ensures that the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state for a sufficient period of time, making the notification more noticeable and increasing interest.

As explained above, this feature section 006IW discloses the gaming machine configuration shown below.

(Means 1-1) The gaming machine disclosed in this characteristic section 006IW is a gaming machine for playing games, and is equipped with a display means (e.g., an image display device 5). The display means displays a notification object (e.g., a patrol lamp image 006IWG01) in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode); see the left side of Figure 19-15(B)) and a character (e.g., a second ally character image 006IWC02) in a first display mode (e.g., an expectant expression) (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode); see the left side of Figure 19-15(B)) during a pre-notification scene (e.g., the performance period corresponding to Figure 19-17(8) to (12) or Figure 19-18(8) to (12')). 12), see FIG. 19-18 (12'), if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode (e.g., a lit mode (red glowing mode); see the right side of FIG. 19-15 (B) and FIG. 19-19 (13)), and the character is displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode (e.g., a happy mode; see FIGS. 19-19 (15) and (16)). If the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode different from the first and second display modes (e.g., a disappointed mode; see FIG. 19-20 (22)). With this configuration, the mode of the announcement object suggests whether the player has won, and the display mode of the character is additionally changed, making it possible to clearly communicate whether the player has won or lost.

Furthermore, this feature section 006IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 1-2) to (Means 1-5).

(Means 1-2) In means 1-1, the size of the announcement object is larger when displayed in announcement mode than when displayed in non-announcement mode after the pre-announcement scene if the result of the lottery is no winning (for example, the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the lit mode after the winning announcement shown in Figure 19-19 (13) is larger than the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the unlit mode after the losing announcement shown in Figure 19-40 (1)), and larger when displayed in non-announcement mode after the pre-announcement scene if the result of the lottery is no winning than when displayed in non-announcement mode in the pre-announcement scene (for example, the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the unlit mode after the losing announcement shown in Figure 19-40 (1) is larger than the display size of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in the unlit mode in the pre-announcement scene shown in Figure 19-17 (12) and Figure 19-18 (12')). With this configuration, the announcement object can be made larger when announcing a win, effectively highlighting the fact that the prize has been won. Even in non-announcement modes, the announcement object can be made larger than the pre-announcement scene when announcing a non-win, making it easier to recognize that the prize has not been won.

(Means 1-3) In means 1-1 or 1-2, if the result of the lottery is a win, the display means displays the announcement object in an announcement mode without displaying the character after the pre-announcement scene, then displays the announcement object in an announcement mode and displays the character in a second display mode (for example, as shown in Figure 19-19 (13), displays the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in an illuminating mode without displaying the character, and then displays the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in an illuminating mode without displaying the character, as shown in Figures 19-19 (14) to (16)). ), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state, and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a happy state), and if the result of the lottery is no winning, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement state, and the character is displayed in a third display state (for example, as shown in FIG. 19-20 (22), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a non-lit state, and the second ally character image 006IWC02 is displayed in a disappointed state). With this configuration, when announcing a winning result, only the announcement object in the announcement state is displayed without displaying the character, making the announcement content easier to understand.

(Means 1-4) In any of means 1-1 to 1-3, if the result of the lottery is a win, the display means displays the character with the same facial expression as in the pre-announcement scene after the pre-announcement scene and displays the announcement object in an announcement mode (for example, after the scene shown in Figure 19-19 (13) and before the scene shown in Figure 19-19 (14), displays the second ally character image 006IWC02 with the same facial expression as in the pre-announcement scene), then displays the character with a surprised facial expression, then displays the character with a happy facial expression, and then displays the character performing a happy action (for example, displays the second ally character image 006IWC02 in the following order: with a surprised facial expression (Figure 19-19 (14)), with a happy facial expression (Figure 19-19 (15)), and with a happy action (Figure 19-19 (16))). This configuration allows the character's facial expressions to transition in a way that matches the player's expectations, providing an environment in which players can easily relate and enjoy themselves.

(Means 1-5) In any of Means 1-1 to 1-4, the background color of the display means is a first color (for example, a white-based color scheme) in the pre-announcement scene, and if the result of the lottery is a win, it changes to a color of a different family from the first color (for example, a red-based color scheme) after the pre-announcement scene, and if the result of the lottery is a loss, it changes to a color of the same family as the first color (for example, a white-based color scheme) after the pre-announcement scene. This configuration makes it easier to recognize whether you have won or lost from the change in background color.

