Pachinko machine

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of performing suitable customer-waiting control.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU 120 displays a first background display 004SG081 during a first customer-waiting period (first period) after completion of a game (stopping and displaying of a variable display) in a low-base state, and displays a demonstration movie during a second customer-waiting period (second period) after completion of the first customer-waiting period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

Background Art

[0002] As a pachinko gaming machine typified by a gaming machine, there has been one that executes control to display a normal background display during a first customer waiting period after the variable display of symbols ends, and to display a demonstration display during a second customer waiting period after the first customer waiting period ends (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 above, since only the demonstration display is started when the first customer waiting period ends and the second customer waiting period begins, there is room for improvement in customer waiting control.

[0005] The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing suitable customer waiting control.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The gaming machine according to claim 1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games and performing variable display of identification information, comprising display means capable of displaying production images, wherein the display means is capable of displaying variable display of production identification information corresponding to variable display of special identification information as variable display of identification information, It is possible to display a volume adjustment guidance display for guiding volume adjustment, When a specific error occurs, it is possible to display a specific error display corresponding to the specific error. when variable display is executed in a situation where the volume adjustment guidance display is not displayed, and when a predetermined period has elapsed since the end of the variable display, it is possible to display the volume adjustment guidance display, and thereafter, when the display start conditions of a demonstration display including a model introduction display scene, a company name display scene, and a caution display scene are satisfied, it is possible to display the demonstration display without displaying the volume adjustment guidance display, and thereafter, when the demonstration display ends due to the passage of time, it is possible to display the volume adjustment guidance display, When the predetermined period has elapsed and the specific error has occurred, it is possible to display the volume adjustment guidance display and the specific error display. Then, when the display start condition of the demonstration display is satisfied, it is possible to display the demonstration display while keeping the specific error display displayed without displaying the volume adjustment guidance display. the demonstration display is a display that is displayed in a second period after the end of a first period in which the background display is displayed after the variable display ends, in the first period, the light emitting means is controlled by the light emission control means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, in the second period, the light emitting means is controlled by the light emission control means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display, when the start condition for variable display is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed, the light emission control means switches from the demonstration display luminance data table to a luminance data table corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information and controls the light emitting means before the display means switches from the demonstration display to a display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information, the display means, when the start condition is satisfied, displays the variable display of the production identification information such that the transmittance of the production identification information becomes a second value higher than the first value from the first value, when the start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed, switches the display from the demonstration display to the variable display of the production identification information before the transmittance of the production identification information becomes the second value and displays it, which is characterized by the above. Corresponding drawing: Figure 30

[0007] Furthermore, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention.

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiments.

[0010] [Mode 1] The gaming machine of Mode 1-1 is a playable gaming machine, display means, light-emitting means, and light-emitting control means, wherein the display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends, and the light-emitting control means controls the light-emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display in the first period, controls the light-emitting means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display in the second period, and before the display means switches the display from the background display to the demonstration display, switches from the background display luminance data table to the demonstration display luminance data table to control the light-emitting means (Figs. 18, 19, 38, 39, 40, etc.) which is characterized in that. According to this feature, by performing a step-by-step design in which the control of the light-emitting means is switched first and then the demonstration display is started, it is possible to draw attention to the change rather than starting everything at once, to make the player notice the start of the demonstration display, and as a result, to perform suitable waiting control for customers.

[0011] [Mode 2] The gaming machine of Mode 2-1 is a playable gaming machine, display means, light-emitting means, comprises light emission control means; There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state. The display means: displays a normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends; displays a special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends; displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends; displays the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends; The light emission control means: controls the light emission means using a normal state background display luminance data table corresponding to the normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends; controls the light emission means using a special state background display luminance data table corresponding to the special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends; controls the light emission means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends; controls the light emission means using the demonstration display luminance data table in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends; Before the display means switches the display from the normal state background display to the demonstration display, switches from the normal state background display luminance data table to the demonstration display luminance data table and controls the light emission means; Before the display means switches the display from the special state background display to the demonstration display, the light emitting means is controlled by switching from the luminance data table for the special state background display to the luminance data table for the demonstration display (FIGS. 18, 19, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by making a step-by-step design in which the switching is done first from the control of the light emitting means and then the display of the demonstration display is started, it is possible to draw attention to the change rather than starting everything at once, to make the user notice the start of the demonstration display, and as a result, to perform suitable waiting control for customers.

[0012] The gaming machine of Form 2-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 2-1, and The luminance data first used in the luminance data table for the demonstration display is data that causes light emission in a color different from the final luminance data used in the luminance data table for the normal state background display and the final luminance data used in the luminance data table for the special state background display (FIGS. 80, 84, 88, 92, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, since the color of the final luminance data during the normal state background display is different from the color of the first luminance data during the demonstration display, and the color of the final luminance data during the special state background display is different from the color of the first luminance data during the demonstration display, the color change of the light emitting means is prominent when the demonstration display starts in each state, so it is easy to understand that the demonstration display has started, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0013] [Form 3] The gaming machine of Form 3-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, and Display means, Light emitting means, And light emission control means. The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means, a second light emitting means, and a third light emitting means. The third light emitting means is a light emitting means provided corresponding to the operation means for effect. The display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends. displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends. The light emission control means controls the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display in the first period. controls the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display in the second period. In the first period and the second period, the third light emitting means is controlled using a luminance data table different from the background display luminance data table and the demonstration display luminance data table (FIGS. 29, 38, 39, 42, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by switching the mode of the light emitting means corresponding to the operation means for effect, there is a possibility that the player may be mislead into thinking that the operation of the operation means for effect is being promoted. Therefore, by keeping it in a certain mode, it is possible to prevent the player from being misled, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0014] [Form 4] The gaming machine of Form 4-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, including a display means, a light emitting means, and a light emission control means, The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means, a second light emitting means, and a third light emitting means. The third light emitting means is a light emitting means provided corresponding to the operation means for effect. There are a normal state and a special state more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The display means displays a normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends; displays a special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends; displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends; displays the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends; The light emission control means controls the first light emission means and the second light emission means using a normal state background display luminance data table corresponding to the normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends; controls the first light emission means and the second light emission means using a special state background display luminance data table corresponding to the special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends; controls the first light emission means and the second light emission means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends; controls the first light emission means and the second light emission means using the demonstration display luminance data table in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends; controls the third light emission means using a luminance data table different from the normal state background display luminance data table, the special state background display luminance data table, and the demonstration display luminance data table in a first period after the game in the normal state ends; controls the third light emission means using the one luminance data table in a first period after the game in the special state ends; In a second period after the end of the first period after the game in the normal state has ended, the third light-emitting means is controlled using the one luminance data table, In a second period after the end of the first period after the game in the special state has ended, the third light-emitting means is controlled using the one luminance data table (FIGS. 29, 38, 39, 42, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by switching the mode of the light-emitting means corresponding to the effect operation means, there is a possibility that the player may be mislead into thinking that the operation of the effect operation means is being promoted. Therefore, by keeping it in a certain mode in the normal state and the special state, it is possible to prevent the player from being misled in either the normal state or the special state, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0015] [Aspect 5] The gaming machine of Aspect 5-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, Display means, Light-emitting means, Light emission control means, and is provided with The light-emitting means includes first light-emitting means, second light-emitting means, and third light-emitting means, The third light-emitting means is light-emitting means provided corresponding to effect operation means, The display means Displays a background display in a first period after the game has ended, Displays a demonstration display in a second period after the end of the first period, The demonstration display is composed of a first scene and a second scene, The light emission control means In the first period, the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means are controlled using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, In the first scene in the second period, the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means are controlled using a first scene luminance data table corresponding to the first scene, In the second scene during the second period, the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means are controlled using a luminance data table for the second scene corresponding to the second scene. In the first scene during the second period, the third light-emitting means is controlled using a luminance data table different from the luminance data table for the first scene and the luminance data table for the second scene. In the second scene during the second period, the third light-emitting means is controlled using the one luminance data table (Figs. 29, 38, 39, 42, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by switching the mode of the light-emitting means corresponding to the operation means for the effect, there is a possibility that the player may be misled into thinking that the operation of the operation means for the effect is being promoted. Therefore, by keeping it in a certain mode, it is possible to prevent the player from being misled, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0016] The gaming machine of Form 5-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1, Form 4-1, and Form 5-1, The one luminance data table is a luminance data table different from the luminance data table for the promotion effect used when the promotion effect that promotes the operation of the operation means for the effect is executed, and the luminance data constituting the one luminance data table has less luminance change than the luminance data constituting the luminance data table for the promotion effect (Figs. 97 to 105, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, since the one luminance data table is composed of luminance data for a mode that does not emphasize more than when the operation of the operation means for the effect is being promoted, it is possible to prevent the player from being misled into thinking that the operation of the operation means for the effect is being promoted, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0017] The gaming machine of Form 5-3 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1, Form 4-1, and Form 5-1, The one luminance data table is composed of luminance data for turning off the light. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, since one luminance data table is composed of luminance data for turning off the light, it is possible to prevent the player from being mislead into thinking that the operation of the effect operation means is being promoted, and as a result, it is possible to perform suitable waiting-for-player control.

[0018] The gaming machine of Form 5-4 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1, Form 4-1, and Form 5-1, The first light-emitting means is provided on the game board, The second light-emitting means and the third light-emitting means are provided on the game frame (see FIG. 36, etc.) which is characterized by this. According to this feature, the light-emitting means corresponding to the effect operation means is provided on the game frame, but instead of being managed by the same luminance data table as other light-emitting means provided on the game frame, by performing separate management, it is possible to suitably perform a design for preventing the player from being mislead into thinking that the operation of the effect operation means is being promoted, and as a result, it is possible to perform suitable waiting-for-player control.

[0019] The gaming machine of Form 5-5 is the gaming machine described in Form 3-1, Form 4-1, and Form 5-1, The display means displays a display indicating that it is in the startup state after the power is turned on, The light emission control means, controls the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means using the background display luminance data table at a timing related to the display means displaying a display indicating that it is in the startup state, controls the third light-emitting means using one luminance data table at a timing related to the display means displaying a display indicating that it is in the startup state (see FIGS. 47, 49, etc.) which is characterized by this. According to this feature, by emitting light using the luminance data table before the background display is performed, it is possible to confirm whether the light-emitting means is normal at the startup stage, and then, it is possible to seamlessly change to the light-emitting mode during the waiting-for-player state, and as a result, it is possible to perform suitable waiting-for-player control.

[0020] [Form 6] The gaming machine of form 6-1 is a playable gaming machine, comprising display means, light-emitting means, and light-emitting control means. The display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, and displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends. The demonstration display includes a company name display scene, a title name display scene, a caution display scene, a first model introduction scene, and a second model introduction scene. The company name display scene is a scene for displaying the characters of the company name related to the gaming machine. The title name display scene is a scene for displaying the characters of the title name of the gaming machine. The caution display scene is a scene for displaying caution characters when playing the gaming machine. The first model introduction scene is a scene for displaying introduction characters of the gaming machine. The second model introduction scene is a scene different from the first model introduction scene and is a scene for displaying introduction characters of the gaming machine. The light-emitting control means controls the light-emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display in the first period. In the company name display scene in the second period, controls the light-emitting means using a company name display scene luminance data table corresponding to the company name display scene. In the title name display scene in the second period, controls the light-emitting means using a title name display scene luminance data table corresponding to the title name display scene. In the caution display scene in the second period, controls the light-emitting means using a caution display scene luminance data table corresponding to the caution display scene. In the first model introduction scene during the second period, the light emitting means is controlled using a luminance data table different from the luminance data table for the company name display scene, the luminance data table for the title name display, and the luminance data table for the attention - calling display scene. In the second model introduction scene during the second period, the light emitting means is controlled using the one luminance data table (see Fig. 29, etc.). It is characterized by this.

[0021] Note that the company name includes the names of companies involved in the development, manufacture, and sale of the gaming machine. According to this feature, there are multiple scenes for conveying information by character display. However, since information such as company name information, model title, and attention - calling needs to be emphasized respectively, by making each dedicated light emission, it can be emphasized in comparison with other character displays, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0022] The gaming machine of Form 6 - 2 is the gaming machine described in Form 6 - 1, There is another scene between the first model introduction scene and the second model introduction scene. In the other scene, a luminance data table different from the one luminance data table is used (see Fig. 29, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, since a common luminance data table is used in the first model introduction scene and the second model introduction scene, suitable light emission can be achieved without increasing the capacity, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0023] The gaming machine of Form 6 - 3 is the gaming machine described in Form 6 - 1, The execution period of the model introduction scene (30 sec) including the first model introduction scene and the second model introduction scene > the execution period of the company name display scene (10 sec), and the execution period of the model introduction scene (30 sec) including the first model introduction scene and the second model introduction scene > the execution period of the attention - calling display scene (5 sec). This is the relationship of the execution periods. The character display of the company name and the character display for calling attention may be displayed at display timings other than during the demonstration display. It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by making it possible to emphasize for a longer time the model introduction scene and the title name display scene that are displayed only during the demonstration display, it is possible to perform suitable customer waiting control.

[0024] [Form 7] The gaming machine of Form 7-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, a display means, a light emitting means, and a light emission control means, the display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends, the demonstration display includes a company name display scene, a first model introduction scene, and a second model introduction scene, the company name display scene is a scene that animates the character display of the company name related to the gaming machine, the first model introduction scene is a scene that animates the character display of the introduction of the gaming machine, the second model introduction scene is a scene different from the first model introduction scene and animates the character display of the introduction of the gaming machine, the light emission control means controls the light emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display in the first period, controls the light emitting means using a company name display scene luminance data table corresponding to the company name display scene in the second period, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table different from the company name display scene luminance data table in the first model introduction scene in the second period, In the second model introduction scene during the second period, the light-emitting means is controlled using the one luminance data table, The luminance data table for the company name display scene includes luminance data linked to the animation of the character display of the company name related to the gaming machine, The one luminance data table does not include luminance data linked to the animation of the character display of the introduction of the gaming machine in the first model introduction scene and luminance data linked to the animation of the character display of the introduction of the gaming machine in the second model introduction scene (Figs. 29, 31, 32, 91 - 98, 119). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, there are multiple scenes that convey information through character display. In particular, since it is desired to convey the information of the company name, by using luminance data linked to the display animation, it can be emphasized in comparison with other character displays, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0025] [Form 8] The gaming machine of Form 8 - 1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, Display means, Light-emitting means, Light-emitting control means, and is equipped with The display means Displays a background display in the first period after the game ends, Displays a demonstration display in the second period after the first period ends, The demonstration display is composed of a title name display scene, a first model introduction scene, and a second model introduction scene, The title name display scene is a scene that animates the character display of the title name of the gaming machine, The first model introduction scene is a scene that animates the character display of the introduction of the gaming machine, The second model introduction scene is a scene different from the first model introduction scene and animates the character display of the introduction of the gaming machine, The light emission control means in the first period, controls the light emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, in the title name display scene in the second period, controls the light emitting means using a title name display scene luminance data table corresponding to the title name display scene, in the first model introduction scene in the second period and the second model introduction scene in the second period, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table different from the title name display luminance data table, the title name display scene luminance data table includes luminance data linked to the animation of the character display of the title name of the gaming machine, the one luminance data table does not include luminance data linked to the animation of the character display of the introduction of the gaming machine in the first model introduction scene and luminance data linked to the animation of the character display of the introduction of the gaming machine in the second model introduction scene (FIGS. 29, 31, 32, 91 to 98, 119) and is characterized by this. According to this feature, there are a plurality of scenes for transmitting information by character display. In particular, since it is desired to transmit information about the model name, by using luminance data linked to the display animation, it can be emphasized in comparison with other character displays, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0026] [Aspect 9] The gaming machine of Aspect 9-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, comprises display means, light emitting means, and light emission control means, the display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, and displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends, The demonstration display includes a company name display scene, a title name display scene, and a caution display scene, The company name display scene is a scene for displaying the characters of the company name related to the gaming machine, The title name display scene is a scene for displaying the characters of the title name of the gaming machine, The caution display scene is a scene for displaying cautionary characters when playing the gaming machine, The light emission control means, In the first period, the light emission means is controlled using the luminance data table for background display corresponding to the background display, In the company name display scene in the second period, the light emission means is controlled using the luminance data table for company name display scene corresponding to the company name display scene, In the title name display scene in the second period, the light emission means is controlled using the luminance data table for title name display scene corresponding to the title name display scene, In the caution display scene in the second period, the light emission means is controlled using the luminance data table for caution display scene corresponding to the caution display scene, The mode of the light emission means controlled using the luminance data table for company name display scene is a mode that is more emphasized than the mode of the light emission means controlled using the luminance data table for caution display scene, The mode of the light emission means controlled using the luminance data table for title name display scene is a mode that is more emphasized than the mode of the light emission means controlled using the luminance data table for caution display scene (Fig. 28 etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, there are multiple scenes for conveying information through character display. However, since it is desired to emphasize each of the information such as company name information, model title, and attention - calling, it is possible to emphasize by making each have dedicated light emission. Among them, by emphasizing the light - emission mode of the display scenes of the company name and the model title compared to the attention - calling scene, the company name and the model title can be emphasized, and as a result, suitable customer - waiting control can be performed.

