JP2017077263A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing fun of a performance based on a result of determination regarding whether a special game state is set.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 determines whether a special game state advantageous to a player is set, and can execute one of a plurality of degrees of expectation having mutually different degrees of expectation toward a special game state, based on the determination result. Meanwhile, the game machine 1 can execute a suggestive performance for suggesting which expectation degree performance is executed before execution of the expectation degree performance. Although a plurality of patterns corresponding to a plurality of expectation degree performances, respectively, can be displayed in a display mode capable of suggesting that degrees of expectation resulting in a special game state mutually differ, a plurality of patterns cannot be displayed when a suggestive performance is under execution.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can determine whether or not to enter a special gaming state and execute an effect based on the determination result.

  In a conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is set, and an effect based on the determination result is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-19905

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, there is room for improvement with respect to the point of improving the interest of the production based on the result of the determination as to whether or not to enter the special gaming state.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the production based on the result of the determination as to whether or not to enter the special gaming state.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to a player is set, and an effect execution unit that executes a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect unit including a display unit, The effect execution means can execute any one of a plurality of expectation effects with different expectation levels for the special gaming state based on a result of determination by the determination means, and the plurality of expectation degrees Before executing any of the effects, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests which expectation effect is to be performed, and the display means have different expectation levels for the special gaming state. In a display mode capable of suggesting, a plurality of symbols corresponding to each of the plurality of expectation effects can be displayed, and when the suggestion effect is being executed, the plurality of symbols are not displayed on the display means. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the production based on the result of the determination as to whether or not to enter the special gaming state.

Schematic front view of gaming machine 1 A plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the gaming machine 1 is provided. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the command transmitted / received between each control board Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the production | presentation in a low base state and a high base state Time chart for explaining sound production Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the table for selecting the output pattern of sound production Time chart for explaining chance-eye effect and trajectory display The screen figure which shows the specific example of the chance eye production where the middle chance eye is displayed after the weak chance eye is displayed Screen view showing a specific example of a chance eye effect in which a strong chance eye is displayed after a medium chance eye is displayed The screen figure which shows the specific example of the chance eye production where the strong chance eyes are displayed after the strong chance eyes are displayed Time chart for explaining a modified example of the chance eye effect and the trajectory display Screen view showing a specific example of the chance eye effect in which weak chance eyes are displayed Screen view showing a specific example of a chance eye effect in which a strong chance eye is displayed after a medium chance eye is displayed Time chart to explain the pseudo-continuous notice effect Screen diagram exemplifying how continuation suggestion effect is performed in pseudo continuous notice effect Screen diagram exemplifying how another continuation suggestion effect is performed in the pseudo-continuous notice effect A screen diagram illustrating an effect display when a game is controlled in a probable gaming state Enlarged view of strength indicator image 60 A screen diagram illustrating an effect display on the liquid crystal screen 5 when the game is controlled in the probable gaming state Screen diagram for explaining an example of the effect display immediately before the battle reach effect develops The screen figure for demonstrating the modification regarding the display of the strength parameter | index image 60 The screen figure for demonstrating the 1st modification of the suggestion production which suggests which battle reach production is performed. The screen figure for demonstrating the 2nd modification of the suggestion production which suggests which battle reach production is performed. Explanatory drawing which shows the 1st effect example of the effect performed when a jackpot game is performed when the determination result of a 2nd special symbol determination becomes a rank-up jackpot. Explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd example of an effect performed when a jackpot game is performed when the determination result of 2nd special symbol determination becomes a rank-up jackpot. Explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd example of an effect performed when a jackpot game is performed when the determination result of 2nd special symbol determination becomes a rank-up jackpot. Explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd example of an effect performed when a jackpot game is performed when the determination result of 2nd special symbol determination becomes a rank-up jackpot. Explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd example of an effect performed when a jackpot game is performed when the determination result of 2nd special symbol determination becomes a rank-up jackpot. Explanatory diagram for explaining the correspondence between RUB and four types of tag teams The figure which shows an example of a combination decision table

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Schematic configuration example of gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 provided with a prize or a combination related to determination, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 21. Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown. In other embodiments, the upper plate 28 and the lower plate 29 may be configured as a single plate.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And can win. By winning one of these, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 (first start region) is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 (second start region) operates the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins a prize through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is played. It is determined whether or not to execute, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. This jackpot game is composed of an opening, a plurality of round games, and an ending. Round games are classified into long open round games in which the time for opening the big winning opening 13 is relatively long and short open round games in which the time for opening the winning winning opening 13 is relatively short. In the long open round game, the winning prize opening 13 is closed when the number of winning game balls at the winning prize opening 13 reaches 10 or when 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the winning prize opening 13. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played. On the other hand, in the short open round game, regardless of the number of game balls received in the grand prize opening 13, the special prize opening 13 is closed when a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening 13. The

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is in a closed position (solid line in FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open position (broken line in FIG. 1) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. It is configured to be changeable.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

[Example of configuration of rendering means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and the like for performing various effects. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that can be easily viewed by a player. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes, for example, a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold icon (hold image) displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held, etc. The effect image including the various display objects is displayed. In the following description, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 is referred to as a liquid crystal screen 5.

  Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device. The gaming machine 1 may be provided with a plurality of liquid crystal display devices. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 5 and two liquid crystal display devices having a display screen smaller than the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 are configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 5. An example of such a configuration is given. In another embodiment, a transmissive liquid crystal display device may be provided on the front side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and an effect may be performed using the transmissive liquid crystal display device and the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and is an effect agent that performs various effects by rotating while causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. Note that the movable accessory 7 may have any shape, operation mode, and light emission mode. In other embodiments, a plurality of stage effects may be provided.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as input means for the player to input. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the gaming machine 1, there may be an effect according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27.

  The input means is not limited to these, and a touch panel that can detect the player's touch operation, for example, an optical sensor or a joystick that can detect the player's hand held over the game board 2. It may be an input means.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination is both “4”.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays an opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 that is opened and closed during the jackpot game.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is referred to as “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called. In addition, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is called “first special symbol”, the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is called “second special symbol”, and both May be distinguished.

[Variation production]
In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12), a special symbol determination for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game is performed. Then, in the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), after the special symbol is variably displayed, the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, on the liquid crystal screen 5, a variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed as the special symbol is variably displayed, and the decorative symbol is displayed as the special symbol as the determination symbol is stopped and displayed. The display is stopped in a manner indicating the determination result of the determination.

  During such a variation effect, a so-called reach effect may be performed. Specifically, on the liquid crystal screen 5, for example, three rows of decorative symbols made up of a series of numbers in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed, and when the variation display of special symbols is started. These decorative symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom, for example. On the other hand, when the reach effect is performed, before all the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, first, for example, the decorative symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped. At that time, when the same decorative symbol is temporarily stopped on the active line as the left symbol and the right symbol, reach is established, and a reach effect is given to give the player a sense of expectation that three identical decorative symbols will be arranged. . When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 (or the second special symbol indicator 42), for example, the same decorative symbol is stopped on the active line and the jackpot is notified. become. If different decorative designs as the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped during the variation effect, the reach effect is not performed, and the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol indicator 42) loses the symbol. 3 is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols that do not have a doublet stop are stopped and the variation effect ends.

[Configuration of control device of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1.
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 that controls the effects of images and sounds, an image sound control board 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 that controls effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a first gate switch 114, a second gate switch 115, a big winning port switch 116, and a big winning port control unit. 117, the normal winning a prize opening switch 118, and each indicator 41-48 which comprises the indicator 4 are connected. In addition, since the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has the four normal winning opening 14, it is provided with the four normal winning opening switches 122. However, in FIG. It is written.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by activating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the first gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the second gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The big prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. Based on a control signal from the game control board 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so that the drive transmission is possible. To do. The normal winning opening switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  When the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118, the game ball wins. A payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control board. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers.

  When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112 and the detection signal is input, the main CPU 101 acquires a big hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. To do.

  Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  When the main CPU 101 acquires these random numbers, first, based on whether or not the acquired jackpot random number matches a predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 102, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot game. judge. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot type is determined based on which random number value of the predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 102 matches the acquired symbol random number. Here, the types of jackpots include, for example, “probability jackpot” in which the game is controlled in the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game is ended, or the game is controlled in the short time gaming state after the jackpot game is ended. An example is the “normal jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, “probability jackpots for 4 rounds”, “probability jackpots for 6 rounds”, “probability jackpots for 8 rounds”, “16 chance jackpots for 16 rounds”, and the like are prepared. Here, the “4-round probability change jackpot” is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the probability change game state after the jackpot game including the long-open game of four rounds is performed. The “six-round probability variable jackpot” is a jackpot in which a game is controlled in a probability-changing gaming state after a jackpot game including a six-round long open round game is performed. The “8-round probability variable jackpot” is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the probability-changing game state after a jackpot game including an eight-round long open round game is performed. The “16-round probability variable jackpot” is a jackpot in which a game is controlled in a probability-changing game state after a jackpot game including a 16-round long open round game is played.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not executed in the determination based on the jackpot random number, based on whether or not the acquired reach random number matches a predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 102, It is determined whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. Further, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed regardless of whether or not the jackpot game is performed. As a result, the variation time of the special symbol is determined.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed and determines the type of jackpot, the main CPU 101 controls the opening / closing of the jackpot 13 through the jackpot control unit 117, so that the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot type is controlled. Execute.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes each of the display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

[Configuration Example of Production Control Board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The sub CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 131 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time (date and time).

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 may be received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
The image sound control board 140 includes an overall CPU 141, a control ROM 142, a control RAM 143, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144, an sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 145, and the like. Based on the program stored in the control ROM 142, the overall CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image or sound representing an effect whose effect content is set on the effect control board 130. The control RAM 143 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The VDP 144 generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. The acoustic DSP 145 generates acoustic data output from the speaker 24. The overall CPU 141 controls the operations of the VDP 144 and the sound DSP 145 by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control board 130 and the program stored in the control ROM 142 and outputting the control signal to the VDP 144 and the sound DSP 145.

  Although not shown in the figure, the VDP 144 displays an image ROM for storing material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine for executing the effect image drawing process, and an effect image drawn by the drawing engine. An output circuit for outputting to the display device 5 is provided. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the overall CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

  Although not shown in the figure, the acoustic DSP 145 includes an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to effect sounds such as music, voice, and sound effects, and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 145. Is connected. The acoustic DSP 145 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. The lamp CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operations of the movable accessory 7, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the like based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 152. The lamp RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area such as data processing.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating each light emission pattern of the light emitting element, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the like included in the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7 or the like.

  The lamp CPU 151 reads out the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153, and the light emitting element included in the movable accessory 7, the panel lamp 25. The light emission of the frame lamp 37 is controlled. The lamp CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153 and drives the motor that operates the movable accessory 7. To control.

  In addition, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated by the player, the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command to that effect to the effect control board 130.

[About various commands]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining commands transmitted and received between the control boards. As shown in FIG. 5, a hold command, a change start command, a symbol confirmation command, an opening command, a round start command, an ending command, and the like are transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 130. In addition, from the effect control board 130 to the image sound control board 140, a hold display command, a change effect start command, a change effect end command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start command, an ending effect start command, an operation notification command, etc. Is sent.

  By the way, when a game ball wins, for example, at the first starting port 11 during the special symbol variation display, the first special symbol determination corresponding to the winning and the first special symbol variation display corresponding to the determination are immediately performed. Can't start. In such a case, in the gaming machine 1, various random numbers acquired when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 are stored in the predetermined consideration of the main RAM 103 as information for deferring execution of the first special symbol determination. Is done. In this way, when the special symbol determination (here, the first special symbol determination) cannot be immediately executed and the execution of the determination is suspended, a suspension command is transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 130. Is done.

  The hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12) is put on hold. . In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, a hold command including a prior determination result may be transmitted.

  In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the special symbol determination is suspended, the same process as the special symbol determination is performed based on various random numbers acquired at the time of winning the start opening prior to the execution of the special symbol determination. Prior judgment to be performed is performed. By performing this pre-determination, information indicating whether or not the jackpot is won, information indicating what kind of jackpot is the jackpot, and the effect with reach and the effect without reach are performed Information indicating whether or not, information indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol to be selected, and the like are acquired as prior determination information (preliminary determination result).

  When the sub CPU 131 receives the hold command from the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 updates the information indicating the hold number of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) stored in the sub RAM 133. Then, a hold display command for instructing execution of a new display of the hold icon is transmitted to the image sound control board 140. Note that the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute a so-called prefetch effect based on the prior determination information included in the received hold command, and determines that the hold icon is set to normal when it is determined to execute the prefetch effect. May display a hold display command for displaying the execution of the process of displaying in a different display mode or changing the display mode of the hold icon in the middle.

  The variation start command is a command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is started, and is transmitted when the variation display of the special symbol is started. This variation start command includes symbol setting information and variation pattern setting information. Here, the symbol setting information is information that can identify a jackpot symbol indicating the type of jackpot if it is determined to be a jackpot, and information that can identify a loser symbol if it is determined to be a loss. is there. Also, the variation pattern setting information is information that can identify the variation pattern of the special symbol selected based on the variation pattern.

  By analyzing the received fluctuation start command, the sub CPU 131 can identify what kind of jackpot is the jackpot, the loss, or the jackpot. Further, by specifying whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for loss based on the variation pattern setting information, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. . Similarly, the variation time of the special symbol can be specified based on the variation pattern setting information.

  When the sub CPU 131 analyzes the variation start command, the sub CPU 131 executes variation effect pattern setting processing for setting a variation effect pattern of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol based on the analysis result. By executing this variation effect pattern setting process, the decoration pattern variation mode, presence / absence of reach effect, reach establishment timing, the type of the decoration pattern constituting the reach symbol, the content of the reach effect, the decorative pattern to be stopped display The type and the like are determined. Further, the sub CPU 131 executes a notice effect pattern setting process for setting the contents of various kinds of notice effects that are executed when the decorative symbol is variably displayed with the pattern set in the change effect pattern setting process. Although detailed explanation is omitted, by executing this notice effect pattern setting process, for example, a notice notice effect in which a character emits a message, a step-up notice effect in which the display of an effect image develops step by step, etc. Whether or not to execute various notice effects is determined. Moreover, when performing these notice effects, the effect aspect is determined together. For example, when it is determined to execute the speech advance notice effect, the type of character to appear in the speech advance notice effect, the content of the speech emitted by the character, the character color, and the like are determined.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the change effect pattern setting process and the notice effect pattern setting process, the change effect start command that instructs the start of the change effect with the set change effect pattern and the execution of the notice effect with the set notice effect pattern. Is transmitted to the image sound control board 140.

