JP2013063213A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which various presentations are displayed on a display device.SOLUTION: A display pattern variation device includes: a display region dividing unit for dividing a display region into three or more divided display areas; a presentation pattern indication screen-displaying unit for displaying a screen indicating a future presentation pattern in at least one divided display area; a selection unit for selecting one area from among the divided display areas; a unit for forming a merged divided display area by merging at least one divided display area on which a presentation pattern indication screen is displayed by the selection unit and the other divided display area based on the selection of a predetermined divided display area other than the divided display area on which the presentation pattern indication screen is displayed, and displaying the presentation pattern indication screen in the merged divided display area; and a selection unit for performing area selection presentation for selecting one area from among the merged divided display area and the remaining divided display areas. The probability of selecting the merged divided display area by the selection unit is higher than the probability of selecting the divided display areas.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with a display device that performs a predetermined performance.

  Conventionally, as described in, for example, Patent Document 1 below, an identification pattern for dividing a display area of a display device into a plurality of areas and making each divided display area recognizable as a result of a special game state determination. A gaming machine that displays a combination of the above is known. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, at least one of a plurality of divided display areas is enlarged, and a player is identified as a success / failure by a combination of identification symbols displayed in the enlarged divided display areas.

JP 2002-263286 A

  However, since the gaming machine having the above-described configuration only displays an enlarged display of at least one of the plurality of divided display areas, there is a lack of preference.

  In view of such a problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can display various effects on a display device and can improve the interest of the game.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a display device having a display area for displaying a gaming state, and a display mode change for changing a display mode of the display area in accordance with the progress of the gaming state. The display mode changing means includes a display area dividing means for dividing and displaying the display area into three or more divided display areas, and a division divided by the display area display means. By at least one of the display areas, an effect mode suggestion screen display unit that displays an effect mode suggestion screen that suggests an effect mode to be executed in the future, which is one of a plurality of effect modes, and the display region display unit A first selection means for performing an area selection effect for selecting one area from the divided display areas, and a divided table on which the effect mode suggestion screen is displayed by the first selection means. When the predetermined divided display area other than the area is selected, at least one divided display area in which the effect mode suggestion screen is displayed so that at least one divided display area remains, and this divided display area The divided display area is combined with any divided display area other than the divided display area, the divided display area combined change display means for displaying the effect mode suggestion screen in the divided display area, the divided display area and the remaining Second selection means for performing an area selection effect for selecting one area from each of the divided display areas, and the probability that the fraction display area is selected by the second selection means It is characterized in that the divided display area is set higher than the probability of being selected.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to a player, and a right / noness determining means for judging whether or not to grant the privilege. And a notifying means for notifying the result of the success / failure determination by the presence / absence determining means, wherein the display mode changing means determines whether the result of the determination of the success / failure before the notification of the result of the success / failure determination by the notifying means is made on the display device. Regardless of the provisional failure identification information for suggesting that the success / failure determination result is a failure, and the provisional non-failure identification that suggests that the success / failure determination result is not a failure before the notification of the failure determination result, unlike the temporary failure information. Temporary identification information display means for displaying at least one of the information, and the three or more split tables in which the temporary non-deletion identification information or the temporary advance deviation identification information is displayed by the temporary identification information display means A representation embodiment suggested screen change display unit, changing at least one region in the representation embodiment suggested screen, where having the having the features.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein both the divided display area in which the provisional non-offset identification information is displayed and the divided display area in which the temporary outlier identification information is displayed. When the display mode suggestion screen changing means performs the control to change the division display area other than the at least one division display area in which the temporary deviation identification information is displayed to the presentation mode suggestion screen. By means of the divided display area combination change display means, one of the divided display areas changed to the effect mode suggestion screen is united with at least one of the divided display areas in which the temporary deviation identification information is displayed, and the effect mode suggestion screen is displayed. This is characterized in that control is performed to display a fraction display area in which is displayed.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the divided display areas are merged by the divided display area combined change display means, and the fraction display area is When it is determined in advance that the temporary selection is to be displayed, if the temporary selection identification information is included in any of the divided display areas during the area selection effect by the first selection means, The divided display area on which the information is displayed is not selected, and when the second selection means performs the area selection effect, if the temporary display identification information is included in any of the divided display areas, this temporary deviation identification is performed. The divided display area where information is displayed is characterized in that control is performed so that selection is not performed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the area selection effect is performed by the second selection means, the temporary advance information is displayed in an area other than the fraction display area. It is characterized in that control for setting only the divided display area is performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, when there is only a divided display area in which the temporary non-deletion identification information is displayed, the effect mode suggestion screen changing unit Control is performed to change the divided display area on which each of the temporary non-offset identification information is displayed to the effect mode suggestion screen, and then, by the divided display area combination change display means, a certain effect mode suggestion screen is different from that This is characterized in that control is performed by combining the effect mode suggestion screens to a fraction display area on which a certain effect mode suggestion screen is displayed.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the fraction display area is one of the plurality of effects. The first effect mode suggestion screen indicating that one effect mode is executed is controlled, and the fraction display area where the first effect mode suggestion screen is displayed is selected by the second selection means. In the case, it is characterized in that after that, a control is performed in which the first effect mode corresponding to the first effect mode suggestion screen is executed.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein at least one of the divided display areas is one of the plurality of effect modes, and the first effect mode. The second display mode suggestion screen that suggests that a second performance mode different from that is executed is controlled, and the divided display area where the second selection mode suggestion screen is displayed by the second selection means is displayed. When selected, it is characterized in that control is then performed to execute the second effect mode corresponding to the second effect mode suggestion screen.

  Moreover, in the invention according to claim 9, in the gaming machine according to claim 8, when the first effect mode is executed, the privilege is more effective than when the second effect mode is executed. It is characterized by the fact that the possibility of giving is set high.

  The invention according to claim 10 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the fraction display area is displayed by the split display area combination change display means, The privilege that the privilege is determined to be given to any one of the divided display areas when the region is selected by the second selection unit before the region selection effect by the second selection unit is executed. It is characterized in that control is performed so that a confirmation screen is displayed.

  The invention according to claim 11 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein the divided display areas are merged and the divided by the divided display area merged change display means. In a case where it is determined in advance that a combined display area is displayed, the second selection means is provided in the predetermined divided display area selected by the first selection means after the area selection effect by the first selection means. It is characterized in that control is performed to display a continuation suggestion screen that suggests that the region selection effect is executed.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the eleventh aspect, after the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first selection means, an area selection effect is executed by the second selection means. Before, the continuation suggestion screen is characterized in that control is performed to change to an effect mode suggestion screen that suggests one of the plurality of effect modes.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the display mode changing means includes a display area dividing means for dividing and displaying the display area into three or more divided display areas, and a divided display area divided by the display area display means. At least one of the plurality of effect modes is divided by an effect mode suggestion screen display unit that displays an effect mode suggestion screen that suggests an effect mode to be executed in the future, and a display area display unit A first selection means for selecting an area from among the divided display areas, and a predetermined divided display area other than the divided display area on which the effect mode suggestion screen is displayed is selected by the first selection means. In response to this, at least one divided display area on which the effect mode suggestion screen is displayed and any one other than this divided display area so that at least one divided display area remains. The split display area is combined to form a fraction display area, and the split display area combination change display means for displaying the effect mode suggestion screen in the split fraction display area, the split fraction display area, and each remaining split display area A second selection unit that performs a region selection effect for selecting one region, and the probability that the fraction display region is selected by the second selection unit is higher than the probability that each of the remaining divided display regions is selected. Since it is set, the player can see a variety of effect displays, and can enhance the interest of the game.

  In other words, the expectation changes with respect to the effect mode to be finally executed (selected) depending on how the divided display areas are combined, and so on until the area selection effect by the second selection means is performed. It becomes possible to attract the interest of the person.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by changing the provisional non-deletion identification information or the provisional deviation identification information to the effect mode suggestion screen.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, any one of the divided display areas changed to the effect mode suggestion screen by the divided display area combined change display means is set as at least one of the divided display areas on which the temporary identification information is displayed. By combining, the divided display area on which the provisional detachment identification information is displayed is reduced (eliminated), so the impression that the result of the determination of success / failure is not correct (is not likely to be out of place) It can be given to the player. That is, it is possible to attract the player's interest until the final result of the determination of success / failure is displayed.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the fraction display area is displayed (when the coalescing effect is executed), the divided display area in which the temporary identification information is displayed is not selected. Therefore, it is possible to provide an effect that the expectation of winning is increased by combining the divided display areas and the like while giving anxiety that the temporary identification information may be selected immediately.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the fraction display area is selected while giving anxiety that the provisional identification information may be selected during the area selection effect by the second selection means. This makes it possible to provide an effect that the expectation of winning is increased.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, the divided display areas where the effect mode suggestion screens are displayed are merged, and the effect mode suggestion screen is displayed in the fraction display area formed by the combination. It is possible to provide an effect that gradually increases the expectation of winning.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the first effect mode suggestion screen displayed in the fraction display area is selected, and as a result, the corresponding first effect mode is executed. Can be increased.

  According to invention of Claim 8, since the 2nd production | presentation mode suggestion screen displayed on a division | segmentation display area is selected, and the 2nd production | generation aspect corresponding to it will be performed as a result, the interest of a game will be carried out. It becomes possible to raise.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the first effect mode suggestion screen displayed in the fraction display area is more likely to be selected than the second effect mode suggestion screen displayed in the split display area. And since the possibility that it will be a hit (a privilege will be given) is higher when the first effect mode is executed than when the second effect mode is executed, It is possible to provide a production that has expectations.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that there is a possibility of winning even if the fraction display area is not selected. That is, it is possible to further enhance the expectation for the result of the area selection effect by the second selection means.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the area selection effect by the second selection means will be followed after the area selection effect by the first selection means.

  According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, since the continuation suggestion screen changes to an effect mode suggestion screen, it is possible to provide an effect that enhances the expectation when proceeding to the area selection effect by the second selection means. .

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart of the main process (main control main process) which the main control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 5 is a flowchart of interrupt processing performed in the main processing shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a winning detection process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of normal operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of special operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart of the special symbol waiting process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol jackpot determination processing performed in the special symbol standby processing shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process performed by the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern creation process performed in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process performed by the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the process in change performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process performed in the special operation process shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. FIG. It is a flowchart of the main process (sub control main process) which the sub control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 2 is a flowchart of a reception interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board included in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the command monitoring process performed by the 10 ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a variable command process performed in the command monitoring process shown in FIG. 22 (at the time of a big hit variable command). FIG. 23 is a flowchart (first effect pattern) of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22. It is a flowchart (2nd effect pattern) of the fluctuation | variation command process performed by the command monitoring process shown in FIG. 23 is a flowchart (third effect pattern) of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart (fourth effect pattern) of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22. 23 is a flowchart (fifth effect pattern) of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart (sixth effect pattern) of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22. FIG. 23 is a flowchart (seventh effect pattern) of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22. FIG. 23 is a flowchart (eighth effect pattern) of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a fluctuation command process performed in the command monitoring process shown in FIG. 22 (at the time of a deviation fluctuation command). FIG. 23 is a flowchart (first off effect pattern) of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. 22. FIG. 23 is a flowchart (second outlier effect pattern) of variable command processing performed in the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. It is the figure which showed the 1st production pattern. It is the figure which showed the 2nd production pattern. It is the figure which showed the 3rd production pattern. It is the figure which showed the 4th production pattern. It is the figure which showed the 5th production pattern. It is the figure which showed the 6th production pattern. It is the figure which showed the 7th production pattern. It is the figure which showed the 8th production pattern. It is the figure which showed the 1st off stage production pattern. It is the figure which showed the 2nd deviation production pattern.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 3 and an inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2. In addition, a game area 6 where a game ball is launched is provided on the game board 2 at a portion partitioned by the inner guide rail 4. In the game area 6, guide nails (not shown) for guiding game balls are provided on the surface of the game board 2. Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device 35 made of a decorative lamp or the like, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball, and a fullness of the upper ball receiving tray 36 are filled. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball from time to time, a speaker 38 for producing sound effects, a launching device 64 for projecting and firing a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launch operation, a game A game button switch 67 that can be operated by a person is provided. 1 is an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 is a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G is a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, each structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a display device 10, a start winning opening 42, a big winning opening 45, and an out opening 48 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. On the left and right sides of the start winning opening 42 and the large winning opening 45, winning openings such as a left sleeve winning opening 51, a left dropping winning opening 53, and a right dropping winning opening 54 are arranged. A normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left of the display device 10. The start winning opening 42, the big winning opening 45, the left sleeve winning opening 51, the left dropping winning opening 53, the right dropping winning opening 54, and the like are a plurality of game balls that have been launched into the gaming area 6 can be won (entered). Corresponds to the winning area. When a game ball is won in each of the above winning openings (winning areas) and a win (win ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the player for the detection of one win ball. The number of prize balls to be paid out for the detection of the one winning ball is set for each winning port.