Furthermore, this feature section 006IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 2-1) to (Means 2-4).

(Means 2-1) A gaming machine for playing games, equipped with a display means (e.g., an image display device 5), which is capable of displaying notification objects and characters (e.g., a patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and a second ally character image 006IWC02) in a pre-notification scene (e.g., a performance period corresponding to Figures 19-17 (8) to (12) or Figures 19-18 (8) to (12')), and in the pre-notification scene, the notification objects are displayed in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode); see the left side of Figure 19-15 (B)), and the characters are displayed in a non-illuminated mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode); see the left side of Figure 19-15 (B)). The character is displayed in a first display mode (e.g., an expectant expression) (see, for example, Figure 19-17 (12) and Figure 19-18 (12')), and if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode (e.g., a lit-up mode (a red glowing mode). See the right side of Figure 19-15 (B) and Figure 19-19 (13)), and the character is displayed in a second display mode (e.g., a happy mode. See Figures 19-19 (15) and (16)) different from the first display mode. If the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode. The character is displayed in a third display mode (for example, a disappointed mode, see FIG. 19-20 (22)) different from the first and second display modes, and in the pre-announcement scene, an action prompting display for prompting the player to take an action is displayed in a position where the announcement object is visible (for example, as shown in FIG. 19-17 (12) and FIG. 19-18 (12'), the push button image 006IWG02 and the text display of "Press!" or "Continuously press" are displayed in a position where they do not overlap with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (or where at least a part of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is visible). In the case where the lottery result is a win, if the player performs an action during the action prompt period in which the action prompt is displayed, the notification object is displayed in a notification mode (for example, if the push button 31B is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 19-17 (12), or if the push button 31B is repeatedly pressed (specifically, if the repeated pressing operation satisfies the execution condition) in the state shown in FIG. 19-18 (12'), the state transitions to that shown in FIG. 19-19 (13), and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit mode). With this configuration, the notification object's mode suggests whether the player has won or lost, and by additionally changing the display mode of the character, it is possible to clearly communicate whether the player has won or lost. Furthermore, by displaying the action prompt in a position where the notification object is visible, attention can be drawn to both the presence of the notification object and the action prompt.

(Means 2-2) In Means 2-1, the action prompt display includes an image prompt display imitating the object to be acted upon and a text prompt display (for example, as shown in Figures 19-17 (12) and 19-18 (12'), it includes a push button image 006IWG02 and text prompts such as "Press!" or "Press repeatedly"). The display means displays both the image prompt display and the text prompt display so as not to completely cover the notification object (for example, as shown in Figures 19-17 (12), 19-18 (12'), and 19-27, the push button image 006IWG02 and text prompts such as "Press!" or "Press repeatedly" are displayed in a position that does not overlap with the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 (or in a position where at least a portion of the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is visible and overlaps it)). This configuration allows the notification object to always be noticed.

(Means 2-3) In means 2-1 or 2-2, the display means displays the image promotion display so that the movement of the notification object and the movement of the character are not synchronized (for example, as shown in Figure 19-27, the push button image 006IWG02 is displayed so that the button part alternates between an upright state (Figure 19-27(1)) and a downright state (Figure 19-27(2)), and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed so that they alternate between moving to the right (Figure 19-27(1)) and moving to the left (Figure 19-27(2)), and are displayed so that their movements are not synchronized with each other). This configuration allows attention to be drawn to both displays.

(Means 2-4) In any of means 2-1 to 2-3, when the display means displays the image promotion display, it displays the notification object and character statically and displays the image promotion display in a manner that accompanies movement (for example, as shown in Figures 19-38 (11a) to (12), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the second ally character image 006IWC02 are displayed statically, while the multiple mini push button images 006IWG02a that precede the push button image 006IWG02 are displayed in a manner that accompanies movement). This configuration makes it possible to draw attention to both displays.

Furthermore, this feature section 006IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 3-1) to (Means 3-2).