  The symbol confirmation command is a command for notifying that the special symbol variation display is finished, and is transmitted when a predetermined variation time has elapsed after the special symbol variation display is started. When receiving the symbol confirmation command from the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 transmits a variation effect end command to the image sound control board 140. Thereby, as the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the same manner as the determination result of the special symbol determination. Become.

  The opening command is a command for notifying the start of the opening period, and is transmitted along with the start of the jackpot game. When the sub CPU 131 receives the opening command, the sub CPU 131 transmits an opening effect start command for instructing the start of a predetermined opening effect (for example, a notification effect indicating the type of jackpot or an effect that promotes right-handedness) to the image sound control board 140.

  The round start command is a command for notifying the start of the round game, and is transmitted along with the start of the opening control of the special winning opening 13. When the sub CPU 131 receives the round start command, the sub CPU 131 transmits to the image sound control board 140 an in-round effect start command instructing the start of a predetermined in-round effect (for example, display of an effect image indicating the number of rounds).

  The ending command is a command for notifying that the final round game ends and the ending period starts, and is transmitted when the final round game ends. When the sub CPU 131 receives the ending command, the sub CPU 131 transmits an ending effect start command for instructing the start of a predetermined ending effect (for example, an effect suggesting a gaming state after the end of the jackpot game) to the image sound control board 140.

  Although not shown in the figure, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, an operation command notifying that is transmitted from the lamp control board 150 to the effect control board 130. When receiving the operation command, the sub CPU 131 transmits an operation notification command for notifying that the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated to the image sound control board 140.

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, various effects performed in the gaming machine 1 to be described later, when the sub CPU 131 receives a command from the game control board 100, sets the contents of the effect based on the command. This is realized by transmitting a command including the setting information to the image sound control board 140 (and the lamp control board 150).

[About gaming state]
In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the game is controlled in the “normal game state”, the “probability game state”, or the “time-saving game state”.

  The “normal game state” is a normal game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and the electric chew support function is not provided. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/319). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 1/40). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  The “time-short game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state described above and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/319). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  In the following description, a state in which the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 due to the addition of the electric chew support function is referred to as a “high base state”, and the electric chew support function is provided. A state in which it is not easy to win a game ball in the second starting port 12 due to the absence of the game will be referred to as a “low base state”.

[Direction flow]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of effects in the low base state and the high base state.

(Flow of production in low base state)
The game ball hit by the player to the right basically wins only the second start port 12 out of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. In the low base state, the second start port 12 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and the first start port 11 wins a game ball more than the second start port 12. It is easy. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the low base state (the normal game state in the present embodiment), the player plays the game by left-handed aiming at the first start port 11.

  On the other hand, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 in the low base state, the first special symbol determination is executed. Then, after the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the first special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the following effects are performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 during the variable display of the first special symbol.

  On the liquid crystal screen 5, the variation display of the decorative symbol is started almost simultaneously with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol. Specifically, on the liquid crystal screen 5, when the display of the first special symbol is started, the display of the decorative design is started so that these decorative symbols scroll, for example, from top to bottom. (See FIG. 6A-1).

  And after starting scrolling, before all the decorative symbols stop, first, for example, the decorative symbol in the left column (left symbol) and the decorative symbol in the right column (right symbol) stop. At that time, if the same decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line, the reach is not established, so that the reach effect is not performed and the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost”. Three suggested decorative symbols (so-called “discolored eyes that suggest a loss”) are stopped and displayed on the active line (see FIG. 6A-2).

  On the other hand, when the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line when the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed, reach is established (see FIG. 6 (A-3)). When the reach is established, a reach effect is given to give the player a sense of expectation that three identical decorative symbols will be arranged on the active line.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, three types of reach effects, that is, a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and an SPSP reach effect, are prepared as the reach effect that accompanies the variable display of the first special symbol.

  In the normal reach production (see FIG. 6A-4), for example, as the scroll speed of the middle row of decorative symbols (middle symbols) is gradually reduced, an effect in which an animation character plays an active role is developed. Reach production. This normal reach effect is a reach effect that is easily selected when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively short time. For this reason, it can be said that the normal reach production is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low.

  The SP reach effect (see FIG. 6 (A-5)) is a reach effect in which an effect in which a live-action character plays an active role before the middle symbol stops on the active line. This SP reach effect is a reach effect that may be selected when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”. The SP reach effect is a reach effect that is easily selected when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a longer time. For this reason, it can be said that the SP reach production is a reach production that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is medium.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the variation time of the special symbol is set to a relatively long time, In some cases, it may appear as a loss at the end of the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect, and develop into an SPSP reach effect (see FIG. 6 (A-6)). This SPSP reach production is a reach production in which a live-action character plays an active role in the same manner as the SP reach production and has a relatively high reliability with respect to the jackpot. In addition to the case where the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect is developed to the SPSP reach effect, there is a case where the reach is directly developed to the SPSP reach effect.

  As described above, after the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, or the SPSP reach effect is performed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination. The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode that suggests the determination result (see FIG. 6A-2).

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the display mode suggesting “lost”, the first special symbol determination is suspended. The next change is started (see FIG. 6A-7).

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in a display mode that suggests “big jackpot”, the jackpot game is started. This jackpot game includes an opening, a plurality of round games (long open round game or short open round game), and an ending.

  On the other hand, on the liquid crystal screen 5, a predetermined opening effect (OP effect) is executed during the opening in the jackpot game (see FIG. 6A-8), and a predetermined in-round effect is performed during the round game. It is executed (see FIG. 6 (A-9)), and a predetermined ending effect (ED effect) is executed during the ending (see FIG. 6 (A-10)).

(Flow of production in high base state)
In the high base state, the second start port 12 is more easily opened than in the low base state. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the high base state (in this embodiment, the probability variation game state or the short-time game state), the player plays the game by right-handed aiming at the second start port 12. .

  On the other hand, for example, when a game ball wins the second start port 12 in the high base state, the second special symbol determination is executed. Then, after the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the second special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, on the liquid crystal screen 5, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 6B-1), and the following effects are performed during the second special symbol variation display. In the following description, the flow of effects performed during the display of the variation of the second special symbol in the high base will be described. Done.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the high base state, when the reach is established during the display of the variation of the second special symbol, it is determined that the player wins some kind of jackpot, and the own character is determined in the battle effect as the reach effect. This is a so-called battle type game machine in which the probability change (probability game state) continues if a victory effect that wins the battle with the enemy character is performed, and conversely, if the battle is defeated, the probability change ends. That is, the gaming machine 1 adopts a configuration in which the reach is not established in the high base state unless the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit.

  On the liquid crystal screen 5, the variation display of the decorative symbol is started almost simultaneously with the start of the variation display of the second special symbol (see FIG. 6B-1). Then, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation display of the second special symbol is “lost”, the reach-less effect is performed without the reach being established (FIG. 6B -2)), the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode for notifying that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “losing” (see FIG. 6B-3).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”, for example, the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped on the effective line and the reach is established (FIG. 6 (B-4)). (See FIG. 6 (B-5)). In the present embodiment, this battle reach effect is configured as a reach effect in which the character KI and character GR tag teams, who are their own characters, fight against the enemy tag team in a professional wrestling manner.

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big jackpot” and the jackpot symbol that notifies the probability variation jackpot at the end of the change is stopped and displayed, in most cases, the victory effect is performed at the end of the battle reach effect. (See FIG. 6 (B-6)). This victory effect is an effect that suggests that a special gaming state advantageous to the player is achieved. Specifically, a jackpot game with a real round number of 4R or more is performed, and after the jackpot game is over, The effect suggests that the game is controlled in the probabilistic gaming state as before the jackpot game starts.

  In this embodiment, when the 16R probability variation jackpot is won, after the effect display indicating that the player character has won is displayed as the victory effect, the same decorative symbols other than 7 are displayed on the active line. In a state where the three are arranged, a pseudo stop display is performed, and finally, a display effect representing a state in which these decorative symbols are changed to 7 symbols and the main stop is performed is performed (see FIGS. 30E and 30F).

  In addition, when winning 4 rounds probable jackpot, 6 rounds probable jackpot, 8 rounds probable jackpot, or 16 rounds probable jackpot, after the effect display showing that the player's character has won, 7 For the same decorative design other than the above, three decorative designs in which the characters “RUSH” are superimposed are displayed on the active line in a false stop state. Finally, these decorative designs are displayed with the characters “RUSH”. A display effect representing the state of the actual stop in the disappeared state is performed (see FIGS. 31A to 31C).

  In this way, when a winning effect is performed and any jackpot symbol that informs that it is a probable jackpot is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 42, a plurality of times of long-opening the big winning opening 13 is opened. A jackpot game including a long open round game is played. During the jackpot game, a predetermined opening effect (OP effect) is executed during the opening period (see FIG. 6B-7), and a predetermined round effect is executed during the round game (FIG. 6B). -8)), a predetermined ending effect (ED effect) is executed during the ending period (see FIG. 6 (B-9)).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big jackpot”, but the big jackpot symbol indicating that it is a normal jackpot is to be stopped, the enemy character will be the enemy character at the end of the battle reach production. The defeat effect is performed to defeat (see FIG. 6 (B-10)). When this defeat effect is executed, although not shown in the figure, a jackpot game with a number of real rounds of 0R including a plurality of short open round games is executed, and after the jackpot game is finished, The game is controlled in the short time gaming state until the special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) (see FIG. 6 (B-11)).

  Although detailed explanation is omitted, as shown in FIG. 6, when a winning jackpot with a ball is won, first a defeat effect (see FIG. 6 (B-10)) is performed. There is a case where a victory effect (refer to FIG. 6 (B-13)) is performed after a resurrection effect (refer to FIG. 6 (B-12)) is performed while pretending that the probability change ends. Here, the revival effect is configured, for example, as an effect display that shows the fallen self character standing up with the help of an ally character. In addition, there may be a revival effect (see FIGS. 30A to 30C) indicating that the player character stands up by himself.

[Sound production]
Hereinafter, sound effects performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a time chart for explaining the sound effect. In the following description, a case where a sound effect is performed when a game is controlled in a low base state (normal game state in the present embodiment) will be described, but a high base state (probability game state in the present embodiment) will be described. It is also possible to execute a similar sound effect in the short-time gaming state).

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as the decorative symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined variation effect sound related to the decorative symbol variation display is output from the speaker 24, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Accordingly, a predetermined stop sound relating to the stop display of the decorative symbol is output from the speaker 24 (see FIG. 7A). The output of the variation effect sound and the output of the stop sound are realized by transmitting a variation effect start command and a variation effect end command to the image sound control board 140.

  The sound effect is an effect in which an effect sound that suggests that a jackpot game may be executed is output from the speaker 24, and the effect sound is output intermittently and when it is output continuously There is. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the possibility of executing the jackpot game is relatively high, the effect sound is likely to be output continuously, and conversely, the possibility of executing the jackpot game is relatively When it is low, the production sound is easily output intermittently.

  In the following description, the effect sound that is intermittently output from the speaker 24 in the sound effect is referred to as “intermittent sound”, and the effect sound that is continuously output from the speaker 24 in the sound effect is referred to as “continuation sound”. Shall.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 during the display of the variation of the first special symbol, the right of the first special symbol determination according to the winning is held. The main RAM 103 is provided with a reserved storage area and a determination storage area. Here, the determination storage area is a storage area for storing various random numbers used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The reserved storage area is a storage area for storing various random numbers such as a jackpot random number acquired at the time of winning the start opening corresponding to the special symbol determination when the execution of the special symbol determination is suspended. When the main CPU 101 immediately executes the first special symbol determination, the main CPU 101 stores various random numbers acquired at the time of winning the start opening in the determination storage area, while holding the execution of the first special symbol determination. The various random numbers acquired at the time of winning the start opening are stored in the reserved storage area. When the first special symbol determination that has been suspended can be executed, the main CPU 101 moves various random numbers stored in the reserved storage area to the determination storage area, and is stored in that area. A special symbol determination is executed using various random numbers.

  Further, when the execution of the first special symbol determination is suspended as described above, the main CPU 101 obtains the game ball when it wins the first starting port 11 before actually executing the first special symbol determination. Based on various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a pre-determination process is performed to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot game. By performing this pre-determination process, a pre-determination result indicating whether or not it is determined to execute the jackpot game when the first special symbol determination that is put on hold is executed, or the executed first special symbol It is possible to obtain information indicating a variation pattern when the first special symbol is variably displayed for the determination.

  As described above, when a prior determination result including information indicating whether or not to execute the jackpot game and information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol is obtained, information indicating the prior determination result (preliminary determination information) is included. A hold command is transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 130. On the other hand, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the sound effect based on the prior determination information included in the hold command. The method for determining whether or not to execute this sound effect is not particularly limited. For example, the effect random number is acquired at the timing when the hold command is received, and the acquired effect random number matches the predetermined random value. An example is a method of determining that sound production is to be executed. In this case, for example, information indicating that the jackpot game is determined to be executed is included in the prior determination information, or information indicating that the jackpot game is determined to be executed is determined in advance. Although it is not included in the information, if the information indicating that the variation time of the special symbol will be set to a relatively long time is included in the prior determination information, the sound effect is likely to be executed. In addition, it is conceivable to store the above random number value.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the sound effect is to be executed, the output sound (intermittent sound or continuous sound) is output as the effect sound, and what output pattern (for example, the intermittent sound is output when the intermittent sound is output). The number of times of output) determines whether to output.

  FIG. 7A illustrates a state in which an intermittent sound is output from the speaker 24 in the first intermittent pattern. For example, when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 and pre-determined based on a random number value or the like used for the first special symbol determination corresponding to the change display of the special symbol to be read ahead in FIG. When the process is executed and pre-determination information indicating that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low is obtained, as shown in FIG. 7A, a game ball wins the first starting port 11 At the timing, the first intermittent sound ("first intermittent sound" in the figure) is output for a predetermined time, and the sound effect ends.

Thus, when the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low, an intermittent sound is output instead of a continuous sound, and the number of times the intermittent sound is output is small, so the player can produce a sound effect output from the speaker 24. It can be understood that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low based on the output mode of the effect sound according to the.
When the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low, for example, it is determined that the jackpot game is not executed, and the variation pattern of the special symbol is relatively short (for example, 15 seconds) is selected. This is a case in which pre-determination information indicating that it is to be performed is obtained.