[0027] The gaming machine of form 9 - 2 is the gaming machine described in form 9 - 1, The mode of the light - emitting means controlled using the luminance data table for the company - name display scene is a mode more emphasized than the mode of the light - emitting means controlled using the luminance data table for the attention - calling display scene, and the mode of the light - emitting means controlled using the luminance data table for the title - name display scene is a mode more emphasized than the mode of the light - emitting means controlled using the luminance data table for the attention - calling display scene, and is any of the following (1) A mode with more blinking (2) A mode with more colors for lighting (3) A larger number of light - emitting means used (Fig. 28, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, the company name and the model title can be emphasized, and as a result, suitable customer - waiting control can be performed.

[0028] The gaming machine of form 9 - 3 is the gaming machine described in form 9 - 1, The mode of the light - emitting means controlled using the luminance data table for the company - name display scene is more emphasized than the mode of the light - emitting means controlled using the luminance data table for the title - name display scene It is characterized by this. According to this feature, the company name can be emphasized more, and it is possible to clearly appeal to the player which company the related gaming machine is from, and as a result, suitable customer - waiting control can be performed.

[0029] [Form 10] The gaming machine of Form 10-1 is a playable gaming machine, comprising display means, light-emitting means, and light-emitting control means, wherein the light-emitting means includes first light-emitting means and second light-emitting means, the display means displays a background display during a first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display during a second period after the first period ends, the demonstration display including a company name display scene and a model introduction scene, the light-emitting control means controls the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display during the first period, controls the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means using a company name display scene luminance data table corresponding to the company name display scene during the second period, controls the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means using a model introduction display scene luminance data table corresponding to the model introduction display scene during the second period, a plurality of luminance data constituting the company name display scene luminance data table are luminance data configured such that the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means emit light, a plurality of luminance data constituting the model introduction display scene luminance data table are luminance data configured such that the first light-emitting means emits light and the second light-emitting means does not emit light (Figs. 29, 90 to 98). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, there are multiple scenes where information is conveyed through character display. In the corporate name display scene, both the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means emit light. In the model introduction scene, the first light-emitting means emits light while the second light-emitting means does not emit light, so that the corporate name display scene can be relatively emphasized, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed. The gaming machine of Form 10-2 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, display means, light-emitting means, and light-emitting control means, The light-emitting means includes a first light-emitting means and a second light-emitting means. The display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, and displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends, The demonstration display is configured to include a corporate name display scene, a first model introduction scene, and a second model introduction scene. The light-emitting control means controls the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display in the first period, controls the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means using a corporate name display scene luminance data table corresponding to the corporate name display scene in the corporate name display scene in the second period, controls the first light-emitting means using a first model introduction display scene luminance data table corresponding to the first model introduction display scene in the first model introduction scene in the second period, controls the first light-emitting means using a second model introduction display scene luminance data table corresponding to the second model introduction display scene in the second model introduction scene in the second period, In the first model introduction scene in the second period and the second model introduction scene in the second period, the second light-emitting means is controlled using one luminance data table It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, there are multiple scenes for conveying information by character display. In the corporate name display scene, both the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means emit light in a dedicated light-emitting mode. In the first model introduction scene and the second model introduction scene, the first light-emitting means emits light in a dedicated light-emitting mode, while the second light-emitting means emits light in a common light-emitting mode. By doing so, the corporate name display scene can be relatively emphasized, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0030] [Form 11] The gaming machine of Form 11-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, a display means, a light-emitting means, and a light-emitting control means, The display means displays a background display in the first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in the second period after the end of the first period, The light-emitting control means controls the light-emitting means using a rainbow luminance data table in the second period, controls the light-emitting means using a rainbow luminance data table when a specific effect is executed, The rainbow luminance data table used in the second period and the rainbow luminance data table used when the specific effect is executed are the same luminance data table (Fig. 28, Fig. 31, Fig. 32, etc.). It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, during the demonstration display, by making the light-emitting mode a rainbow, the demonstration display can be made more magnificent. Moreover, by making the luminance data table for making the light-emitting mode a rainbow common with the luminance data table used for the specific effect executed during the game, the capacity is not increased, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0031] [Form 12] The gaming machine of Form 12-1 is a playable gaming machine, comprising display means, light-emitting means, and light-emitting control means. There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The display means displays a normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends, displays a special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends, displays the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends. The light-emitting control means controls the light-emitting means using a rainbow luminance data table in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends, controls the light-emitting means using a rainbow luminance data table in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends, controls the light-emitting means using a rainbow luminance data table when a specific effect executable in the normal state and a special effect executable in the special state are executed, The rainbow luminance data table used in the second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends, the rainbow luminance data table used in the second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends, and the rainbow luminance data table used when a specific effect executable in the normal state and a special effect executable in the special state are executed are common luminance data tables (FIGS. 28, 31, 32, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, during the demonstration display, by making the light emission mode a rainbow, the demonstration display can be made more magnificent. Moreover, by making the luminance data table for making the light emission mode a rainbow common with the luminance data table used corresponding to specific effects executable in the normal state and special effects executable in the special state, the capacity is not increased, and as a result, suitable waiting-for-customer control can be performed.

[0032] The gaming machine of Form 12-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 12-1, The specific effect and the special effect are effects that definitely notify that it is controlled to an advantageous state and are characterized by this. According to this feature, since the luminance data table used for the effect that it is determined that it is controlled to an advantageous state is also used for the demonstration display, as a result, suitable waiting-for-customer control can be performed.

[0033] [Form 13] The gaming machine of Form 13-1 is a playable gaming machine, comprising display means, light emission means, and light emission control means, The display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, and displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends, The demonstration display is configured to include a title name display scene, The title name display scene is composed of a main title name display part that displays the character display of the main title name of the gaming machine and a subtitle name display part that then displays the character display of the subtitle name of the gaming machine, The light emission control means controls the light emission means using a luminance data table for a subtitle name display part corresponding to the subtitle name display part at the timing of switching from the main title name display part to the subtitle name display part. The luminance data table for the subtitle name display part is a luminance data table for causing the light emission means to emit light in a light emission mode linked to the animation of the character display of the subtitle name with a plurality of luminance data (FIG. 29 etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, the main title name and subtitle name are displayed in order, and when the subtitle name is displayed, the title name of the gaming machine is completed. Therefore, by causing the light emission means to emit light in conjunction with the display animation of the subtitle name, the title name of the gaming machine can be emphasized, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0034] [Form 14] The gaming machine of Form 14-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, equipped with display means, The display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the end of the first period, The demonstration display includes a company name display scene, a title name display scene, and a caution display scene. The company name display scene is a scene in which the character display of the company name related to the gaming machine is displayed as an animation. The title name display scene is a scene in which the character display of the title name of the gaming machine is displayed as an animation. The caution display scene is a scene in which the character display for caution when playing the gaming machine is displayed as an animation. The animation display of the character display of the company name related to the gaming machine is in a mode that is more emphasized than the animation display of the character display for caution when playing the gaming machine. The animated display of the character display of the title name of the gaming machine is emphasized more than the animated display of the character display for attracting attention when playing the gaming machine (Fig. 120, Fig. 121, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, there are multiple scenes for conveying information by character display. However, since we want to emphasize each piece of information such as the company name information, model title, and attention call, we can emphasize them by displaying them with dedicated display animations respectively. Among them, compared with the attention call scene, by emphasizing the display animations of the company name and model title display scenes, the company name and model title can be emphasized, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0035] [Form 15] The gaming machine of Form 15-1 is a playable gaming machine, equipped with display means, The said display means displays a background display in the first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in the second period after the end of the said first period, The said demonstration display is composed of including a title name display scene and an attention call display scene, The said title name display scene is a scene for displaying the character display of the title name of the gaming machine, The said attention call display scene is a scene for displaying the character display for attracting attention when playing the gaming machine, The said display means in the said title name display scene, animates the character display of the title name of the gaming machine to a specified display position, and then animates the character display of the title name of the gaming machine, in the said attention call display scene, animates the character display for attracting attention when playing the gaming machine to a specified display position, and then displays the character display for attracting attention when playing the gaming machine without animation display (Fig. 120, Fig. 121, etc.). It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, by adding a lingering motion to the display of the game title name, it gives a sense of attention to the title. For the attention call, by not allowing a lingering motion, the characters can be clearly read, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0036] [Form 16] The gaming machine of Form 16-1 is a playable gaming machine, equipped with display means, wherein the display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends, the demonstration display is configured to include an attention call display scene, the attention call display scene is a scene for displaying character displays for attention call when playing the gaming machine, the attention call display scene is composed of a first attention call display part for displaying a character display for attention call for a first event and a second attention call display part for displaying a character display for attention call for a second event, the background color of the character display in the first attention call display part is different from the background color of the character display in the second attention call display part (FIG. 33, FIG. 34, etc.) It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, regarding the attention call for different events, by making the background colors different, the sense of attention when switching can be increased, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0037] [Form 17] The gaming machine of Form 17-1 is a playable gaming machine, equipped with display means, wherein the display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, In a second period after the end of the first period, a demonstration display is displayed, The demonstration display includes a company name display scene and a caution display scene, The company name display scene is a scene for displaying the characters of the company name related to the gaming machine, The caution display scene is a scene for displaying cautionary characters when playing the gaming machine, The background color of the character display in the company name display scene is different from the background color of the character display in the caution display scene (Fig. 33, Fig. 34, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, regarding the display of the company name and the caution, the sense of attention when switching by making the background colors different can be increased, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0038] [Form 18] The gaming machine of Form 18-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, Display means, Light-emitting means, Light-emitting control means, and is provided with The display means In a first period after the game ends, a background display is displayed, In a second period after the end of the first period, a demonstration display is displayed, After the end of the second period, the background display is displayed again, The light-emitting control means In the first period, the light-emitting means is controlled using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, In the second period, the light-emitting means is controlled using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display, Before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the background display, the light-emitting means is controlled by switching from the demonstration display luminance data table to the background display luminance data table (Fig. 50, Fig. 51, etc.) is characterized by the following. According to this feature, by adopting a step-by-step design in which the background display is started after switching from the control of the light-emitting means first, it is possible to prevent the aftertaste of the end of the demonstration display from becoming unpleasant, and as a result, it is possible to perform suitable waiting control for customers.

[0039] [Form 19] The gaming machine of Form 19-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, a display means, a light-emitting means, and a light-emitting control means, and there are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state, the display means displays a normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends, displays a special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends, displays the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends, displays the normal state background display again after the second period in the normal state ends, displays the special state background display again after the second period in the special state ends, the light-emitting control means controls the light-emitting means using a normal state background display luminance data table corresponding to the normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends, controls the light-emitting means using a special state background display luminance data table corresponding to the special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends, After the second period following the end of the first period after the game in the normal state has ended, the light-emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for demonstration display corresponding to the demonstration display, After the second period following the end of the first period after the game in the special state has ended, the light-emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for demonstration display, Before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the normal state background display, the light-emitting means is controlled by switching from the luminance data table for demonstration display to the luminance data table for normal state background display, Before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the special state background display, the light-emitting means is controlled by switching from the luminance data table for demonstration display to the luminance data table for special state background display (Figs. 50 to 52, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by performing a step-by-step design in which the switching is done prior to the control of the light-emitting means and then the background display is started, it is possible to prevent the aftertaste of the end of the demonstration display from becoming unpleasant. Furthermore, it is possible to quickly inform the player of the state based on the light-emitting mode of the lamp, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0040] [Form 20] The gaming machine of Form 20-1 is A gaming machine capable of variably displaying special identification information when a start condition is satisfied, A display means, A light-emitting means, A light-emitting control means, and is provided with The display means is In the first period after the variable display has ended, a background display is displayed, In the second period after the first period has ended, a demonstration display is displayed, It is possible to display a variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the special identification information, The light emission control means In the first period, controls the light emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, In the second period, controls the light emitting means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display, When the start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed by the display means, before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the display corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information, switches from the demonstration display luminance data table to the luminance data table corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information and controls the light emitting means (Figs. 53 to 58, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by switching earlier from the control of the light emitting means, it is possible to quickly notify, by the switching of the light emitting means, that the start condition has been satisfied and the demonstration display has ended, and as a result, perform suitable waiting control for customers.

[0041] [Aspect 21] The gaming machine of Aspect 21-1 is A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of special identification information when the start condition is satisfied, A display means, A light emitting means, A light emission control means, and is provided with There are a normal state and a special state more advantageous for the player than the normal state, The display means Displays a normal state background display in the first period after the variable display in the normal state has ended, Displays a special state background display in the first period after the variable display in the special state has ended, Displays a demonstration display in the second period after the first period after the variable display in the normal state has ended has ended, In a second period after an end of a first period after the variable display in the special state has ended, the demonstration display is displayed, it is possible to display a variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the special identification information, the light emission control means, in a first period after the variable display in the normal state has ended, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table for normal state background display corresponding to the normal state background display, in a first period after the variable display in the special state has ended, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table for special state background display corresponding to the special state background display, in a second period after an end of a first period after the variable display in the normal state has ended, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table for demonstration display corresponding to the demonstration display, in a second period after an end of a first period after the variable display in the special state has ended, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table for demonstration display corresponding to the demonstration display, when the start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed by the display means in the normal state, before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the variable display of the effect identification information in the normal state, switches from the luminance data table for demonstration display to a luminance data table corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information in the normal state and controls the light emitting means, when the start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed by the display means in the special state, before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the variable display of the effect identification information in the special state, switches from the luminance data table for demonstration display to a luminance data table corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information in the special state and controls the light emitting means (Figs. 53 to 58, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, in the normal state and the special state, by switching prior to the control of the light-emitting means, due to the switching of the light-emitting means, it is possible to quickly notify that the start condition has been satisfied and the demonstration display has ended, and as a result, suitable waiting-for-customer control can be performed.

[0042] [Form 22] The gaming machine of Form 22-1 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of first special identification information when a first start condition is satisfied, and capable of performing variable display of second special identification information when a second start condition is satisfied, a display means, a light-emitting means, and a light-emitting control means, the display means displays a background display in a first period after the variable display of the first special identification information has ended, displays the background display in a first period after the variable display of the second special identification information has ended, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the variable display of the first special identification information has ended has ended, displays the demonstration display in the second period after the first period after the variable display of the second special identification information has ended has ended, is capable of displaying variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information, is capable of displaying variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the second special identification information, the light-emitting control means controls the light-emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display in a first period after the variable display of the first special identification information has ended, controls the light-emitting means using the background display luminance data table in a first period after the variable display of the second special identification information has ended, In a second period after a first period after the end of the first special identification information, the light-emitting means is controlled using a luminance data table for demonstration display corresponding to the demonstration display, In a second period after a first period after the end of the second special identification information, the light-emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for demonstration display, When the first start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed by the display means, before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to a variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the first special identification information, the light-emitting means is controlled by switching from the luminance data table for demonstration display to a luminance data table corresponding to the variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the first special identification information, When the second start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed by the display means, before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to a variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the second special identification information, the light-emitting means is controlled by switching from the luminance data table for demonstration display to a luminance data table corresponding to the variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the second special identification information (FIGS. 53 to 58, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, regardless of which start condition is satisfied, by switching first from the control of the light-emitting means, it is possible to quickly notify that the start condition has been satisfied and the demonstration display has ended due to the switching of the light-emitting means, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0043] [Aspect 23] The gaming machine of Aspect 23-1 is A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of special identification information when a start condition is satisfied, Equipped with a display means, The display means Displays a background display in a first period after the variable display ends, In a second period after the end of the first period, a demonstration display is shown, a variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the special identification information can be shown, when the start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the effect identification information is shown such that the transmittance of the effect identification information changes from a first value to a second value higher than the first value, when the start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being shown, before the transmittance of the effect identification information reaches the second value, the display is switched from the demonstration display to the variable display of the effect identification information and shown (Figs. 25, 54, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by completing the switching from the demonstration display before the transmittance of the effect identification information increases, it is possible to notify that the start condition has been satisfied and the demonstration display has ended, and as a result, suitable waiting control for players can be performed.