(Means 3-1) A gaming machine for playing games, equipped with a display means (e.g., an image display device 5), in which the display means displays a notification object (e.g., a patrol lamp image 006IWG01) in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode; see the left side of Figure 19-15 (B)) during a pre-notification scene (e.g., the performance period corresponding to Figure 19-17 (8) to (12) or Figure 19-18 (8) to (12')), and a character (e.g., The second ally character image 006IWC02) is displayed in a first display mode (for example, an expectant expression) (see, for example, Fig. 19-17(12), Fig. 19-18(12')), and if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode (for example, a lit-up mode (a red glowing mode). See the right side of Fig. 19-15(B) and Fig. 19-19(13)), and the character is displayed in a second display mode (for example, 19-19(15), (16)), and if the result of the lottery is no winning, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode (for example, a disappointed mode; see FIG. 19-20(22)) different from the first and second display modes, and a title announcement is made in the pre-announcement scene (for example, the title announcements shown in FIG. 19-17(8) and FIG. 19-18(8) are made), and the announcement period during which the announcement object is displayed in the announcement mode is longer than the title announcement period during which the title announcement is made and shorter than the fanfare period (for example, the period (7.5 seconds) during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit mode as shown in FIG. 19-30 is longer than the title announcement period (2 seconds) during which the title announcement is made and shorter than the fanfare period (11 seconds) as shown in FIG. 19-37). With this configuration, the appearance of the notification object indicates whether the player has won or lost, while the display mode of the character is changed to supplement the display mode, making it easy to understand whether the player has won or lost. Also, by ensuring that the notification object is displayed in notification mode for a sufficient period of time, the notification stands out, and by extending the fanfare period, the player can be made aware of the possibility of winning, thereby maintaining the role of each period in an optimal manner.

(Means 3-2) In Means 3-1, the title display displayed as the title notification includes an image corresponding to the notification object and text related to the notification object (for example, as shown in Figures 19-17 (8) and 19-18 (8), the title display displayed as the title notification includes three effect images corresponding to the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and the text "PATO PATO" related to the patrol lamp), and the text related to the notification object is displayed more emphasized than other text (for example, as shown in Figures 19-17 (8) and 19-18 (8), the text "PATO PATO" is displayed larger than the text "PUSH CHANCE". Also, for example, only the text "PATO PATO" may be given an effect display or may move). This configuration allows the player to strongly recognize the notification object.

Furthermore, this feature section 006IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 4-1) to (Means 4-3).

(Means 4-1) A gaming machine for playing games, comprising a display means (e.g., an image display device 5), wherein the display means displays a notification object (e.g., a patrol lamp image 006IWG01) in a non-notification mode (e.g., a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode), see the left side of Figure 19-15 (B)) during a pre-notification scene (e.g., the performance period corresponding to Figures 19-17 (8) to (12) or Figures 19-18 (8) to (12')), and displays a character (e.g., a second ally character image 006IWC02) in a first display mode (e.g., an expectant expression) (e.g., Figure 19-17 (12) , see FIG. 19-18(12')), if the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement mode (for example, a lighting mode (a red glowing mode). See the right side of FIG. 19-15(B) and FIG. 19-19(13)), and the character is displayed in a second display mode (for example, a happy mode. See FIGS. 19-19(15), (16)) different from the first display mode. If the result of the lottery is a loss, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode (for example, a disappointed mode. See FIG. 19-2 19-17(12) and 19-18(12')), and in the pre-announcement scene, a prompt is given to the player to take an action (for example, as shown in FIG. 19-17(12) and FIG. 19-18(12'), a push button image 006IWG02 and a character display of "Press!" or "Continuously press!" are displayed). If the result of the lottery is a win, when the player takes an action during the action prompting period, the display means displays the announcement object in an announcement mode (for example, when the push button 31B is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 19-17(12), or when the state shown in FIG. 19-18(12') When the push button 31B is repeatedly pressed (specifically, when the execution condition is satisfied), the state shown in FIG. 19-19(13) is transitioned to, and the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state. The announcement period during which the announcement object is displayed in the announcement mode is longer than the action prompt period and shorter than the fanfare period (for example, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state (7.5 seconds) as shown in FIG. 19-30 is longer than the action prompt period (3 seconds) and shorter than the fanfare period (11 seconds) as shown in FIG. 19-37). With this configuration, the announcement object's appearance suggests whether the player has won or lost, and by additionally changing the display mode of the character, it is possible to clearly communicate whether the player has won or lost. Furthermore, by ensuring a sufficient period during which the announcement object is displayed in the announcement mode, the announcement stands out, while the fanfare period is extended to make the player aware of the possibility of winning, thereby maintaining the appropriate role of each period.