  FIG. 7B illustrates a state in which an intermittent sound is output from the speaker 24 in the second intermittent pattern. For example, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and pre-determined based on a random number value or the like used for the first special symbol determination corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol to be read ahead in FIG. When the process is executed and pre-determination information indicating that the reliability for the jackpot is medium is obtained, the game ball wins the first starting port 11 as illustrated in FIG. 7B. At the timing, the first intermittent sound ("first intermittent sound" in the figure) is output for a predetermined time. Then, during the display of the variation of the special symbol immediately before the prefetch target variation, the second intermittent sound ("second intermittent sound" in the figure) is output for a predetermined time.

As described above, when the reliability for the jackpot is medium, the intermittent sound is output instead of the continuous sound, but the player outputs the sound effect output from the speaker 24 because the intermittent sound is output many times. It can be understood that the reliability for the jackpot is medium based on the output mode of the effect sound according to the.
Note that when the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low, for example, it is determined that the jackpot game is not executed, and the variation pattern with a medium variation time of the special symbol (for example, 45 seconds) is selected. This is a case in which pre-determination information indicating that it is to be performed is obtained.

  The second intermittent sound is preferably a production sound that is related to the content of the first intermittent sound in order to give the player the impression that the output of the first intermittent sound has been resumed. A production sound that does not relate to sound and content may be used.

  FIG. 7C illustrates a state in which a continuous sound is output from the speaker 24. For example, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and pre-determined based on a random number value or the like used for the first special symbol determination corresponding to the change display of the special symbol to be read ahead in FIG. When the process is executed and prior determination information indicating that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high is obtained, as shown in FIG. 7C, the game ball wins the first start port 11 The output of the continuous sound is started at the timing, and the output of the continuous sound is continued until, for example, reach is established during the change of the symbol to be prefetched.

In this way, when the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high, a continuous sound is output instead of an intermittent sound, and as a result, the time during which the effect sound related to the sound effect is output becomes relatively long. Based on the output mode of the effect sound related to the sound effect output from the speaker 24 (here, the length of time during which the continuous sound is output), it is possible to grasp that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high it can.
The case where the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high is, for example, a case where pre-determination information indicating that it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed is obtained, or that the jackpot game is not to be executed. This is a case where pre-determination information indicating that a variation pattern of a special symbol with a relatively long variation time (for example, 90 seconds) is selected is obtained.

  Here, the case where the intermittent sound is output in the first intermittent pattern illustrated in FIG. 7A when the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low has been described, but the reliability for the jackpot is relative. In some cases, the intermittent sound may be output in the second intermittent pattern. Further, although the ratio is extremely low, a continuous sound may be output when the reliability for the big hit is relatively low.

  In addition, here, a case has been described in which the intermittent sound is output in the second intermittent pattern illustrated in FIG. 7B when the reliability for the jackpot is medium, but the reliability for the jackpot is moderate. In such a case, an intermittent sound may be output in the first intermittent pattern, or a continuous sound may be output.

  In addition, here, the case where the continuous sound illustrated in FIG. 7C is output when the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high is described, but when the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high, An intermittent sound may be output in the first intermittent pattern, or a continuous sound may be output in the second continuous pattern.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for describing a table for selecting an output pattern of a sound effect. The sub ROM 132 stores a table for determining the output pattern of the effect sound related to the sound effect, and the sub CPU 131 refers to this table to determine the output pattern of the effect sound related to the sound effect.

  For example, when it is determined that the jackpot game will not be executed, and prior determination information indicating that the variation pattern N with a variation time of 120 seconds is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol is obtained, With reference to the table illustrated in FIG. 8A, the output pattern of the effect sound is determined.

  In the table illustrated in FIG. 8A, the range in which the production random numbers can be acquired is “0” to “99”, and 20 disturbances “0” to “19” with respect to the first intermittent pattern. Numerical values are associated with each other, 50 random numbers “20” to “69” are associated with the second intermittent pattern, and 30 with “70” to “99” are associated with the continuation pattern. Are associated with each other.

  When executing the sound effect, the sub CPU 131 acquires a random number at the timing of receiving a hold command including a “loss” and a pre-determined result indicating a variation pattern of 120 seconds, and shows an output pattern corresponding to the acquired random number in FIG. By reading from the table of (A), the output pattern of the effect sound related to the sound effect is determined. Then, by transmitting a hold display command including information indicating the output pattern as setting information of the sound effect to the image sound control board 140, the sound effect control board 140 is made to realize the sound effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, since 20 random values are associated with the first intermittent pattern, the rate at which the intermittent sound is output in the first intermittent pattern is 20% (= 20 / 100). In addition, since 50 random numbers are associated with the second intermittent pattern, the rate at which the intermittent sound is output in the second intermittent pattern is 50% (= 50/100). In addition, since 30 random numbers are associated with the continuation pattern, the rate at which the continuation sound is output in the continuation pattern is 30% (= 30/100).

  On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, and prior determination information indicating that the variation pattern N having a variation time of 120 seconds is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol is obtained. Referring to the table illustrated in FIG. 8B, the output pattern of the effect sound is determined.

  In the table illustrated in FIG. 8B, the range in which the production random numbers can be acquired is “0” to “99”, and 10 disturbances “0” to “9” with respect to the first intermittent pattern. Numerical values are associated with each other, 20 random numbers “10” to “29” are associated with the second intermittent pattern, and 70 with “30” to “99” are associated with the continuous pattern. Are associated with each other.

  When executing the sound effect, the sub CPU 131 acquires a random number at the timing of receiving a hold command including a “big hit” and a pre-determined result indicating a variation pattern of 120 seconds, and shows an output pattern corresponding to the acquired random number in FIG. By reading from the table of (B), the output pattern of the effect sound related to the sound effect is determined. Then, by transmitting a hold display command including information indicating the output pattern as setting information of the sound effect to the image sound control board 140, the sound effect control board 140 is made to realize the sound effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8B, since 10 random numbers are associated with the first intermittent pattern, the rate at which the intermittent sound is output in the first intermittent pattern is 10% (= 10 / 100). In addition, since 20 random numbers are associated with the second intermittent pattern, the rate at which the intermittent sound is output in the second intermittent pattern is 20% (= 20/100). Further, since 70 random number values are associated with the continuation pattern, the ratio of the continuation sound output in the continuation pattern is 70% (= 70/100).

  Here, when a variation pattern having a variation time of 120 seconds is selected, the following can be said with respect to sound production. That is, when the variation pattern of the 120-second variation is selected but the loss is notified, as is apparent from the notation of FIG. 8A, the ratio of intermittent sound output is 70% (= 20 + 50). On the other hand, the rate at which the continuous sound is output is 30%. That is, when a loss is notified, it can be said that an intermittent sound is easier to output than a continuous sound.

  Further, when a variation pattern of 120-second variation is selected and a jackpot is notified, the rate at which intermittent sound is output is 30% (= 10 + 20), as is apparent from the notation of FIG. 8B. On the other hand, the rate at which the continuous sound is output is 70%. That is, it can be said that the continuous sound is easier to output than the intermittent sound when the jackpot is notified.

  As described above, when the pre-determined information indicating the loss is obtained and the pre-determined information indicating the jackpot are obtained under the condition that the variation time is the same 120 seconds, The intermittent sound is more likely to be output than the continuous sound, and the continuous sound is easier to output than the intermittent sound with respect to the jackpot. That is, in this embodiment, regarding the sound production, the probability that the jackpot game is executed is higher when the production sound is output continuously than when the production sound is output intermittently. .

Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while expecting the output of the effect sound to continue when the output of the effect sound related to the sound effect is started.
In addition, even if the output of the production sound related to the sound production is interrupted, the production sound may be resumed, so that the player loses his expectation for the jackpot even when the intermittent sound is output. You can enjoy the game without

[Variation of sound production]
In other embodiments, the following configuration may be adopted for sound production.
That is, in the present embodiment, a case where the probability that a jackpot game is executed is higher in the case where the production sound is continuously output than in the case where the production sound is output intermittently, but in the other embodiments, A configuration in which the probability that the jackpot game is executed may be higher when the effect sound is output intermittently than when the effect sound is output continuously.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where an intermittent sound and a continuous sound are different sounds, these effect sounds may be the same sound. In this case, for example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the first part of the continuous sound is the first continuous sound and the second part is the second continuous sound, and the continuous sound is formed from a collection of a plurality of continuous sounds. It is.

  In addition, although FIG. 7 illustrates a pattern in which an intermittent sound is not output during the pre-read target symbol variation, an intermittent sound may be output during the pre-read target symbol variation.

  Further, FIG. 7 illustrates the case where the upper limit number of times that the intermittent sound is output is “2”, but this upper limit number may be “3” or more. In this case, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the probability that the jackpot game is executed increases as the number of times that the intermittent sound is output increases.

  In the present embodiment, a case where an intermittent sound is output during a special symbol variation display will be described. In another embodiment, an intermittent sound is generated during a special symbol stop display ("variation stop" in FIG. 7). May be output, or intermittent sound may be output both during the special symbol variation display and during the stop display.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where an intermittent sound is output only once during one pattern fluctuation | variation, in other embodiment, an intermittent sound is intermittently output several times during one pattern fluctuation | variation. May be.

[Chance Eye Production (Preliminary Production)]
Hereinafter, the chance eye effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
Opportunity direction is to display the decorative symbol in a specific combination when notifying that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost” It is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that there is a thing determined to be. That is, the chance eye effect is a prior effect that suggests in advance that a jackpot game may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, there are three types of chances displayed by this chance eye effect: weak chances, medium chances, and strong chances.

  The weak chance is a chance that suggests that there is a relatively low possibility that there is a thing determined to be a “big hit” in the suspension of the first special symbol determination. In other words, this is a chance to give the player an impression that the change in the prefetch target may be a chance. The weak chance in this embodiment is a losing eye composed of three even symbols (see, for example, FIG. 10A). If only the weak chance is displayed before the change of the prefetch target, reach may be established in the change of the prefetch target, but it is difficult to achieve reach. Further, even if reach is established due to the change in the prefetch target, only the low-reliability reach effect is performed, and in most cases, the loss is notified.

  The medium chance is an opportunity that suggests that there is a medium possibility that there is a thing determined to be a “big hit” among the suspensions of the first special symbol determination. The medium chance eye in the present embodiment is a losing eye composed of three odd symbols not including 7 symbols (see, for example, FIG. 11A). This middle chance is a chance that suggests that the development of a reach production more than the normal reach production, for example, due to the change of the prefetch target. For this reason, when the middle chance is displayed before the change of the prefetch target, reach is always established during the change of the prefetch target, and the reach effect indicating that the reliability for the big hit is medium (for example, SP) Reach production). When the medium chance is displayed, a highly reliable reach effect such as an SPSP reach effect may be performed during the change of the prefetch target. For this reason, it is possible to effectively increase the player's sense of expectation for jackpot by displaying the medium chance before the change of the prefetch target.

  The strong chance is a chance that suggests that there is a relatively high possibility that there is an item determined to be a “big hit” in the suspension of the first special symbol determination. The strong chance eye in the present embodiment is a losing eye composed of three odd symbols obtained by combining 3 symbols and 7 symbols (see, for example, FIG. 11D). This strong chance is a chance that suggests that development of a highly reliable reach production (for example, a SPSP reach production or a reach production performed in a state where the reach is established with 7 symbols) is developed by the change of the prefetch target. For this reason, if a strong chance is displayed before the change in the prefetch target, a reach is always established during the change in the prefetch target, and a high-reliability reach indicating that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high. Production (for example, SPSP reach production) is performed. For this reason, by displaying strong chances before the start of pre-reading changes, it is possible to effectively increase the player's sense of expectation for jackpots, and to give the player the impression that a big chance is approaching. Can be given.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, chances may be displayed a plurality of times before the change of the prefetch target starts. For example, the weak chance eye may be displayed during the change two times before the prefetch target, and the weak chance eye may be displayed during the change one time before the prefetch target. In addition, the weak chance eye may be displayed during the change two times before the prefetch target, and the medium chance eye (or strong chance eye) may be displayed during the change one time before the prefetch target. In addition, the middle chance eye may be displayed during the change two times before the prefetch target, and the middle chance eye (or strong chance eye) may be displayed during the change one time before the prefetch target. Here, the case where the chance eye is displayed using two consecutive symbol fluctuations is illustrated, but the chance eye 3 is displayed before the pre-reading target fluctuation starts using three or four fluctuations. It may be displayed once or four times.

  As described above, when the chance item is displayed a plurality of times before the change of the prefetch target starts, the chance item displayed in the previous change of the prefetch target indicates the reliability of the jackpot of the change of the prefetch target. Have a role. For this reason, when a weak chance or a medium chance is displayed, the player can enjoy the chance eye while expecting that a strong chance will be displayed before the change of the prefetch target starts. .

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the first special symbol determination is put on hold, a pre-determination process (prefetching process) for performing the same determination as the first special symbol determination is performed prior to the first special symbol determination. Is called. Specifically, when the first special symbol determination is performed, whether or not it is determined as “big hit”, and what is the variation pattern of the first special symbol that is variably displayed according to the execution of the first special symbol determination The main CPU 101 executes processing for determining in advance whether or not the variation pattern is selected. Then, based on the result of this prior determination, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the chance eye effect, and in the case of executing the chance eye effect, what kind of effect pattern to execute the chance eye effect. Based on the determination result, the overall CPU 141 performs a chance eye effect.

  By the way, the chance eye display is performed by using the fluctuation of reachless without reach effect. For this reason, if it is determined to perform the chance eye effect based on the pre-determination target pre-determination result, it is determined whether or not all the effects performed by the symbol variation digested before the pre-read target variation are non-reach effects. If it is determined that a variation in which at least one effect with reach is performed is included, control is performed such that the chance eye effect is not executed.

  Whether or not to execute the chance eye effect can be determined by performing the following processing. Specifically, if there is a pre-determined result that can be the execution target of a chance eye effect, does it include a product that has a reach effect with respect to the symbol variation that is digested before the variation of the look-ahead target? If it is determined whether or not it is included, it is determined not to execute the chance eye effect, and if it is determined that it is not included, it is determined to execute the chance eye effect.

  In the gaming machine 1, prior to the decorative symbol being stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination, the decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped and displayed with the predetermined combination. Opportunities may be displayed both when the decorative symbol is displayed in a pseudo stop state and when the decorative symbol is displayed in a stop state. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the case where the three decorative symbols are completely stopped from the case where these decorative symbols are falsely stopped, the three decorative symbols are not moved completely but moved slightly. Is called “pseudo stop”, and the complete stop of the three decorative symbols is sometimes called “main stop”.