[0044] [Aspect 24] The gaming machine of Aspect 24-1 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of special identification information when the start condition is satisfied, equipped with display means, there are a normal state and a special state more advantageous for the player than the normal state, the display means shows a normal state background display in a first period after the variable display in the normal state ends, shows a special state background display in a first period after the variable display in the special state ends, shows a demonstration display in a second period after the end of the first period after the variable display in the normal state ends, shows a demonstration display in a second period after the end of the first period after the variable display in the special state ends, a variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the special identification information can be shown, When the start condition is satisfied, a variable display of the effect identification information is displayed such that the transmittance of the effect identification information changes from a first value to a second value higher than the first value. In the normal state, when the start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being shown, before the transmittance of the effect identification information reaches the second value, the display is switched from the demonstration display to a variable display of the effect identification information in the normal state and shown. In the special state, when the start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being shown, before the transmittance of the effect identification information reaches the second value, the display is switched from the demonstration display to a variable display of the effect identification information in the special state and shown (Figs. 25, 54, 124, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, in both the normal state and the special state, by completing the switch from the demonstration display before the transmittance of the effect identification information increases, it is possible to notify that the start condition has been satisfied and the demonstration display has ended, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0045] [Aspect 25] The gaming machine of Aspect 25-1 is a gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of first special identification information when a first start condition is satisfied and performing a variable display of second special identification information when a second start condition is satisfied, equipped with display means, The display means displays a background display in a first period after the variable display of the first special identification information ends, displays the background display in a first period after the variable display of the second special identification information ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the variable display of the first special identification information ends has ended, displays the demonstration display in the second period after the first period after the variable display of the second special identification information ends has ended, It is possible to display a variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information, It is possible to display a variable display of effect identification information corresponding to the variable display of the second special identification information, When the start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the effect identification information is displayed so that the transmittance of the effect identification information becomes a second value higher than the first value from the first value, When the first start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed, before the transmittance of the effect identification information becomes the second value, the display is switched from the demonstration display to the variable display of the effect identification information corresponding to the first special identification information and displayed, When the second start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed, before the transmittance of the effect identification information becomes the second value, the display is switched from the demonstration display to the variable display of the effect identification information corresponding to the second special identification information and displayed (Figs. 25, 54, 124, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, regardless of which start condition is satisfied, by completing the switching from the demonstration display before the transmittance of the effect identification information increases, it is possible to notify that the start condition has been satisfied and the demonstration display has ended, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0046] [Aspect 26] The gaming machine of Aspect 26-1 is A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of special identification information when a start condition is satisfied, A firing operation means, A display means, A light emitting means, It includes a light emission control means, The display means Displays a background display in a first period after the variable display ends, Displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends, When the emission operation means is operated while the demonstration display is being displayed, the display is switched from the demonstration display to the background display, The light emission control means, In the first period, the light emitting means is controlled using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, In the second period, the light emitting means is controlled using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display, When the emission operation means is operated while the demonstration display is being displayed by the display means, before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the background display, the light emitting means is controlled by switching from the demonstration display luminance data table to the background display luminance data table (Figs. 59, 60, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by switching first from the control of the light emitting means, it is possible to quickly notify, by the switching of the light emitting means, that the demonstration display has ended due to the operation of the emission operation means, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0047] [Aspect 27] The gaming machine of Aspect 27-1 is A gaming machine capable of performing a game, Menu operation means, Display means, Light emitting means, Light emission control means, and is provided with The display means, In the first period after the game ends, a background display is displayed, In the second period after the first period ends, a demonstration display is displayed, When the menu operation means is operated while the demonstration display is being displayed, the display is switched from the demonstration display to a menu display, The light emission control means, During the first period, the light-emitting means is controlled using the background display luminance data table. During the second period, the light-emitting means is controlled using the demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display. When the menu display is shown, the light-emitting means is controlled using the menu display luminance data table corresponding to the menu display. When the menu operation means is operated while the demonstration display is being shown by the display means, before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the menu display, the control of the light-emitting means is switched from the demonstration display luminance data table to the menu display luminance data table (Figs. 61 to 63, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by switching first from the control of the light-emitting means, it is possible to quickly notify, by the switching of the light-emitting means, that the demonstration display has ended due to the operation of the menu operation means, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0048] [Aspect 28] The gaming machine of Aspect 28-1 is A gaming machine capable of performing a game, Menu operation means, Display means, Light-emitting means, Light emission control means, and is provided with There are a normal state and a special state more advantageous for the player than the normal state, The display means Displays a normal state background display during a first period after the game in the normal state ends, Displays a special state background display during a first period after the game in the special state ends, Displays a demonstration display during a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends, In a second period after a first period after the game in the special state has ended, a demonstration display is shown. When the menu operation means is operated while the demonstration display is being shown, the display is switched from the demonstration display to a menu display. The light emission control means In a first period after the game in the normal state has ended, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table for the normal state background display corresponding to the normal state background display. In a first period after the game in the special state has ended, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table for the special state background display corresponding to the special state background display. In a second period after a first period after the game in the normal state has ended, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table for the demonstration display corresponding to the demonstration display. In a second period after a first period after the game in the special state has ended, controls the light emitting means using the luminance data table for the demonstration display. When the menu display is shown, controls the light emitting means using a luminance data table for the menu display corresponding to the menu display. When the menu operation means is operated while the demonstration display is being shown by the display means in the normal state, before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the menu display, switches from the luminance data table for the demonstration display to the luminance data table for the menu display and controls the light emitting means. When the menu operation means is operated while the demonstration display is being shown by the display means in the special state, before the display means switches the display from the demonstration display to the menu display, switches from the luminance data table for the demonstration display to the luminance data table for the menu display and controls the light emitting means (Figs. 61 to 63, etc.). It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, in the normal state and the special state, by switching prior to the control of the light-emitting means, due to the switching of the light-emitting means, it is possible to quickly notify that the demonstration display has ended due to the menu operation means being operated, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed. It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0049] [Aspect 29] The gaming machine of Aspect 29-1 is a playable gaming machine, equipped with display means, The said display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the end of the first period, after the end of the second period, a switching display is displayed, and then the background display is displayed, When an interrupt condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed, without displaying the switching display, it is switched from the demonstration display to the background display and displayed (Figs. 50 to 63, etc.) It is characterized by the following. According to this feature, the end of the demonstration display due to the passage of time is prevented from appearing to suddenly switch by sandwiching the switching display, and the end of the demonstration display due to the interrupt condition is made to appear to suddenly switch without sandwiching the switching display. By comparing these events, in particular, it is possible to emphasize that it ended due to an interruption, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0050] [Aspect 30] The gaming machine of Aspect 30-1 is a playable gaming machine, equipped with display means, There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state, The display means displays a normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends, displays a special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends, displays the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends, after the second period in the normal state ends, a switching display is displayed, and then the normal state background display is displayed, after the second period in the special state ends, the switching display is displayed, and then the special state background display is displayed, when an interrupt condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed in the normal state, without displaying the switching display, switch from the demonstration display to the normal state background display and display it

[0051] when the interrupt condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed in the special state, without displaying the switching display, switch from the demonstration display to the special state background display and display it (Figs. 50 to 63, etc.) is characterized by this. According to this feature, in the normal state and the special state, the end of the demonstration display due to the passage of time is prevented from appearing to suddenly switch by sandwiching the switching display, and the end of the demonstration display due to the interrupt condition is made to appear to suddenly switch without sandwiching the switching display. By comparing these events, in particular, it is possible to emphasize that the interruption ended, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0052] [Aspect 31] The gaming machine of Aspect 31-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, comprising display means, the display means when a power-off occurs and power is turned on, after power is turned on, the background display is displayed without displaying the guidance display related to the effect adjustment at the display start timing of the background display, then, a demonstration display is displayed, then, while displaying the guidance display at the display start timing of the background display, the background display is displayed, when a power-off occurs and power is turned on with initialization, after power is turned on, the background display is displayed without displaying the guidance display related to the effect adjustment at the display start timing of the background display, then, the demonstration display is displayed, then, while displaying the guidance display at the display start timing of the background display, the background display is displayed (FIG. 44, FIG. 45) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, as the startup situation before the game parlor opens, either hot start (power-on without initialization) or cold start (power-on with initialization) is considered. In either startup, the game store staff can confirm the display in the order of confirming the background display after power-on, confirming the demonstration display, and confirming the guidance display, improving the efficiency of confirmation. Furthermore, when the background display is displayed in the situation where the game parlor opens and welcomes players, since it is the background display with the guidance display, it is possible to firmly guide the effect adjustment from the timing of starting the game, provide a suitable gaming environment for the players, and as a result, perform suitable customer waiting control.

[0053] [Mode 32] The gaming machine of Mode 32-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, comprising display means, there are a normal state and a special state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, the display means In the normal state, a normal state background display is shown, In the special state, a special state background display is shown, In the normal state, when a power failure occurs and power is restored, after power is restored, a guidance display related to production adjustment is not shown at the timing of starting the display of the normal state background display, and the normal state background display is shown, then, a demonstration display is shown, then, while showing the guidance display at the timing of starting the display of the normal state background display, the normal state background display is shown, In the special state, when a power failure occurs and power is restored, after power is restored, a guidance display related to production adjustment is not shown at the timing of starting the display of the special state background display, and the special state background display is shown, then, the demonstration display is shown, then, while showing the guidance display at the timing of starting the display of the special state background display, the special state background display is shown (Figs. 46 to 49, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, as the startup situation before the game parlor opens, the case of the normal state and the case of the special state are considered. So that it can be confirmed in the background which state it started up in, without showing a guidance display so as not to interfere. When the background is shown again later, since it is highly likely that the state has already been confirmed, by showing the guidance display from the timing of starting the background display, when the background display is shown in the situation where the game parlor opens and welcomes players, it becomes the background display on which the guidance display is shown. Therefore, it is possible to properly guide the production adjustment from the timing of starting the game, and it is possible to provide a suitable gaming environment for the players, and as a result, it is possible to perform suitable customer waiting control.

[0054] [Form 33] The gaming machine of Form 33-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, equipped with display means, There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, The display means, In the normal state, after the variable display ends, display the normal state background display without displaying the guidance display regarding production adjustment, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, display the guidance display while displaying the normal state background display, After that, display the demonstration display, and after the display period of the demonstration display has elapsed, display the normal state background display while displaying the guidance display, In the special state, after the variable display ends, display the special state background display without displaying the guidance display regarding production adjustment, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, display the guidance display while displaying the special state background display, After that, display the demonstration display, and after the display period of the demonstration display has elapsed, display the special state background display while displaying the guidance display (Figs. 39 to 44, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, in both the normal state and the special state, after the end of the variation, by not immediately displaying the guidance display, it is possible to prevent promoting production adjustment more than necessary. After the demonstration display has ended, since there is a possibility that the player is away from the seat, by promoting production adjustment immediately after switching from the demonstration display to the background display, it is possible to encourage the player to play in a suitable gaming environment, and as a result, it is possible to perform suitable customer waiting control.

[0055] [Form 34] The gaming machine of Form 34-1 is A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of first special identification information when the first start condition is satisfied, and capable of performing variable display of second special identification information when the second start condition is satisfied, Equipped with display means, There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, The display means, In the normal state, after the variable display of the first special identification information ends, display the normal state background display without displaying the guidance display regarding performance adjustment, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, display the guidance display while displaying the normal state background display, then, display the demonstration display, and after the display period of the demonstration display has elapsed, display the normal state background display while displaying the guidance display, In the normal state, after the variable display of the second special identification information ends, display the normal state background display without displaying the guidance display, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, display the guidance display while displaying the normal state background display, then, display the demonstration display, and after the display period of the demonstration display has elapsed, display the normal state background display while displaying the guidance display, In the special state, after the variable display of the first special identification information ends, display the special state background display without displaying the guidance display, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, display the guidance display while displaying the special state background display, then, display the demonstration display, and after the display period of the demonstration display has elapsed, display the special state background display while displaying the guidance display, In the special state, after the variable display of the second special identification information ends, display the special state background display without displaying the guidance display, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, display the guidance display while displaying the special state background display, then, display the demonstration display, and after the display period of the demonstration display has elapsed, display the special state background display while displaying the guidance display (Figs. 39 to 44, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, after the fluctuation of the first special identification information in both the normal state and the special state ends, and even after the fluctuation of the second special identification information ends, after the end of the fluctuation, by not immediately displaying the guidance display, it is possible to prevent promoting the production adjustment more than necessary. After the demonstration display has ended once, since there is a possibility that the player is away from the seat, by promoting the production adjustment immediately after switching from the demonstration display to the background display, it is possible to encourage playing in a suitable gaming environment, and as a result, suitable waiting customer control can be performed.

[0056] [Form 35] The gaming machine of Form 35-1 is a playable gaming machine, equipped with display means, the display means after the variable display ends, displays the background display without displaying the guidance display regarding the production adjustment, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, displays the guidance display by a specific animation display so as to overlap the background display, After that, a demonstration display is displayed, and after the display period of the demonstration display has elapsed, the guidance display is displayed by the specific animation display so as to overlap the background display (Figs. 39 to 44, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, after the end of the fluctuation, by not immediately displaying the guidance display, it is possible to prevent promoting the production adjustment more than necessary. After the demonstration display has ended once, by promoting the production adjustment immediately after switching from the demonstration display to the background display, it is possible to encourage playing in a suitable gaming environment. Furthermore, when the guidance display is displayed immediately after switching from the demonstration display to the background display, by displaying the guidance display by the same animation as when the guidance display is displayed after the end of the fluctuation, it is possible to appeal that the guidance display is displayed without cost, and as a result, suitable waiting customer control can be performed.