  The display device 10 is capable of displaying symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used.

  The display device 10 (display means) has a display unit (display area) 11. The display unit is used to display special symbols and to display predetermined effect videos / images (including battle effects whose details will be described later). The display unit 11 has a left special symbol (left determination symbol, left identification information), a middle special symbol (medium determination symbol, middle identification information), and a right special symbol (right determination symbol, right identification information) arranged in the left and right directions. After the time variation display, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol are stopped and displayed as fixed stop special symbols (fixed stop determination symbol, fixed stop identification information) based on a predetermined effect determination result. At this time, in addition to the special symbol, an effect video / image (character, background, character, etc.) may be displayed on the display unit 11.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol which are displayed in a variable and stopped manner are respectively “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10”. , 11 ”and 12 designs. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot (winning), the display unit 11 has a special jackpot combination of jackpots, in this example, “1,1,1” (so-called “1” tick eyes) ) And “2, 2, 2” (so-called '2' tick eyes), etc., a combination of the same numbers), a special symbol (is stopped and displayed, and a privilege is given to the player. A special game (a jackpot game) that is more advantageous to the player is executed.The normal game is a game state in which determination of success or failure other than the special game is made, and in this embodiment, a low probability state or a probability change state (high probability state) There is a short-time state (time-shortening state) The display unit 11 also serves as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display for determining a big hit (the so-called reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11).

  The normal symbol display unit (not shown) variably displays and stops the normal symbol for determining a small hit such as a symbol or a picture (character). The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display section in the present embodiment are composed of two types, “○” and “×”, and in the case of small hits (per normal symbol), the small hit normal symbols “O”. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit / loss (ordinary symbol loss), the small hit / loss normal symbol “×” is stopped and displayed.

  The starting winning opening 42 corresponds to a starting winning area, and the two open / close members 42a and 42b are substantially vertical by a starting winning opening solenoid on the back, and a closed state in which it is difficult to win (win) a game ball and a substantially V-shaped ( It is controlled so that it can be changed between easy-to-win open states. The start winning opening 42 is shifted to the open state when the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display portion and then a fixed stop display is made with a specific normal symbol (“○” in this embodiment) indicating a small hit. Done.

  In addition, on the back of the game board 2, a start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) is provided in the winning ball passage to detect the winning of a game ball (win ball) in the starting winning port 42. Is configured to do. In the present embodiment, the detection (winning) of a game ball at the start winning opening 42 is caused to acquire a predetermined random number value (numerical data) and to cause the start of variable display of the special symbol. . The random value (numerical data) acquired due to the winning at the start winning opening 42 is temporarily stored in the holding storage means (the storage means in the present invention). That is, the display of fluctuation of the special symbol (identification information) is held, and the number of stored random numbers (numerical data) (number of held balls) stored in the holding storage means, that is, the start winning opening (start winning area) The number of winnings to 42 is stored as the number of special symbol variation holding balls. This special symbol variation reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11 as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display, and this success / failure determination is performed based on the determination of success / failure by the determination unit (CPU of the main control board 200). Based on the fact that the random number value (numerical data) corresponding to the determination and the stored value (holding number) of the number of special symbol variation holding balls are subtracted, and the display of the special symbol (identification information) on the display unit 11 is started. Thus, the display of the number of reserved balls on the special symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number-of-wins stored in the start winning opening 42, that is, the upper limit value of the special symbol variation holding ball number is set to four except for the memory during the variation.

  When the number of the special symbol variation holding balls is stored up to the set upper limit number (four), the special symbol variation is detected even if the start winning port detection switch detects a winning game ball to the starting winning port 42 any more. The invalid ball is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for the winning are paid out for the invalid balls without performing a change of special symbols and determining whether or not the ball is valid.

  The normal symbol variation start gate 55 is displayed on the basis of the fact that a game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by a normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The change of the normal symbol is started in the part. Further, the variation of the normal symbol generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation starting gate 55 is stored as a maximum of four normal symbol variation holding balls. More specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball number display (not shown) displays the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball numerical value. When the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls is reduced, and the number displayed on the normal symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced.

  Each of the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 53, the right dropping winning port 54, and the like has a ball opening in the upper portion that can be entered from above. Also, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning ball of the left sleeve winning port 51, and a left dropping for detecting the winning ball of the left dropping winning port 53 and the right dropping winning port 54 are described. A winning opening detection switch and a right dropping winning opening detection switch are provided on the corresponding back of the game board.

  The special winning opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 which is opened and closed by a special winning opening releasing solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and in the present embodiment, 15 rounds (15 times) as a predetermined round at the time of the big hit game (privilege grant) executed when the determination result is a big hit ) Is opened (the configuration in which the big winning opening 45 is opened during the jackpot game corresponds to the privilege granting means in the present invention). In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 is provided in the big winning port 45.

  Start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor), left sleeve winning port detection switch, right sleeve winning port detection switch, left falling winning port detection switch, right falling winning port detection switch, winning ball count switch The (count sensor) corresponds to a winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has won a winning area.

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor driven by operating the operation lever 65 on the back side, and launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by driving the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. . The game ball guided to the game area 6 falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or is discharged from the out port 48 to the back side of the game board 2 if no winning is made anywhere. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a dispensing device, 283 is a ballless detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board (main control circuit) 200 corresponds to a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and includes a microcomputer including at least a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. The main control board 200 is a control device having storage means for controlling a game in accordance with input signals such as game information and ball detection, and storing the game information, and is connected to the sub-control board 205 and the payout control board 240. At the same time, it is also connected to the start winning opening 42, the big winning opening 45, and the like via a relay circuit. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game according to the game information. The gaming information includes at least gaming state information. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, performs calculation control, generates a random value (numerical data), and generates a control signal (also called a command). Can be output (transmitted) to each board (each control device) connected to the main control board 200. Note that the CPU of the main control board 200 also functions as a success / failure determination means for determining whether or not a small hit (per normal symbol) or a big hit is determined.

  As control signals (commands) and data output from the main control board 200, various winning commands, next jackpot commands, special symbols (identification information), and effects described later are displayed in a variable manner (effect display) based on the fluctuation pattern. Change command for stopping, change stop command for stopping the change of special symbol, status command, big hit success / failure determination result data, small hit / fail determination result data, numerical data obtained by numerical data acquisition means, power-on, abnormal The data for the big hit round can be listed. The state commands include a customer waiting state for displaying the customer waiting state on the display device 10, a low probability state, a probability change state (high probability state), a short time state, a jackpot state, and the like.

  In the present invention, the RAM corresponds to a holding storage unit capable of storing numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition unit in the order of acquisition, and is detected by a storage area for the acquired numerical data and the number of held balls, or a normal symbol variation start switch. A storage area for the number of reserved symbols of the game balls, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, a storage area for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for the game, a flag, and a CPU The work area is provided.

  The ROM stores control programs and control data for the CPU, variation patterns and symbol data related to variation display on the display unit 11, and also includes determination values for jackpots and jackpots. .

  The sub-control board 205 corresponds to slave control means for controlling the electric device based on a control signal transmitted from the main control board (circuit) 200, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, and a plurality of counters, An input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200 and an input / output circuit connecting the display control board 210, the lamp relay board, and the voice control board 220 are provided. Examples of the electric device include a lamp device 35, a display control board 210, and a sound control board 220. Furthermore, the display device 10 connected to the display control board 210, the speaker 38 connected to the audio control board 220, and the like can also be cited as electric devices controlled by the sub control board 205. In the present embodiment, the sub control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board.

  The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores control programs, data and constants, data of a plurality of effects displayed on the display unit 11, and the like. On the other hand, the RAM of the sub control board 205 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. A lamp device 35 such as a decorative lamp is connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the lamp device 35 is controlled by a control signal (command signal) transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub-control board 205 operates by receiving power supply from the power board 250.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit that connects the sub control board 205, and an output circuit that connects the display device 10, and is output from the sub control board 205. Based on the control signal, display control is performed on the display device 10.

  A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the sub control board 205, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to the VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit and output to the display unit 11. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, and a work area for the CPU.

  The audio control board 220 synthesizes an audio signal with the signal output from the sub-control board 205 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling payout of game balls, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power supply board 250. A control program is stored in the ROM of the payout control board 240. The RAM of the payout control board 240 can store the payout number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the payout device 281 based on the detection of winnings in various winning holes for each payout number for detection of one winning ball. .

  The power supply board 250 generates a power supply for the gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1 and supplies it to the main control board 200, the sub control board 205, the payout control board 240, and the like. It corresponds to a power supply device. The main power is supplied after being converted into a required voltage on the game store side, in this embodiment, a direct current (AC) 24V. The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  The main control board 200 includes a jackpot random number counter, a reach random number counter, a variation pattern random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a left symbol random number counter, a medium symbol random number counter, a right symbol A random number counter such as a random number counter is provided.

  The jackpot random number counter is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is won for the winning at the start winning opening 42, and has a jackpot random number value from '0' to '629'. The jackpot random number value (numerical data) in the jackpot random number counter is incremented by 1 every main random number update process to be described later, starting from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. The above addition is repeated again. The jackpot random number value is acquired due to the fact that a winning at the starting winning opening 42 is detected by the starting winning opening detecting switch. If the acquired jackpot random number value (acquired numerical data) is compared with a preset hit value, it becomes a jackpot (win), and if it does not match, it is lost. In the present embodiment, in the low probability state, two of “3” and “397” are set as the winning value, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches either of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, The jackpot probability in the low probability state is 2/630). On the other hand, at the time of probability change, “3”, “33”, “53”, “59”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, “ Twelve of 503 ′ are set as winning values, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches any of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 12/630). In this way, the determination unit (the CPU of the main control board 200) determines whether or not the lottery based on the random number acquisition resulting from the establishment of the determination condition of winning the game ball to the start winning opening 42 is a big hit.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal lottery (the lottery with the jackpot symbol random number counter. Details will be described later), the game will be a normal jackpot that is a game in a low probability state even after the jackpot, and a game in a promiscuous state after the jackpot. It is distributed to a probable jackpot. In the case of a normal jackpot, among the special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), even symbols (“0, 2, 4, 6, 8”) , 10 '') are displayed on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner. In the case of a probable big hit, out of special symbols (“0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”), odd symbols (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) , 11 '') are arranged on the display unit 11 in a stopped manner. In the present embodiment, after the normal jackpot game is over, the time is reduced until the determination of success / failure is made a maximum of 100 times. After the determination is made 100 times, the time reduction is canceled and the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot. In addition, after the probable jackpot game is over, the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the short time state are maintained until the next jackpot. In the game in the short time state, as will be described in detail later, the small lottery probability is improved from 1/300 to 60/300 (1/5), and the expansion time of the movable pieces 42a and 42b is from 1 second. The length increases to 2 seconds, and the number of times of expansion increases from 1 to 3 times. Therefore, in the short time state, it becomes easy to win the start winning opening 42, and it is possible to play a game in anticipation of the next jackpot while suppressing the reduction of the ball.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not a reach state is reached when the result of the determination is wrong, and includes a reach random number value from ‘0’ to ‘126’. The reach state in the present embodiment is other than the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed in the display unit 11 with the variable stop. Special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (except for the final stop symbol, it is the same as the special bonus combination except for the final stop symbol). Included state). This reach random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process to be described later. Repeat addition. The reach random number value is acquired based on the detection of the winning at the starting winning port 42 by the starting winning port detecting switch, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is determined in advance. The reach is determined by comparing with the numerical value. In this embodiment, the reach establishment numerical values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, when the result of the success / failure determination by the jackpot random number is a win, the reach is always reached, and therefore the reach random number is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The variation pattern random number counter is used when selecting a special symbol (identification information) or a variation pattern of an effect mode to be described later from the variation pattern table, and includes variation pattern random values of “0” to “198”. . The random number value of the fluctuation pattern starts from “0” when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “198”, it is set to “0”. And repeat the above addition. The fluctuation pattern random number value is acquired due to the fact that the winning at the start winning opening 42 is detected by the start winning opening detecting switch.