[Display of movement trajectory (implying effect)]
In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination, a notification effect that notifies the determination result is executed. Specifically, the decoration display of the decorative symbol is started with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol, and the decoration is displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination with the stop display of the first special symbol. The symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, as described above, a chance eye effect (preliminary effect) that suggests that a jackpot game may be performed based on the result of the prior determination process can be executed in a plurality of notification effects. is there.

By the way, in the gaming machine 1, the chance that is displayed in the previous change of the prefetch target has a role of suggesting the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the change in the prefetching countermeasure. For this reason, it is preferable that the player can easily recognize which chance eye has stopped due to the previous change even after the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the form of forming the chance eye has started to change.
For this reason, in this embodiment, when the chance eye effect is executed in the predetermined notification effect of a plurality of times, the chance eye effect is executed until the chance eye effect is executed in the next notification effect. A movement trajectory is displayed as a suggestion effect that suggests that.

  FIG. 9 is a time chart for explaining the chance eye effect and the trajectory display. As illustrated in FIG. 9A, when the chance eye effect is not performed, the decorative symbol change display accompanying the special symbol change display and the decorative symbol stop display accompanying the special symbol stop display (losing notification) are displayed. Display (stop display of broken eyes) is repeated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the chance eye effect based on the result of the above-described prior determination, the weak chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, and the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target is displayed. In some cases, a medium chance is displayed (see FIG. 9B). In such a case, during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, the movement trajectory is displayed that suggests that the weak chance eye was displayed during the notification effect two times before the prefetch target. Specifically, when a weak chance eye is displayed, an effect display is performed in which three even symbols that form the weak chance eye and the surroundings are emitted in blue, so these decorative symbols are restarted. When scrolling from top to bottom at high speed, three blue movement trajectories indicating the trajectory of the decorative symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIGS. 9B, 10A, and 10B). reference).

  In addition, when the medium chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, the medium chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target during the notification effect of the prefetch target. The suggested trajectory is displayed. Specifically, when a medium chance eye is displayed, an effect display is performed in which three odd symbols that form the medium chance eye (except for the seven symbols) and their surroundings emit green light. When the decorative symbol is restarted and scrolled at high speed from top to bottom, three green movement trajectories indicating the trajectory of the three decorative symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIG. 9B and (See FIGS. 10D and 10E).

  Although not shown in FIG. 9, when a red chance eye is displayed, three odd symbols that form a strong chance eye (combination of 3 symbols and 7 symbols) and their surroundings are red. Since the effect display to emit light is performed, when the next variation is started and the three decorative symbols are scrolled at high speed, the three red movement trajectories indicating the trajectories of the three decorative symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. (See FIGS. 11D and 11E).

As described above, the chance eye effect includes a plurality of effect modes with different possibilities of executing the jackpot game, and the effect mode of the executed chance eye effect can be suggested in the display of the movement trajectory.
For this reason, based on the display of the movement trajectory, the player can determine whether the chance eye effect was performed during the previous notification effect and how likely the jackpot is to be executed. Even after the performance is performed, it can be easily recognized.

  Although not shown in FIG. 9B, in the case where the chance eye effect is performed, there are three modes in which the special symbol shows the chance eye before a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds before) when the “real stop” is performed. As the decorative symbol “pseudo stop” and the special symbol “main stop”, the decorative symbol of the display mode showing the chance eye “main stop”.

[Specific examples of chance eyes]
Hereinafter, specific examples of the chance eye effect and the movement trajectory display will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Pattern displaying weak chances and medium chances)
FIG. 10 is a screen diagram illustrating a specific example of the chance eye effect in which the medium chance eyes are displayed after the weak chance eyes are displayed. When it is determined that the weak chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target and the medium chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, the following effect display is performed. .

  In FIG. 10 (A), three hold icons indicating that the number of holds for the first special symbol determination is “3” are displayed in the hold area 51 and the notification effect of the previous two to-be-read target is finished. A state in which weak chances are sometimes displayed is illustrated. As the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with respect to the first special symbol determination of the previous two to be read-ahead, as shown in FIG. 10A, three even symbols are stopped and displayed. . At that time, an effect display is performed in which the three even-numbered symbols forming the weak chance eyes and the periphery thereof emit blue light.

  When the three even-numbered symbols forming the first special symbol and the weak chance eye are permanently stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and the notification effect for the first special symbol determination immediately before the prefetch target are started. Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the icon is erased from the region 52 where the icon indicating that the variation of the symbol is being displayed is displayed and displayed in the holding region 51 The earliest hold icon moves to the area 52. In addition, a shift process is performed on the remaining hold icons displayed in the hold area 51, and the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target is moved to a position where the earliest hold icon is displayed. (See FIGS. 10A and 10B).

  As described above, almost simultaneously with the shift process for the icon, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a mode of forming a weak chance are restarted to start high-speed scrolling. While these three decorative symbols are scrolling at a high speed, it is in a state where it is not easy to recognize which number of decorative symbols is scrolling, and thus represents the trajectory of the three decorative symbols moving during this period. A vertically long band-like image in blue is displayed as a movement locus (see FIG. 10B).

  Next, as the scroll speed of the three decorative symbols gradually decreases and, for example, the symbol “1” as the left symbol is pseudo-stopped, the display of the movement trajectory ends (FIGS. 10B and 10C). )reference). Subsequently, after the right symbol and the middle symbol are stopped in order, the three decorative symbols are stopped in a display manner showing a loss (see FIG. 10D). Here, since it is determined in advance that the medium chance is displayed in the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, as shown in FIG. 10D, three odd numbers that do not include 7 symbols. “159” as a symbol stops this time. Although not shown in FIG. 10D, as the medium chance eye is displayed, an effect display is performed in which three odd symbols forming the medium chance eye and the periphery thereof emit green light.

  When the three odd symbols (here, “159”) that form the first special symbol and the middle chance eye are stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and notification effect for the first special symbol determination of the pre-read target starts. Is done. Specifically, with the start of the special symbol variation display, the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target displayed in the hold area 51 moves to the area 52 (FIG. 10D and FIG. 10). (See (E)). Then, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a manner of forming the middle chance eyes are restarted and high-speed scrolling is started. While the three decorative symbols are scrolling at high speed, it is not easy to recognize which decorative symbol indicating which number is scrolling as described above. For this reason, in this period, a vertically long strip-shaped image representing a trajectory along which three decorative symbols move is displayed as a trajectory (see FIG. 10E).

  Next, as the scroll speed of the three decorative symbols gradually decreases and, for example, the “4” symbol as a left symbol is pseudo-stopped, the display of the movement trajectory ends (FIGS. 10E and 10F). )reference). Then, the same right design as the left design that is pseudo-stopped is pseudo-stopped, and reach is established (see FIGS. 10F and 10G). In this way, when the middle chance is displayed for the previous change of the prefetch target, reach is established during the prefetch target change, and for example, an SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 10). (Refer to (H)), the decorative symbol is stopped in a manner in which the determination result of the first special symbol determination to be prefetched is notified (see FIG. 10I).

(Pattern with medium and strong chances displayed)
FIG. 11 is a screen diagram illustrating a specific example of a chance eye effect in which a strong chance eye is displayed after a medium chance eye is displayed. When it is determined that the middle chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target and the strong chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, the following effect display is performed. .

  In FIG. 11 (A), three hold icons indicating that the number of holds for the first special symbol determination is “3” are displayed in the hold area 51, and the notification effect for the preceding two to be read ahead is ended. A state in which a medium chance is sometimes displayed is illustrated. As the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with respect to the first special symbol determination of the previous two to be read-ahead, as illustrated in FIG. 11A, three (not including seven symbols) Odd symbols are stopped and displayed. At that time, an effect display is performed in which three odd symbols forming a medium chance eye and the periphery thereof emit green light.

  When the three odd symbols forming the first special symbol and the medium chance are stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and notification effect for the first special symbol determination immediately before the prefetch target are started. Specifically, with the start of the special symbol fluctuation display, the earliest hold icon displayed in the hold area 51 moves to the area 52. In addition, a shift process is performed on the remaining hold icons displayed in the hold area 51, and the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target is moved to a position where the earliest hold icon is displayed. (See FIGS. 11A and 11B).

  As described above, almost simultaneously with the shift process for the icon, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a mode of forming the middle chance eye are restarted to start high-speed scrolling. While these three decorative symbols are scrolling at a high speed, it is in a state where it is not easy to recognize which number of decorative symbols is scrolling, and thus represents the trajectory of the three decorative symbols moving during this period. A vertically long belt-like image in green is displayed as a movement locus (see FIG. 11B).

  Next, as the scroll speed of the three decorative symbols gradually decreases and, for example, the symbol “7” as a left symbol is pseudo-stopped, the display of the movement trajectory ends (FIGS. 11B and 11C). )reference). Subsequently, after the right symbol and the middle symbol are stopped in sequence, the three decorative symbols are stopped in a display manner showing a loss (see FIG. 11D). Here, since it is determined in advance that a strong chance is displayed in the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, as illustrated in FIG. 11D, the combination of 3 symbols and 7 symbols is combined. “733” is stopped as three odd symbols. Although not shown in FIG. 11D, as the strong chance eyes are displayed, an effect display is performed in which three odd symbols forming the strong chance eyes and the periphery thereof emit red light.

  When the first special symbol and the three odd symbols (here, “733”) forming the strong chance eyes are stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and notification effect for the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target starts. Is done. Specifically, with the start of the special symbol variation display, the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target displayed in the hold area 51 moves to the area 52 (FIG. 11D and FIG. 11). (See (E)). Then, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a form that forms strong chance eyes are restarted and high-speed scrolling is started. While the three decorative symbols are scrolling at high speed, it is not easy to recognize which decorative symbol indicating which number is scrolling as described above. For this reason, during this period, a vertically long strip-like image representing the locus of movement of the three decorative symbols is displayed as the movement locus (see FIG. 11E).

  When a strong chance is displayed, it is relatively likely that a jackpot game will be executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, in the locus display corresponding to the strong chance eye (see FIG. 11E), the locus display corresponding to the weak chance eye (see FIG. 10B) and the locus corresponding to the medium chance eye. Compared to the display (see FIG. 10E), a band-like image having a wider width is displayed as a movement locus. Thereby, it is possible to effectively suggest that the strong chance eyes are displayed.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the display of the movement locus corresponding to the strong chance is started, the scroll speed of the three decorative symbols gradually decreases. Then, for example, as the “5” symbol as a left symbol is pseudo-stopped, the display of the movement trajectory ends (see FIGS. 11E and 11F). Then, the right symbol that is the same as the left symbol that is pseudo-stopped is pseudo-stopped, and reach is established (see FIGS. 11 (F) and 11 (G)). In this way, when a strong chance is displayed with respect to the previous change of the prefetch target, reach is established during the prefetch target change, and, for example, an SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 11). (Refer to (H)), the decorative symbol is finally stopped in such a manner that the determination result of the first special symbol determination to be prefetched is notified (see FIG. 11I). In addition, although FIG. 11 (I) shows a state where a loss is notified, a jackpot may be notified.

(Pattern where strong chance eyes and strong chance eyes are displayed)
FIG. 12 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of the chance eye effect in which the strong chance eyes are displayed after the strong chance eyes are displayed. When it is determined that the strong chance is displayed during the notification effect two times before the prefetch target and the strong chance is displayed during the notification effect one time before the prefetch target, the following effect display is performed. Is called.

  In FIG. 12 (A), three hold icons indicating that the number of holds for the first special symbol determination is “3” are displayed in the hold area 51 and the notification effect of the previous two to-be-read target is finished. The state where the strong chance eyes are sometimes displayed is illustrated. As the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with respect to the first special symbol determination two before the pre-reading object, 3 symbols and 7 symbols are combined as illustrated in FIG. Three odd symbols are stopped and displayed. At that time, an effect display is performed in which three odd symbols forming strong chance eyes and their surroundings emit red light.

  When the three odd symbols forming the first special symbol and the strong chance eye are stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and the notification effect for the first special symbol determination immediately before the prefetch target are started. Specifically, with the start of the special symbol fluctuation display, the earliest hold icon displayed in the hold area 51 moves to the area 52. In addition, a shift process is performed on the remaining hold icons displayed in the hold area 51, and the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target is moved to a position where the earliest hold icon is displayed. (See FIGS. 12A and 12B).

  As described above, almost simultaneously with the shift process for the icon, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a mode of forming a strong chance are restarted to start high-speed scrolling. While these three decorative symbols are scrolling at a high speed, it is in a state where it is not easy to recognize which number of decorative symbols is scrolling, and thus represents the trajectory of the three decorative symbols moving during this period. A red and vertically long strip image is displayed as a movement locus (see FIG. 12B).

  Next, as the scroll speed of the three decorative symbols gradually decreases and, for example, the symbol “7” as a left symbol is pseudo-stopped, the display of the movement trajectory ends (FIGS. 12B and 12C). )reference). Subsequently, after the right symbol and the middle symbol are stopped in sequence, the three decorative symbols are stopped in a display manner showing a loss (see FIG. 12D). Here, since it is determined in advance that a strong chance is displayed in the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, as illustrated in FIG. 12D, the combination of 3 symbols and 7 symbols is combined. “733” is stopped as three odd symbols. Although not shown in FIG. 12D, as the strong chance eyes are displayed, an effect display is performed in which the three odd symbols forming the strong chance eyes and their surroundings emit red light.

  When the first special symbol and the three odd symbols (here, “733”) forming the strong chance eyes are stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and notification effect for the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target starts. Is done. Specifically, with the start of the special symbol variation display, the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target displayed in the hold area 51 moves to the area 52 (FIG. 12 (D) and (See (E)). Then, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a form that forms strong chance eyes are restarted and high-speed scrolling is started. While the three decorative symbols are scrolling at high speed, it is not easy to recognize which decorative symbol indicating which number is scrolling as described above. For this reason, in this period, a vertically long strip-like image representing the locus of movement of the three decorative symbols is displayed as the movement locus (see FIG. 12E).

  When a predetermined time elapses after the display of the movement locus corresponding to the strong chance is started, the scroll speed of the three decorative symbols gradually decreases. Then, for example, as the “5” symbol as a left symbol is pseudo-stopped, the display of the movement trajectory ends (see FIGS. 12E and 12F). Then, the same right design as the left design that is pseudo-stopped is pseudo-stopped, and reach is established (see FIGS. 12F and 12G). In this way, when a strong chance is displayed for the previous change of the prefetch target, reach is established during the prefetch target change, and, for example, an SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 12). (Refer to (H)), the decorative symbol is finally stopped in such a manner that the determination result of the first special symbol determination to be prefetched is notified (see FIG. 12I). Although FIG. 12 (I) shows a state where the jackpot is notified, there is a case where a loss is notified.