[0057] [Form 36] The gaming machine of Form 36-1 is A gaming machine capable of gaming, comprising display means, having a normal state and a special state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, wherein the display means, in the normal state, after the variable display ends and a first specific period elapses, displays a demonstration display, in the special state, after the variable display ends and the first specific period elapses, displays the demonstration display, in the normal state, when a power failure occurs and after power-on, when a second specific period elapses, displays the demonstration display, in the special state, when a power failure occurs and after power-on, when the second specific period elapses, displays the demonstration display, wherein the first specific period is longer than the second specific period (Figs. 39, 42, 47, 49, 123, etc.) and is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the demonstration display is displayed immediately after the variation ends, there is a possibility that the player has not changed, which may be troublesome. Therefore, a longer time is set. After power-on, since it is the store clerk rather than the player who is present, by setting it shorter, the store clerk can immediately check the demonstration display, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0058] [Aspect 37] The gaming machine of Aspect 37-1 is a gaming machine capable of gaming, comprising display means, having a normal state and a special state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, wherein the display means, in the normal state, after the variable display ends and a first specific period elapses, displays a demonstration display, In the special state, after the variable display ends and the first specific period elapses, the demonstration display is shown. In the normal state, after a power failure occurs and power-on with initialization is performed, when a second specific period elapses, the demonstration display is shown. In the special state, after a power failure occurs and power-on with initialization is performed, when the second specific period elapses, the demonstration display is shown. The first specific period is longer than the second specific period (FIGS. 39, 42, 45, 123, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the demonstration display is shown immediately after the variation ends, there is a possibility that the player has not changed, which may be troublesome. Therefore, a longer time is set. Cold start (power-on with initialization) is a start method that needs to be performed first when a gaming machine is introduced into a game parlor. By showing the demonstration display immediately, the game store staff can immediately check the demonstration display and can become more familiar with the introduced machine. As a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0059] [Form 38] The gaming machine of Form 38-1 is a playable gaming machine, equipped with display means, has a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state, The display means In the normal state, after a power failure occurs and power-on is performed, when a first specific period elapses, the demonstration display is shown. In the special state, after a power failure occurs and power-on is performed, when the first specific period elapses, the demonstration display is shown. In the normal state, after a power failure occurs and power is turned on with initialization, when a second specific period has elapsed, the demonstration display is displayed. In the special state, after a power failure occurs and power is turned on with initialization, when the second specific period has elapsed, the demonstration display is displayed. The first specific period is longer than the second specific period (Figs. 45, 47, 49, 123, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, cold start (power-on with initialization) is a start method that needs to be performed first when a gaming machine is introduced into a game arcade. Therefore, by enabling the demonstration display to be immediately shown, the arcade staff can immediately check the demonstration display and gain a more detailed understanding of the introduced machine, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0060] [Form 39] The gaming machine of Form 39-1 is a playable gaming machine, equipped with display means, has a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state, The display means In the normal state, after the variable display ends and a first specific period has elapsed, the demonstration display is shown. After the demonstration display ends and a predetermined period has elapsed, the demonstration display is shown again. In the special state, after the variable display ends and the first specific period has elapsed, the demonstration display is shown. After the demonstration display ends and the predetermined period has elapsed, the demonstration display is shown again. In the normal state, after a power failure occurs and power is turned on with initialization, when a second specific period has elapsed, the demonstration display is shown. After the demonstration display ends, when a predetermined period has elapsed, the demonstration display is shown again. In the special state, after a power failure occurs and power is turned on with initialization, when the second specific period has elapsed, the demonstration display is shown. After the demonstration display ends, when a predetermined period has elapsed, the demonstration display is shown again. The first specific period is longer than the second specific period (Figs. 39, 42, 45, 123, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, if the demonstration display is shown immediately after the variation ends, there is a possibility that the player has not changed, which may be troublesome. Therefore, a longer time is set. Cold start (power on with initialization) is a start method that needs to be performed first when a gaming machine is introduced into a game parlor. By showing the demonstration display immediately, the game store staff can immediately check the demonstration display and become more familiar with the introduced machine. Furthermore, in any situation after the variation ends in the normal state, after the variation ends in the special state, and after cold start, the demonstration display is shown once, and the period until the demonstration display is shown again is common, so that the demo movie can be shown stably, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0061] [Form 40] The gaming machine of Form 40-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, a display means, a light emitting means, and a light emission control means, and the display means shows a background display in a first period after the game ends. In a second period after the end of the first period, a demonstration display is shown, The light emission control means, In the first period, when no specific error has occurred, the light emission means is controlled using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, In the second period, when no specific error has occurred, the light emission means is controlled using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display, During the game, when the specific error occurs, the light emission means is controlled using a specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error, After that, during the first period, when the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light emission means using the specific error luminance data table is continued, After that, during the second period, when the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light emission means using the specific error luminance data table is continued (Figs. 65 to 67, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by enabling the lamp notification of the specific error that occurred during the game to be continued and executed during either the background display or the demonstration display, stable notification of the specific error can be performed, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0062] [Embodiment 41] The gaming machine of Embodiment 41-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, Display means, Light emission means, Light emission control means, and is provided with There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state, The display means In a first period after the end of the game in the normal state, a normal state background display is shown, In a first period after the end of the game in the special state, a special state background display is shown, In a second period after a first period has ended after the game in the normal state has ended, a demonstration display is displayed. In a second period after a first period has ended after the game in the special state has ended, the demonstration display is displayed. The light emission control means In a first period after the game in the normal state has ended, when no specific error has occurred, the light emission means is controlled using a luminance data table for the normal state background display corresponding to the normal state background display. In a first period after the game in the special state has ended, when no specific error has occurred, the light emission means is controlled using a luminance data table for the special state background display corresponding to the special state background display. In a second period after a first period has ended after the game in the normal state has ended, when no specific error has occurred, the light emission means is controlled using a luminance data table for the demonstration display corresponding to the demonstration display. In a second period after a first period has ended after the game in the special state has ended, when no specific error has occurred, the light emission means is controlled using the luminance data table for the demonstration display. During the game in the normal state, when the specific error occurs, the light emission means is controlled using a luminance data table for the specific error corresponding to the specific error. Thereafter, in a first period after the game in the normal state has ended, when the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light emission means using the luminance data table for the specific error is continued. Thereafter, in a second period after a first period has ended after the game in the normal state has ended, when the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light emission means using the luminance data table for the specific error is continued. During the game in the special state, when the specific error occurs, the light emission means is controlled using the luminance data table for the specific error. After that, in the first period after the game in the special state ends, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the luminance data table for the specific error is continued. After that, in the second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the luminance data table for the specific error is continued (Figs. 65 to 68, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, the notification by the lamp of the specific error that occurred during the game in both the normal state and the special state is continued and executed in any of the background display and the demonstration display, so that stable notification of the specific error can be performed, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0063] [Embodiment 42] The gaming machine of Embodiment 42-1 is A gaming machine capable of variably displaying first special identification information when a first start condition is satisfied and variably displaying second special identification information when a second start condition is satisfied. A display means, A light-emitting means, And a light emission control means. The display means Displays a background display in the first period after the variable display of the first special identification information ends. Displays the background display in the first period after the variable display of the second special identification information ends. Displays a demonstration display in the second period after the first period after the variable display of the first special identification information ends ends. Displays the demonstration display in the second period after the first period after the variable display of the second special identification information ends ends. The light emission control means In the first period after the variable display of the first special identification information has ended, if no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display. In the first period after the variable display of the second special identification information has ended, if no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the background display luminance data table. In the second period after the first period after the variable display of the first special identification information has ended has ended, if no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display. In the second period after the first period after the variable display of the second special identification information has ended has ended, if no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the demonstration display luminance data table. During the variable display of the first special identification information, if the specific error occurs, the light-emitting means is controlled using the specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error. Thereafter, in the first period after the variable display of the first special identification information has ended, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued. Thereafter, in the second period after the first period after the variable display of the first special identification information has ended has ended, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued. During the variable display of the second special identification information, if the specific error occurs, the light-emitting means is controlled using the specific error luminance data table. Thereafter, in the first period after the variable display of the second special identification information has ended, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued. After that, in a second period after the end of the first period after the variable display of the second special identification information has ended, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued (Figs. 65 to 68, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by enabling the lamp notification of the specific error that occurred during the variable display of the first special identification information and during the variable display of the second special identification information to be continued and executed during both the background display and the demonstration display, stable notification of the specific error can be performed, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0064] [Aspect 43] The gaming machine of Aspect 43-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, A display means, A light-emitting means, And a light-emitting control means, The display means is In a first period after the game ends, a background display is shown, In a second period after the end of the first period, a demonstration display is shown, The light-emitting control means is In the first period, when no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, In the second period, when no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display, During the game, when the specific error occurs, the light-emitting means is controlled using a specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error, After that, during the first period, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued, After that, during the second period, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the luminance data table for the specific error is continued. The colors that occupy a large proportion in the luminance data constituting the luminance data table for demonstration display and the luminance data constituting the luminance data table for the specific error are different (Figs. 35, 78 to 89, 110 to 112, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by configuring the luminance data table for specific errors and the luminance data table for demonstration display so that the main colors in the luminance data are different, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light emission mode during the demonstration display, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0065] [Embodiment 44] The gaming machine of Embodiment 44-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, display means, light-emitting means, and light-emitting control means, The display means displays a background display during the first period after the game ends, and displays a demonstration display during the second period after the end of the first period. The light-emitting control means controls the light-emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display during the first period when no specific error has occurred, controls the light-emitting means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display during the second period when no specific error has occurred, During the game, when the specific error occurs, the light-emitting means is controlled using a specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error. After that, if the specific error has not been resolved during the first period, the control of the light-emitting means using the luminance data table for the specific error is continued. After that, if the specific error has not been resolved during the second period, the control of the light-emitting means using the luminance data table for the specific error is continued. The colors that occupy a large proportion in the luminance data of the luminance data table for background display and the luminance data table for specific error are different (FIG. 35, FIGS. 78 to 89, FIGS. 110 to 112, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by configuring the luminance data table for specific errors and the luminance data table for background display so that the main colors in the luminance data are different, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light-emitting mode during background display, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0066] [Form 45] The gaming machine of Form 45-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, Display means, Light-emitting means, Light-emitting control means, and is provided with There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state. The display means Displays a normal state background display in the first period after the game in the normal state ends. Displays a special state background display in the first period after the game in the special state ends. Displays a demonstration display in the second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends. Displays the demonstration display in the second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends. The light-emitting control means In the first period after the game in the normal state has ended, if no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for normal state background display corresponding to the normal state background display. In the first period after the game in the special state has ended, if no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for special state background display corresponding to the special state background display. In the second period after the first period after the game in the normal state has ended has ended, if no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for demonstration display corresponding to the demonstration display. In the second period after the first period after the game in the special state has ended has ended, if no specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for demonstration display. During the game in the normal state, if a specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for specific error corresponding to the specific error. After that, in the first period after the game in the normal state has ended, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the luminance data table for specific error is continued. After that, in the second period after the first period after the game in the normal state has ended has ended, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the luminance data table for specific error is continued. During the game in the special state, if a specific error has occurred, the light-emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for specific error. After that, in the first period after the game in the special state has ended, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the luminance data table for specific error is continued. After that, in a second period after a first period after the game in the special state has ended, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued. The color that occupies a larger proportion of the luminance data constituting the normal state background display luminance data table is different from the color that occupies a larger proportion of the luminance data constituting the specific error luminance data table. The color that occupies a larger proportion of the luminance data constituting the special state background display luminance data table is different from the color that occupies a larger proportion of the luminance data constituting the specific error luminance data table (FIGS. 35, 78 to 89, 110 to 112, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, the main color in the luminance data is configured to be different between the luminance data table for specific errors and the luminance data table for normal state background display, and the main color in the luminance data is configured to be different between the luminance data table for specific errors and the luminance data table for special state background display. In this way, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light-emitting mode during the background display regardless of which background display is being performed, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0067] [Embodiment 46] The gaming machine of Embodiment 46-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, A display means, A light-emitting means, And a light-emitting control means, The light-emitting means includes a first light-emitting means and a second light-emitting means. The display means Displays a background display in a first period after the game has ended, Displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period has ended, The light-emitting control means In the second period, when no specific error has occurred, controls the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means using demonstration display luminance data corresponding to the demonstration display. When the specific error occurs during the second period, control the first light-emitting means using the luminance data for the specific error corresponding to the specific error, control the second light-emitting means using the luminance data for the demonstration display, the colors that occupy a larger proportion in the luminance data for the demonstration display and the luminance data for the specific error are different (FIGS. 35, 78 to 89, 110 to 112, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by configuring the luminance data for the specific error and the luminance data for the demonstration display so that the main colors in the luminance data are different, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light-emitting mode during the demonstration display, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0068] [Aspect 47] The gaming machine of Aspect 47-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, display means, light-emitting means, light-emitting control means, and includes the light-emitting means includes first light-emitting means and second light-emitting means, the display means displays a background display during a first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display during a second period after the first period ends, the light-emitting control means when no specific error occurs during the first period, control the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means using the luminance data for the background display corresponding to the background display, when the specific error occurs during the first period, control the first light-emitting means using the luminance data for the specific error corresponding to the specific error, control the second light-emitting means using the luminance data for the background display, The color that occupies a large proportion in the background display luminance data and the specific error luminance data is different (FIG. 35, FIGS. 78 to 89, FIGS. 110 to 112, etc.) which is characterized in that According to this feature, by configuring the luminance data for specific errors and the luminance data for background display so that the main colors in the luminance data are different, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light emission mode during background display, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0069] [Form 48] The gaming machine of Form 48-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, display means, light emission means, and light emission control means, There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state, The display means displays a normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends, displays a special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends, displays the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends, The light emission control means in a first period after the game in the normal state ends, when no specific error has occurred, controls the first light emission means and the second light emission means using the normal state background display luminance data corresponding to the normal state background display, in a first period after the game in the special state ends, when no specific error has occurred, controls the first light emission means and the second light emission means using the special state background display luminance data corresponding to the special state background display, When the specific error has occurred during the first period after the game in the normal state has ended, controls the first light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data corresponding to the specific error, controls the second light-emitting means using the normal state background display luminance data, When the specific error has occurred during the first period after the game in the special state has ended, controls the first light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data corresponding to the specific error, controls the second light-emitting means using the special state background display luminance data, The color that occupies a larger proportion in the normal state background display luminance data and the specific error luminance data is different, The color that occupies a larger proportion in the special state background display luminance data and the specific error luminance data is different (FIG. 35, FIGS. 78 to 89, FIGS. 110 to 112, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, the main color in the luminance data is made different between the luminance data for specific errors and the luminance data for normal state background display, and the main color in the luminance data is made different between the luminance data for specific errors and the luminance data for special state background display. By configuring in this way, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light emission mode during the background display in any state of the normal state and the special state, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0070] [Aspect 49] The gaming machine of Aspect 49-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, a display means, a light-emitting means, and a light emission control means, The display means displays a background display during the first period after the game has ended, and displays a demonstration display during the second period after the first period has ended, The light emission control means When no specific error occurs during the first period, the light emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for background display corresponding to the background display. When no specific error occurs during the second period, the light emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for demonstration display corresponding to the demonstration display. During the game, when the specific error occurs, the light emitting means is controlled using the luminance data table for specific error corresponding to the specific error. Thereafter, during the first period, when the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light emitting means using the luminance data table for specific error is continued. Thereafter, during the second period, when the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light emitting means using the luminance data table for specific error is continued. The luminance data constituting the luminance data table for demonstration display and the luminance data constituting the luminance data table for specific error are configured such that the light emission operation modes of the light emitting means visually recognized by the player are different (Figs. 35, 78 - 89, 110 - 112, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by configuring the luminance data table for specific error and the luminance data table for demonstration display so as to make the movement of the light emitting means shown to the player different, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred based on the light emission mode during the demonstration display, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0071] [Aspect 50] The gaming machine of Aspect 50 - 1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, A display means, A light emitting means, And a light emission control means, and is provided with The display means Displays a background display during the first period after the game ends. In a second period after the end of the first period, a demonstration display is shown, The light emission control means, In the first period, when no specific error has occurred, the light emission means is controlled using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, In the second period, when no specific error has occurred, the light emission means is controlled using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display, During the game, when the specific error occurs, the light emission means is controlled using a specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error, After that, during the first period, when the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light emission means using the specific error luminance data table is continued, After that, during the second period, when the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light emission means using the specific error luminance data table is continued, The luminance data constituting the background display luminance data table and the luminance data constituting the specific error luminance data table are configured such that the light emission operation modes of the light emission means visually recognized by the player are different (FIG. 35, FIGS. 78 to 89, FIGS. 110 to 112, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by configuring the luminance data table for specific errors and the luminance data table for background displays so that the movements of the light emission means shown to the player are different, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light emission mode during the background display, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0072] [Mode 51] The gaming machine of Mode 51-1 is, A gaming machine capable of playing games, Display means, Light emission means, It includes light emission control means, There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state, The display means displays a normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends; displays a special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends; displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends; displays the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends; The light emission control means controls the light emitting means using a normal state background display luminance data table corresponding to the normal state background display in a first period after the game in the normal state ends when no specific error has occurred; controls the light emitting means using a special state background display luminance data table corresponding to the special state background display in a first period after the game in the special state ends when no specific error has occurred; controls the light emitting means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display in a second period after the first period after the game in the normal state ends ends when no specific error has occurred; controls the light emitting means using the demonstration display luminance data table in a second period after the first period after the game in the special state ends ends when no specific error has occurred; when a specific error occurs during the game in the normal state, controls the light emitting means using a specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error; subsequently, when the specific error has not been resolved in a first period after the game in the normal state ends, continues to control the light emitting means using the specific error luminance data table; After that, in the second period after the end of the first period after the game in the normal state ends, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued. During the game in the special state, if the specific error occurs, the light-emitting means is controlled using the specific error luminance data table. After that, in the first period after the game in the special state ends, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued. After that, in the second period after the end of the first period after the game in the special state ends, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued. The light-emitting operation mode of the light-emitting means visually recognized by the player is configured to be different between the luminance data constituting the normal state background display luminance data table and the luminance data constituting the specific error luminance data table. The light-emitting operation mode of the light-emitting means visually recognized by the player is configured to be different between the luminance data constituting the special state background display luminance data table and the luminance data constituting the specific error luminance data table (Figs. 35, 78 to 89, 110 to 112, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, the luminance data table for specific errors and the luminance data table for normal state background display are configured to make the movement of the light-emitting means shown to the player different, and the luminance data table for specific errors and the luminance data table for special state background display are configured to make the movement of the light-emitting means shown to the player different. By doing so, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light-emitting mode during the background display, regardless of which background display is being performed, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0073] [Aspect 52] The gaming machine of Aspect 52-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, A display means, a light emitting means and a light emission control means, and the light emitting means includes a first light emitting means and a second light emitting means, the display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends, the light emission control means in the second period, when no specific error has occurred, controls the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means using luminance data for the demonstration display corresponding to the demonstration display, in the second period, when the specific error has occurred, controls the first light emitting means using specific error luminance data corresponding to the specific error, controls the second light emitting means using the luminance data for the demonstration display, the luminance data for the demonstration display and the specific error luminance data are configured such that the light emission operation modes of the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means visually recognized by the player are different (FIG. 35, FIGS. 78 to 89, FIGS. 110 to 112, etc.) is characterized by this. According to this feature, by configuring the movement of the light emitting means shown to the player with the luminance data for the specific error and the luminance data for the demonstration display to be different, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light emission mode during the demonstration display, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0074] [Aspect 53] The gaming machine of Aspect 53-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a display means, a light emitting means, a light emission control means, and the light emitting means includes a first light emitting means and a second light emitting means, the display means In the first period after the game ends, a background display is shown, In the second period after the end of the first period, a demonstration display is shown, The light emission control means, In the first period, when no specific error has occurred, the first light emission means and the second light emission means are controlled using the background display luminance data corresponding to the background display, In the first period, when the specific error has occurred, The first light emission means is controlled using the specific error luminance data corresponding to the specific error, The second light emission means is controlled using the background display luminance data, The background display luminance data and the specific error luminance data are configured such that the light emission operation modes of the first light emission means and the second light emission means visually recognized by the player are different (FIGS. 35, 78 to 89, 110 to 112, etc.) It is characterized by this. According to this feature, by configuring the movement of the light emission means shown to the player with the luminance data for specific errors and the luminance data for background displays to be different, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light emission mode during the background display, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0075] [Mode 54] The gaming machine of Mode 54-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, Display means, Light emission means, Light emission control means, and is provided with There are a normal state and a special state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state, The display means, In the first period after the game in the normal state ends, a normal state background display is shown, In the first period after the game in the special state ends, a special state background display is shown, In a second period after a first period has ended after the game in the normal state has ended, a demonstration display is displayed. In a second period after a first period has ended after the game in the special state has ended, the demonstration display is displayed. The light emission control means In the first period after the game in the normal state has ended, when no specific error has occurred, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are controlled using the normal state background display luminance data corresponding to the normal state background display. In the first period after the game in the special state has ended, when no specific error has occurred, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are controlled using the special state background display luminance data corresponding to the special state background display. In the first period after the game in the normal state has ended, when the specific error has occurred The first light emitting means is controlled using the specific error luminance data corresponding to the specific error. The second light emitting means is controlled using the normal state background display luminance data. In the first period after the game in the special state has ended, when the specific error has occurred The first light emitting means is controlled using the specific error luminance data corresponding to the specific error. The second light emitting means is controlled using the special state background display luminance data. The light emission operation modes of the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means visually recognized by the player are configured to be different between the normal state background display luminance data and the specific error luminance data. The light emission operation modes of the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means visually recognized by the player are configured to be different between the special state background display luminance data and the specific error luminance data (Figs. 35, 78 - 89, 110 - 112, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, the movement of the light-emitting means shown to the player is configured to be different between the luminance data for specific errors and the luminance data for normal state background display, and by configuring the movement of the light-emitting means shown to the player to be different between the luminance data for specific errors and the luminance data for special state background display, it is possible to suggest that a specific error has occurred due to the light-emitting mode during background display in any state of the normal state and the special state, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0076] [Form 55] The gaming machine of Form 55-1 is a gaming machine capable of playing games, a payout unit that pays out game media, detection means provided in the payout unit for detecting game media, display means, light-emitting means, and light-emitting control means, When the payout condition of the game media is satisfied, the detection means does not detect the game media, and an un-paid-out game media occurs, it becomes a specific error, The display means displays a background display in the first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in the second period after the first period ends, The light-emitting control means in the first period, when the specific error has not occurred, controls the light-emitting means using the background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, in the second period, when the specific error has not occurred, controls the light-emitting means using the demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display, During the game, when the specific error occurs, controls the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error, After that, during the first period, when the specific error has not been resolved, continues to control the light-emitting means using the specific error luminance data table, After that, during the second period, if the specific error has not been resolved, the control of the light-emitting means using the luminance data table for the specific error is continued. When the specific error occurs during the second period, regardless of whether the number of game media exceeding the unpaid number is distributed to the payout unit or the number of game media not exceeding the unpaid number is distributed to the payout unit, at the timing related to the detection of the first game media detected by the detection means, the luminance data table for the demonstration display is switched from the luminance data table for the specific error, and the light-emitting means is controlled (FIGS. 35, 64, 65, 78 to 89, 110 to 112, etc.). It is characterized by the above. According to this feature, regardless of the number of game balls distributed to the payout unit, by switching the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting means to the light-emitting mode corresponding to the demonstration display at the timing when the detection sensor detects the first game ball, the demonstration display can be shown without a sense of incongruity, and the processing can be made common, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0077] [Aspect 56] The gaming machine of Aspect 56-1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, A payout unit that pays out game media, Detection means provided in the payout unit for detecting game media, Display means, Light-emitting means, Comprising light-emitting control means, When the payout condition of the game media is satisfied, the detection means does not detect the game media, and an unpaid game media occurs, it becomes a specific error. The display means Displays a background display in the first period after the game ends. Displays a demonstration display in the second period after the end of the first period. The light-emitting control means If the specific error has not occurred during the first period, the light emitting means is controlled using the background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display. If the specific error has not occurred during the second period, the light emitting means is controlled using the demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display. During the game, if the specific error occurs, the light emitting means is controlled using the specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error. After that, if the specific error has not been resolved during the first period, the control of the light emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued. After that, if the specific error has not been resolved during the second period, the control of the light emitting means using the specific error luminance data table is continued. When the specific error occurs during the first period, regardless of whether a game medium exceeding the number of undispensed ones is dispensed to the payout unit or a game medium not exceeding the number of undispensed ones is dispensed to the payout unit, at the timing related to the detection means detecting the first game medium dispensed, the light emitting means is controlled by switching from the specific error luminance data table to the background display luminance data table (Figs. 35, 64, 65, 78 - 89, 110 - 112, etc.). It is characterized by this. According to this feature, regardless of the number of game balls dispensed to the payout unit, by switching the light emission mode of the light emitting means to the light emission mode corresponding to the background display at the timing when the detection sensor detects the first game ball, the background display can be quickly shown without a sense of incongruity, and the processing can be made common, and as a result, suitable customer waiting control can be performed.