(Means 4-2) In means 4-1, an image promotion display imitating the object of the action is displayed as an action promotion (for example, as shown in Figures 19-17 (12), 19-18 (12'), 19-38 (12), (12'), a push button image 006IWG02 is displayed), and a pre-stage effect is executed in which a pre-stage display of the image promotion display is executed before the action promotion (for example, as shown in Figures 19-38 (11a') to (12'), (11a) to (12), multiple lit mini push button images 006IWG02a are combined). The notification period is longer than the combined period of the early performance period during which the early performance is being performed and the action prompting period (for example, the combined period (7.5 seconds) during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in FIG. 19-39 is displayed in a lit state is longer than the combined period (4 seconds) of the light focusing effect period (0.1 + 0.3 + 0.6 = 1 second) shown in FIGS. 19-38 and 19-39 and the action prompting period (3 seconds) shown in FIG. 19-39). This configuration ensures a sufficient period for the notification object to be displayed in a notification state, making the notification stand out and increasing interest.

(Means 4-3) In means 4-1 or 4-2, if the player performs an action before the end of the action prompting period, the period during which the notification object is displayed in notification mode is extended by the remaining period of the action prompting period. (For example, as shown in FIG. 19-34, if a press operation is performed immediately (approximately 0 seconds) after the start of the action prompting period, the period during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in a lit state is approximately 10.5 seconds; if a press operation is performed approximately 1 second later, the period is approximately 9.5 seconds; and if a 3-second action prompting period passes without a press operation, the period is approximately 7.5 seconds.) This configuration extends the period during which the notification object is displayed in notification mode, allowing the player to bask in the celebratory afterglow even more.

Furthermore, this feature section 006IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 5-1) to (Means 5-3).

(Means 5-1) A gaming machine for playing games, capable of executing a first effect and a second effect to notify a win, the first effect being an effect that goes through a provocative scene and then notifies a win by moving a movable body (for example, a super reach (powerful rush) effect when the powerful rush mode is selected, as shown in Figures 19-21, 19-22, 19-23, and 19-24), the second effect being an effect that displays an announcement object in a non-announcement mode and a character in a first display mode in a pre-announcement scene, and then displays the announcement object in an announcement mode without moving the movable body, and the character This is an effect that notifies a win by displaying the Luckator in a second display mode that differs from the first display mode (for example, the Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect when Pato Pato Attack mode is selected, as shown in Figures 19-16, 19-17, 19-18, and 19-19). The period during which the announcement object is displayed in the announcement mode in the second effect is longer than the period during which the movable object is operated in the first effect (for example, the period (7.5 seconds) during which the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 shown in Figure 19-30 is displayed in the lit mode is longer than the period during which the reel device operates (2.2 seconds) as shown in Figure 19-29). With this configuration, the announcement can be made more memorable by ensuring a sufficient period during which the announcement object is displayed in the announcement mode.

(Means 5-2) In means 5-1, a gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information (e.g., special symbols), and when a specific display result (e.g., a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the variable display result, a win is declared and the player is placed in an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, is controllable, and is capable of performing variable display of effect identification information (e.g., decorative symbols) in response to the variable display of identification information, and the effect period of the first effect and the effect period of the second effect each include an epilogue period (e.g., a period of celebration and afterglow from when the jackpot is notified to the player until the symbol is determined, or a period during which the ending scene of the super reach effect is played), and during the epilogue period of the first effect, the movable body is positioned in a retracted position, and the character and the specific A variable display result of the effect identification information corresponding to the display result is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 19-24(24) to (28) and 19-29(24) to (28), the movable body 32 is located in the initial position, and the combination of the second mini-character 006IWC05 and the decorative symbol that becomes the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed), and during the epilogue period of the second effect, the variable display result of the effect identification information corresponding to the specific display result is displayed with the announcement object displayed in the announcement mode (for example, as shown in FIGS. 19-19(17) to (21) and 19-30(17) to (21), the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 is displayed in the lit mode, and the decorative symbol combination "222" that becomes the jackpot symbol is displayed). With this configuration, the effects in the epilogue periods of the first and second effects are different from each other, and each can be made to leave a strong impression. In particular, during the epilogue period of the second effect, the announcement object is displayed in announcement mode while a variable display result of the effect identification information corresponding to the specific display result is displayed, creating an impression of winning in the second effect.