  The variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns to be displayed on the display unit 11 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. There are six types of variation pattern tables: a low probability state hit table, a low probability state reach loss table, a low probability state lose table, a probability variation state hit table, a probability variation state reach loss table, and a probability variation state loss table. Each variation pattern table is provided with a plurality of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern random value. The selection of the variation pattern from the variation pattern table is based on whether the current low probability state or the probability variation state, whether the determination result by the determination unit is a hit or not, whether there is a reach, or not. A corresponding table is selected from among them, and one variation pattern is selected from the selected table based on the variation pattern random value. This selected variation pattern is output to the sub-control board 205 as a variation command. When the sub-control board 205 receives this variation command, the sub-control board 205 determines whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (such as a battle effect pattern) by using an effect random number counter.

  Each variation pattern is set with a variation time for variably displaying a special symbol (identification information) and an effect mode described later in a predetermined pattern, and the variation time is set when the variation display of the special symbol on the display unit 11 is started. The

  The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine the normal symbol per unit. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every main random number update process to be described later to reach “299”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. This normal symbol random number is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, except for the case where the normal symbol is currently fluctuating in the normal symbol display section. A maximum of four are stored in the normal symbol random value storage area of the RAM of the main control board 200.

  Further, in the low probability state, if the acquired normal symbol random number value coincides with “1” set as the winning value, it becomes a small hit (per normal symbol). That is, the small hit probability in the low probability state is 1/300. On the other hand, at the time of the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state, if it matches any of “1” to “60” set as the winning establishment value, it becomes a small hit (per normal symbol). That is, the small hit probability in the probability variation state (high probability state) and in the short time state is 60/300 (1/5). When it comes to a small hit (per normal symbol), the open / close members 42a and 42b provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are opened and closed (details will be described later). In the case of a small hit in the low probability state, the start winning opening 42 is opened once for 1 second. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit in the high probability state and the short time state, the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are opened three times for 2 seconds.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter has a jackpot symbol random number value for determining a stop special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when a jackpot. The jackpot symbol random number consists of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every time a random number update process is performed in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The jackpot symbol random number value is acquired during symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. In the jackpot symbol random number value, the number of the square that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set. When the jackpot symbol random value “1” is acquired, the special stop symbol “1,1,1” is set. When the jackpot symbol random number “2” is acquired, the special symbol “2,2,2” is stopped. Is set as a special symbol for stopping. As described above, a jackpot with an even stop special symbol is usually a big jackpot, and a jackpot with an odd stop special symbol is a promiscuous jackpot.

  The counter for the left symbol random number has a left symbol random number value for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The left symbol random number value consists of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The left symbol random number value is acquired during symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. A left special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the left symbol random value. That is, when the left symbol random number value “1” is acquired, the left special symbol “1” is set, and when the left symbol random number value “2” is acquired, the left special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the left special symbol.

  The medium symbol random number counter has a medium symbol random number value for determining a medium special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The medium symbol random number value is composed of “0” to “11”. When the power is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 to be described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The medium symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. A medium special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the medium symbol random value. That is, when the medium symbol random value “1” is acquired, the medium special symbol “1” is set. When the medium symbol random number “2” is acquired, the medium special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as a medium special symbol.

  The right symbol random number counter has a right symbol random number value for determining the right special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the jackpot winning / failing determination result is off. The right symbol random number value consists of “0” to “11”, and starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 described later to reach “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The right symbol random number value is acquired at the time of symbol selection processing in the control of the sub-control board 205. A right special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the right symbol random number value. That is, when the right symbol random value “1” is acquired, the right special symbol “1” is set, and when the right symbol random value “2” is acquired, the right special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the right special symbol.

  However, for example, in the case where the determination result is wrong, the random number values acquired by the random number counters coincide with each other, or the reach state is passed, although the left random number counter is determined by the reach random number counter. The left design random number value may match the right design random number value even though the numerical value is different from the right design random number value or the reach random number counter determines that there is no reach. In such a case, since the stop special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the success / failure and the presence / absence of reach, the random number value acquired by each random number counter may not be set as a special symbol as it is (described later) Refer to the symbol selection process).

  As the random number counter provided in the sub control board (sub control device) 205, there are an effect random number counter and an off effect random number counter. The effect random number counter and the effect random number counter have an effect random number value of “0” to “999” and an effect random number value for out effect, respectively, and are determined based on a variation command transmitted from the main control board 200. It is used when determining whether or not to produce an effect and how to produce the effect. The random number value for production and the random number value for production of irrelevance start from “0” when the power is turned on and are incremented by “1” for each random number update process in the control of the sub-control board 205 to be described later. And the addition is repeated again. The random number value for effect and the random number value for off effect are acquired in the special figure continuous effect lottery process in the control of the sub-control board 205 and used for determining the effect. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the random number value for the effect obtained is “0” to “579” if it is a big hit, the random value for the effect that is obtained is 0 if it is a failure. In the case of “119”, “divided display effect” described later is executed.

  Here, the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes become the upper balls receiving tray 36 as the winning balls. To be paid out. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol change start gate 55, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display section, and stops after changing for a predetermined time. At that time, in the case of small hit (per normal symbol), “O” is displayed on the normal symbol display section, and the two opening / closing members 42a, 42b of the start winning port 42 are operated by the solenoid for the starting winning port on the back. It changes from a narrow open state that is almost vertical and difficult to win, to an approximately V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) open and open state that is easy to win, making it easier for game balls to win. When a game ball enters the start winning port 42 and is detected (wins) by the start winning port detection switch, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  Further, numerical data such as a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired due to the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 42. The acquired random number value (numerical data) is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, and the special symbol variation, the determination of the success / failure and the display of the determination result are suspended, and the jackpot random value (numerical value) Number of data), that is, the number of winnings in the starting winning opening (starting winning area) 42 is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 as the special symbol variation holding ball number.

  When there is storage (holding) of random numbers (numerical data) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, determination of reach or not, etc. are performed before starting the special symbol variation display. At the same time, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random value or the like, and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 11 based on the selected variation pattern. The change display of the special symbol is executed in accordance with the acquisition order of random values (numerical data) stored in the RAM (holding storage means), that is, the order in which the winning winning opening 42 is won. Further, the stored random number value (numerical data) is erased from the RAM (holding storage means) based on whether or not the validity determination is performed by the validity determination means.

  After a lapse of a predetermined time (variation time set for each variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation of the special symbol is stopped, and the jackpot determination result is displayed on the display unit 11.

  When the determination result is a big hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 at a scale such as “5, 5, 5”. When the jackpot is reached, a special game (a jackpot game) is executed. In the special game state (big hit game state), the open / close plate 46 of the above-mentioned winning prize opening 45 is opened to make it easier to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 and to be able to win the winning prize opening 45, When there is a prize at the big prize opening 45, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined round (predetermined number of times). In this embodiment, it is set to 15 rounds (15R), and in the case of a big hit, the opening / closing of the big winning prize opening 45 is repeated 15 rounds. If the jackpot is a regular jackpot (an even number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the game is put into a short-running state until a hit / fail judgment is made a maximum of 100 times. If the jackpot is a promising jackpot (an odd number of special symbols), after the jackpot game is over, the player is placed in a probabilistic state (high probability state) and a short time state until the next jackpot.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of main flags provided on the main control board (main control device) 200 include a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The main control board 200 performs control processing by the CPU of the microcomputer in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control board 200.

  In the main process, device initial setting (S10) is first performed. In the device initial setting (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Note that the processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round and is not executed after that, but is well known and will not be described in detail.

  Next, an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a main random number update process (S30), and an interrupt permission process (S40) are performed, and then a loop process that returns to the interrupt prohibition process (S20) is performed again. Interrupt processing (S100) is performed.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if an interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the next main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are incremented by one for each main random number update process (S30), and when the random number reaches the set upper limit value as described above, it returns to the minimum value and is added again. Is done. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 5, output process (S110), input process (S120), normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), winning detection process (S140), normal operation process (S150), special operation processing (S160), reserved ball number processing (S170), and other processing (S180) are performed in order.

  In the output process (S110), an output command (control signal) set in each process, acquired numerical data, and the like are transmitted to each control board. In the input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process is performed.

  In the winning detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not a winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected (S140-1). It is determined whether or not a game ball passage to the gate 55 is detected (S140-2). If the game ball passage to the gate 55 has not been detected, the winning detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, when the passing of the game ball to the gate 55 is detected, it is determined whether the number of the normal symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-3), and if it is 4 or more, the winning detection process (S140) is performed. finish. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of normal symbol variation reservation balls (S140-4), and the normal symbol random value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number value (small hits) Random number) is stored in a corresponding area (address) in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S140-5), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S140-1 that a winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected, it is determined whether the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-6). The detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol variation reservation balls is less than four, 1 is added to the number of special symbol variation retention balls (S140-7), and a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired. It is stored in the corresponding area (address) of the RAM (holding storage means) of the control board 200 (S140-8), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed.

  In the normal operation process (S150), as shown in FIG. 7, it is first confirmed whether the open / close members 42a, 42b provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are open (S150-1). If the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are closed (narrow open state), it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation holding ball number is 0 (S150-2), and if it is 0, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. . On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol fluctuation reserve balls is not 0, the normal symbol acquired in the normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S140-5) of the winning detection processing (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. A random number value (small random number value) is read (S150-3), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state) (S150-4). In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the small hit value in the low probability state to check whether they match. If they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S150-5). In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) ends. On the other hand, in the case of small hitting, the opening / closing member opening process 1 for opening the opening / closing members 42a and 42b with an opening time of 1 second and the number of opening times is 1. Is performed (S150-6), and then the normal operation process (S150) ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation state (high probability state) is determined in S150-4, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the small hit value in the probability variation state to confirm whether or not they match. In this case, it is a small hit in the probability variation state. In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) ends. On the other hand, in the case of small hitting, the opening / closing member opening process 2 for opening the opening / closing members 42a and 42b with an opening time of 2 seconds and an opening frequency of 3 times. Is performed (S150-8), and then the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  If it is determined in S150-1 that the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are being opened, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the opening and closing members 42a and 42b has elapsed (S150-9), and the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are opened. When the time has not elapsed, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, when the opening time of the opening and closing members 42a and 42b has elapsed, the opening and closing members 42a and 42b are closed (narrow open state). Is performed) (S150-10), and thereafter, the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S160-1 to S160-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-4) is performed. When the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S160-5) is performed, and the special operation status is In the case of 3, the special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) is performed, and in the case where the special operation status is 4, the special electric accessory process (S160-7) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 0 (S160-4-1). If the number of symbol variation holding balls is 0, it is determined whether or not the display unit 11 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-4-2), and in the standby screen (standby screen). If there is, the special symbol standby process (S160-4) ends. On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen), the standby screen setting process (S160-4-3) for making the display unit 11 the standby screen (standby screen) is performed, and the display unit 11 is switched to the standby screen. (S160-4-4), and then the special symbol standby process (S160-4) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-1 that the number of special symbol variation holding balls is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-5) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), as shown in FIG. 10, first, the main control acquired in the special symbol-related random number value acquisition process (S140-8) of the winning detection process (S140). Of the jackpot random number values stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the substrate 200, the first jackpot random number value is read (S160-4-5-1), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state). (S160-4-5-2). In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state, the acquired jackpot random number is compared with the jackpot value in the low probability state to check whether they match, and if they match, it becomes a jackpot in the low probability state and matches If not, it is determined that it is off (S160-4-5-3). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-5-2 that the probability change is high (high probability state), whether the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot value in the high probability state and the two match? If it is confirmed and matches, it is a big hit in the high probability state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is out (S160-4-5-5). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. This special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) corresponds to the process of the success / failure determination means in the present invention for determining whether or not the game is successful due to the establishment of the determination condition.