[Modified example of moving trajectory]
Up to this point, the case has been described in which the effect mode of the executed chance eye effect is indicated by the display of the movement locus that indicates that the chance eye effect has been executed. On the other hand, as described below, the display of the movement trajectory that suggests that the chance eye effect has been executed may indicate the effect mode of the chance eye effect to be executed in the next notification effect. Good.

  FIG. 13 is a time chart for explaining a modified example of the chance eye effect and the trajectory display. When it is determined to execute the chance eye effect based on the result of the above-described pre-determination, as illustrated in FIG. 13, the medium chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, and the prefetch target is displayed. A strong chance may be displayed during the previous notification effect.

In this modification, in such a case, during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, by displaying the movement trajectory indicating that the chance eye was displayed during the notification effect two times before the prefetch target, A display mode of chance eyes (here, strong chance eyes) displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target is suggested.
Specifically, when the first special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol determination immediately before the pre-read target are started to be displayed, the chance is given during the notification effect two times before the pre-read target. A movement trajectory suggesting that it has been displayed is displayed. At this time, if the strong chance is displayed when the first special symbol and the decorative symbol change display corresponding to the first special symbol determination immediately before the prefetch target are stopped, the above movement trajectory is displayed. However, in order to suggest that a strong chance eye will be displayed from now on, a red and wide band-like image corresponding to the strong chance eye is displayed.

  As described above, in this modified example, since the movement trajectory indicating that the chance eye is displayed is displayed, the player recognizes that the chance eye is displayed even after the chance eye effect is finished. be able to. In addition, since the display of the movement trajectory suggests an effect mode of the chance eye effect to be executed in the next notification effect, the player can execute the chance eye effect again, and the effect of the chance eye effect. It is possible to easily recognize the aspect at an early stage.

(Pattern where weak chance eyes are displayed)
FIG. 14 is a screen diagram illustrating a specific example of a chance eye effect in which a weak chance eye is displayed. When it is determined to display the weak chance eye during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, the following effect display is performed.

  In FIG. 14A, three hold icons indicating that the number of holds for the first special symbol determination is “3” are displayed in the hold area 51, and the notification effect for the previous two to be read-ahead is ended. The state in which the loose eye ("153") that sometimes does not form the chance eye is displayed is illustrated.

  When the first special symbol and the loose eye are stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and notification effect for the first special symbol determination immediately before the prefetch target are started. Specifically, with the start of the special symbol fluctuation display, the earliest hold icon displayed in the hold area 51 moves to the area 52. In addition, a shift process is performed on the remaining hold icons displayed in the hold area 51, and the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target is moved to a position where the earliest hold icon is displayed. (See FIGS. 14A and 14B).

  As described above, almost simultaneously with the shift process for the icons, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a manner of forming the broken eyes are restarted, and high-speed scrolling is started. While these three decorative symbols are scrolling at a high speed, it is in a state where it is not easy to recognize which number of decorative symbols is scrolling, and thus represents the trajectory of the three decorative symbols moving during this period. A vertically long strip image in blue is displayed as a movement locus (see FIG. 14B).

  Note that this strip image does not suggest that the chance eye was displayed during the previous notification effect, but the chance eye is displayed during the current notification effect. And it is displayed to suggest the display mode.

  Next, as the scroll speed of the three decorative symbols gradually decreases and, for example, the symbol “4” as the left symbol is pseudo-stopped, the display of the movement trajectory ends (FIGS. 14B and 14C). )reference). Subsequently, after the right symbol and the middle symbol are stopped in order, the three decorative symbols are stopped in a display manner showing a loss (see FIG. 14D). Here, since it is determined in advance that the weak chance is displayed in the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, as shown in FIG. 14D, “448” as three even symbols. Stops this time. Although not shown in FIG. 14D, as the weak chance eyes are displayed, an effect display is performed in which three even symbols forming the weak chance eyes and their surroundings emit blue light.

  When the first special symbol and the three odd symbols (here, “448”) forming the weak chance eye are permanently stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and notification effect for the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target starts. Is done. Specifically, with the start of the special symbol variation display, the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target displayed in the hold area 51 moves to the area 52 (FIG. 14D and FIG. (See (E)). Then, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a manner that forms weak chances are restarted, and high-speed scrolling is started. And here, the weak chance that suggests that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively low is displayed during the previous notification production, so in most cases, the loss is notified without developing into reach. (See FIG. 14F).

(Pattern with medium and strong chances displayed)
FIG. 15 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of a chance eye effect in which a strong chance eye is displayed after a medium chance eye is displayed. When it is determined that the middle chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target and the strong chance eye is displayed during the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target, the following effect display is performed. .

  In FIG. 15A, three hold icons indicating that the number of holds for the first special symbol determination is “3” are displayed in the hold area 51, and the notification effect for the previous two to be read ahead is ended. The state in which the loose eye that sometimes does not form the chance eye is displayed is illustrated.

  When the first special symbol and the broken eye are stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and the notification effect for the first special symbol determination two previous reading target are started. Specifically, with the start of the special symbol fluctuation display, the earliest hold icon displayed in the hold area 51 moves to the area 52. In addition, a shift process is performed on the remaining hold icons displayed in the hold area 51, and the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target is moved to a position where the earliest hold icon is displayed. (See FIGS. 15A and 15B).

  As described above, almost simultaneously with the shift process for the icons, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a manner of forming the broken eyes are restarted, and high-speed scrolling is started. While these three decorative symbols are scrolling at a high speed, it is in a state where it is not easy to recognize which number of decorative symbols is scrolling, and thus represents the trajectory of the three decorative symbols moving during this period. A vertically long belt-like image in green is displayed as a movement locus (see FIG. 15B).

  Next, the scrolling speed of the three decorative symbols gradually decreases, the “1” symbol is pseudo-stopped as the left symbol, the “9” symbol is pseudo-stopped as the right symbol, and the “5” symbol is simulated as the middle symbol. By stopping, a medium chance is formed (see FIG. 15C). Then, the three decorative symbols that form the medium chance stop stop.

  When the three special symbols forming the first special symbol and the medium chance are stopped for a predetermined time, the special symbol variation display and notification effect for the first special symbol determination to be prefetched are started. Specifically, with the start of the special symbol variation display, the hold icon corresponding to the first special symbol determination of the prefetch target displayed in the hold area 51 moves to the area 52 (FIG. 15C and FIG. (See (D)). Then, the three decorative symbols that have been stopped in a manner of forming the middle chance eyes are restarted and high-speed scrolling is started. While the three decorative symbols are scrolling at high speed, it is not easy to recognize which decorative symbol indicating which number is scrolling as described above. For this reason, in this period, a vertically long strip-like image representing the locus of movement of the three decorative symbols is displayed as the movement locus (see FIG. 15E). Here, the reason why the vertically long strip image is displayed in red is that a strong chance is displayed after the end of the current fluctuation.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the display of the movement locus corresponding to the strong chance is started, the scroll speed of the three decorative symbols gradually decreases. Then, for example, in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol, the three symbols or the seven symbols are stopped, and the three decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped and permanently stopped in a manner that forms a strong chance eye (FIG. 15 ( E)).

  When the three decorative symbols forming the strong chance eyes are stopped for a predetermined time, the first special symbol corresponding to the pre-reading object is displayed and notified. Specifically, the three decorative symbols that formed the strong chances restart (see FIG. 15F). Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of symbols, the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped and reach is established (see FIG. 15G), and finally SPSP reach is achieved. An effect is performed (see FIG. 15 (H)), and the decorative symbol is stopped in a manner of notifying the determination result of the first special symbol determination to be prefetched (see FIG. 15 (I)). In addition, although FIG. 15 (I) shows a state where the loss is notified, there is a case where the jackpot is notified.

[Variations related to chance eye production]
In addition, here, in order to suggest the effect aspect of the executed chance eye effect or to suggest the effect aspect of the chance eye effect to be executed in the next notification effect, a belt-like image is displayed as the suggestion effect. However, the suggestion effect may be performed using an effect image different from the belt-like image. For example, an effect image may be displayed on the peripheral edge of the liquid crystal screen 5 and the effect mode of the chance eye effect may be suggested by the color of the effect image.

  In addition, the prior effect suggesting that the special game is executed is not limited to the chance effect effect, and may be an effect such that the display mode of the hold icon is changed step by step, for example. . In addition, in the case where a plurality of effect actors are provided, the effect may be such that the number of acting actors to be operated is sequentially increased.

[Pseudo continuous notice effect]
In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a pseudo continuous notice effect may be executed during the special symbol variation display. This pseudo-continuous notice effect is an effect that makes it appear as if the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times during a single change display of the special symbol.

  FIG. 16 is a time chart for explaining the pseudo continuous notice effect. The quasi-continuous notice effect is a variable display of three columns of decorative symbols: a left column where the left symbol is displayed, a right column where the right symbol is displayed, and a middle column where the middle symbol is displayed. This is realized by alternately repeating the short fluctuation display and the pseudo stop of the three rows of decorative symbols (see FIG. 16A).

  As illustrated in FIG. 16A, when the pseudo continuous notice effect that finally develops to the pseudo third series is performed, as the first effect, the first short variation display and the pseudo of the three rows of decorative symbols are performed. When the stop is completed, the short fluctuation display is started again, and a pseudo second station is entered. Also in the second pseudo sequence, the short variation display and the pseudo stop of the three rows of decorative symbols are performed as the first effect. Then, the short fluctuation display is started again, and the pseudo third station is entered.

  Here, the case where the pseudo third notice is developed will be described. However, the pseudo continuous notice effect may be developed only up to the second pseudo or the fourth pseudo series. The pseudo continuous notice effect is mainly performed before the reach is established, but may be performed after the reach is established.

  In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination is executed, and based on the determination result, the decorative symbol is displayed in a manner in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed and the determination result of the first special symbol determination is notified. A notification effect for stop display is executed. In this notification effect, as described above, it is possible to repeatedly execute the short variation display of the decorative symbol and the pseudo stop.

(About continuous production)
In the above notification effect, the continuous effect suggesting that the short variation display of the decorative symbol and the pseudo stop are repeatedly performed is performed other than the final variation of the short variation display and the pseudo stop of the plurality of decorative symbols. It can be executed in each. For example, in FIG. 16A, when the pseudo-stop of the first decorative symbol is performed, the short variation display of the decorative symbol is repeated by the continuous effect of pseudo-stopping three symbols in the middle row (here In this case, it is suggested that the pseudo first sequence is developed to the second pseudo sequence (see, for example, FIG. 17C). Further, when the pseudo stop of the second decorative symbol is performed, the short variation display of the decorative symbol is repeated by the continuous effect of pseudo-stopping the seven symbols in the middle row (in this case, from the pseudo second sequence) (It develops in the pseudo third series) (for example, see FIG. 17F).

  In the present embodiment, three symbols that are pseudo-stopped in the middle row and seven symbols that are also pseudo-stopped in the middle row have a function that suggests the development of the pseudo-continuous notice effect. These decorative designs are different in the following points. In other words, if the decorative symbol stops in the middle of the first pseudo sequence, if the three symbols stop in the middle row, the development from the first pseudo sequence to the second pseudo sequence is confirmed. When the 7 symbols stop in the row, not only the development from the pseudo first station to the pseudo second station but also the development from the second pseudo station to the pseudo third station is determined. In other words, the 7 symbols that are pseudo-stopped in the middle row have a function that suggests that the pseudo-continuous notice effect will be developed to the pseudo third series.

(Suggestion of continuous production)
By the way, as described above, there are a case where a continuous effect in which three symbols are pseudo-stopped in the middle row and a case where a continuous effect in which seven symbols are pseudo-stopped in the middle row are performed. In such a case, since it is determined that the pseudo-continuous notice effect develops to at least the pseudo third series, it is more likely that the jackpot game will be executed as compared with the case where the former continuous effect is executed. For this reason, for example, whether or not the continuation effect in which the three symbols are pseudo-stopped in the middle row or the continuation effect in which the seven symbols are quasi-stopped in the middle row has been resumed, for example, the short variation display of the decorative symbols has been resumed. It is preferable that the player can easily recognize it later.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is executed in the short variation display and the pseudo stop of the decorative symbol of the predetermined number of times, the next short display of the decorative symbol and the pseudo stop are performed. The continuation suggestion effect (an example of the suggestion effect) suggesting that the continuation effect has been executed is performed before the continuation effect is executed.

(Specific example of continuous suggestion production)
Hereinafter, a specific example of the continuation suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 17 is a screen diagram illustrating a state in which the continuation suggesting effect is performed in the pseudo continuous notice effect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 17A, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started in the state where the number of first special symbol determination is “1”, the hold displayed in the hold area 51 The icon moves to the area 52 and the first special symbol and the decorative symbol change display is started. As a result, a pseudo first-sequence short fluctuation display is started.

  Next, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation display, for example, the “9” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the left column, and then the “4” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the right column (FIG. 17 (B )reference). Then, the “3” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row, suggesting the development from the pseudo first series to the pseudo second series (see FIG. 17C). In this example, the continuation effect in which the three symbols are quasi-stopped is illustrated in the middle row. However, the continuation effect in which the seven symbols are quasi-stopped in the middle row may be performed in the same scene.

  Next, when a predetermined time elapses after 3 symbols (or 7 symbols) are pseudo-stopped in the middle row, the 3 rows of decorative symbols are restarted and high-speed scrolling of the decorative symbols is started (FIG. 17D). )reference). While the decorative symbols are being scrolled at high speed, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize which number of decorative symbols are scrolling. For this reason, a continuation suggestion effect is performed using the period during which such decorative symbols are scrolled at high speed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 17D, a band-shaped image indicating a trajectory along which three rows of decorative symbols move is displayed, and a pseudo-stop is displayed in the middle row inside the band-shaped image. The numerical value of the symbol (here “3”) is displayed. Further, an effect display of “× 2” is performed so that the player can easily recognize that the effect of the pseudo second series is being performed.

  In this way, while the decorative symbols of each column are scrolled at high speed in the pseudo second sequence, it is possible to suggest the display mode of the middle symbols that were pseudo-stopped in the middle column at the end of the pseudo first sequence. Since a simple belt-like image is displayed, the player can easily recognize which symbol has been pseudo-stopped as a continuation suggesting effect and has developed into the pseudo second sequence.

  In addition, in the continuous effect of FIG. 17C, when 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped in the middle row, in the continuous suggestion effect of FIG. 17D, three rows of strip images including “7” (FIG. 17 ( G) is displayed.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the pseudo second continuous change display is started, the scroll speed of the decorative symbol decreases, for example, the “5” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the left column, and then “ “1” symbol is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 17E). Then, a continuous effect is performed in which the “7” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row.