(Means 5-3) In means 5-1 or 5-2, the first and second effects are effects that are executed based on the same fluctuation pattern (for example, when the fluctuation pattern PA2-4 or fluctuation pattern PB2-4 shown in Figure 19-2 is determined, if the effect mode is Powerful RUSH mode, a Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect is executed, and if the effect mode is Pato Pato Attack mode, a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed), and when the first effect is executed based on one fluctuation pattern, The period from the start to the end of the fluctuation is the same when the first effect is executed and when the second effect is executed based on that fluctuation pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 19-2, when a Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect or a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed based on fluctuation pattern PA2-4, it is 80 seconds in both cases, and when a Super Reach (Powerful RUSH) effect or a Super Reach (Pato Pato Attack) effect is executed based on fluctuation pattern PB2-4, it is 100 seconds in both cases). This configuration makes it possible to execute multiple effects based on the same fluctuation pattern, and to make impressive announcements using announcement objects.

Furthermore, this feature section 006IW discloses the gaming machine configurations shown below in (Means 6-1) to (Means 6-2).

(Means 6-1) A gaming machine for playing games, comprising a display means and a sound output means (e.g., speakers 8L, 8R), wherein the display means is capable of displaying notification objects and characters (e.g., patrol lamp image 006IWG01 and second ally character image 006IWC02) in a pre-notification scene (e.g., a performance period corresponding to Figures 19-17 (8) to (12) and Figures 19-18 (8) to (12')), and the pre-notification scene In the game, the notification object is displayed in a non-notification mode (for example, a non-illuminated mode (dark red mode), see the left side of FIG. 19-15(B)), and the character is displayed in a first display mode (for example, an expectant expression) (for example, see FIG. 19-17(12), FIG. 19-18(12')). If the result of the lottery is a win, after the pre-notification scene, the notification object is displayed in a notification mode (for example, an illuminating mode (red glowing mode), see the right side of FIG. 19-15(B), 19-19(13)) and displays the character in a second display mode different from the first display mode (for example, a happy mode, see FIGS. 19-19(15) and (16)). If the result of the lottery is no winning, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode different from the first and second display modes (for example, a disappointed mode, see FIG. 19-20(22)). The sound output means outputs an announcement sound in conjunction with displaying the announcement object in the announcement mode, and then outputs the voice of the character (for example, as shown in FIG. 19-19(13), an announcement sound is output in conjunction with displaying the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit mode, and then outputs the character voices such as "Haa," "Yay," and "Yay, yay" in voice tones corresponding to the characters, as shown in FIGS. 19-19(14) to (16)). With this configuration, the appearance of the notification object indicates whether or not the winner has won, while the display of the character is changed to supplement the win/loss indication, making it easy to understand. Additionally, outputting the notification sound and the character's voice in sequence can add excitement to the win.

(Means 6-2) In means 6-1, if the result of the lottery is a non-winning result, the sound output means does not output a sound corresponding to displaying the notification object in a non-notifying mode, but outputs the character's voice (for example, as shown in Figure 19-20 (22), it does not output a sound corresponding to displaying the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a non-lit mode, but outputs a character voice in a voice tone corresponding to the character, "Sorry, let's do our best next time!"), and if the result of the lottery is a winning result, the period during which the notification sound is output is longer than the period during which the character's voice is output (for example, as shown in Figure 19-19 (13), the period during which the notification sound is output in conjunction with displaying the patrol lamp image 006IWG01 in a lit mode is longer than the period during which the character's voice is output). As shown in Figures 9-19(14) to (16), the period during which the character voices "Haa," "Yay!", and "Yay, yay" are output as character voices when the lottery result is a win is longer than the period during which the character voices "Haa," "Yay!", and "Yay, yay!" are output when the lottery result is a loss (for example, as shown in Figures 19-19(14) to (16), the period during which the character voices "Haa," "Yay!", and "Yay, yay!" are output in a voice tone corresponding to the character when the lottery result is a loss is longer than the period during which the character voices "Sorry, let's try harder next time!" are output in a voice tone corresponding to the character when the lottery result is a loss, as shown in Figure 19-20(22).) With this configuration, the output of the notification sound can highlight the announcement and create excitement for the win, while the presence or absence of the notification sound can indicate the state of the notification object, i.e., whether or not the player has won. Furthermore, by not outputting the notification sound but outputting the character voice when the player has lost, it is possible to avoid a situation where the excitement is too low due to a lack of sound and to reduce player disappointment.