  Following the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), a special symbol selection process (S160-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is determined. First, in the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S160-4-6-1). A special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S160-4-4-2). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, when it is off, the left / middle / right symbol random number counter (hereinafter, the left symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 1, medium symbol). Random number value is acquired as special symbol data 2 and right symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 3) (S160-4-6-3), and random numbers of special symbol data 1, special symbol data 2, and special symbol data 3 are obtained. Are consistent (S160-4-6-4). If they are consistent, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-5). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 by one. The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stoppage (S160-4-6-6). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-4 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S160-4-6-8). If the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-9). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol that is assigned to the random symbol value of the special symbol data 3 that is the special symbol that is stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol that is stopped right (S160-4-6-10). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-8 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is established. It is determined whether or not it matches the numerical value (S160-4-6-11). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol data 1 and the special symbol data 3 values are assigned to the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 random values. The special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 that is made the same as the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 is set. Is set as a special symbol during stoppage (S160-4-6-12). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol being assigned is the special symbol being stopped, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-10).

  Subsequently, special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7) is performed. In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), as shown in FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether the gaming state is in the normal state (low probability state) or the probability variation state (high probability state) (S160-4). -7-1). In the normal state, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the determination result is big hit) (S160-4-7-2). If the big hit flag is ON, the RAM (holding) of the main control board 200 is held. The variation pattern random value stored in the memory in the first reading order is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value in the hit table in the normal state is selected (S160-4-7-3). ). On the other hand, when it is determined in S160-4-7-2 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-4). When the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the reach lose table in the normal state is selected. (S160-4-7-5). If it is determined in S160-4-7-4 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the normal state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-1 that the probability variation state (high probability state) is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether the result of the determination is a big hit) (S160-4-7-7). When the flag is ON, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the hit table in the probability variation state is selected. (S160-4-7-8). On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-7 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-9). When there is a reach, the first variation pattern random value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and a variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value in the reach lose table in the probability variation state is selected. (S160-4-7-10). If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-11). After selecting the variation pattern, the selected variation command is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-4-7-12), and other necessary processing (S160-4-7-13) is performed. The pattern creation process (S160-4-7) ends. Note that the variation command selected here is transmitted to the sub-control board 205.

  Following the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7), special symbol random number shift processing (S160-4-8) is performed. In the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), in the data storage area of the special symbol variation holding ball number in the RAM of the main control board 200, it is stored in the storage area of the address with the highest load (reading) order. Due to the fact that data such as special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values) are loaded in the previous processing and become vacant, the loading order will be the second and subsequent addresses With respect to data such as the stored special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values), the address is shifted up by one. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, first, a special symbol (identification information) based on the determination result of the success / failure determination unit is displayed in a variable manner, so that the above-mentioned data stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is displayed. 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbol variation reserved balls (for example, 2 for the number of reserved balls is set to 1 and 3 is set to 2) (S160-4-8-1), and then each corresponding to each hold The data is shifted to a pending RAM address obtained by subtracting 1 from each pending (S160-4-8-2), and then the RAM address corresponding to the lowest pending (the last in the loading order, the fourth in this embodiment). Is set to 0 (S160-4-8-3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), a special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9) is performed. In the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), settings such as preparation of a command necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed. After the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), the special operation status is set to 2 (S160-4-10), the waiting state is canceled (S160-4-11), and the special symbol is set. The standby process (S160-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 14, a special operation timer determination process is performed (S160-5-1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time of the variation pattern) has ended (whether or not the operation timer = 0) (S160-5-2). The changing process (S160-5) ends. On the other hand, if the variation time has ended, a variation stop command is set (S160-5-3). Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S160-5-4) and other necessary processing (S160-5-5) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S160-5) ends.

  In the special symbol determination process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (“1”), that is, whether or not the big hit flag. (S160-6-1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is big, a round counter per 15R is set (S160-6-2), and the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-6-3). (S160-6) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-6-1 that the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is out of place, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-6-4), and this special symbol confirmation process (S160-6) Ends.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIG. 16, the probability variation flag is turned off (S160-7-1), and the jackpot opening has been performed. (S160-7-2). After confirming that the jackpot opening has been performed, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (“1”) (S160-7-3), and the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, at the end of the jackpot game If not, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 45 is currently open (S160-7-4). If it is not open but is closed, it is judged whether or not it is the opening time of the big prize opening 45 (S160). -7-5). In the case of the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the opening process of the special winning opening is performed (S160-7-6), and then this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-4 that the big winning opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 (S160-7-7), or the round end time has elapsed (S160-7). Whether it is any of (8) to (8), and if not, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is terminated. On the other hand, when 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening 45 or the round end time has elapsed, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big prize opening closing process (S160-7-9) and the round counter. Processing (S160-7-10) is performed (as described above, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15R in this embodiment, subtraction is started from 15). Note that in the above-described special winning opening closing process (S160-7-9), a special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-7-11). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is finished as it is, and the round counter is processed. When the counter is 0, the jackpot end process (S160-7-12) is performed. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-7-13), and the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end flag is turned on (“1”) in S160-7-1, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined to end, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-7-14) and the jackpot flag Is turned off (S160-7-15), and then it is confirmed whether the special symbols that have stopped in a rounded pattern are probability variation symbols (odd numbers) (S160-7-16). If the stopped special symbol is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON again (S160-7-17). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-18), and this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is completed. On the other hand, in S160-7-16, if the stopped special symbol is not the probability variation symbol, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is performed without turning on the probability variation flag (while the probability variation flag is turned off). Ends.

  Following the special operation process (S160), the reserved ball number process (S170) is performed. In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 17, the current special figure and normal symbol held ball number are loaded (S170-1), and the held ball number is output as a special figure hold command and a general figure hold command. It is set in the buffer (S170-2). By this retained ball number processing (S170), the memory related to the retained ball number in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is set to be output to the sub-control board 205.

  In the other process (S180), various other processes necessary for the game are performed as necessary.

  Next, processing performed by the sub control board 205 will be described. In the sub control main process (S200) performed by the sub control board 205, as shown in FIG. 18, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S201). Specifically, stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. When the power-off signal is turned on, it is determined whether or not the content stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 205 is normal (S202). If normal, the loop process is performed as it is. On the other hand, if the content stored in the RAM is not normal, the loop is performed after the RAM is initialized (S203).

  The sub-control board 205 that performs such main processing (S200) performs reception interrupt processing (S300) as shown in FIG. The reception interrupt process (S300) is a process for receiving a command (control signal) from the main control board 200. In the reception interrupt process (S300), it is first confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301). When the strobe signal is ON, that is, when the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit, The command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). Here, the commands received from the main control board 200 include a winning command, a variation command, jackpot determination data, hold number data, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the reception interrupt process (S300) is terminated at that time.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) as shown in FIG. In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), a data output process (S401), an input process (S402), and a watchdog timer process (S403) are performed. In the data output process (S401), a process for generating and outputting a lamp lighting pattern, a sound pattern, and the like every 2 ms, and control data for driving a driven object are generated. In the input process (S402), for example, the operation status of the game button switch 67 is input. In the watchdog timer process (S403), a process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) as shown in FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), the switch state acquisition process (S501), the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), the loop scenario resetting process (S504), and the command monitoring process (S505) Lamp processing (S506), switch processing (S507), command transmission processing (S508), etc. are performed.

  In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), a determination of the effect prohibition period such as when the RAM is cleared is performed. In the lower dish state confirmation process (S503), a timer for full notification of the lower ball tray 37 is set. In the loop scenario resetting process (S504), effects are set at regular intervals such as a customer waiting effect.

  In the command monitoring process (S505), a command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the command is performed. As shown in FIG. 22, in the command monitoring process (S505), it is first determined whether or not a command (control signal) has been received from the main control board 200 (S505-1). When no command is received from the main control board 200, the command monitoring process (S505) ends. On the other hand, when a command is received from the main control board 200, it is determined whether or not the command is the above-mentioned variable command (S505-2), and when it is not a variable command, it is determined whether or not it is a customer waiting command (S505). -3). If the command is neither a change command nor a customer waiting command, other command processing is performed (S505-4), and the command monitoring processing (S505) ends. If the command is a customer waiting command, a customer waiting command process is performed (S505-5), and the command monitoring process (S505) ends. The customer waiting command process (S505-5) includes, for example, a process of controlling the voice control board 220 so that the volume of the music fades out if the music is in the music. In the customer waiting command process (S505-5), in the main process, the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped when there is no hold for determining whether or not the big hit and the small win are made (when all the hold is exhausted). This is a command transmitted from the rear main control board 200.

  In S505-2, if the received command is a fluctuation command, a fluctuation command process (S505-6) showing the details of the flow in FIGS. 23 to 34 is performed. The variation command process (S505-6) is based on the variation pattern set in the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), and more specific effects (a so-called supermarket using the display device 10). This is a process for selecting / determining a reach effect or the like, and is an effect determination process using the effect random number counter or the random effect counter. The means for changing the display mode of the display unit (display area) 11 of the display device 10 in accordance with the progress of the gaming state based on the specific contents of the variable command processing corresponds to the “display mode changing unit” in the present invention. To do.

  In the variation command processing (S505-6), first, it is determined whether or not the received variation command is a variation command that is a big hit (whether or not it is an effect when the special symbols are arranged in a glance) (S505-6). -1). When the command is a variation command that is a big hit, an effect random number is subsequently acquired by an effect random number counter (S505-6-2), and the acquired effect random number value performs “divided display effect”. It is determined whether it is a random number (S505-6-3 to S505-6-10).

  The split display effect is an effect of dividing the display unit 11 of the display means and displaying a special symbol that fluctuates in each of the divided areas. This is the introduction part of the production). In the present embodiment, after the substantially rectangular display unit 11 is divided into four regions by the diagonal lines, a predetermined effect according to the acquired effect random number value is executed. The means for dividing the display unit 11 corresponds to the “display area dividing means” in the present invention. In the following description, each divided area is referred to as a divided display area. Further, each divided display area is distinguished, and the left divided display area is divided into a divided display area a, the upper divided display area is divided into a divided display area b, the right divided display area is divided into a divided display area c, The divided display area may be referred to as a divided display area d.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation command received in S505-6-1 is a variation command that is a big hit, any one of the effect random numbers from “0” to “599” is generated by the effect random number counter. When acquired, a divided display effect is executed (S505-6-3 to S505-6-10). The divided display effects in the present embodiment are classified roughly according to the aspect of effects, and there are first effect patterns to eighth effect patterns described below. When random numbers ('600' to '999') for which split display effects are not executed are acquired, the variation process (S505-6-11) corresponding to other variation commands, that is, '600' in this case. After the effect corresponding to each effect random number value of ~ '999' (big hit effect) is executed, it is executed when there is other change processing (S505-6-12), and change command processing (S505-). 6) ends.