  In FIG. 17 (F), as a continuation effect that suggests the development from pseudo second to third pseudo, the state where “7” symbol is pseudo-stopped is illustrated in the middle row. Under certain circumstances, the “3” symbol in the middle row may stop in a pseudo manner.

  As described above, when a predetermined time elapses after the “7” symbol (or “3” symbol) stops in the middle row, the three rows of decorative symbols are restarted and high-speed scrolling of the decorative symbols is started. (See FIG. 17G). Thereby, it develops to the pseudo third series.

  Since it is difficult to visually recognize the numerical value indicated by the decorative symbol while the decorative symbol is being scrolled at high speed, the symbol “7” in the middle row was pseudo-stopped and developed into the pseudo third sequence. 3 rows of band-like images including “7” are displayed (see FIG. 17G). Further, when the pseudo third series is developed, an effect display of “× 3” is performed so that the player can easily recognize that the pseudo third series effect is performed.

  In this way, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the short variation display of the decorative symbol is started in the pseudo third series, the same decorative symbol is falsely stopped in the left column and the right column, and reach is established (FIG. 17). (See (H)), it develops to reach production (see FIG. 17 (I)). Then, at the end of the reach effect, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed at the start of the variable display of the first special symbol.

(Modification of continuous suggestion production)
Up to this point, when a continuous effect that suggests that the short variation display of the decorative design and the pseudo stop are repeated is performed, the continuous suggestion effect that suggests that the continuous effect has been performed is performed, and the effect mode of the continuous effect The case that suggests was explained.
On the other hand, in another embodiment, in the continuation suggestion effect, the effect mode of the continuation effect that is executed in the next short display of decorative symbols and the pseudo stop may be suggested (FIG. 16B). reference). That is, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), in the case where the continuous effect is performed at the end of the first pseudo station and the continuous effect is performed at the end of the second pseudo station, The latter suggestion effect is performed in an effect mode that can suggest the latter effect type (for example, see FIG. 18D).

  Hereinafter, a modified example of the continuation suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 18 is a screen diagram illustrating a state in which another continuation suggestion effect is performed in the pseudo continuous notice effect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 18A, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started in a state where the number of first special symbol determination is “1”, the hold displayed in the hold area 51 The icon moves to the area 52 and the first special symbol and the decorative symbol change display is started. As a result, a pseudo first-sequence short fluctuation display is started.

  Next, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation display, for example, the “2” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the left column, and the “5” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the right column (FIG. 18B )reference). Then, the “3” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row, suggesting the development from the pseudo first series to the pseudo second series (see FIG. 18C). In this example, the continuation effect in which the three symbols are quasi-stopped is illustrated in the middle row. However, the continuation effect in which the seven symbols are quasi-stopped in the middle row may be performed in the same scene.

  Next, when a predetermined time elapses after the three symbols are pseudo-stopped in the middle row, the three rows of decorative symbols are restarted, and high-speed scrolling of the decorative symbols is started (see FIG. 18D). While the decorative symbols are being scrolled at high speed, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize which number of decorative symbols are scrolling. For this reason, another continuation suggestion effect is performed using the period during which such decorative symbols are scrolled at high speed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 18D, a belt-like image showing a trajectory along which three rows of decorative symbols move is displayed, and a pseudo-stop is performed inside the belt-like image from now on to the middle row. The numerical value (in this case, “7”) of the decorative design to be displayed is displayed. Further, an effect display of “× 2” is performed so that the player can easily recognize that the effect of the pseudo second series is being performed.

  In this way, while the decorative symbols in each column are scrolled at high speed in the pseudo second sequence, the middle symbol display mode that will be pseudo-stopped in the middle column at the end of the second pseudo sequence. Is displayed, so that the player can recognize at an early stage that the continuation suggesting effect is executed and the pseudo second sequence is developed to the pseudo third sequence, It is possible to easily recognize which symbols are pseudo-stopped in the middle row at an early stage.

  In the continuous effect of FIG. 18 (F), when three symbols are pseudo-stopped in the middle row, three rows of strip images including “3” are displayed in the continuous suggestion effect of FIG. 18 (D). It will be.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the pseudo second continuous change display is started, the scroll speed of the decorative symbol decreases, for example, the “5” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the left column, and then “ "6" symbol is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 18E). Then, a continuous effect is performed in which the “7” symbol is pseudo-stopped in the middle row.

  In FIG. 18 (F), as a continuation effect that suggests the development from pseudo second to third pseudo, the state where “7” symbol is pseudo-stopped is illustrated in the middle row. Under certain circumstances, the “3” symbol in the middle row may stop in a pseudo manner.

  As described above, when a predetermined time elapses after the “7” symbol (or “3” symbol) stops in the middle row, the three rows of decorative symbols are restarted and high-speed scrolling of the decorative symbols is started. (See FIG. 18G). Thereby, it develops to the pseudo third series.

  In this way, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the short variation display of the decorative symbol is started in the pseudo third series, the same decorative symbol is falsely stopped in the left column and the right column, and reach is established (FIG. 18). (See (H)), it develops to reach production (see FIG. 18 (I)). Then, at the end of the reach effect, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed at the start of the variable display of the first special symbol.

[Direction in high base state]
As described above, when the probability variation big hit is obtained as a result of the first special symbol determination, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after a plurality of long open round games are executed. This probability variation gaming state is a high base state in which it is easy to win a game ball in the second starting port 12, and the player will play a game by hitting the right side aiming at the second starting port 12.

  On the other hand, when a game ball wins at the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is executed. However, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, “probability big hit” is determined as the big bonus related to the second special symbol determination. ”And“ Normal jackpot ”are prepared. Here, “probability change jackpot” is a jackpot in which a game is controlled in a probability change game state after executing a jackpot game including a plurality of long open round games. On the other hand, “normal jackpot” means that the game is controlled in the short-time game state until a special symbol determination is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) after executing a jackpot game including a plurality of short open round games. It is a big hit.

In this way, when winning “probable jackpot”, a large number of prize balls can be obtained by jackpot game, and it becomes a special game state where it is easy to win the next jackpot without significantly reducing the number of possession balls. On the other hand, when the “normal jackpot” is won, almost no prize balls can be obtained by the jackpot game, and it is difficult to win the jackpot as compared to the “probability game state”.
Therefore, the second special symbol determination executed in response to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 12 is a special game state advantageous to the player (a jackpot game including a long open round game and its jackpot game end) This can be regarded as a process for determining whether or not to be a later probability change gaming state.

  When the second special symbol determination is executed, the second special symbol display 42 stops and displays the second special symbol after the second special symbol is variably displayed. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “losing”, the non-reach effect by the decorative symbol is performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 while the second special symbol is being displayed, and the second special symbol is displayed. With the stop display, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating “losing”.

(About battle reach production)
On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “probable big jackpot” or “normal jackpot”, a battle reach effect is performed. In this embodiment, this battle reach production is developed by a professional wrestling team consisting of a teammate team consisting of two teammate characters including his character and a teammate team consisting of two enemy characters. There are cases where the player character and one enemy character battle each other, and two teammate characters and two enemy characters battle each other by a tag.

  This battle reach effect is an effect showing how two friendly characters challenge two enemy characters. For this reason, a battle reach production can be regarded as a challenge production. In the present embodiment, a plurality of enemy tag teams having different winning expectations (expectations for executing a “victory effect” to win the battle) are prepared. In battle reach production, these enemy tag teams are prepared. An effect representing the appearance of any of the enemy tag teams will be developed. For this reason, a battle reach production can be considered as an expectation degree production which suggests the expectation degree which will be in a special game state.

  When the second special symbol determination is executed, if the determination result is “probable big hit” or “ordinary big hit”, for example, a lottery using a random number is performed, and a plurality of enemy tag teams are based on the lottery result. The enemy tag team that will play against the friendly tag team is selected. Then, during the display of the variation of the second special symbol, after the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped and reach is established, a battle reach effect in which the friendly tag team and the selected enemy tag team play against each other Is done.

  In addition, a plurality of enemy tag teams can be broadly divided into enemy tag teams that have a relatively low expectation level in which a victory stage (success stage) is executed and a special gaming state is executed, and a victory stage (success stage) is executed. It is classified into an enemy tag team that has a medium level of expectation to be in a special gaming state and an enemy tag team that has a relatively high level of expectation to be in a special game state when a victory effect (success effect) is executed. That is, the plurality of enemy tag teams are classified into a strong enemy tag team, an enemy tag team having a medium strength, and a weak enemy tag team.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by adopting a configuration in which one of a plurality of enemy tag teams having different winning expectations is selected, a victory effect (success effect) is executed and a special game is performed. A plurality of battle reach effects with different expectation levels can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, when a victory effect (success effect) is executed in the battle reach effect, the special game state is always obtained. In other words, when a victory effect is executed, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after executing a jackpot game including a plurality of long open round games. On the other hand, when the victory effect (success effect) is not executed in the battle reach effect, that is, when the defeat effect (failure effect) is executed, the defeat effect (FIG. 6 (B -10))), the rebirth effect (see FIG. 6 (B-12)), the victory effect (see FIG. 6 (B-6)) progresses in the order, and there may be a special gaming state, In most cases, a jackpot game including a plurality of short-open round games is executed after the defeat effect, and thereafter, the game is controlled in a short-time game state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the configuration in which the victory effect (success effect) is executed in the battle reach effect is more likely to be in the special game state when the victory effect (success effect) is executed. It has been adopted.
For this reason, the player can enjoy the game while expecting a victory effect that the teammate team wins in the battle reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the expectation effect (challenge effect) in which the success effect is executed and the expectation of the special gaming state is different from each other is a battle reach effect in which the teammate team and the enemy tag team battle each other. As will be described, in other embodiments, if a plurality of expectation effects (challenge effects) with different expected degrees of execution in a special gaming state when a predetermined success effect is executed are prepared, the expectation effect (challenge effect) ) May be an effect different from the battle reach effect. Another expectation degree effect may be one in which one of the mission effects is selected from the mission effects in which a plurality of missions with different success expectation levels are executed.

(Strength index image 60)
By the way, in this embodiment, since the expectation degree in which a victory effect is executed and a special gaming state is different depends on which enemy tag team is to fight against, the player determines the strength (expected degree of victory) of each enemy tag team. It is preferable that it can be easily recognized. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the strength index image 60 is displayed before reach is reached and the battle reach effect is developed.

  FIG. 19 is a screen diagram illustrating an effect display when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state. When the game is controlled in the probable gaming state, the strength index image 60 (a plurality of symbols) is displayed as illustrated in FIG. This strength index image 60 is used for the player to easily recognize information such as which enemy tag team is advantageous (high victory expectation) before the battle reach effect is performed. Is. The strength index image 60 shows the relative strength of each of the plurality of enemy tag teams that the teammate team can fight in battle reach production. In the present embodiment, the strength index image 60 is not always displayed, but mainly before the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state and developed into battle reach production (before reach establishment) This is displayed when the special symbol is not variably displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the relative strength of each enemy tag team is represented by the strength index image 60 will be described. However, in another embodiment, the relative strength of each enemy tag team is expressed. You may make it express using an accessory, LED, etc. FIG.

FIG. 20 is an enlarged view of the strength indicator image 60.
The strength index image 60 is a horizontally long effect image displayed in the upper area of the liquid crystal screen 5, and as shown in FIG. 20, a plurality of (13 in the present embodiment) enemies that can appear in the battle reach effect. It is composed of 13 enemy tag images 601 to 613 (an example of a plurality of symbols) corresponding to each of the tag teams. More specifically, the strength index image 60 is obtained by linearly arranging the enemy tag images 601 to 613 in the left-right direction of the liquid crystal screen 5. The enemy tag images 601 to 613 are arranged such that enemy tag images that are relatively stronger on the left side of the liquid crystal screen 5 than on the right side are arranged. That is, in the strength index image 60, the strongest enemy tag image 601 is arranged at the left end (lowest expectation of victory of the teammate team), and the weakest enemy (high expectation of victory of the teammate team) is arranged at the right end. The tag images 613 are arranged.

  In other embodiments, the arrangement of the enemy tag images 601 to 613 may be reversed left and right, and the shape of the strength index image may be a circular shape or an arc shape.

  In addition, as described above, in battle reach production, when a weak enemy tag team is selected rather than a strong enemy tag team selected, the relative expectation that the teammate team wins is set higher. Yes. Therefore, the strength index image 60 is an index indicating the relative strength of the enemy tag team and at the same time the expectation of the teammate team to win. Therefore, the strength index image 60 indicates that the enemy tag image 601 is arranged at the leftmost position, and thus the teammate team has the lowest expectation of winning the enemy tag team corresponding to the enemy tag image 601. The tag image 613 arranged at the rightmost end indicates that the team tag team has the highest expectation for winning the enemy tag team corresponding to the enemy tag image 613.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, each of the plurality of battle reach effects is displayed in a display mode capable of suggesting that the expectation level in which the victory effect (success effect) is executed and the special game state is different from each other. A plurality of corresponding symbols (here, enemy tag images 601 to 613) can be displayed.

(Direction until it develops to battle reach production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the flow of the production until it develops into a battle reach production in the probability variation gaming state (or the short time gaming state) will be described. FIG. 21 is a screen diagram illustrating an effect display on the liquid crystal screen 5 when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state. In FIG. 21A, the decorative symbol 51 is variably displayed in association with the variation display of the special symbol relating to the second special symbol determination, and an icon 520 indicating that these symbols are fluctuating is displayed in the region. The state displayed at 52 is shown. Here, since the right to execute the second special symbol determination three times is reserved, three hold icons 525 to 527 related to the second special symbol determination are displayed. At this time, the strength index image 60 indicating the relative strength of each of the plurality of enemy tag teams that can be selected when the battle reach effect is executed is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIG. 21A). )reference).

  Then, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the icon 520 is a loss, as illustrated in FIG. 21B, the three decorative symbols 51 are stopped and displayed in a display mode for notifying the loss. The The strength indicator image 60 is continuously displayed even when the decorative symbol 51 for notifying the loss is stopped in this way (see FIG. 21B).

  When it is notified that the determination result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the icon 520 is a loss, the first hold icon 525 moves to the area 52 as the icon, and the second special symbol and the decorative symbol 51 are displayed. Is displayed (see FIG. 21C). Also at this time, the strength index image 60 is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 without being hidden.