[0078] [Aspect 57] The gaming machine of Aspect 57 - 1 is A gaming machine capable of playing games, A payout unit that pays out game media, Detection means provided in the payout unit for detecting game media, A display means, a light-emitting means, and a light-emitting control means, and is provided with when the payout condition of the game medium is satisfied, the detection means does not detect the game medium, and an un-paid-out game medium occurs, it becomes a specific error, the display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends, the light-emitting control means in the first period, when the specific error does not occur, controls the light-emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display, in the second period, when the specific error does not occur, controls the light-emitting means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display, during the second period, when the payout condition of the game medium is satisfied and the period in which the detection means does not detect the game medium continues for a predetermined period, switches from the demonstration display luminance data table to a specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error and controls the light-emitting means, when the specific error occurs during the second period and a specific period shorter than the predetermined period has elapsed since the detection means detected the game medium, switches from the specific error luminance data table to the demonstration display luminance data table and controls the light-emitting means (FIGS. 35, 64, 65, 78 to 89, 110 to 112, etc.) which is characterized in that. According to this feature, since the state where the detection means does not detect may be a specific error but may also be a possibility such as a ball delay, etc., the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting means is not immediately switched, and when a game ball is detected, by immediately switching the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting means to the light-emitting mode corresponding to the demonstration display, the demonstration display can be shown without a sense of incongruity, and as a result, suitable waiting-for-customer control can be performed.

[0079] [Form 58] The gaming machine of Form 58-1 is a playable gaming machine, comprising a payout unit that pays out game media, detection means provided in the payout unit for detecting game media, display means, light emitting means, and light emission control means. When the payout condition of the game media is satisfied, the detection means does not detect the game media, and an unpaid game media is generated, a specific error occurs. The display means displays a background display in a first period after the game ends, and displays a demonstration display in a second period after the first period ends. The light emission control means controls the light emitting means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display in the first period when the specific error does not occur in the first period. controls the light emitting means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display in the second period when the specific error does not occur in the second period. During the first period, when the payout condition of the game media is satisfied and the period in which the detection means does not detect the game media continues for a predetermined period, the light emitting means is controlled by switching from the background display luminance data table to a specific error luminance data table corresponding to the specific error. When the specific error occurs during the first period and a specific period shorter than the predetermined period has elapsed since the detection means detected the game media, the light emitting means is controlled by switching from the specific error luminance data table to the background display luminance data table (Figs. 35, 64, 65, 78 - 89, 110 - 112, etc.). This is the feature. According to this feature, when the detection means has not detected a state, there may be a possibility of a specific error, but there may also be a possibility such as a ball delay. Therefore, the light emission mode of the light emission means is not immediately switched. When a game ball is detected, by immediately switching the light emission mode of the light emission means to a light emission mode corresponding to the background display, the background display can be made to look natural, and as a result, suitable waiting control for customers can be performed.

[0080] (Basic Explanation) First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko machine 1 (which is also the configuration and control of a general pachinko machine) will be described.

[0081] Next, the embodiments for implementing the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, the front side of FIG. 1 is defined as the front (front surface, front side) of the pachinko machine 1, and the back side is defined as the rear (rear surface, back side). Descriptions will be made based on the up, down, left, and right directions when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the front side. Note that the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment is the facing surface that faces the player who plays the game on the pachinko machine 1. Also, in the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, the part described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1" or "004SGS1", and "normal reach" may be abbreviated as "N reach", and "super reach" may be abbreviated as "SP reach".

[0082] (Configuration, etc. of the Pachinko Machine 1) FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 and shows the layout of the main members. The pachinko machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes the game board surface, and a machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and game balls as game media are launched from a predetermined ball shooting device and driven into this game area.

[0083] The "variable display" of the special symbols, for example, means variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, etc. In the variation of the special symbols or the ordinary symbols described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode of blinking display of a certain symbol. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display, etc.) as the display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variation.

[0084] Note that the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special symbol". Also, the special symbol game using the first special symbol is referred to as the "first special symbol game", and the special symbol game using the second special symbol is also referred to as the "second special symbol game". Note that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

[0085] An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), etc., and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

[0086] For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol (such as a symbol indicating a number, etc.) is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, scroll display or update display in the vertical direction) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "center", and "right". Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbols that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

[0087] Also, in the upper left of the display screen (display area) of the image display device 5, a display area 5S for displaying a first hold memory number (for example, the number "0", etc.), a second hold memory number (for example, the number "4", etc.), and a small symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol is provided, and the small symbol is variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbol.

[0088] Note that regarding the first hold memory number, the second hold memory number, the hold display, the small symbol, an error display (not shown) indicating an error state that has occurred in the pachinko game machine 1, a right hit notification image 004SG201 (see FIG. 21) prompting the player to perform a right hit operation, a time-saving remaining number display 004SG202 (see FIG. 21), etc., by being displayed on the front side (upper layer) rather than the production image such as a character, while preventing the visibility of the first hold memory number, the second hold memory number, the small symbol, and the error display from being reduced due to overlapping production images, for the decorative symbol, it may be displayed on the back side (lower layer) rather than the production image so as to prevent the visibility of the production image from being reduced due to overlapping decorative symbols.

[0089] Incidentally, the above-mentioned small symbol is also referred to as the fourth symbol. The fourth symbol is a symbol indicating that the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are variably displayed, and is variably displayed by a certain operation in a manner that can always be visually recognized in a display device such as the image display device 5, for example. When the fourth symbol is variably displayed, an effect is performed such that the effect content including the variable display of the decorative symbol disappears from the screen for a moment, or an effect is performed such that the moving body 32 shields all or part of the screen of the image display device 5. Even if the decorative symbol is difficult to recognize, it becomes possible to recognize whether it is in a state of being currently variably displayed. Based on receiving the first variable display start command, the effect control CPU 120 variably displays the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5. Further, based on receiving the second variable display start command, the effect control CPU 120 variably displays the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5.

[0090] Also, the symbol displayed on the fourth symbol display device provided at a location other than the image display device 5 (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 which is a predetermined location on the game board 2), such as the first special symbol LED and the second special symbol LED, is also referred to as the fourth symbol.

[0091] At the lower part of the screen of the image display device 5, display areas (special symbol hold memory display area 5U, active display area 5F) for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is on hold and an active display corresponding to the variable display in execution are provided. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a special symbol hold memory display area 5U common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is provided, but a first special symbol hold memory display area in which a first hold display representing the variable display whose execution of the first special symbol is on hold is displayed, and a second special symbol hold memory display area in which a second hold display representing the variable display whose execution of the second special symbol is on hold is displayed, may be provided separately.

[0092] At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold display 25A and a second hold display 25B, which are configured to include a plurality of LEDs, are provided. The first hold display 25A displays the first hold memory number according to the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

[0093] Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A is provided, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

[0094] The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning port that is always kept in a certain open state where a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning port, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special figure game can be started.

[0095] The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning port that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric accessory having a movable piece that can be opened and closed. When the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable piece stands up, so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning port and it is in a closed state (it is also said that the second starting winning port is in a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the on state, the movable piece tilts, so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning port and it is in an open state (it is also said that the second starting winning port is in an open state). When a game ball enters the second starting winning port, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the above as long as it can change between a closed state and an open state.

[0096] At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three positions in the lower left of the game area and one position above the variable winning ball device 6B), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when a game ball enters any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as bonus balls.

[0097] Between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a big winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and forms a big winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big winning opening door.

[0098] As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door (for a special electric accessory) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening so that game balls cannot enter (pass through) the big winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is in the on state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening so that game balls can easily enter the big winning opening.

[0099] When a game ball enters the big winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as bonus balls. When a game ball enters the big winning opening, more bonus balls are paid out than when a game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, or the general winning opening 10.

[0100] When a game ball enters each winning opening including the general winning opening 10, it is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning at the starting openings (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

[0101] At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower left of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", etc. The normal symbols may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a normal symbol game.

[0102] To the right of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which the game balls can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, a normal symbol game is executed.

[0103] Below the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal symbol hold display 25C is composed of, for example, 4 LEDs, and displays the normal symbol hold memory number, which is the number of normal symbol games whose execution is on hold, by the number of lit LEDs.

[0104] On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle pins for changing the flow direction and speed of the game balls are provided. At the lowermost part of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

[0105] At the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided. Above the image display device 5 in the game machine frame 3, a main lamp 9a is provided. On the left and right of the main lamp 9a, side lamps 9b are provided so as to surround the game area. Below the game board 2, a button lamp 9e is provided. The main lamp 9a, the side lamps 9b, and the button lamp 9e provided on the game machine frame 3 are also referred to as "frame lamps".

[0106] At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (the upper and lower positions of the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to an effect is provided, and a movable body lamp 9d is provided on the movable body 32. Further, an attacker lamp 9c is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2, and a decorative lamp 9f is provided on the left side of the game board 2. The attacker lamp 9c, the movable body lamp 9d, and the decorative lamp 9f provided on the game board 2 are also referred to as "board lamps". Further, these main lamps 9a, side lamps 9b, attacker lamps 9c, movable body lamps 9d, button lamps 9e, and decorative lamps 9f may be collectively referred to as game effect lamps 9. Incidentally, these main lamps 9a, side lamps 9b, attacker lamps 9c, movable body lamps 9d, button lamps 9e, and decorative lamps 9f are configured to include LEDs (see FIG. 36). Also, various lamps will be described later.

[0107] At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball toward the game area by a hitting and launching device is provided.

[0108] At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, a hitting supply tray (upper tray) is provided to hold (store) the game balls paid out as winning balls or the game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be supplyable to the hitting and launching device. Incidentally, the game machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout unit (hitting supply tray) for paying out winning balls when the upper tray is full, separately from the upper tray.

[0109] At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, a stick controller 31A that can be gripped by a player and tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. Operations on the stick controller 31A are detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

[0110] At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B is provided that enables a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing or other means. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

[0111] In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but other detection means may also be provided.

[0112] (Outline of game progress) By rotating the hitting operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the player, the game ball is launched toward the gaming area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 starts. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period of the previous normal symbol game execution (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal symbol game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed), the normal symbol game based on the passage is held until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

[0113] In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (normal symbol winning symbol) stops and is displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol win". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol winning symbol (normal symbol losing symbol) stops and is displayed as the determined normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lose". When it is "normal symbol win", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening becomes open).

[0114] When the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A starts.

[0115] When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B starts.

[0116] During the period when the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled in the jackpot game state described later, if a game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening (a start win occurs but the special figure game based on the start win cannot be executed immediately), the special figure game based on the entry is suspended from execution until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

[0117] In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (jackpot symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol varies according to the jackpot type described later) stops being displayed as the determined special symbol, it is a "jackpot", and if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") stops being displayed, it is a "loss".