  When the effect random number obtained by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 is “0” to “59” (S505-6-3), the first effect pattern shown in detail in FIG. Is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-3-1). In each divided display area, temporary special symbols (temporary special symbols used in each divided display area (alternative symbols for special symbols). In this embodiment, the same symbols (numbers) as the special symbols are used) are changed. The reach variation state in which the left temporary special symbol matches the right temporary special symbol and the middle temporary special symbol fluctuates in the three areas of the divided display area a, the divided display area b, and the divided display area c. Is displayed. On the other hand, in the divided display area d, a detachment confirmed state in which it is confirmed that the left tentative special symbol and the right tentative special symbol do not match (not reach) is displayed (FIG. 35 ( a)) (S505-6-3-2).

  The information displayed by each temporary special symbol displayed in each divided display area corresponds to “identification information” in the present invention, and is displayed in the divided display area a, the divided display area b, and the divided display area c. The reach fluctuation state corresponds to the “temporary non-deletion identification information” in the present invention (at least a part of the identification information (in the present embodiment, the intermediate temporary special symbol is changed (fluctuated) in a predetermined manner)), and divided display Regardless of the determination result displayed in the area d, the apparent detachment confirmation state corresponds to “temporary detachment identification information”. In other words, the “provisional non-missing identification information” suggests that the decision result is not “definitely missed” (possibly a big hit) before the final decision result is notified. This is indicated by the state (including the reach variation state) where the special symbol (temporary special symbol) is fluctuating as described above. More specifically, “temporary non-recognition identification information” is information for recognizing the process until the final determination result is notified by changing at least a part of the identification information in a predetermined manner. It is. In addition, this identification information is not restricted to what is displayed by the fluctuation | variation of at least one part of a temporary special symbol (number) like this embodiment. For example, it may be displayed by changing the color of an object (picture) of a predetermined shape, or may be displayed by a message such as “Preparing to produce a presentation mode screen” Good.

  The reach fluctuation state (temporary non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area a displayed on the display unit 11 changes to the A reach suggestion screen. In addition, the reach variation state (temporary non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area c changes to the C reach suggestion screen. The reach suggestion screen is a screen suggesting so-called super reach. That is, A reach and C reach are a kind of super reach that the gaming machine according to the present embodiment can provide, and the reach suggestion screen displays characters and the like appearing in the A reach and C reach, and is an area described later. When the area is selected by the selection effect, it is suggested that the process proceeds to the super reach effect corresponding to the reach suggestion screen. In addition, the reach fluctuation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to a continuation suggestion screen displayed as “one more time” (FIG. 35B) (S505-6-3-3). . The continuation suggestion screen suggests that the region selection effect is executed again when the region is selected by the region selection effect described later.

  The reach production mode such as A reach or C reach corresponds to the “production mode” in the present invention, and the reach suggestion screen such as the A reach suggestion screen or the C reach suggestion screen is the “production mode suggestion screen” in the present invention. Correspondingly, the means for displaying the reach suggestion screen (production mode suggestion screen) corresponds to the “production mode suggestion screen display means”, and the reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) is indicated by this reach suggestion screen (production mode suggestion screen). The means for changing the display to “corresponding to the effect mode suggestion screen change display means” corresponds to “display effect suggestion screen change display means”.

  Thereafter, an area selection effect by the “selecting means” is performed. Specifically, for example, an effect (so-called roulette effect) indicating that the divided display areas that have finally been lit is selected by sequentially turning on each of the divided display areas is performed. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as "one more time", that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 35 (c)) (S505-6-3-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, and the fraction display area a + d occupying half of the display unit 11. Is displayed (S505-6-3-5). Then, an A reach suggestion screen is displayed in the fraction display area. As described above, when the divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, the area in which the deviation confirmed state (temporary deviation identification information) is displayed disappears. Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the continuation suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. The displayed state is reached (FIG. 35 (d)) (S505-6-3-6).

  The above-mentioned means for combining and displaying the divided display areas triggered by the selection of the continuation suggesting screen corresponds to the “divided display area combined change display means” in the present invention. The divided display area combination change display unit combines the divided display areas so as to leave at least one divided display area. Therefore, after the combination by the divided display area combination change display means, at least one fraction display area and at least one divided display area are displayed on the display unit 11.

  Thereafter, the second area selection effect is again performed by the selection means. Even in the second area selection effect, the continuation suggestion screen, which is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 35 (e)) (S505-6-3-7). That is, the area selection effect continues.

  When the continuation suggestion screen of the divided display area b is selected by the second region selection effect by the selection means, the continuation suggestion screen changes to a B reach suggestion screen which is a type of super reach (S505-6). 3-8). Therefore, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the B reach suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. Will be displayed. Then, the third area selection effect is again performed by the selection means (FIG. 35 (f)). Thus, in the divided display effect in the present embodiment, after the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the selection unit, the continuation suggestion screen displays one of the plurality of reach modes before the region selection effect that is subsequently performed. The suggestion reach suggestion screen may change.

  In the third area selection effect performed again, the effect random number value acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 is “0” to “49” (S505-6-3-9). Then, the fraction display area a + d on which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-3-10), and then the process proceeds to A reach (S505-6-3-11). When the production random number is “50” to “54” (S505-6-3-12), the divided display area b on which the B reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-3-13), Thereafter, the process shifts to B reach (S505-6-3-14). If the production random number is other than that (ie, '55' to '59'), the divided display area c on which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-3-15), and then the C reach is selected. The process proceeds (S505-6-3-16). Thus, in the area selection effect performed at the end (third time), the ratio (50/60) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected is the ratio at which the B reach suggestion screen or the C reach suggestion screen is selected (5/60). 60). That is, the probability that the fraction display area is selected is set higher than the probability that each of the remaining divided display areas is selected. This is because the area of the fraction display area is larger than that of each divided display area, and the player receives the impression that there is a high possibility that the fraction display area is selected by the area selection effect. It was set based on the deaf point.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the A reach is more likely to be a big hit (a privilege is granted) than the B reach or C reach (and D reach described later), that is, when the shift reaches the super reach. The probability of winning the jackpot (so-called reliability) is set to be high. That is, it is set so that the possibility of jackpot increases when the shift to A reach displayed in the fraction display area is performed. This relatively reliable A reach corresponds to the “first production mode” in the present invention, and one or more types of reach (B reach, C reach, etc.) other than the A reach having a lower reliability than the A reach. Each of the D reach, etc.) corresponds to the “second rendering mode” in the present invention.

  According to the first effect pattern, in the area selection effect by the selection means (second selection means) performed last after the combined display areas are combined, the fraction display area is selected rather than each divided display area. Therefore, the possibility that the A-reach with high reliability will be selected by the selection means is increased, and the player will play the game while raising the expectation for the jackpot. In other words, as the production progresses, the possibility that the A-reach with high reliability will be finally selected is gradually increased, so that it is possible to increase the game's preference.

  The “first selection means” in the present invention refers to a selection means that performs an area selection effect other than the area selection effect that is performed last in each effect pattern. Therefore, the “first selection means” performs at least the first (first) region selection effect. Further, the “second selection means” in the present invention refers to selection means for performing an area selection effect that is performed last. That is, in the first effect pattern, the selection means for performing the first and second area selection effects corresponds to the “first selection means”, and the selection means for performing the third area selection effect is the “second selection means”. Is equivalent to. In each effect pattern described below, a total of three area selection effects are performed, so the selection means for performing the first and second area selection effects corresponds to the “first selection means”, and the third area The selection means for performing the selection effect corresponds to “second selection means”.

  When the effect random number obtained by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 is “60” to “114” (S505-6-4), the second effect pattern shown in detail in FIG. Is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-4-1). Then, the temporary special symbol starts to change in each divided display area, and the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol coincide in the three areas of the divided display area a, the divided display area b, and the divided display area c. The reach fluctuation state in which the intermediate temporary special symbol is changing is displayed. On the other hand, in the divided display area d, the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol do not coincide (become reachable), and as a result, a release confirmed state that is confirmed to be out is displayed (FIG. 36 ( a)) (S505-6-4-2).

  Then, the reach variation state (provisional non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area a changes to the A reach suggestion screen. Further, the reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to the B reach suggestion screen. Further, the reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area c is changed to a continuation suggestion screen displayed as “another time” (FIG. 36B) (S505-6-4-3). .

  Thereafter, the first area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area c is selected (FIG. 36C) (S505-6-4-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area b are merged, and the fraction display area a + b occupying half of the display unit 11 Is displayed (S505-6-4-5). Then, a relatively reliable A reach suggestion screen is displayed in the fraction display area (compared to B reach and C reach). Thus, by combining the divided display area a and the divided display area b, the area where the relatively low reliability B reach suggestion screen is displayed disappears, and the relatively high reliability A reach suggestion is displayed. A screen is displayed. Therefore, the display unit 11 displays the fraction display area a + b in which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, the split display area c in which the continuation suggestion screen is displayed, and the split display area d in which the out-of-range confirmation state is displayed. (FIG. 36 (d)) (S505-6-4-6).

  Thereafter, a second area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area c is selected (FIG. 36E) (S505-6-4-7).

  The continuation suggestion screen changes to the C reach suggestion screen when the continuation suggestion screen of the divided display area c is selected by the second region selection effect by the selection means (S505-6-4-8). Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + b in which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area c in which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area d in which the disengagement confirmation state is displayed. It will be displayed. Then, a third region selection effect is again performed by the selection means (FIG. 36 (f)). As described above, in the divided display effect in the present embodiment, after the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the selection unit, the continuation suggestion screen is one of a plurality of reach modes before the region selection effect by the selection unit performed thereafter. It may change to a reach suggestion screen that suggests one.

  In the third area selection effect performed again, the effect random number value acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 is '60' to '109' (S505-6-4-9). Then, the split display merged area a + b on which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-4-10), and then the A reach is entered (S505-6-4-11). When the production random number is other than that (ie, “110” to “114”), the divided display area c on which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-4-12), and then the C reach is selected. The process proceeds (S505-6-4-13). Thus, in the area selection effect performed at the end (third time), the ratio (50/55) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected is higher than the ratio (5/55) at which the C reach suggestion screen is selected. Is set. That is, similarly to the first effect pattern, the probability that the fraction display area is selected is set higher than the probability that each remaining divided display area is selected. It should be noted that the divided display area d in which the off-confirmed state that has been confirmed to be out is displayed is not selected.

  In this second effect pattern, since the fraction display area is more likely to be selected than each divided display area in the area selection effect performed by the selection means (second selection means) performed at the end, the selection means is reliable. The possibility that an A-reach with a high degree will be selected will increase, and the player will play a game while raising the expectation for the jackpot. That is, by combining the divided display areas, it is possible to increase the possibility of selecting the A reach with high reliability in the end.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the divided display areas are merged and the fraction display area is displayed, the fixed display state (provisional deviation identification information) is detected in any of the divided display areas as in the second effect pattern. ) Is displayed, the divided display area in which the out-of-range confirmation state is displayed is not selected during all area selection effects. Therefore, according to the second effect pattern, the process shifts to one of the super reach effects in the end while leaving the anxiety that the divided display area in which the outlier confirmation state is displayed will be selected. Therefore, it is possible to provide an effect that greatly increases the expectation of winning.

  Further, when the effect random number values acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 are '115' to '214' (S505-6-5), the third shown in detail in FIG. A production pattern is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-5-1). Then, the temporary special symbol starts to change in each divided display area, and the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol coincide in the three areas of the divided display area a, the divided display area b, and the divided display area c. The reach fluctuation state in which the intermediate temporary special symbol is changing is displayed. On the other hand, in the divided display area d, the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol do not coincide (become reachable), and as a result, a release confirmed state that is confirmed to be out is displayed (FIG. 37 ( a)) (S505-6-5-2).