In the example shown in feature section 006IW above, it was explained that when the expression "the lottery results in a win," it means that the display result of the special game is a "jackpot," and when the expression "the lottery results in a non-win," it means that the display result of the special game is a "lose." However, this is not limited to this, and in means 1-1 to 6-2, the expression "the lottery results in a win" may also mean that a lottery regarding the effects is held in the variable display start setting process executed on the effect control board 12, and a decision is made to execute a predetermined effect (specifically, an effect in which the patrol light image 006IWG01 lights up to announce a jackpot). Also, for example, the expression "the lottery results in a non-win" may also mean that a lottery regarding the effects is held in the variable display start setting process executed on the effect control board 12, and a decision is not made to execute a predetermined effect (specifically, an effect in which the patrol light image 006IWG01 lights up to announce a jackpot).

Furthermore, for example, the configuration shown in feature section 006IW can be applied to slot machines in addition to pachinko machines, and when applied to slot machines, the expression "the result of the lottery is a win" may be interpreted as meaning that the AT lottery or role lottery results in a bonus role win.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Game board 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 9 Game effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Performance control board 31B Push button 31B
32 Movable body 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Performance control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player by executing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
A game control means;
A performance control means;
a display means;
The game control means
It is possible to determine whether or not the game medium is controlled to the advantageous state based on the game medium entering the start area,
The specific identification information can be variably displayed,
Based on the result of the judgment, it is possible to determine one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns including a first fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, a second fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state, a third fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a fourth fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command can be transmitted to the performance control means;
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command can be transmitted to the performance control means,
When the third variation pattern is determined, a third command can be transmitted to the performance control means,
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command can be transmitted to the performance control means,
The performance control means
When the first command is received, it is possible to execute a first reach and then a second reach, and to notify that the advantageous state will be achieved in the second reach ,
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the first reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the third command is received, the second reach is executed without executing the first reach, and it is possible to notify that the advantageous state will be achieved in the second reach,
When the fourth command is received, the second reach is executed without executing the first reach, and it is possible to notify that the second reach will not be controlled to the advantageous state,
the execution time of the title display corresponding to the second reach is longer than the execution time of the title display corresponding to the first reach,
The title display corresponding to the first reach and the title display corresponding to the second reach are:
a first part from the start of a title display corresponding to the first reach or a title display corresponding to the second reach to the display in a specific area;
a second part in which a title display corresponding to the first reach or a title display corresponding to the second reach is displayed in the specific area;
a third part that ends the display of the title display corresponding to the first reach or the title display corresponding to the second reach,
The display means
displaying a title display corresponding to the first reach such that the second part is longer than the first part and the third part, and the first part is longer than the third part;
displaying a title display corresponding to the second reach such that the second part is longer than the first part and the third part, and the first part is longer than the third part;
before displaying the title display corresponding to the second reach, a prompting character display for urging the player to take an action can be displayed,
a title display corresponding to the second reach is displayed larger than the promotion character display;
The time period during which the title display corresponding to the second reach is displayed is longer than the time period during which the promotion character display is displayed without the player making any action after the promotion character display is displayed,
In the first reach and the second reach, a light emitting means is controlled using a brightness data table configured with brightness data,
When the title display corresponding to the first reach is executed, a title display brightness data table corresponding to the first reach is used,
In the introductory part after the title display corresponding to the first reach, a brightness data table for the first reach introductory part is used,
When the title display corresponding to the second reach is executed, a title display brightness data table corresponding to the second reach is used,
In the introductory part after the title display corresponding to the second reach, a brightness data table for the second reach introductory part is used,
In the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a first display mode;
When the specific display result is derived as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in an announcement manner, and the character is displayed in a second display manner different from the first display manner;
If the specific display result is not derived as a result of the variable display of the specific identification information, after the pre-announcement scene, the announcement object is displayed in a non-announcement mode, and the character is displayed in a third display mode different from the first display mode and the second display mode.