  For example, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon 525 is a big hit, when the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol of the decorative symbol 51 is pseudo-stopped and reach is established, A battle reach effect is started as illustrated in FIG. Here, the strength index image 60 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 until the reach is established, but is deleted from the liquid crystal screen 5 at a predetermined timing immediately before the reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. As is clear from the above, it is not displayed during the battle reach production.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the probability variation gaming state, the strength indicator image 60 is always displayed regardless of the change or stop of the symbol until the reach is established and the battle reach effect is started. . For this reason, the player can easily grasp the winning expectation level regarding each battle reach effect at any time until reach is established in the probability variation gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the case where the strength index image 60 is erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 immediately before the reach is established will be described. However, in other embodiments, during the variable display of the second special symbol related to the jackpot. You may employ | adopt the structure of not displaying. In another embodiment, a configuration in which the strength indicator image 60 is not displayed while the special symbol is stopped may be employed.

(Directing just before the development of battle reach)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 22, an effect performed on a straight line that develops into a battle reach effect will be described. Here, FIG. 22 is a screen diagram for explaining an example of the effect display immediately before the battle reach effect is developed.

  By the way, in this embodiment, since it is comprised so that execution of any one of a plurality of battle reach productions with different expectation levels where a victory effect is executed and a special gaming state is achieved can produce a production effect. In order to increase, for example, the player's expectation for developing into a battle reach production against a weak enemy tag team is raised, or conversely, moderate agitation against developing into a battle reach production against a strong tag team It is preferable to make the player feel the feeling. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the following effects are performed immediately before the battle reach effects are developed.

  When there is a possibility of developing a battle reach effect, as shown in FIG. 22A, any one of the enemy tag images 601 to 613 constituting the strength index image 60 (FIG. 22). In (A), the enemy tag image 609) is highlighted. Specifically, one of the enemy tag images is enlarged and displayed as compared with the normal one, and the enlarged enemy tag image is emitted.

  In this way, an effect of highlighting any enemy tag image while the strength index image 60 is displayed is performed. Then, the highlighted enemy tag images are sequentially changed. For this reason, by highlighting the enemy tag image on the left side in the strength indicator image 60, the player's expectation to develop into a battle reach production with a high victory expectation is increased, and conversely, the strength indicator image 60 By highlighting the enemy tag image on the right side, it is possible to make the player feel frustrated with the development of a battle reach effect with a low expectation of victory.

  In addition, when there is a possibility of developing into a battle reach effect, the following effect display is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 22A, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol 51, for example, although not shown in the drawing, While the enemy tag image 606 is highlighted, a roaring effect is performed that instigates the player's expectation that the two effect symbols 58 corresponding to the enemy tag image 606 will stop on the active line. Then, when the two effect symbols 58 corresponding to the enemy tag image 606 do not stop on the active line, the enemy tag image 607 is highlighted instead of the enemy tag image 606, and the two tag images 607 corresponding to the enemy tag image 607 are displayed. A roaring effect is performed in which the player's sense of expectation for the effect pattern 58 to stop on the active line is given. If the two effect symbols 58 corresponding to the enemy tag image 607 do not stop on the active line, the enemy tag image 608 is highlighted instead of the enemy tag image 607, and the two effect symbols 58 corresponding to the enemy tag image 608 are displayed. A roaring effect is performed in which the player's sense of expectation for the effect pattern 58 to stop on the active line is given. Then, when the two effect symbols 58 corresponding to the enemy tag image 608 do not stop on the active line, the enemy tag image 609 is highlighted instead of the enemy tag image 608, and the two tag images 609 corresponding to the enemy tag image 609 are displayed. A roaring effect is performed in which the player's sense of expectation for the effect pattern 58 to stop on the active line is given. In this manner, when the enemy tag image 609 is highlighted, two enemy tag teams corresponding to the enemy tag image 609 (an enemy tag team composed of enemy characters N · n: see FIG. 20) are simulated. The effect design 58 is displayed so as to scroll slowly from top to bottom. Then, while the left production symbol 58 is pseudo-stopped on the active line and the right production symbol 58 is pseudo-stopped on the active line, the reach is established and the enemy tag team composed of the enemy characters Nn. This suggests the development of a battle reach directing battle.

  It should be noted that the determination result of the second special symbol determination executed at the start of symbol variation indicates a jackpot, and the enemy tag team selected at the beginning of symbol variation is also an enemy tag composed of enemy characters N · n. In the case of a team, as described above, the two performance symbols 58 are pseudo-stopped on the active line, and the battle development is suggested. On the other hand, if the determination result of the second special symbol determination executed at the start of the symbol variation shows a loss, the two effect symbols 58 are finally displayed on the active line after the above-mentioned sword effect is performed. There will be a gaze effect in which the loss is notified without stopping.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, before executing any one of the plurality of battle reach effects, the suggestion effect that suggests which battle reach effect is executed is executed. Is possible.

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol 58 is a decoration symbol in which the display mode of the decoration symbol 51 is changed. However, in other embodiments, the effect symbol 58 may be configured by a symbol different from the decoration symbol 51. .

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect which suggests which battle reach effect is performed is implement | achieved by the reach establishment resentment which hits the player's expectation with respect to reach establishment, but in other embodiment, The suggestion effect may be performed in an effect different from the reach establishment.

  Further, as an example of other roaring effects, as shown in FIG. 22B, for example, two enemy tag images 604 and 611 are highlighted and correspond to each of the two enemy tag teams highlighted. There is an effect of displaying two effect images 59 and scolding which enemy tag team to fight against. In this turning effect, one of the two effect symbols 59 is enlarged and displayed, and the other effect image is reduced and erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 to correspond to one effect symbol. This suggests the development of a battle reach with an enemy tag team.

(Modification regarding strength index image 60)
FIG. 23 is a screen diagram for explaining a modification example related to the display of the strength indicator image 60. In this modified example, before the suggestion effect suggesting which battle reach effect is executed, the strength index image 60 including a plurality of enemy tag images 601 to 613 (an example of a plurality of symbols). Is displayed, and the expected degree of victory of each battle reach effect is suggested in an easy-to-understand manner (see FIG. 23A). On the other hand, when the two effect symbols 58 are displayed and the suggestion effect suggesting which battle reach effect is executed, the strength index image is executed prior to the execution of the suggestion effect. 60 is erased from the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIGS. 23A and 23B).

  As described above, when the suggestion effect suggesting which battle reach effect is executed, the strength index image 60 including the plurality of enemy tag images 601 to 613 is not displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. By doing so, the strength index image 60 is displayed, so that it is possible to effectively suppress the effect effect of the suggestive effect on the contrary.

(First modification of suggestion production)
Next, a first modified example of the suggestion effect that suggests which battle reach effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 24 is a screen diagram for explaining a first modified example of the suggestion effect that suggests which battle reach effect is executed.

  For example, when a game is controlled in a probabilistic gaming state, any one of the A battle reach effect, the B battle reach effect, and the C battle reach effect, which have different expectations for the special game state, is performed. If it is feasible, before the suggestion effect (see FIG. 24B) suggesting which battle reach effect is to be executed, the three symbols corresponding to each of the three battle reach effects ( Here, three panels) may be displayed side by side vertically and horizontally (see FIG. 24A).

  In the first modification, as illustrated in FIG. 24A, the symbol corresponding to the A battle reach effect includes two stars, and the symbol corresponding to the B battle reach effect includes three stars. The symbol corresponding to the C battle reach production includes four stars. In this way, each of the plurality of symbols has an effect display that expresses the degree of expectation that the victory effect will be performed when it develops to the corresponding battle reach effect by the number of stars, and thereby the victory effect is executed. It is suggested that the degree of expectation to be in a special gaming state is different from each other.

  When developing into a battle reach effect during the current symbol variation, an effective period in which the operation of the effect button 26 is valid is set, and as illustrated in FIG. 24A, three symbols and any battle reach effect are provided. A blank design that does not correspond to the button, a button image imitating the effect button 26, and a gauge image indicating the remaining time of the effective period are displayed. When the validity period starts, for example, the cursor moves in the order of a symbol corresponding to the A battle reach effect, a symbol corresponding to the B battle reach effect, a symbol corresponding to the C battle reach effect, and a blank symbol. On the other hand, which battle reach effect is executed is set in advance at the start of symbol variation, and when the player operates the effect button 26 during the effective period, the symbol corresponding to the preset battle reach effect is set. An effect display indicating that the cursor stops is displayed.

For example, when the preset battle reach effect is a C battle reach effect, the symbol corresponding to the C battle reach effect (see FIG. 24A) is enlarged and displayed in full screen (FIG. 24 ( B)). Thereby, the suggestion effect which suggests which battle reach effect is performed will be performed.
As is clear from the notations in FIGS. 24A and 24B, when a suggestion effect that suggests which battle reach effect is executed, each of the plurality of battle reach effects is supported. A plurality of symbols to be displayed (see FIG. 24A) are not displayed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 24B, for example, when it is suggested that the C battle reach effect is executed, the suggested C battle reach effect is executed (see FIG. 24C). Then, the victory effect (or defeat effect) is executed at the final stage of the C battle reach effect, and the “probability big hit” (or “normal jackpot”) is notified.

(Second modification of suggestion production)
Next, a second modification of the suggestion effect that suggests which battle reach effect will be executed will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 25 is a screen diagram for explaining a second modification of the suggestion effect that suggests which battle reach effect is executed.

  For example, when a game is controlled in a probabilistic gaming state, any one of the A battle reach effect, the B battle reach effect, and the C battle reach effect, which have different expectations for the special game state, is performed. If it is feasible, before the suggestion effect (see FIG. 25C) suggesting which battle reach effect is executed, the three symbols corresponding to each of the three battle reach effects are displayed. They may be displayed side by side (in the depth direction) (see FIG. 24A).

  In this second modification, as illustrated in FIG. 25A, the symbol corresponding to the A battle reach effect includes two stars, and the symbol corresponding to the B battle reach effect includes three stars. The symbol corresponding to the C battle reach production includes four stars. In this way, each of the plurality of symbols has an effect display that expresses the degree of expectation that the victory effect will be performed when it develops to the corresponding battle reach effect by the number of stars, and thereby the victory effect is executed. It is suggested that the degree of expectation to be in a special gaming state is different from each other.

  When developing into a battle reach effect during the current symbol variation, an effective period in which the operation of the effect button 26 is valid is set, and an effect display as illustrated in FIG. 25A is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 25 (A), the symbol corresponding to the A battle reach effect with the lowest expectation level where the victory effect is performed is displayed in the foreground, and the victory effect is in the back. Corresponding to the B battle reach effect that is higher than the B battle reach effect is displayed in the back, the symbol corresponding to the B battle reach effect that is higher than the A battle reach effect is displayed The symbol to be displayed is displayed. In addition, a button image that imitates the effect button 26, a gauge image that indicates the remaining time of the effective period, and a word image that indicates a word that prompts the effect button 26 to be repeatedly displayed are displayed.

  On the other hand, when the player repeatedly taps the effect button 26 during the effective period, an effect display that shows a state in which the symbols are destroyed and the back symbols are exposed in order from the foremost symbol. FIG. 25B illustrates a state in which a symbol (here, a panel) corresponding to the A battle reach effect is destroyed by the repeated hitting of the effect button 26 and the symbol corresponding to the B battle reach effect is exposed. ing.

  It should be noted that which battle reach effect is to be executed is set in advance at the start of symbol variation. For example, when the B battle reach effect is set to be executed, the symbol corresponding to the B battle reach effect is obtained by repeatedly pressing the effect button 26. However, the symbol corresponding to the B battle reach effect is not destroyed.

When the valid period expires, the symbol (see FIG. 25B) corresponding to the preset B battle reach effect is enlarged and displayed in full screen (see FIG. 25C). Thereby, the suggestion effect which suggests which battle reach effect is performed will be performed.
As is clear from the notations in FIGS. 25A to 25C, when a suggestion effect that suggests which battle reach effect is executed, it corresponds to each of the plurality of battle reach effects. A plurality of symbols to be displayed (see FIGS. 25A and 25B) are not displayed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 25C, for example, when it is suggested that the B battle reach effect is executed, the B battle reach effect that is suggested is executed but B is not shown in the figure. At the final stage of the battle reach production, the victory production (or defeat production) is executed, and the “probability jackpot” (or “normal jackpot”) is notified.

[Possibility suggestion effect and advantageous period notification effect]
As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, “4-round probability variation jackpot”, “6 round probability variation jackpot”, “8 round probability variation jackpot”, and “16 round probability variation jackpot” are prepared as probability variation jackpots. . For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, a jackpot game including four long open round games, a jackpot game including six long open round games, a jackpot game including eight long open round games, The jackpot game including the long open round game can be executed.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1, when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed as a result of the special symbol determination, the advantageous period advantageous to the player is the first period (for example, four long-open round games are performed). Period), when the advantageous period advantageous to the player continues for the second period (for example, a period during which six long open round games are performed), and advantageous period advantageous to the player is the third period (For example, a period in which eight long-opening round games are performed), and when an advantageous period advantageous to the player continues in a fourth period (for example, a period in which sixteen long-opening round games are performed). is there.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, in order to effectively increase the player's expectation that the advantageous period will be longer, when the jackpot game is executed, the advantageous period is longer than the first period. A possibility suggesting effect (an example of the suggesting effect) that suggests that there is a possibility of becoming an advantage is performed, and an advantageous period notification effect for notifying the advantageous period of the current jackpot game is performed.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of the possibility suggesting effect and the advantageous period notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 31.

(First production example)
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first effect example of effects performed when a jackpot game is executed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a rank-up jackpot.

  For example, if the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “4 rounds probable jackpot”, “6 rounds probable jackpot”, “8 rounds probable jackpot” or “16 rounds probable jackpot”, in the opening period of the jackpot game, The following effect display is performed. That is, at the beginning of the opening period, first, an effect display that prompts the player to make a right strike is started, and an effect display that suggests that a rank-up jackpot (so-called rank-up bonus: RUB) has been won is performed (FIG. 5). 26 (A)). Next, in the present embodiment, any one of the four types of tag teams (see FIG. 31) appears. This first suggests that the advantageous period may be longer than the first period. Then, the tag team performs an effect suggesting the number of RUB rounds (see FIGS. 26B to 26E).

  Specifically, a tag team that satisfies a predetermined appearance condition appears at the beginning of the opening period (see FIG. 26B), and the contents of the mission performed by the tag team are displayed (see FIG. 26C). ). Specifically, a message such as “Determine a combined attack and grab MAX!” Is displayed.