  Then, the reach variation state (provisional non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area a changes to the A reach suggestion screen. Further, the reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to the B reach suggestion screen. In addition, the reach fluctuation state (provisional non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area c changes to a continuation suggestion screen displayed as “another time” (FIG. 37B) (S505-6-5-3). .

  Thereafter, the first area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as "one more time", that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 37 (c)) (S505-6-5-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area b are merged, and the fraction display area a + b occupying half of the display unit 11 Is displayed (S505-6-5-5). Then, a relatively reliable A reach suggestion screen is displayed in the fraction display area (compared to B reach and C reach). Thus, by combining the divided display area a and the divided display area b, the area where the relatively low reliability B reach suggestion screen is displayed disappears, and the relatively high reliability A reach suggestion is displayed. A screen is displayed. Therefore, the display unit 11 displays the fraction display area a + b in which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, the split display area c in which the continuation suggestion screen is displayed, and the split display area d in which the out-of-range confirmation state is displayed. (FIG. 37 (d)) (S505-6-5-6).

  Thereafter, a second area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area c is selected (FIG. 37 (e)) (S505-6-5-7).

  The fraction display area a + b and the split display area c are merged into a fraction display area a + b + c when the continuation suggestion screen of the split display area c is selected by the second area selection effect by the selection means. (S505-6-5-8). Then, the A reach suggestion screen is displayed in this fraction display area a + b + c (S505-6-5-9). Therefore, the display unit 11 is in a state in which the fraction display area a + b + c in which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed and the divided display area d in which the disengagement confirmation state is displayed are displayed. Then, the third region selection effect is performed again by the selection means. Thus, in this effect pattern, the fraction display area formed by combining the divided display areas after the first area selection effect combines with the other divided display areas again after the second area selection effect (total three). A split display area is formed by combining the two split display areas), and the screen changes to a reach suggestion screen that suggests one of a plurality of reach modes.

  As in the case of the second effect pattern, the “divided display effect” is executed, and it is determined in advance by the divided display area combination change display means that the divided display areas are combined and the fraction display area is displayed. In this case, the divided display area in which the out-of-range confirmation state (temporary out-of-definition identification information) is displayed is not selected during all area selection effects. Therefore, in the third area selection effect performed again, the fraction display area a + b + c is always selected (FIG. 37 (f)) (S505-6-5-10), and then the process proceeds to A reach (S505-). 6-5-11).

  According to this third effect pattern, the A-reach suggestion screen with high reliability is finally displayed while leaving the anxiety that the split display area in which the out-of-range confirmation state is displayed will be selected. Since the proportion display area a + b + c is selected, it is possible to provide an effect that greatly increases the expectation of winning.

  Further, when the effect random number values obtained by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 are '215' to '319' (S505-6-6), the fourth shown in detail in FIG. A production pattern is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-6-1). Then, the temporary special symbol starts to change in each divided display area, and the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol coincide in the three areas of the divided display area a, the divided display area b, and the divided display area c. The reach fluctuation state in which the intermediate temporary special symbol is changing is displayed. On the other hand, in the divided display area d, the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol do not coincide (become reachable), and as a result, a release confirmed state that is confirmed to be out is displayed (FIG. 38 ( a)) (S505-6-6-2).

  Then, the reach variation state (provisional non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area a changes to the A reach suggestion screen. Further, the reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to the B reach suggestion screen. In addition, the reach fluctuation state (provisional non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area c changes to a continuation suggestion screen displayed as “one more time” (FIG. 38B) (S505-6-6-3). .

  Thereafter, the first area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area c is selected (FIG. 38C) (S505-6-6-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, and the fraction display area a + d occupying half of the display unit 11. Is displayed (S505-6-6-5). Then, a relatively reliable A reach suggestion screen is displayed in the fraction display area (compared to B reach and C reach). As described above, when the divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, the area in which the deviation confirmed state (temporary deviation identification information) is displayed disappears. Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the B reach suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the continuation suggestion screen is displayed. The displayed state is reached (FIG. 38 (d)) (S505-6-6-6).

  Thereafter, a second area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as "one more time", that is, the divided display area c is selected (FIG. 38 (e)) (S505-6-6-7).

  The fraction display area a + d and the split display area c are merged into a fraction display area a + d + c when the continuation suggestion screen of the split display area c is selected by the second area selection effect by the selection means. (S505-6-6-8). Then, an A reach suggestion screen is displayed in this fraction display area a + d + c (S505-6-6-9). Accordingly, the display unit 11 is in a state where the fraction display area a + d + c in which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed and the divided display area b in which the B reach suggestion screen is displayed. Then, the third region selection effect is again performed by the selection means (FIG. 38 (f)). As described above, in the divided display effect in the present embodiment, the fraction display area formed by combining the divided display areas after the first area selection effect by the selection unit is the other after the second area selection effect by the selection unit. There is a case where the display is combined with the divided display area (a fraction display area formed by combining the three divided display areas is formed), and the screen changes to a reach suggestion screen that suggests one of a plurality of reach modes.

  In the third area selection effect performed again, the effect random number value acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 is '215' to '314' (S505-6-6-10). Then, the fraction display area a + d + c on which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-6-11), and then the process proceeds to A reach (S505-6-6-12). When the production random number is other than that (ie, '315' to '319'), the divided display area b on which the B reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-6-13), and then the B reach is selected. The process proceeds (S505-6-6-14). Thus, in the area selection effect performed at the end (third time), the ratio (100/105) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected is higher than the ratio (5/105) at which the B reach suggestion screen is selected. Is set.

  Here, the ratio (100/105) at which the A reach suggestion screen is finally selected in the fourth effect pattern is the ratio (50/60) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected in the first effect pattern. It is larger than the ratio (50/55) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected in the two performance patterns. This is to increase the possibility of selecting the fraction display area to increase the possibility that the fraction display area is selected when the fraction display area finally becomes larger. That is, in the fourth effect pattern, the final (third) region selection effect is performed in a state where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed in the fraction display region formed by combining the three divided display regions. In the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern, the final (third) area selection effect is performed with the A reach suggestion screen displayed in the fraction display area formed by combining the two divided display areas. Therefore, it is set so that the possibility of selecting a fraction display area formed by combining three divided display areas having a larger area is increased.

  In this fourth effect pattern, the area where the detachment confirmed state (temporary disconnection identification information) is displayed after the first area selection effect disappears, and the A reach suggestion screen is displayed in the last area selection effect. There is a higher probability that the display area is selected than each divided display area. In other words, as the production progresses, the possibility that the A-reach with high reliability is selected by the selection means increases, and the player plays a game while raising the expectation for the jackpot.

  Further, when the effect random number values acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 are '320' to '389' (S505-6-7), the fifth shown in detail in FIG. A production pattern is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-7-1). Then, the temporary special symbol starts to change in each divided display area, and the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol coincide in the three areas of the divided display area a, the divided display area b, and the divided display area c. The reach fluctuation state in which the intermediate temporary special symbol is changing is displayed. On the other hand, in the divided display area d, the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol do not coincide (become reachable), and as a result, a release confirmed state that is confirmed to be out is displayed (FIG. 39 ( a)) (S505-6-7-2).

  Then, the reach variation state (provisional non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area a changes to the A reach suggestion screen. In addition, the reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to a continuation suggestion screen displaying “another time”. Further, the reach variation state (temporary non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area c changes to the C reach suggestion screen (FIG. 39 (b)) (S505-6-7-3).

  Thereafter, the first area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as "one more time", that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 39 (c)) (S505-6-7-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, and the fraction display area a + d occupying half of the display unit 11. Is displayed (S505-6-7-5). As described above, when the divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, the area in which the deviation confirmed state (temporary deviation identification information) is displayed disappears. Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the continuation suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. The displayed state is reached (FIG. 39 (d)) (S505-6-7-6).

  Thereafter, a second area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area c is selected (FIG. 39 (e)) (S505-6-7-7).

  As a result of the second area selection effect by the selection means, when the continuation suggestion screen of the divided display area b is selected, the divided display area b changes to a privilege confirmation screen displayed as “V” (S505-). 6-7-8). This privilege confirmation screen is a screen on which the jackpot is confirmed when selected by the area selection effect. Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d + c in which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b in which the privilege confirmation screen is displayed, and a split display area c in which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. It will be displayed. Then, the third region selection effect is again performed by the selection means (FIG. 39 (f)). Thus, in the divided display effect in the present embodiment, after the region selection effect by the selection means (first selection means), the area selection effect is displayed in the divided display area other than the fraction display area formed by combining the divided display areas. If selected, a privilege confirmation screen for confirming the jackpot (privilege grant) may be displayed.

  In this third area selection effect, the effect random number acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 is '320' to '369' (S505-6-7-9). Then, the fraction display area a + d on which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-7-10), and then the A reach is entered (S505-6-7-11). When the obtained random number for presentation is '370' to '374' (S505-6-7-12), the divided display area c on which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-7-). 13) Then, the process proceeds to C reach (S505-6-7-14). When the acquired random number for presentation is other than that (ie, “375” to “389”), the divided display area b on which the privilege confirmation screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-7-15), and thereafter The jackpot is finalized. In this production pattern, if the obtained random number for production is '375' to '379', it is a big hit via A reach, and if the random number for production is '380' to '384', it is via B reach. If the production random number value is “385” to “389”, it is a big hit via C reach (S505-6-6-16). In this way, in the area selection effect performed at the end (third time), the ratio (50/70) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected is the ratio (5/70) at which the C reach suggestion screen is selected, or the privilege is determined. It is set higher than the ratio (15/70) at which the screen is selected.

  In this fifth effect pattern, after the first area selection effect, the area where the outlier confirmation state (provisional dismissal identification information) is displayed disappears, and the last bonus state is displayed with the bonus confirmation screen in which the jackpot is finalized. Since the area selection effect is implemented, the game is expected to have a greater expectation for the jackpot as the effect progresses. In other words, the game will be played with the expectation that the privilege confirmation screen will be selected directly or that the A reach with high reliability will be selected even if the privilege confirmation screen is not selected. It is possible to increase the taste of the game.

  Further, when the effect random number values acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 are '390' to '449' (S505-6-8), the sixth shown in detail in FIG. A production pattern is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-8-1). Then, the temporary special symbol starts to change in each divided display area, and the reach fluctuation state in which the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol match and the middle temporary special symbol changes in all the divided display areas is displayed. (FIG. 40 (a)) (S505-6-8-2). As described above, in the first effect pattern to the fifth effect pattern, one detachment confirmation state (temporary detachment identification information) is displayed, but reach variation in all divided display areas as in this effect pattern. Status may be displayed.

  Then, the reach variation state (provisional non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area a changes to the A reach suggestion screen. In addition, the reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to a continuation suggestion screen displaying “another time”. The reach variation state (temporary non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area c changes to the C reach suggestion screen. The reach variation state (provisional non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area d changes to the D reach suggestion screen (FIG. 40B) (S505-6-8-3).

  Thereafter, the first area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as "one more time", that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 40 (c)) (S505-6-8-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, and the fraction display area a + d occupying half of the display unit 11. Is displayed (S505-6-8-5). Thus, by combining the divided display area a and the divided display area d, the area where the relatively low-reliability D-reach suggestion screen is displayed disappears, and the relatively high-reliability A-reach suggestion is displayed. A screen is displayed. Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the continuation suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. The displayed state is reached (FIG. 40 (d)) (S505-6-8-6).

  Thereafter, a second area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as "one more time", that is, the divided display area c is selected (FIG. 40 (e)) (S505-6-8-7).

  The split display area b changes to a B reach suggestion screen when the continuation suggestion screen of the split display area b is selected by the second area selection effect by the selection means (S505-6-8-8). . Therefore, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the B reach suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. Will be displayed. Then, the third region selection effect is again performed by the selection means (FIG. 40 (f)).