[0118] After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", it is controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player.

[0119] In the jackpot game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state continues until either the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) or the timing when the number of game balls entering the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). The predetermined period is the upper limit period for opening the large winning opening in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as the opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the large winning opening is in the open state is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

[0120] In the jackpot game state, the player can obtain prize balls by entering the game balls into the large winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot game state is an advantageous state for the player. The more rounds there are in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

[0121] Currently, a jackpot type is set for the "big win". For example, multiple types are prepared for the opening mode of the big winning opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period), and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-limited state, probability-variable state, etc.), and the jackpot type is set accordingly. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type where a large number of prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type where almost no prize balls can be obtained.

[0122] After the jackpot gaming state ends, it may be controlled to a time-limited state or a probability-variable state according to the above-mentioned jackpot type.

[0123] In the time-limited state, control (time-limiting control) to shorten the average special symbol variation time (the period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time-limited state, control (high-opening control, high-base control) to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed, such as shortening the average normal symbol variation time (the period for varying the normal symbol) compared to the normal state or improving the probability of "winning in the normal symbol" in the normal symbol game compared to the normal state. Since the time-limited state is a state where the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

[0124] In the probability-variable state (probability variation state), in addition to the time-limiting control, probability-variable control to increase the probability that the display result becomes a "big win" compared to the normal state is executed. Since the probability-variable state is a state where the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and it is easier to get a "big win" in addition, it is an even more advantageous state for the player.

[0125] The time-limited state and the probability-variable state continue until any one of the end conditions, such as a predetermined number of special symbol games being executed and the next jackpot gaming state being started, is satisfied first. What is called "running out of times" when the execution of a predetermined number of special symbol games becomes the end condition (time-limiting when running out of times, probability-variable when running out of times, etc.).

[0126] The normal state refers to a gaming state other than advantageous states such as jackpot gaming states advantageous to the player, special states such as time-saving states and probability-variable states, and is a state in which a pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability that the display result in a normal diagram game becomes "normal diagram win" and the probability that the display result in a special diagram game becomes "jackpot", is controlled to be the same as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (when, for example, a predetermined return process is not executed after power-on as in the case when a system reset is performed).

[0127] The state in which probability-variable control is being executed is also referred to as the high-probability state, and the state in which probability-variable control is not being executed is also referred to as the low-probability state. The state in which time-saving control is being executed is also referred to as the high-base state, and the state in which time-saving control is not being executed is also referred to as the low-base state. Combining these, the time-saving state is also referred to as the low-probability high-base state, the probability-variable state is also referred to as the high-probability high-base state, the normal state is also referred to as the low-probability low-base state, etc. The high-probability state and the low-base state are also referred to as the high-probability low-base state.

[0128] Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that a game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability-variable state after that jackpot gaming state.

[0129] (Advancement of the performance, etc.) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various performances (performances for notifying the progress of the game or livening up the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The said performance will be described below. Note that the said performance is carried out by displaying various performance images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the said display, it may also be carried out as a performance using audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, lighting or extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9, the movement of the movable body 32, or any performance device including some or all of these.

[0130] As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "center", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in response to the start of the first special figure game or the second special figure game. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a determined special symbol) in the first special figure game or the second special figure game is stopped and displayed, the determined decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols), which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols, is also stopped and displayed (derived).

[0131] During the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbols, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode means a mode in which the variable display continues for the decorative symbols that have not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later.

[0132] In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode being achieved during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of types of reach effects with different ratios (also called jackpot reliability and jackpot expectancy) at which the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols) becomes a "jackpot" according to the effect mode are executed. Examples of the reach effect include a normal reach and a super reach with a higher jackpot reliability than the normal reach.

[0133] When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", on the screen of the image display device 5, a determined decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbol (for example, "7", etc.) is aligned and stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "center", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

[0134] In the case of a "probability-variable big win" that is controlled to the probability-variable state after the end of the big win gaming state, odd decorative symbols (e.g., "7", etc.) are aligned and stop displaying. In the case of a "non-probability-variable big win (normal big win)" that is not controlled to the probability-variable state after the end of the big win gaming state, even decorative symbols (e.g., "6", etc.) may be aligned and stop displaying. In this case, odd decorative symbols are also referred to as probability-variable symbols, and even decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probability-variable symbols (normal symbols). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability-variable symbols, an upgrading effect that finally results in a "probability-variable big win" may be executed.

[0135] When the display result of the special figure game is "a miss", the variable display mode of the decorative symbols does not become the reach mode, and as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination (also referred to as a "non-reach miss") may stop displaying (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols becomes a "non-reach miss"). Also, when the display result is "a miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbols becomes the reach mode, as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols, a fixed decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination that is not a big win combination (also referred to as a "reach miss") may stop displaying (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols becomes a "reach miss").

[0136] The effects that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute also include displaying the above variable display corresponding displays (hold display and active display). Also, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that previews the big win reliability, etc. is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview effect includes a preview effect that previews the big win reliability in the currently executed variable display and a preview effect that previews the big win reliability in the variable display before execution (the variable display whose execution is on hold). As the preview effect, an effect that changes the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display and active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

[0137] In addition, in the image display device 5, a pseudo continuous effect may be executed in which, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, after temporarily pausing the decorative pattern once and then resuming the variable display, one variable display is made to appear as if it were a plurality of variable displays.

[0138] Even during the jackpot gaming state, a jackpot effect for notifying the jackpot gaming state is executed. As the jackpot effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the jackpot gaming state is improved may be executed.

[0139] Also, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not being executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

[0140] (Substrate configuration) The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 2. In addition, on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various boards such as a payout control board 004SG030, an information terminal board, a launch control board, etc. are arranged. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also installed. The various control boards include not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductor patterns are formed and electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit mounting boards on which electrical components are mounted on the electronic circuit board to realize specific electrical functions.

[0141] A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating (turning on) the power switch 91, power from an AC power supply such as AC100V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply can be supplied from the power supply board 17 to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect 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), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage to a specific DC voltage (for example, DC12V or DC5V, etc.).

[0142] The main board 11 is the control board on the main side and has the function of controlling the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko machine 1 (including the execution of special figure games (including the management of holds), the execution of general figure games (including the management of holds), jackpot game states, game states, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, an output circuit 111, etc.

[0143] The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, a random number circuit 104, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock 106.

[0144] The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing the programs stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as variable patterns described later, production control commands described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. A part or all of the RAM 102 is a backup RAM whose stored content is preserved for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped. Incidentally, all or part of the programs stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded to the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

[0145] The random number circuit 104 countably updates numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

[0146] The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and an output port for transmitting various signals (signals for controlling (driving) the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal hold display 25C, etc., solenoid drive signals).

[0147] The switch circuit 110 captures detection signals (such as detection signals indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has 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), count switch 23) and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, it is detected that a game ball has passed or entered.

[0148] Reset signals, power-off signals, and clear signals from the power supply board 17 are captured by the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting control circuits such as the game control microcomputer 100 into an operation stop state, and it may be output using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, a built-in watchdog timer IC, or a system reset IC. The power-off signal becomes off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and becomes on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is below the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or more. The clear signal becomes on, for example, in response to a pressing operation on a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17.

[0149] The output circuit 111 transmits solenoid drive signals (such as signals for turning on solenoids 81 and 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big winning port door.

[0150] On the payout control board 004SG030, there are connected a payout device 004SG031 which is driven to pay out a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 3 balls, 5 balls, 10 balls, 15 balls, etc.) to the player based on receiving a payout signal, and a game ball detection sensor 004SG032 provided in a payout passage (not shown) through which the game balls paid out by the payout device 004SG031 pass. It is possible to stop the drive of the payout device 004SG031 according to the mode of the game ball detection signal received from the game ball detection sensor 004SG032.

[0151] Also, on the payout control board 004SG030, there are connected a handle sensor 004SG034 for detecting the amount of operation by the player, and a touch ring 004SG035 (touch sensor) for detecting that the player is gripping the hitting operation handle 30. Based on the signals input from these sensors, the payout control board 004SG030 controls a launching device 004SG033 capable of launching game balls onto the game board 2. Also, a signal indicating whether or not the touch ring 004SG35 is detected and a signal indicating that a game ball has been launched by the launching device 004SG033 are input from the payout control board 004SG030 to the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11.

[0152] The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) supplies an effect control command (a command specifying (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) to the effect control board 12 as part of controlling the progress of the game according to the progress of the game. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special figure game (including the big win type), the variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later)), the situation of the game (for example, the start and end of variable display, the opening status of the big winning opening, the occurrence of a winning, the number of holds stored, the game state), commands specifying the occurrence of an error, etc.

[0153] The performance control board 12 is a sub-control board independent of the main board 11, receives performance control commands, and has a function of executing performances (various performances according to the progress of the game, including driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.) based on the received performance control commands.

[0154] Mounted on the performance control board 12 are a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

[0155] By executing the program stored in the ROM 121, the performance control CPU 120 performs processing for executing performances together with the display control unit 123 (processing for realizing the above functions of the performance control board 12, including determination of the performances to be executed, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

[0156] The performance control CPU 120 may also instruct the display control unit 123 to execute a performance based on detection signals (signals output when an operation by a player is detected, and signals appropriately indicating the operation content) from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B.

[0157] The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes a performance based on an instruction to execute a performance from the performance control CPU 120.

[0158] The display control unit 123 supplies a video signal corresponding to the executed effect to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. Further, display processing is performed to output the image data of the display image creation area of the VRAM area designated in the display register as a video signal. In the present embodiment, the display image creation area and the drawing area are switched every V blank. For this reason, when drawing is performed on the area assigned as the drawing area in a certain V blank, in the next V blank, it switches to the display image creation area, so that the image data drawn in the previous V blank is displayed and output, and drawing is also performed in the other area during that time.

[0159] Further, in the display control unit 123, since images for display on the image display device 5 are generated by overlapping (compositing) a plurality of layers, in the VRAM area, there are arranged a layer image drawing area for drawing and arranging the images of these respective layers, and a display image creation area for generating an image for further overlapping (compositing) the images drawn and arranged in each layer image drawing area and displaying it on the image display device 5. Note that each layer has the concept of upper, middle, and lower layers, and the higher the layer number of the image, the higher the display priority is set in the image display device 5, and the lower the layer number of the image, the lower the display priority is set in the image display device 5.

[0160] In the VRAM area, there are arranged a layer 1 image drawing area for drawing and arranging the image of layer 1, a layer 2 image drawing area for drawing and arranging the image of layer 2, and a layer 3 image drawing area for drawing and arranging the image of layer 3. Further, in the VRAM area, there are also arranged a displacement image creation area for creating a displacement image and a display image creation area.

[0161] The displacement image creation area is an area that creates an image obtained by overlapping (compositing) the image drawn and arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area and the image drawn and arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area as a displacement target image, and creates a displacement image by applying a displacement image to the displacement target image.

[0162] The image creation area is an area for creating a display image for displaying on the image display device 5, which is an image obtained by superimposing (compositing) the images drawn and arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area, the images drawn and arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area, and the images drawn and arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area, or an image obtained by superimposing (compositing) the image drawn and arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area and the displacement image created in the displacement image creation area.

[0163] Note that the image drawn and arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area is the image with the highest display priority (display priority: high) in the image display device 5, the image drawn and arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area is an image with a lower display priority (display priority: medium) than the image drawn and arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area in the image display device 5, and the image drawn and arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area is set as the image with the lowest display priority (display priority: low) in the image display device 5. That is, layer 1 is the upper layer with the highest image display priority, layer 2 is the middle layer with a lower image display priority than layer 1, and layer 3 is the lower layer with the lowest image display priority.

[0164] The layer 1 image drawing area is a drawing area for drawing, at the lower part of the display screen of the image display device 5, a first interface image including a special figure retention memory display area 5U for displaying the first special figure retention memory number and the second special figure retention memory number in a specifiable manner, and, at the upper left part of the display screen of the image display device 5, these images for displaying a second interface image including a small figure smaller than the display screen and a retention memory number display than the decorative pattern.

[0165] The layer 2 image drawing area is a drawing area for drawing the left, middle, and right decorative patterns at the central part of the display screen of the image display device 5 in order to execute variable display of the decorative pattern.

[0166] And the layer 3 image drawing area is a drawing area for drawing the background display over the entire display screen of the image display device 5 in order to display the background display.

[0167] In this embodiment, images drawn and arranged in these layer 1 image drawing areas (layer 1 images), images drawn and arranged in layer 2 image drawing areas (layer 2 images), and images drawn and arranged in layer 3 image drawing areas (layer 3 images) can be superimposed to generate an image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. In particular, as described above, the images (the first interface image and the second interface image) drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area are set to have the highest display priority, so they are displayed as the topmost images in the image display device 5. The images (ornamental patterns) drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area are set to have a lower display priority than the images drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area, so they are displayed as middle-layer images in the image display device 5. The images (background display) drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area are set to have the lowest display priority, so they are displayed as lower-layer images in the image display device 5.

[0168] Note that, in this embodiment, the images drawn and arranged in each image drawing area are set to have a transmittance (transparency) of 0% so that the upper-layer image is not visible to the player at the overlapping portions of the lower-layer image when they are superimposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transmittance (transparency) of the images drawn and arranged in each image drawing area may be set higher than 0% according to the situation, and images that are displayed transparently or temporarily hidden may be provided on the display screen of the image display device 5.

[0169] The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 and a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform voice output synchronized with the display of the effect image and lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

[0170] The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the voice designation signal, and outputs the voice designated by the voice designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R.

[0171] The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in the manner specified by the lamp signal. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls voice output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

[0172] Note that the control of voice output, the turning on / off of the lamp (such as the supply of the voice designation signal and the lamp signal), and the control of the movable body 32 (such as the supply of the signal for operating the movable body 32) may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

[0173] The random number circuit 124 countably updates the numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects in a manner that can be updated. The random numbers for effects may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

[0174] The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals (video signal, voice designation signal, lamp signal).

[0175] Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the voice control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. In a pachinko gaming machine 1, a plurality of sub-boards may be provided according to functions, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

[0176] FIG. 3(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a two-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The most significant bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "0", and the most significant bit of the EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 3(A) is just an example, and other command formats may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be 1, or may be a plurality of three or more.

[0177] In the example shown in FIG. 3(A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variable pattern designation command for designating a variable pattern (variation time (variable display time)) of a decorative symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol) variably displayed in each of the "left", "center", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and any value may be set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. Note that in the variable pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variable pattern to be designated and the like.

[0178] The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, which is an effect control command for designating the variable display result of a special symbol, a decorative symbol, or the like. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3(B), different EXT data is set according to the determination result (pre-determined result) as to whether the variable display result (also referred to as a variation display result) is "a loss" or "a big win", or the determination result (big win type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the big win type is when the variable display result is "a big win".

[0179] In the variable display result specifying command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3(B), command 8C00H is the first variable display result specifying command indicating a pre-determined result that the variable display result is "a miss". Command 8C01H is the second variable display result specifying command notifying a pre-determined result that the variable display result is "a big win" and the big win type is "certain variable big win A" and the big win type determination result. Command 8C02H is the third variable display result specifying command notifying a pre-determined result that the variable display result is "a big win" and the big win type is "certain variable big win B" and the big win type determination result. Command 8C03H is the fourth variable display result specifying command notifying a pre-determined result that the variable display result is "a big win" and the big win type is "certain variable big win C" and the big win type determination result. Command 8C04H is the fifth variable display result specifying command notifying a pre-determined result that the variable display result is "a big win" and the big win type is "non-certain variable big win" and the big win type determination result.

[0180] Command 8F00H is a symbol determination command that specifies the stoppage (confirmation) of symbol variation in each of the “left,” “center,” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Command 9000H is a power-on designation command that designates that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has performed a cold start (power-on with the clear switch 92 pressed (power-on with initialization)). Note that a cold start means that when power is turned on, without restoring the data before power-on, the data is initialized and then the various processes of the gaming machine are made executable. Command 9200H is a power failure recovery designation command that designates that the pachinko gaming machine has performed a hot start (power-on without the clear switch 92 being pressed (power-on without initialization)). Note that a hot start means that when power is turned on, based on the backed-up data, the various processes of the gaming machine are made executable. When performing a hot start, since it does not involve initialization, it is also referred to as power-on without initialization. Command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, command 9500H is set as the first game state designation command corresponding to a game state where neither time shortening control nor probability variation control is performed (low probability low base state, normal state), and command 9501H is set as the second game state designation command corresponding to a game state where time shortening control is performed but probability variation control is not (low probability high base state, time shortening state). Also, command 9502H is set as the third game state designation command corresponding to a game state where both time shortening control and probability variation control are performed (high probability high base state, time shortening with probability variation state). Note that the time shortening with probability variation state may sometimes simply be referred to as the “probability variation state.” Command 96XXH is an error designation command that designates that an error has occurred and been cleared in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[0181] Command A0XXH is a winning start specification command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") that specifies the display of a production image indicating the start of a big win game. Command A1XXH is a big winning opening notification command that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening is in an open state in the big win game state. Command A2XXH is a big winning opening post-notification command that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from an open state to a closed state in the big win game state. Command A3XXH is a winning end specification command that specifies the display of a production image at the end of the big win game.