  In the third area selection effect performed again, the effect random number value acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 is '390' to '439' (S505-6-8-9). Then, the fraction display area a + d on which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-8-10), and then the A reach is entered (S505-6-8-11). When the obtained random number for presentation is '440' to '444' (S505-6-8-12), the divided display area b on which the B reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-8-). 13) After that, the process proceeds to B reach (S505-6-8-14). If the acquired random number for performance is other than that (ie, '445' to '449'), the divided display area c on which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-8-15), and thereafter The process proceeds to C reach (S505-6-8-16). In this way, in the area selection effect performed at the end (third time), the ratio (50/60) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected is the ratio (5/60) at which the B reach suggestion screen is selected or the C reach. It is set higher than the ratio (5/60) at which the suggestion screen is selected.

  In the sixth effect pattern, when the effect starts, there is no detachment finalized state, and when the divided display areas are combined, the area where the A reach suggestion screen having higher reliability than other reach is displayed becomes larger. . In other words, the player will watch the performance while hoping that there is a high possibility that the A-reach with a high degree of reliability will be selected with a sense of security that there will be no sudden outage. .

  Further, when the effect random number values acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 are '450' to '504' (S505-6-9), the seventh detail shown in FIG. A production pattern is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-9-1). Then, the temporary special symbol starts to change in each divided display area, and in the same way as the sixth effect pattern, the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol match and the middle temporary special symbol changes in all the divided display areas. The reach fluctuation state is displayed (FIG. 41 (a)) (S505-6-9-2).

  Then, the reach variation state (provisional non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area a changes to the A reach suggestion screen. Further, the reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to the B reach suggestion screen. The reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area c changes to a continuation suggestion screen that displays “another time”. The reach variation state (temporary non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area d changes to the D reach suggestion screen (FIG. 41 (b)) (S505-6-9-3).

  Thereafter, the first area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen in which “another time” is displayed, that is, the divided display area c is selected (FIG. 41C) (S505-6-9-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, and the fraction display area a + d occupying half of the display unit 11. Is displayed (S505-6-9-5). Thus, by combining the divided display area a and the divided display area d, the area where the relatively low-reliability D-reach suggestion screen is displayed disappears, and the relatively high-reliability A-reach suggestion is displayed. A screen is displayed. Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the B reach suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the continuation suggestion screen is displayed. The displayed state is reached (FIG. 41 (d)) (S505-6-9-6).

  Thereafter, a second area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as "one more time", that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 41 (e)) (S505-6-9-7).

  The fraction display area a + d and the split display area c are merged into a fraction display area a + d + c when the continuation suggestion screen of the split display area b is selected by the second area selection effect by the selection means. (S505-6-9-8). Then, an A reach suggestion screen is displayed in the fraction display area a + d + c (S505-6-9-9). Accordingly, the display unit 11 is in a state where the fraction display area a + d + c in which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed and the divided display area b in which the B reach suggestion screen is displayed. Then, the third area selection effect by the selection means is performed again (FIG. 41 (f)).

  In the third area selection effect performed again, the effect random number value acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 is “450” to “499” (S505-6-9-10). Then, the fraction display area a + d + c on which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-9-11), and then the A reach is reached (S505-6-9-12). If the acquired random number for presentation is other than that (ie, '500' to '504'), the divided display area b on which the B reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-8-13), and thereafter The process proceeds to B reach (S505-6-8-14). Thus, in the area selection effect performed at the end (third time), the ratio (50/55) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected is the ratio (5/60) at which the B reach suggestion screen is selected or C reach. It is set higher than the ratio (5/55) at which the suggestion screen is selected.

  As with the sixth effect pattern, this seventh effect pattern has no detachment confirmation state at the start of the effect, and the split display area is combined so that the A reach suggests higher reliability than the other reach. The area where the screen is displayed becomes gradually larger, and finally the fraction display area is formed by combining the three divided display areas. In other words, the player has a sense of expectation that the possibility of selecting a high-reliability A-reach will gradually increase as the production progresses, with a sense of security that there will be no sudden outage. A certain game can be enjoyed.

  Further, when the effect random number values acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 are '505' to '579' (S505-6-10), the eighth shown in detail in FIG. A production pattern is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-10-1). Then, the temporary special symbols start to change in each divided display area, and in the same way as the sixth effect pattern and the seventh effect pattern, the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol match in all the divided display areas. The reach fluctuation state in which the symbols are changing is displayed (FIG. 42 (a)) (S505-6-10-2).

  Then, the reach variation state (provisional non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area a changes to the A reach suggestion screen. In addition, the reach variation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to a continuation suggestion screen displaying “another time”. The reach variation state (temporary non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area c changes to the C reach suggestion screen. The reach variation state (temporary non-displacement identification information) of the divided display area d changes to the D reach suggestion screen (FIG. 42 (b)) (S505-6-10-3).

  Thereafter, the first area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as "one more time", that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 42 (c)) (S505-6-10-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, and the fraction display area a + d occupying half of the display unit 11. Is displayed (S505-6-10-5). Thus, by combining the divided display area a and the divided display area d, the area where the relatively low-reliability D-reach suggestion screen is displayed disappears, and the relatively high-reliability A-reach suggestion is displayed. A screen is displayed. Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the B reach suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the continuation suggestion screen is displayed. The displayed state is reached (FIG. 42 (d)) (S505-6-10-6).

  Thereafter, a second area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen in which “another time” is displayed, that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 42E) (S505-6-10-7).

  As a result of the second area selection effect by the selection means, when the continuation suggestion screen of the divided display area b is selected, the divided display area b changes to a privilege confirmation screen displayed as “V” (S505-). 6-10-8). Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d in which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b in which the privilege confirmation screen is displayed, and a split display area c in which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. It will be displayed. Then, the third area selection effect by the selection means is performed again (FIG. 42 (f)).

  In the third area selection effect performed again, the effect random number values acquired by the effect random number counter in S505-6-2 are '505' to '554' (S505-6-10-9). Then, the fraction display area a + d on which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-10-10), and then the A reach is entered (S505-6-10-11). If the obtained random number for presentation is “555” to “559” (S505-6-10-12), the divided display area c on which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-10-). 13), and then shifts to C reach (S505-6-10-14). When the acquired random number for performance is other than that (ie, “560” to “579”), the divided display area b on which the privilege confirmation screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-10-15), and thereafter The jackpot is finalized. In this effect pattern, when the obtained effect random number is '560' to '564', it is a big hit via A reach, and when the effect random number is '565' to '569', it is via B reach. If the production random number value is '570' to '574', it is a big win via C reach, and if the production random number value is '575' to '579', it is a big win via D reach (S505). -6-10-16). In this way, in the area selection effect performed at the end (third time), the ratio (50/75) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected is the ratio (5/70) at which the C reach suggestion screen is selected or the benefit confirmation. It is set higher than the ratio (20/70) at which the screen is selected.

  As with the sixth and seventh effect patterns, the eighth effect pattern has no detachment confirmation state at the start of the effect, and the divided display areas are combined so that the reliability is higher than other reach. The area where the high A-reach suggestion screen is displayed becomes larger. In addition, a privilege confirmation screen for confirming the jackpot is displayed in one divided display area. In other words, the player will be able to select a highly reliable A-reach with a sense of security that there will be no sudden losing, and a sense of expectation that may suddenly confirm the jackpot. While enjoying the game.

  Since the first to eighth effect patterns described above are effects based on the variation command that is a big hit, no matter which region is selected, the final results are obtained through each super reach corresponding to each reach suggestion screen. In particular, the special symbols are aligned and then the jackpot is reached.

  On the other hand, in S505-6-1, if the received variation command is not a variation command that is a big hit (is a variation command that falls out), a random effect counter value is subsequently acquired by an effect random number counter (S505). -6-13), it is determined whether or not the acquired random number for effect is a random number for performing “divided display effect” (S505-6-14, S505-6-15).

  In the present embodiment, when the variation command received in S505-6-1 is a variation command that is out of the range, any one of '0' to '199' for out-of-range production by the out-of-range production random number counter. When the numerical value is acquired, a divided display effect is executed (S505-6-14, S505-6-15). When random numbers for which split display effects are not executed are acquired, the fluctuation process corresponding to other fluctuation commands (S505-6-16), that is, in this case, for each off-effect of '200' to '999'. After the effect corresponding to the random number value (execution effect) is executed, if there is another change process (S505-6-17), the change command process (S505-6) is completed.

  In the case where the random number value for off effect obtained by the random number counter for off effect in S505-6-13 is “0” to “59” (S505-6-14), the first shown in detail in FIG. A release effect pattern is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-14-1). Then, the temporary special symbol starts to change in each divided display area, and the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol coincide in the three areas of the divided display area a, the divided display area b, and the divided display area c. The reach fluctuation state in which the intermediate temporary special symbol is changing is displayed. On the other hand, in the divided display area d, the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol do not coincide (become reachable), and as a result, a release confirmed state that is confirmed to be out is displayed (FIG. 43 ( a)) (S505-6-14-2).

  Then, the reach variation state of the divided display area a changes to the A reach suggestion screen, and the reach change state of the divided display region c changes to the C reach suggestion screen. In addition, the reach fluctuation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to a continuation suggestion screen displayed as “another time” (FIG. 43B) (S505-6-14-3). .

  Thereafter, the first area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen, which is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 43 (c)) (S505-6-14-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, and the fraction display area a + d occupying half of the display unit 11. Is displayed (S505-6-14-5). Thus, by combining the divided display area a and the divided display area d, the area where the relatively low-reliability D-reach suggestion screen is displayed disappears, and the relatively high-reliability A-reach suggestion is displayed. A screen is displayed. Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the continuation suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. The displayed state is reached (FIG. 43 (d)) (S505-6-14-6).

  Thereafter, a second area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 43 (e)) (S505-6-14-7).

  The split display area b is changed to the B reach suggestion screen when the continuation suggestion screen of the split display area b is selected by the second area selection effect by the selection means (S505-6-14-8). . Therefore, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the B reach suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. Will be displayed. Then, the second area selection effect by the selection means is performed again (FIG. 43 (f)).

  In the third area selection effect performed again, the random effect random values acquired by the random effect counter in S505-6-13 are “0” to “49” (S505-6-14-). 9) The fraction display area a + d on which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-14-10), and then the A reach is entered (S505-6-14-11). When the acquired random numbers for off-stage effects are '50' to '54' (S505-6-14-12), the divided display area b on which the B reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-14). -13), and then shifts to B reach (S505-6-14-14). If the acquired random number for off-stage production is other than that (ie, “55” to “59”), the divided display area c on which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-14-15), Thereafter, the process proceeds to C reach (S505-6-14-16). As described above, even in the first off-line production pattern, the area reach production performed at the end (third time) selects the A reach suggestion screen in the same manner as the production pattern such as the first production pattern that is finally a big hit. The ratio (50/60) is set higher than the ratio (5/60) at which the B reach suggestion screen is selected and the ratio at which the C reach suggestion screen (5/60) is selected.

  In the case where the random number value for off effect obtained by the random number counter for off effect in S505-6-13 is “60” to “119” (S505-6-15), the second shown in detail in FIG. A release effect pattern is executed. First, the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas by the display area dividing means (S505-6-15-1). Then, the temporary special symbol starts to change in each divided display area, and the reach fluctuation state in which the left temporary special symbol and the right temporary special symbol match and the middle temporary special symbol is changed is displayed in all the divided display areas. (FIG. 44 (a)) (S505-6-15-2).

  Then, the reach fluctuation state of the divided display area a changes to the A reach suggestion screen, the reach fluctuation state of the divided display area c changes to the C reach suggestion screen, and the reach fluctuation state of the divided display area d changes to the D reach. The suggestion screen changes. In addition, the reach fluctuation state (temporary non-disappearance identification information) of the divided display area b is changed to a continuation suggestion screen displayed as “one more time” (FIG. 44B) (S505-6-15-3). .

  Thereafter, the first area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 44C) (S505-6-15-4).

  When the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first area selection effect by the selection means, the adjacent divided display area a and the divided display area d are merged, and the fraction display area a + d occupying half of the display unit 11. Is displayed (S505-6-15-5). Thus, by combining the divided display area a and the divided display area d, the area where the relatively low-reliability D-reach suggestion screen is displayed disappears, and the relatively high-reliability A-reach suggestion is displayed. A screen is displayed. Accordingly, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the continuation suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. The displayed state is reached (FIG. 44 (d)) (S505-6-15-6).

  Thereafter, a second area selection effect is performed by the selection means. Here, the continuation suggestion screen that is always displayed as “one more time”, that is, the divided display area b is selected (FIG. 44 (e)) (S505-6-15-7).

  The split display area b is changed to the B reach suggestion screen when the continuation suggestion screen of the split display area b is selected by the second area selection effect by the selection means (S505-6-15-8). . Therefore, the display unit 11 includes a fraction display area a + d where the A reach suggestion screen is displayed, a split display area b where the B reach suggestion screen is displayed, and a split display area c where the C reach suggestion screen is displayed. Will be displayed. Then, the third region selection effect is again performed by the selection means (FIG. 44 (f)).

  In the third region selection effect performed again, the random effect random values acquired by the random effect counter in S505-6-13 are “60” to “109” (S505-6-15-). 9) The fraction display area a + d on which the A reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-15-10), and then the A reach is entered (S505-6-15-11). When the acquired random numbers for off-stage effects are '110' to '114' (S505-6-15-12), the divided display area b on which the B reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-15). -13), and then shifts to B reach (S505-6-15-14). If the acquired random number for off effect is other than that (ie, '115' to '119'), the divided display area c on which the C reach suggestion screen is displayed is selected (S505-6-15-15), Thereafter, the process proceeds to C reach (S505-6-15-16). As described above, also in the second off-stage effect pattern, in the area selection effect that is performed last (third time), the ratio (50/60) at which the A reach suggestion screen is selected is the same as the first off-line effect pattern. , The ratio (5/60) at which the B reach suggestion screen is selected and the ratio (5/60) at which the C reach suggestion screen is selected.

  Since the above first off stage production pattern and second off stage production pattern are productions based on the fluctuation command to be off, no matter which area is selected, after each super reach corresponding to each reach suggestion screen, It is informed that the result of the determination is not correct (the special symbols will not be aligned in a rounded pattern).

  Such divided display effects (first effect pattern to eighth effect pattern, first off-effects pattern, and second off-effects pattern) can also be suitably used as so-called pseudo-continuous effects and reservation prefetch effects. A general pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which a special symbol or the like is repeatedly stopped and re-changed by making it appear once stopped. For example, as the re-variable form, the above-mentioned divided display effect is used as a so-called pseudo continuous effect by applying the “continuation suggestion screen is selected and the region selection effect is executed again” in the divided display effect. it can. In addition, when there are a plurality of (maximum four in the present embodiment) special symbol variation hold stored as the number of winnings to the start winning opening 42, a general hold pre-reading effect straddles the hold (a certain hold) This is a suggestion that the jackpot is close). For example, using the above-mentioned divided display effect as a so-called hold pre-reading effect by applying “a form in which a region suggestion screen is selected again when a continuation suggestion screen is selected” as a form for connecting effects corresponding to each hold. Can do.

  In addition, “progress of gaming state” in the present invention means, for example, main identification information such as a special symbol or a normal symbol based on one or more determinations of success / failure across multiple times, or provisional identification in the present embodiment. Aspects such as effects from the start of change of information until the change is stopped and the result of the determination of success / failure, etc., aspects such as effects during the bonus game state (for example, during big hits, during short hours, during certainty change, during small hits, etc.) It corresponds to. The “gaming state” corresponds to, for example, a privilege gaming state (for example, big hit, short time, probability change, small hit, normal state game, etc.).

  Each effect pattern of the divided display effects described above is an example, and some effect patterns may not be generated, or an effect pattern other than the effect patterns may be performed. Moreover, the following can be considered as a modification of this divided display effect.

  In the above-described divided display effect, it has been described that the display unit 11 is divided into four divided display areas. Further, the division method (the shape of each divided display area) of the display unit 11 is not limited to a specific method. The reason for dividing into three or more divided display areas is that when a divided display area and a different divided display area are combined to form a fraction display area, at least one divided display area (the combined display has not changed). This is because the (divided display area) remains. In other words, after the fraction display area is formed, the area selection effect by the selection means may be executed in a state where the fraction display area and one or more divided display areas are displayed. Because.

  In the split display effect described above, it has been explained that the reach fluctuation state (temporary non-deletion identification information) is changed to various reach suggestion screens by the effect mode suggestion screen change display means. The mode suggestion screen change display means may change the reach suggestion screen. For example, in S505-6-3-2 described above, the detachment confirmation state (temporary detachment identification information) displayed in the divided display area d may be changed to a reach suggestion screen by the effect mode suggestion screen change display means. In other words, it may be an effect that a reach suggestion screen may be displayed in the area once it is assumed that a certain divided display area has been removed.

  In the split display effect described above, it has been described that the split display area where the A reach suggestion screen with relatively high reliability is displayed gradually becomes larger by combining, but the split display where other reach suggestion screens are displayed It is good also as production which may combine a field.

  In the split display effect, the suggestion screen displayed in each split display area is configured to display different types of display screens. However, the suggestion screen displayed in a certain split display area is different from the split display area. The suggestion screen displayed on the screen may be of the same type. For example, the A reach suggestion screen may be displayed in both the divided display area a and the divided display area b. Further, there may be a case where the divided display area that has reached the reach variation state does not change to a suggestion screen such as a reach suggestion screen or a continuation suggestion screen (when the reach variation state is displayed as it is).

  In the above-described split display effect, it has been described that when a split display area on which a privilege confirmation screen is displayed is selected, it is a big hit through various super reach effects (A to C reach), but the super reach effect is not performed. Alternatively, a big hit state may be made immediately after the region is selected.

  Although it has been described that the split display effect is sometimes performed at the time of reach (including a so-called pseudo-continuous effect and a hold prefetch effect), it can also be used as an effect other than at the time of reach. For example, the present invention can also be applied to effects during a jackpot game (such as effects when notifying whether or not the probability variation state continues).

  In the split display effect described above, it has been described that the area selection effect by the selection means is performed three times (the continuation suggestion screen is selected twice) in all the effect patterns. As long as the effect of combining the divided display areas is performed, the number of area selection effects by the selection means performed in one effect is not limited to a specific number. That is, it can be appropriately changed according to the number of divided display areas displayed at the beginning of the production.

  In addition, as for the above modification, each example may be used independently and may be used combining two or more examples.

  After command monitoring processing (S505) including such variable command processing (S505-6), ramp data to be output is generated in ramp processing (S506). Thereafter, in the switch process (S507), the switch valid time is managed and the operation is set. Also, processing based on the data stored in the switch status acquisition processing is performed. In the subsequent command transmission process (S509), if there is a transmission command, the command is transmitted. As a result, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) ends. Note that other processing may be included in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) in accordance with the function of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, the technical idea according to the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine other than a pachinko gaming machine, such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. That is, the present invention can be applied to all gaming machines provided with determination means for determining success / failure, display means, and effect mode selection means for selecting an effect mode.

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Claims (12)

A display device having a display area for displaying a gaming state;
In a gaming machine comprising display mode changing means for changing the display mode of the display area according to the progress of the gaming state,
The display mode changing means includes
Display area dividing means for dividing and displaying the display area into three or more divided display areas;
An effect mode suggestion screen that displays an effect mode suggestion screen that suggests an effect mode to be executed in the future, which is one of a plurality of effect modes, in at least one of the divided display areas divided by the display area display means. Display means;
First selection means for performing an area selection effect for selecting one area from among the divided display areas divided by the display area display means;
When the first selection means selects a predetermined divided display area other than the divided display area on which the effect mode suggestion screen is displayed, the effect mode suggestion is made so that at least one divided display area remains. At least one divided display area on which the screen is displayed and any divided display area other than the divided display area are combined to form a fraction display area, and the effect mode suggestion screen is displayed in the fraction display area. Split display area unity change display means;
Second selection means for performing an area selection effect for selecting one area from the fraction display area and the remaining divided display areas;
With
The gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the fraction display area is selected by the second selection means is set higher than the probability that each of the remaining divided display areas is selected. A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
A determination unit for determining whether to grant the privilege;
Informing means for notifying the result of the determination by the determination means,
With
The display mode changing means includes
Temporary miss identification information for causing the display device to suggest that the success / failure determination result is unrelated before the notification of the success / failure determination result by the notifying unit, and the temporary failure information, Unlike the provisional determination information display means for displaying at least one of the provisional non-deletion identification information suggesting that the determination result is not out before the notification of the determination result.
An effect mode suggestion screen change in which at least one of the three or more divided display areas in which the temporary non-deletion identification information or the provisional pre-off identification information is displayed is changed to the effect mode suggestion screen by the temporary identification information display means. Display means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: In the case where there are both a divided display area where the temporary non-deletion identification information is displayed and a divided display area where the temporary deviation identification information is displayed,
The effect mode suggestion screen changing means performs control to change a divided display area other than at least one divided display area in which the temporary deviation identification information is displayed to the effect aspect suggestion screen,
Thereafter, the divided display area merged change display means merges any of the divided display areas changed to the effect mode suggestion screen with at least one of the divided display areas in which the provisional deviation identification information is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein control is performed so that the fraction display area displays the suggestion screen. In the case where it is determined in advance by the divided display area combination change display means that the divided display areas are combined and the fraction display area is displayed.
At the time of the area selection effect by the first selection means, when the temporary deviation identification information is included in any of the divided display areas, the divided display area where the temporary deviation identification information is displayed is not selected,
At the time of the area selection effect by the second selection means, when the temporary deviation identification information is included in any of the divided display areas, the divided display area in which the temporary deviation identification information is displayed is not selected. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine is performed.   5. The control according to claim 4, wherein during the region selection effect by the second selection means, the region other than the fraction display region is controlled to be set only to the divided display region in which the temporary advance information is displayed. Game machines. In the case where there is only a divided display area where the provisional non-deletion identification information is displayed,
The production mode suggestion screen changing means performs control to change the divided display area in which each temporary non-offset identification information is displayed to the production mode suggestion screen,
After that, the divided display area combination change display means combines a certain presentation mode suggestion screen with another presentation mode suggestion screen different from that and sets it as a fraction display area on which a certain presentation mode suggestion screen is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: In the fraction display area, control is performed to display a first effect mode suggestion screen that suggests that a first effect mode that is one of the plurality of effect modes is executed,
When the fraction display area in which the first effect mode suggestion screen is displayed is selected by the second selection unit, the first effect mode corresponding to the first effect mode suggestion screen is then executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein: A second effect mode suggestion screen suggesting that a second effect mode different from the first effect mode is executed in at least one of the divided display areas. Is displayed,
When the divided display area in which the second effect mode suggestion screen is displayed is selected by the second selection means, the second effect mode corresponding to the second effect mode suggestion screen is then executed. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the gaming machine is performed.   The possibility that the privilege is given is set higher when the first presentation mode is executed than when the second presentation mode is executed. Game machines. After the fraction display area is displayed by the split display area combination change display means, before the area selection effect is executed by the second selection means,
Control is performed such that a privilege confirmation screen for confirming that the privilege is granted is displayed on any of the divided display regions when the region is selected by the second selection unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 9. In the case where it is determined in advance by the divided display area combination change display means that the divided display areas are combined and the fraction display area is displayed.
In the predetermined divided display area selected by the first selection means, a continuation suggestion screen is displayed that suggests that the area selection effect by the second selection means is executed after the area selection effect by the first selection means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein control is performed. After the continuation suggestion screen is selected by the first selection means and before the region selection effect by the second selection means is executed,
12. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the continuation suggestion screen is controlled to change to an effect mode suggestion screen that suggests one of the plurality of effect modes.

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