[0182] In the winning start specification command and the winning end specification command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the big win type determination result, such as by setting the same EXT data as in the variable display result specification command. Alternatively, in the winning start specification command and the winning end specification command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big win type determination result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result specification command. In the big winning opening notification command and the big winning opening post-notification command, for example, different EXT data are set corresponding to the number of times of execution of a round in the big win state described later (for example, "0" to "10").

[0183] Command B100H is a first start port winning specification 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 is satisfied based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A has been detected by the first start port switch 22A and a start win (first start win) has occurred. Command B200H is a second start port winning specification 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 is satisfied based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B has been detected by the second start port switch 22B and a start win (second start win) has occurred.

[0184] Command C1XXH is the first reserved memory number notification command that notifies the first special figure reserved memory number in order to identify the special figure reserved memory number. Command C2XXH is the second reserved memory number notification command that notifies the second special figure reserved memory number in order to identify the special figure reserved memory number. The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when, for example, based on the game ball passing through (entering) the first start winning opening and the first start condition being satisfied, the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when, for example, based on the game ball passing through (entering) the second start winning opening and the second start condition being satisfied, the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted. Also, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in response to, for example, the execution of the special figure game starting when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). Command E100H is the customer waiting demo designation command that designates the execution of a customer waiting demo (demo effect). Command F100H is the frame state display designation command that designates the state of each input port (including the on / off of touch ring 004SG35).

[0185] Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command that notifies the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total reserved memory number may be used.

[0186] Note that the commands shown in FIG. 3(A) are merely examples, and it may be possible to not have some of these commands, use different commands instead of these commands, or add commands different from these commands. For example, a prize ball number notification command for identifying the number of prize balls paid out based on the game ball winning in each winning opening, a gate passing notification command for notifying that the game ball has passed through gate 41, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of variable displays for which probability variation control or time reduction control is executed, etc. may be provided.

[0187] Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random number values counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in Figure 4, on the side of the main board 11, numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, and the random number value MR4 for normal figure display result determination is controlled to be countable. Incidentally, in order to enhance the game effect, random number values other than these may be used. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also referred to as a game random number.

[0188] The random number circuit 104 may be any that counts numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 may update various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), so as to count the numerical data indicating some of the random number values MR1 to MR4.

[0189] The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination is a random number value used to determine whether to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game to the jackpot game state as a "jackpot", and takes a value in the range of, for example, "0" to "65536". The random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type in the case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" to any one of "certain variable jackpot A", "certain variable jackpot B", "certain variable jackpot C", and "non-certain variable jackpot", and takes a value in the range of, for example, "0" to "100".

[0190] The random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and takes a value in the range of, for example, "0" to "997".

[0191] The random value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result is a random value used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20 is a "normal symbol win" or a "normal symbol miss", etc., and takes a value in the range of, for example, "3" to "13".

[0192] FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and individual display result determination tables may be used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

[0193] The display result determination table is a table referred to for determining whether to control the variable display result as a "big win" and enter the big win game state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, before the determined special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

[0194] In the display result determination table, according to whether the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is in the normal state or the time-saving state (low probability state) or the probability variable state (high probability state), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is assigned to the special symbol display results of "big win" or "miss".

[0195] In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination is the determination data assigned to the determination result of whether to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big win". In the display result determination table, when the game state is the probability variable state (high probability state), more determination values are assigned to the special figure display result of "big win" than when it is in the normal state or the time-saving state (low probability state). As a result, in the probability variable state (high probability state) where probability variable control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, compared to the probability (about 1 / 300 in this embodiment) of determining to control the special figure display result as "big win" and entering the jackpot game state when in the normal state or the time-saving state (low probability state), the probability of determining to control the special figure display result as "big win" and entering the jackpot game state becomes higher (about 1 / 30 in this embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, the determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether to control the jackpot game state so that the probability of determining to control the jackpot game state is higher when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variable state (high probability state) than when it is in the normal state or the time-saving state.

[0196] FIG. 6(A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in this embodiment is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big win". In the jackpot type determination table, according to whether the special symbol that has undergone variable display (fluctuating display) in the special figure game is the first special figure (special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is assigned to a plurality of jackpot types such as "non-probability variable big win", "probability variable big win A", "probability variable big win B", and "probability variable big win C".

[0197] Here, the jackpot types in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6(B). In this embodiment, as the jackpot types, there are "probability-variable jackpot A", "probability-variable jackpot B", and "probability-variable jackpot C" in which probability-variable control and time-shortening control are executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state and the machine shifts to a high-probability high-base state, and "non-probability-variable jackpot" in which only time-shortening control is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state and the machine shifts to a low-probability high-base state.

[0198] The jackpot gaming state by "probability-variable jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which the rounds that change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated 10 times (so-called 10 rounds). On the other hand, the jackpot gaming state by "probability-variable jackpot B" is a normal open jackpot in which the rounds that change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated 5 times (so-called 5 rounds). The jackpot gaming state by "probability-variable jackpot C" is a normal open jackpot in which the rounds that change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated 2 times (so-called 2 rounds). Also, the jackpot gaming state by "non-probability-variable jackpot" is a normal open jackpot in which the rounds that change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated 5 times (so-called 5 rounds). Therefore, "probability-variable jackpot A" may be called a 10-round (10R) probability-variable jackpot, "probability-variable jackpot B" may be called a 5-round (5R) probability-variable jackpot, and "probability-variable jackpot C" may be called a 2-round (2R) probability-variable jackpot.

[0199] After the end of the jackpot game states of Sure Change Jackpot A to Sure Change Jackpot C, the sure change control and the time shortening control that are started are terminated on the condition that they are controlled to the jackpot game state. Also, the time shortening control that is started after the end of the jackpot game state of non-sure change jackpot is terminated on the condition that 100 variable displays are completed or that it is controlled to the jackpot game state until the 100 variable displays are completed. Therefore, when the newly occurred jackpot is any one of Sure Change Jackpot A to Sure Change Jackpot C, the sure change control and the time shortening control are executed again after the end of the jackpot game state, so that the jackpot game state continuously occurs without passing through the normal state, that is, a so-called continuous winning state. That is, the sure change state in the present embodiment is a game state that continues until the variable display result becomes a jackpot regardless of the number of variable displays, while the time shortening state in the present embodiment is a game state that is controlled to the normal state by executing 100 variable displays if the variable display result does not become a jackpot. For this reason, the time shortening state is also a game state that is controlled when the continuous winning state can end.

[0200] In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 6(A), according to whether the variable display special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the assignment of determination values for the jackpot types of "certain change jackpot A", "certain change jackpot B", "certain change jackpot C", and "non-certain change jackpot" is different. That is, when the variable display special figure is the first special figure, the determination values within a predetermined range (values in the range of "81" to "100") are assigned to the jackpot types of "certain change jackpot B" and "certain change jackpot C" with fewer rounds, while when the variable display special figure is the second special figure, no determination values are assigned to the jackpot types of "certain change jackpot B" and "certain change jackpot C". With such a setting, when determining the jackpot type to be one of multiple types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, and when determining the jackpot type to be one of multiple types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "certain change jackpot B" or "certain change jackpot C" with fewer rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, since it is determined that the jackpot type will not be controlled to a jackpot state with fewer rounds as "certain change jackpot B" or "certain change jackpot C", for example, in a game state where game balls easily enter the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B due to high release control associated with time shortening control, it is possible to prevent the frequent occurrence of a jackpot state with few winning balls obtained and the resulting decline in game interest.

[0201] In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 6(A), the assignment of the determination value for the "non-certain change" jackpot type is the same regardless of whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the probability of becoming a non-certain change jackpot and the probability of becoming a certain change jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

[0202] Therefore, as described above, depending on whether the assignment of the determination values for "certain variable big win B" and "certain variable big win C" differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, the assignment of the determination values for "certain variable big win A" also differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "certain variable big win A" with a large number of rounds, it is set so that it is more likely to be determined in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure than in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure.

[0203] In addition, even in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, a determination value within a predetermined range different from that in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure may be assigned to the big win type of "certain variable big win B" or "certain variable big win C". For example, in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, a smaller determination value than in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure may be assigned to the big win type of "certain variable big win B" or "certain variable big win C". Alternatively, regardless of whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, common table data may be referred to for determining the big win type.

[0204] FIG. 7 shows the variation patterns in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases where the variable display result is "loss", when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and when it is "reach", and also corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big win". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a "non-reach loss variation pattern"), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big win" is referred to as a big win variation pattern.

[0205] For the big win variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, there are a normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed, and a super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. In the present embodiment, one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and two or more types of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, three types of variation patterns of super reach (without pseudo continuation), super reach (pseudo continuation once), and super reach (pseudo continuation twice) are provided as the super reach variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and four or more types or two or less types of super reach variation patterns may be provided.

[0206] In addition, the super reach variation pattern in the present embodiment is a variation pattern (PA2-2) that deviates from the variation pattern (PB1-2) in which the variable display result is a big win as the variation pattern of super reach (without pseudo continuation), a variation pattern (PA2-3) that deviates from the variation pattern (PB1-3) in which the variable display result is a big win as the variation pattern of super reach (pseudo continuation once), and a variation pattern (PA2-4) that deviates from the variation pattern (PB1-4) in which the variable display result is a big win as the variation pattern of super reach (pseudo continuation twice).

[0207] As shown in FIG. 7, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than that of the super reach variation pattern.

[0208] In addition, in the present embodiment, since the big win expectancy for the variable display result to be "big win" increases in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach, the longer the special figure variation time in the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, the higher the big win expectancy.

[0209] Also, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, these variation patterns are determined using only the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, a random number value for variation pattern type determination may be provided, and the type of the variation pattern may be determined first from these random number values for variation pattern type determination, and then the variation pattern belonging to the determined type may be determined.

[0210] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is varied according to the display result of the variable display to be executed, the number of stored operations, the gaming state, and the like.

[0211] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the variable display result is a non-probability jackpot, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected, and using this jackpot variation pattern determination table A, the variation patterns are PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach (without pseudo continuous effect) jackpot), PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach (with pseudo continuous effect 1 time) jackpot), and PB1-4 (variation pattern of super reach (with pseudo continuous effect 2 times) jackpot). More specifically, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 35%, and PB1-4 is determined at a rate of 40%.

[0212] Also, when the variable display result is a certain jackpot A - C, select the variable pattern determination table B for jackpot, and use this variable pattern determination table B to determine the variable patterns from PB1 - 1 (variable pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1 - 2 (variable pattern of super reach (without pseudo - continuous performance) jackpot), PB1 - 3 (variable pattern of super reach (with 1 - time pseudo - continuous performance) jackpot), PB1 - 4 (variable pattern of super reach (with 2 - times pseudo - continuous performance) jackpot). More specifically, in the variable pattern determination table B for jackpot, PB1 - 2 is determined at a rate of 10%, PB1 - 3 is determined at a rate of 20%, and PB1 - 4 is determined at a rate of 70%.

[0213] Also, when the gaming state is the low - base state (normal state), the variable display result is a loss, and the number of reserved memories in the variable feature diagram is 1 or less, select the variable pattern determination table A for loss, and use this variable pattern determination table A to determine the variable patterns from PA1 - 1 (variable pattern of non - reach loss without shortening), PA2 - 1 (normal reach loss), PA2 - 2 (variable pattern of super reach (without pseudo - continuous performance) loss), PA2 - 3 (variable pattern of super reach (with 1 - time pseudo - continuous performance) loss), PA2 - 4 (variable pattern of super reach (with 2 - times pseudo - continuous performance) loss). More specifically, in the variable pattern determination table A for loss, PA1 - 1 is determined at a rate of 50%, PA2 - 1 is determined at a rate of 40%, PA2 - 2 is determined at a rate of 5%, PA2 - 3 is determined at a rate of 3%, and PA2 - 4 is determined at a rate of 2%.

[0214] Also, when the game state is the low base state (normal state), the variable display result is a miss, and the number of reserved memories in the variation special figure is 2, select the miss variation pattern determination table B, and use the miss variation pattern determination table B to determine the variation pattern from PA1-2 (variation pattern of shortened non-reach miss), PA2-1 (normal reach miss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach (without pseudo continuous performance) miss), PA2-3 (variation pattern of super reach (with 1 pseudo continuous performance) miss), and PA2-4 (variation pattern of super reach (with 2 pseudo continuous performances) miss). More specifically, in the miss variation pattern determination table B, PA1-2 is determined at a rate of 60%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 30%, PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%, and PA2-4 is determined at a rate of 2%.

[0215] Also, when the game state is the low base state (normal state), the variable display result is a miss, and the number of reserved memories in the variation special figure is 3, select the miss variation pattern determination table C, and use the miss variation pattern determination table C to determine the variation pattern from PA1-3 (variation pattern of shortened non-reach miss), PA2-1 (normal reach miss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach (without pseudo continuous performance) miss), PA2-3 (variation pattern of super reach (with 1 pseudo continuous performance) miss), and PA2-4 (variation pattern of super reach (with 2 pseudo continuous performances) miss). More specifically, in the miss variation pattern determination table C, PA1-3 is determined at a rate of 70%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 20%, PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%, and PA2-4 is determined at a rate of 2%.

[0216] Also, when the gaming state is in the high base state (time shortening state or probability variation state), the deviation-use variation pattern determination table D is selected, and using this deviation-use variation pattern determination table D, the variation patterns are determined from PA1-3 (variation pattern of short non-reach deviation), PA2-1 (normal reach deviation), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach (without pseudo continuous effect) deviation), PA2-3 (variation pattern of super reach (with 1 pseudo continuous effect) deviation), and PA2-4 (variation pattern of super reach (with 2 pseudo continuous effects) deviation). More specifically, in the deviation-use variation pattern determination table C, PA1-3 is determined at a rate of 80%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 10%, PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%, and PA2-4 is determined at a rate of 2%.

[0217] In addition, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the variation pattern is determined according to the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection ratio of any one of the plurality of variation patterns for jackpot (PB1-1 to PB1-4) may be made different according to the gaming state regardless of the jackpot type. By doing so, variable display is performed with a variation pattern suitable for the gaming state, so the gaming interest can be improved.

[0218] The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM in which part or all of it is backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 stops, for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power), part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state to before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when restoring after a power failure or the like occurs. Also, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

[0219] In such a RAM 102, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1, for example, a game control data holding area 004SG150 as shown in FIG. 9 is provided. The game control data holding area 004SG150 shown in FIG. 9 includes a first special figure hold memory section 004SG151A, a second special figure hold memory section 004SG151B, a general figure hold memory section 004SG151C, a game control flag setting section 004SG152, a game control timer setting section 004SG153, a game control counter setting section 004SG154, and a game control buffer setting section 004SG155.

[0220] The first special figure hold memory section 004SG151A stores, in the order of winning, the hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special figure display device 4A) that has not yet started although a first start winning (the first start winning) has occurred when a game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A.

[0221] The second special figure retention memory unit 004SG151B stores, in the order of winning, the retention data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special figure display device 4B) that has not yet started although a game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and a second start winning (second start winning) has occurred.

[0222] As an example, the first special figure retention memory unit 004SG151A stores, in association with a retention number in the order of winning (detection order of game balls) at the first start winning opening, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for variable display result determination, the random number value MR2 for winning type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition when the game ball passes (enters), as retention data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). Similarly, the second special figure retention memory unit 004SG151B stores, in association with a retention number in the order of winning (detection order of game balls) at the second start winning opening, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for variable display result determination, the random number value MR2 for winning type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition when the game ball passes (enters), as retention data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

[0223] In this way, the retention data stored in the first special figure retention memory unit 004SG151A and the second special figure retention memory unit 004SG151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the second special figure is on hold, and becomes retention information that enables determination of whether it is a big win or not based on the variable display result (special figure display result) in these special figure games.

[0224] Further, in the present embodiment, when storing the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the passage (entry) of the game ball through the first start winning opening and the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning due to the passage (entry) of the game ball through the second start winning opening in individual hold memory units in association with hold numbers, variable display based on the second hold memory information is executed with priority over variable display based on the first hold information.

[0225] The general pattern hold memory unit 004SG151C stores hold information for a general pattern game that has not yet been started by the general pattern display device 20 even though the game ball has been detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general pattern hold memory unit 004SG151C stores, in association with hold numbers in the order in which the game balls are detected by the gate switch 21, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the general pattern display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls as hold data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

[0226] The game control flag setting unit 004SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, in the game control flag setting unit 004SG152, data indicating the flag values and data indicating the on state or off state are stored for each of the plurality of types of flags.

[0227] The game control timer setting unit 004SG153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, in the game control timer setting unit 004SG153, data indicating the timer values for each of the plurality of types of timers are stored.

[0228] The game control counter setting unit 004SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, data indicating the count values in each of the plurality of types of counters is stored in the game control counter setting unit 004SG154. Here, the game control counter setting unit 004SG154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count, in a software-updatable manner, part or all of the game random numbers.

[0229] In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 004SG154, numerical data indicating random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical values MR1 to MR4, is stored as random count values, and in accordance with the execution of software by the CPU 103, the numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value by performing predetermined processes such as scrambling processes or arithmetic processes on all or part of the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 104.

[0230] The game control buffer setting unit 004SG155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. For example, data indicating the buffer values in each of the plurality of types of buffers is stored in the game control buffer setting unit 004SG155.

[0231] In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, in addition to the program for effect control, various data tables and the like used to control the effect operation are stored. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, decisions, and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like.

[0232] As an example, in the ROM 121, there is stored an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices (such as the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps 9, decorative LEDs, effect models, etc.). The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress status of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure variable display, a preview effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, etc. may be stored.

[0233] In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used to control effect operations, there is provided an effect control data holding area 004SG190 as shown in FIG. 10(A), for example. The effect control data holding area 004SG190 shown in FIG. 10(A) includes an effect control flag setting unit 004SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 004SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 004SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 004SG194.

[0234] The effect control flag setting unit 004SG191 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to, for example, the state of effect operations such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11. For example, in the effect control flag setting unit 004SG191, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state are stored.

[0235] The performance control timer setting unit 004SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various performance operations, such as the display operation of the performance image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the performance control timer setting unit 004SG192 stores data indicating the timer values for each of the plurality of types of timers.

[0236] The performance control counter setting unit 004SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the performance control counter setting unit 004SG193 stores data indicating the count values for each of the plurality of types of counters.

[0237] The performance control buffer setting unit 004SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the performance control buffer setting unit 004SG194 stores data indicating the buffer values for each of the plurality of types of buffers.

[0238] In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 004SG194A as shown in FIG. 10(B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 004SG194. The start winning reception command buffer 004SG194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories in the first special drawing reserved memory (for example, "4") (the area corresponding to buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4") and a storage area corresponding to the first special drawing during variable display (the area corresponding to buffer number "1-0"). Further, the start winning reception command buffer 004SG194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories in the second special drawing reserved memory (for example, "4") (the area corresponding to buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") and a storage area corresponding to the second special drawing during variable display (the area corresponding to buffer number "2-0"). When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening, two commands, that is, a start winning opening designation command (the first start winning opening designation command or the second start winning opening designation command) and a reserved memory number notification command (the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command), are transmitted as a set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Storage areas (entries) for storing the start winning opening designation commands and the reserved memory number notification commands in association with each other and separately storing them in the first special drawing reserved memory and the second special drawing reserved memory are secured in the storage areas corresponding to the first special drawing reserved memory and the second special drawing reserved memory in the start winning reception command buffer 004SG194A.

[0239] When the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the topmost reserved memory (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") starts, the stored contents of these storage areas (entries) are shifted one by one upward as described later. Also, the stored contents of buffer number "1-0" or buffer number "2-0" that store the contents of the reserved memory for which the start condition has been satisfied are cleared in the waiting process per special drawing that is executed when the variable display ends.

[0240] When the performance system's dedicated CPU 120 wins a start-up prize at the first start-up winning port, it stores the command starting from the head (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special drawing reserved memory of the start-up winning reception command buffer 004SG194A. When winning a start-up prize at the second start-up winning port, it stores the command starting from the head (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special drawing reserved memory of the start-up winning reception command buffer 004SG194A. At the time of winning a start-up prize, the commands from the start-up port winning designation command to the reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when a command is received, it will be stored in the storage areas corresponding to the last digits "0" to "4" of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special drawing reserved memory or the second special drawing reserved memory, in the order of the start-up port winning designation command and the reserved memory number notification command.

[0241] The commands stored in the start-up winning reception command buffer 004SG194A shown in FIG. 10(B) are deleted for each start of the variable display of the decorative pattern in the entry corresponding to the reserved memory of the variable display that ended immediately before (the entry with buffer number "1-0" or "2-0"), and at the same time, the commands stored in the entry corresponding to the reserved memory of the variable display to be started (the entry corresponding to buffer number "1-1" or "2-1") and the memory contents of the entries after the reserved memory of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the first special drawing reserved memory ends in the storage state shown in FIG. 10(B), each command stored in buffer number "0" is deleted, each command stored in buffer number "0" is shifted to buffer number "0", each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number "0", and each command stored in the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" and "4" is shifted to the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, buffer number "0" becomes the area (entry) for storing each command related to the reserved memory being variably displayed at that time.

[0242] (Operation) Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

[0243] (Main operations of the main board 11) First, the main operations of the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

[0244] In the game control main process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt inhibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include setting the stack pointer, register settings of built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), and settings to make the RAM 102 accessible.

[0245] Next, it is determined whether the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in the off state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, the on-state clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100. In such a case where the on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in the RAM 102 serving as the backup RAM for game control. In step S3, it may be determined whether the recovery condition can be satisfied by checking or inspecting the presence or absence of backup data and data errors.

[0246] When the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the recovery process (step S4), the random number circuit setting process (step S8) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored content of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state at the time when the power supply was stopped is restored. For example, if the special symbol was in the middle of variation, it suffices that the variation of the special symbol can be resumed from the state before the stop.

[0247] On the other hand, when the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), after executing the initialization process (step S6), the random number circuit setting process (step S8) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102. By executing the clear process, initial values are set in the work area.

[0248] After the execution of the random number circuit setting process (step S8), the CPU 103 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (e.g., 2 ms) (step S9), and permits the interrupt (step S10). Thereafter, a loop process is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (e.g., 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

[0249] When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12. When starting the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first executes predetermined switch processing to determine whether detection signals are 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). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, the pachinko game machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormalities, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing predetermined information output processing, data such as jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (information indicating the number of start wins, etc.), and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variation state has occurred, etc.) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko game machine 1 is output (step S23).

[0250] Following the information output processing, game random number update processing for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing every timer interrupt, execution and hold management of the special symbol game, control of the jackpot game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized.

[0251] Following the special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing the normal symbol process processing every timer interrupt, execution and hold management of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 41), opening control of the variable prize ball device 6B based on "normal symbol win", etc. are enabled. Execution of the normal symbol game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal symbol holds is displayed by lighting the normal symbol hold indicator 25C.

[0252] After executing the normal symbol process, as part of the game control timer interrupt process, processing when a power failure occurs, processing for paying out bonus balls, etc. may be performed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control processing of step S27, processing for transmitting the transmitted and set effect control command to a sub-control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control processing, interrupts are permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

[0253] (Special symbol process) FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes start winning determination processing (step S101).

[0254] In the start winning determination processing, detection of the occurrence of a start winning, storage of reservation information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating of the reservation storage count are executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including the jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as reservation information. Also, processing for pre-reading the display result and the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value may be executed. After storing the reservation information and the reservation storage count, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start winning, the reservation storage count, and pre-reading determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control command at the time of the start winning thus transmitted and set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, when the special symbol process ends and the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

[0255] After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the RAM 102. Incidentally, in each process (steps S110 to S117) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

[0256] The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, based on the presence or absence of hold information, etc., it is determined whether to start the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game. Also, in the special symbol normal process, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether to make the display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol a "big win" or not, and the big win type in the case of a "big win" are determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, according to the determined display result, a definite special symbol (either a big win symbol or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special drawing game is set. After that, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is executed with priority over the special drawing game using the first special drawing (also referred to as preferential digestion of special drawing 2). Also, the winning order of the game balls entering the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening may be memorized, and the start conditions of the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

[0257] When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination values compared with the random number value are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other determinations on the main board 11 and various determinations on the effect control board 12. On the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

[0258] The variable pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This variable pattern setting process includes processes such as determining one of a plurality of types of variable patterns using a random number value for determining the variable pattern based on a preliminary determination result as to whether the display result is a "big win" or not. In the variable pattern setting process, when the variable pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variable pattern setting process ends.

[0259] The variable pattern specifies the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variable time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbols), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols (such as the presence or absence of a reach), and the production content during the variable display of the decorative symbols (such as the type of reach production), and is also called a variable display pattern.

[0260] The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes processes such as setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and measuring the elapsed time since the start of the variation of the special symbol. Also, a determination is made as to whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variable time corresponding to the variable pattern. When the elapsed time since the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variable time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

[0261] The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "3". This special symbol stop process includes a process of stopping the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and setting for stopping the display (deriving) of the determined special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol. When the display result is a "big win", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". When the display result is a "loss", and when it is controlled in a time-saving state or a probability-variable state and the end of the count-down is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

[0262] The jackpot release pre - processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot release pre - processing includes processes such as starting the execution of a round in the jackpot game state and setting to open the big winning port based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot", etc. When setting the big winning port to the open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning port door is executed. At this time, for example, corresponding to the type of jackpot, the upper limit period for opening the big winning port and the upper limit number of executions of the round are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release pre - processing ends.

[0263] The jackpot release in - processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot release in - processing includes processes such as measuring the elapsed time since the big winning port was set to the open state, and determining whether it is time to return the big winning port from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. When returning the big winning port to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning port door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", and the jackpot release in - processing ends.

[0264] The jackpot release post - processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot release post - processing includes processes such as determining whether the number of executions of the round for setting the big winning port to the open state has reached the set upper limit number of executions, and setting processes for ending the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of executions is reached. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post - processing ends.

[0265] The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a process of performing various settings for starting probability variable control and time shortening control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

[0266] (Start winning determination process) FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process (S101) shown in FIG. 13. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on based on a detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning port formed by the winning ball device 6A (004SGS101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (004SGS101; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure, has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit memory number) (004SGS102). The CPU 103 can identify the first special figure reserved memory number, for example, by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 004SG154. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in 004SGS102 (004SGS102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 004SG155 is set to "0" (004SGS103).

[0267] When the first start port switch 22A is off at 004SGS101 (004SGS101;N), or when the first special drawing reserved memory number reaches the upper limit at 004SGS102 (004SGS102;Y), it is determined whether the second start port switch 22B is on or off based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B (004SGS104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (004SGS104;Y), it is determined whether the second special drawing reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special drawing game using the second special drawing, has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit memory number) (004SGS105). The CPU 103 may identify the second special drawing reserved memory number, for example, by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 004SG154. When the second special drawing reserved memory number is not the upper limit value at 004SGS105 (004SGS105;N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 004SG155 is set to "2" (004SGS106).

[0268] After executing either the process of 004SGS103 or 004SGS106, update so as to add 1 to the number of special figure reserved memories corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer (004SGS107). For example, when the start port buffer value is "0", add 1 to the first reserved memory count value, while when the start port buffer value is "2", add 1 to the second reserved memory count value. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes through (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Also, the second reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes through (enters) the second start winning port and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. At this time, update so as to also add 1 to the total reserved memory count (004SGS108). For example, the total reserved memory count value which is the stored value of the total reserved memory counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 004SG154 may be updated so as to add 1.

[0269] After executing the process of 004SGS108, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 004SG154 (004SGS109). The numerical data indicating each of the random number values thus extracted and the start port buffer value are stored by being set as reserved information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reserved memory unit (004SGS110).

[0270] Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination and the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is used to determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "jackpot", and further to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is a "jackpot". The random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the process of 004SGS109, the CPU103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol.

[0271] Following the process of 004SGS110, transmission setting of the start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is performed (004SGS111). For example, when the start port buffer value is "0", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc., to perform setting for transmitting the first start port winning designation command to the effect 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 the ROM101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc., to perform setting for transmitting the second start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, after the special symbol process is completed, by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 12.

[0272] Following the processing of 004SGS111, the CPU 103 sets up to send a pending storage number notification command to the effect control board 12, for example, by storing the memory address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer (004SGS113). The pending storage number notification command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, after the special symbol process is completed and the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

[0273] After executing the processing of 004SGS113, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "0" (004SGS114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "0" (Y in 004SGS114), the start port buffer is cleared, its stored value is initialized to "0" (004SGS115), and then the processing of 2390SGS104 is advanced. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (N in 004SGS114), the start port buffer is cleared, its stored value is initialized to "0" (004SGS116), and the start winning process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect a valid start winning of a game ball at the same time, the processing based on the detection of the valid start winning of both can be surely completed.

[0274] (Special symbol normal process) FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed at S110 in FIG. 13 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether the second special symbol pending storage number is "0" (step 004SGS141). The second special symbol pending storage number is the pending storage number of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the processing of step 004SGS141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit is read out, and it is determined whether the read value is "0".

[0275] When the number of reserved memories in the second special figure in step 004SGS141 is other than "0" (step 004SGS141; N), as the reserved data stored corresponding to the reserved number "0" in the second special figure reserved memory unit, the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big win type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are each read out (step 004SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

[0276] Following the process of step 004SGS142, the number of reserved memories in the second special figure and the total number of reserved memories are updated by subtracting 1, such as by subtracting 1 from the count value of the number of reserved memories in the second special figure and the total count value of reserved memories, and at the same time, the data in the second special figure reserved memory unit is updated. Specifically, the reserved data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reserved number "0" (for example, the entries corresponding to the reserved numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure reserved memory unit is shifted upward by one entry (step 004SGS143).

[0277] After that, after updating the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value in the variation special figure designation buffer, to "2" (step 004SGS144), the process proceeds to step 004SGS149.

[0278] On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is "0" in step 004SGS141 (step 004SGS141; Y), it is determined whether the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is "0" (step 004SGS145). The number of reserved memories of the first special figure is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special figure display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 004SGS145, the first reserved memory count value stored in the first reserved memory counter by the game control counter setting unit may be read out, and it may be determined whether the read value is "0". In this way, the process of step 004SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 004SGS141 that the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is "0", and it is determined whether the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is "0". As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure will start to be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure.

[0279] Note that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the execution of the special figure game may be started in the ord...

Claims

Claim 1 A gaming machine capable of variably displaying identification information, comprising: display means capable of displaying production images; The display means: As a variable display of identification information, it is capable of displaying a variable display of production identification information corresponding to a variable display of special identification information; It is capable of displaying a volume adjustment guidance display for guiding volume adjustment; When a specific error has occurred, it is capable of displaying a specific error display corresponding to the specific error; When variable display is executed in a situation where the volume adjustment guidance display is not being displayed, and a predetermined period has elapsed since the end of the variable display, the volume adjustment guidance display can be displayed. Thereafter, when the display start conditions for a demonstration display including a model introduction display scene, a company name display scene, and a caution display scene are satisfied, the demonstration display can be displayed without displaying the volume adjustment guidance display. Thereafter, when the demonstration display ends due to the passage of time, the volume adjustment guidance display can be displayed; When the predetermined period has elapsed and the specific error has occurred, the volume adjustment guidance display and the specific error display can be displayed. Thereafter, when the display start conditions for the demonstration display are satisfied, the demonstration display can be displayed while the specific error display remains displayed without displaying the volume adjustment guidance display; The demonstration display is a display that is displayed in a second period after the end of a first period in which the background display is displayed after the variable display ends; In the first period, the light emitting means is controlled by the light emission control means using a background display luminance data table corresponding to the background display; In the second period, the light emitting means is controlled by the light emission control means using a demonstration display luminance data table corresponding to the demonstration display; When the start condition of the variable display is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed, the light emission control means switches from the demonstration display luminance data table to the luminance data table corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information and controls the light emitting means before the display means switches from the demonstration display to the display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information; The display means: When the start condition is satisfied, variable display of the effect identification information is displayed such that the transmittance of the effect identification information becomes a second value higher than the first value from the first value. When the start condition is satisfied while the demonstration display is being displayed, before the transmittance of the effect identification information becomes the second value, the display is switched from the demonstration display to the variable display of the effect identification information and displayed. A gaming machine characterized by the above.

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