  When a RUB is won, an effective period is set when the opening period corresponding to the RUB starts. This effective period is a period during which the operation of the effect button 26 by the player is effective, and here, a part of the period in the opening period is set as the effective period. When the opening period starts and the start time of the effective period comes, a notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 26D, two wrestlers constituting a tag team of 20 million horsepower, a button image simulating the production button 26, and prompting the production button 26 to be struck repeatedly A depth direction includes a word line, a gauge image for informing the remaining time during which the operation button 26 can be operated, a panel corresponding to a RUB having a substantial R number of 4R, and a panel corresponding to a RUB having a substantial R number of 16R. Are displayed side by side.

  Thus, when the jackpot game corresponding to the RUB is started, a combination of jackpot game types that may have been selected is suggested (here, a 4R RUB or a 16R RUB may be selected) Is suggested).

  On the other hand, when the number of operations of the effect button 26 within the effective period reaches a predetermined number of times before the effective period ends, or when the number of operations of the effect button 26 does not reach the predetermined number of times When it is greeted, an effect display suggesting any one type of RUB actually selected is performed (see FIG. 26E). In the example shown in FIGS. 26 (D) to (E), the effect button 26 is repeatedly hit by the player from the state in which the panel corresponding to the 4R RUB and the panel corresponding to the 16R RUB are displayed. Accordingly, an effect display indicating that the panel corresponding to the 4R RUB is destroyed is performed, and an effect display suggesting that the substantial R number is 16R of MAX is performed. In this way, the advantageous period notification effect for notifying the advantageous period of the current jackpot game is performed.

  When the number of RUB rounds is suggested by any one of the four types of tag teams during the opening of the jackpot game, a mid-round performance is performed during the long open round (see FIG. 26 (F)). . The in-round effect related to this RUB is different from the in-round effect related to 16R jackpot, which has 7 symbols, in the following points.

  That is, during the round game related to the 7 symbol matching jackpot of 16R, the 7 symbols that are the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at the same time that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. Displayed at the bottom left of the screen. On the other hand, during the round game related to RUB, such decorative symbols are not displayed.

  In addition, during the long open round game related to the 7 symbol uniform jackpot of 16R, a round number suggestion image indicating the number of rounds of the long open round game currently being performed is displayed. On the other hand, such a round number suggestion image is not displayed during the long open round game related to RUB.

  In addition, during a long open round game related to a 7R pattern winning jackpot of 16R, a special effect unique to the 16R jackpot is executed as an effect during the round. On the other hand, during the long open round game related to the RUB, an in-round effect in which the same tag team that appeared in the opening effect appears.

(Second production example)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, a second effect example of effects performed when a jackpot game related to rank-up jackpot is executed will be described. Here, FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 are explanatory diagrams showing a second effect example of the effect performed when the jackpot game is executed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a rank-up jackpot. is there.

  As exemplified in FIG. 27A, during the battle reach production, there may be a victory production in which one character of the teammate team alone wins alone. In this case, a decorative design different from 7 symbols (here, 8 symbols) is pseudo-stopped on the active line, and characters “RUSH” are superimposed on these decorative symbols for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) ( Then, as one of the jackpot symbols corresponding to the rank-up jackpot is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, three eight symbols are confirmed and displayed (FIG. 27). (See (C)).

  In this way, when the three eight symbols are fixedly displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds), the jackpot game related to the rank-up jackpot is started. In the jackpot game, first, in the opening period, an effect display that prompts the player to make a right strike is started, and an effect display that suggests the type of jackpot (for example, display of characters “RUSH”) is performed (FIG. 27). (See (D)).

  Subsequently, one of four types of tag teams appears in the same opening period (see FIG. 27E). This suggests that the advantageous period in the jackpot game may be longer than the first period. The number of RUB rounds (that is, the length of the advantageous period) is suggested by the effect display in which the tag team that has appeared appears (see FIGS. 27F and 28A to 28E).

  Here, the four types of tag teams are tag teams called team “Danger”, team “superman combination”, team “20 million horsepower”, and team “Muscle Brothers” (see FIG. 31). "Brother" is a teammate team that includes your character.

  In the present embodiment, the content of the round number suggestion effect varies depending on the tag team appearing in the opening period. There are four types of RUB rounds in the present embodiment: “4R”, “6R”, “8R”, and “16R”. On the other hand, the team “Danger” may appear regardless of the number of rounds of the RUB (see FIG. 31). That is, the team “Danger” has a combination of types of jackpot games that may have been actually selected: “4R” RUB, “6R” RUB, “8R” RUB, and “16R” RUB. It is a tag team that appears in the round number suggestion effect in order to suggest that there are four types (see FIG. 31). On the other hand, the player can recognize that the number of rounds is actually selected by seeing the appearance of the team “Danger” at the opening.

  In addition, the team “Superman Combi” may appear during the opening period when the number of RUB rounds “4R”, “6R”, or “16R” is selected. When “8R” is selected as the number, the team “superman combination” does not appear during the opening period (see FIG. 31). In other words, the team “Superman Combi” has three types of jackpot game combinations that may actually be selected: “4R” RUB, “6R” RUB, and “16R” RUB. Is a tag team that appears in the round number suggestion production (see FIG. 31). On the other hand, the player sees that the team “Super Combi” appeared during the opening period, and that the round number of the RUB is one of “4R”, “6R”, and “16R”. Can be recognized.

  Further, the team “20 million horsepower” may appear during the opening period when “4R” or “16R” is selected as the number of RUB rounds, and “6R” or “ When “8R” is selected, the team “20 million horsepower” does not appear during the opening period (see FIG. 31). In other words, the team “20 million horsepower” suggests that there are two types of jackpot game combinations that may have been actually selected: “4R” RUB and “16R” RUB. It is a tag team that appears in the round suggestion effect (see FIG. 31). On the other hand, the player can recognize that the number of RUB rounds is “4R” or “16R” by seeing the appearance of the team “20 million horsepower” during the opening period.

  Team “Muscle Brothers” may appear during the opening period when “8R” or “16R” is selected as the number of RUB rounds, and “4R” or “6R” may appear during the opening period. "Is selected, the team" Muscle Brothers "does not appear during the opening period (see FIG. 31). In other words, the team “Muscle Brothers” rounds to suggest that there are two types of jackpot game types that may have been actually selected: “8R” RUB and “16R” RUB. It is a tag team that appears in the number suggestion production (see FIG. 31). On the other hand, the player can recognize that the number of RUB rounds is “8R” or “16R” by seeing the appearance of the team “Muscle Brothers” during the opening period.

  Of these four types of tag teams, when the team “Superman Combination” appears in the opening period, the following effect display is performed as the round number suggestion effect. That is, when the team “superman combination” is displayed (see FIG. 27E), for example, a message “save power and grab MAX!” Is displayed as a message indicating the mission content to be cleared ( (See FIG. 27F).

  Next, a notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 28A, in addition to the effect image indicating the team “superhuman combination”, a button image imitating the effect button 26, a word prompting the long press of the effect button 26, A gauge image for informing the remaining time during which the effect button 26 can be operated and a round suggestion image are displayed. This round suggestion image is configured as a meter having a region including 4R characters, a region including 6R characters, and a region including 16R characters.

  When the player long presses the effect button 26 within the effective period related to the round number suggestion effect, the display mode of the round suggestion image changes according to the number of rounds selected before the current jackpot game is started. Before the long press of the production button 26 is started, the meter of the round suggestion image is not accumulated at all (see FIG. 28A). On the other hand, for example, when 16R is selected before the current jackpot game is started, in response to a long press of the effect button 26, first, the meter includes only an area including 4R characters in the round suggestion image. The state changes to the accumulated state (see FIG. 28B), and further changes to the state where the meter has accumulated to the area including the 6R characters (see FIG. 28C). Finally, the meter is changed to a state where the meter is accumulated up to the area including the 16R character (see FIG. 28D).

  Here, since all the meters of the round suggestion image are accumulated, the character “MAX” is displayed large in the center of the screen in order to suggest the fact (see FIG. 28E). Then, when the opening period ends and the long open round game is started, the production during the round in which the tag team that appeared during the opening period (here, the team “superman combination”) appears (FIG. 28 ( F)).

(Third production example)
Next, a second effect example of effects performed when a jackpot game related to rank-up jackpot is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. Here, FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are explanatory diagrams showing a third effect example of effects performed when a jackpot game is executed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a rank-up jackpot. is there.

  During the battle reach production accompanying the change display of the second special symbol, for example, if the own character of the teammate team is inferior, a down production may be performed indicating that the own character is down (FIG. 29 (A )reference). Then, a help combination appearance effect in which any of the three types of tag teams except the team tag team among the four types of tag teams described above appears is performed (see FIG. 29B). Note that FIG. 29B illustrates a help combination appearance effect in which the team “Danger” appears among these three types of tag teams.

  In this way, when one of the three types of tag teams appears as a help combination, after the stage display showing that the tag team destroys the enemy tag team, the enemy tag team was defeated and won. An effect display (a victory effect) suggesting that is performed (see FIG. 29C).

  Then, for example, 6 symbols different from 7 symbols are displayed on the active line in a pseudo-stopped manner, and the characters “RUSH” are superimposed on these 6 symbols for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) (FIG. 29 (D Then, as one of the jackpot symbols related to the RUB is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, three symbols are fixedly displayed (see FIG. 29E).

  In this way, when three six symbols are confirmed and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds), the jackpot game related to RUB is started. In this jackpot game, first, in the opening period, an effect display that prompts the player to make a right strike is started, and an effect display that suggests the type of jackpot (for example, display of characters “RUSH”) is performed (FIG. 29). (See (F)).

  Subsequently, during the opening period, a tag team (here, team “Danger”) that appeared as a help combination during the battle reach production appears (see FIG. 30A). This initially suggests that the advantageous period may be longer than the first period. And the number of RUB rounds is suggested by the effect display using the appearing tag team (see FIGS. 30B to 30E).

  When the team “Danger” appears during the opening period, the following effects are displayed as a round suggestion effect. That is, when the team “Danger” is displayed (see FIG. 30 (A)), for example, “Press the button to destroy the panel!”, “Three chances” as messages indicating the mission contents to be cleared. A message is displayed (see FIG. 30B).

  Next, a notification effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 30C, in addition to the effect image indicating the team “Danger”, a button image imitating the effect button 26, a panel image in which a plurality of panels are stacked, an effect button A message prompting the user to press the button 26 (characters “Press!”) And a gauge image for notifying the remaining time during which the effect button 26 can be operated are displayed.

  Here, in the panel image, a panel corresponding to 8R RUB is superimposed on a panel corresponding to 16R RUB, and a panel corresponding to 6R RUB is superimposed on this 8R compatible panel. A panel corresponding to 4R RUB is superimposed on a 6R compatible panel.

  For example, when a jackpot symbol corresponding to an RUB of 8R is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 42 as a jackpot symbol related to the RUB and the current jackpot game is started, for example, at the start of the opening, Three valid periods are set. In contrast, if the player presses the effect button 26 during the first effective period, the team “Danger” destroys the panel corresponding to the foremost 4R in the panel image, which is not shown in the figure. The 6R compatible panel is exposed. Next, when the player presses the effect button 26 during the second effective period, although not shown in the figure, an effect display is performed in which the team “Danger” succeeds in destroying the 6R compatible panel, The 8R compatible panel is exposed. And since the number of rounds of the jackpot game this time is “8”, if the player presses the effect button 26 during the third validity period, the team “Danger” corresponds to 8R, although not shown in the figure. An effect display that fails to destroy the panel is performed. The effect display that fails to destroy the panel is not when the effect button 26 is pressed during the third effective period, but when the effect button 26 is pressed during the first or second effective period. It may be.

  Here, since the destruction of the two panels has been successful, in order to suggest that, the panel image with the 8R-compatible panel exposed is displayed together with a character display such as “two panels destroyed!”. Is performed (see FIG. 30D). And the effect display which suggests that the round number of the jackpot game which concerns on this RUB is "8" is performed (refer FIG.30 (E)).

  As explained so far, when the round-number suggestion production in the opening period ends and the long open round game starts, the tag team that appeared during the opening period (here, team “Danger”) appears in the round An effect is started (see FIG. 30F).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when any of the three types of tag teams appears as a help combination during the battle reach production, the tag team is in a jackpot game opening period. An effect that suggests the number of rounds is performed at, and further during the round game.

[Correspondence between RUB types and 4 types of tag teams]
FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the correspondence between the RUB and the four types of tag teams. In the present embodiment, there are four types of RUB rounds: “4R”, “6R”, “8R”, and “16R”.

  When the second special symbol determination is executed at the start of the variation display of the second special symbol, and the result of the determination is “big jackpot”, one of a plurality of jackpot symbols is selected and the type of jackpot is determined. At that time, when RUB is selected as the type of jackpot, an effect route relating to battle reach effects is determined. And when the determined production | presentation route contains a help combination appearance effect (refer FIG. 29 (B)), the process which determines the tag team which appears in a help combination appearance effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, any of the three tag teams of the team “Danger”, the team “Superman Combi”, and the team “20 million horsepower”, except for the team “Muscle Brothers”, is the help combination appearance effect. Can appear in.

  As described above, the team “Danger” is a tag team that suggests that the number of RUB rounds is any one of “4R”, “6R”, “8R”, and “16R” (see FIG. 31). The team “superman combination” is a tag team that suggests any of “4R”, “6R”, and “16R” (see FIG. 31). The team “20 million horsepower” is a tag team that suggests that the number of RUB rounds is “4R” or “16R” (see FIG. 31).

  For this reason, when “4R” RUB is selected as the jackpot type, the team “Danger”, the team “Superman”, or the team “20 million horsepower” is selected as the help combination. When “6R” RUB is selected as the jackpot type, team “Danger” or team “Superman” is selected as the help combination. When “8R” RUB is selected as the type of jackpot, the team “Danger” is selected as a help combination (see FIG. 31). As a combination that suggests “8R”, there is a team “Muscle Brothers”, but since this team “Muscle Brothers” is appearing in the battle, it cannot be selected as a help combination. For this reason, when the jackpot type is an RUB of “8R”, the team “Danger” is inevitably selected as a help combination.

  When the “16R” RUB is selected as the jackpot type, the team “Danger”, the team “Superman”, or the team “20 million horsepower” is selected as the help combination (see FIG. 24). ). As a combination suggesting “16R”, there is a team “Muscle Brothers”, but since this team “Muscle Brothers” is appearing in the battle, it cannot be selected as a help combination. Therefore, when the jackpot type is “16R” RUB, one of the three types of tag teams except the team “Muscle Brothers” is selected as a help combination.

[Help combination decision table]
FIG. 32A is an explanatory diagram for explaining a help combination determination table used for processing to determine a tag team appearing in the help combination appearance effect (see FIG. 29B).

  As illustrated in FIG. 32A, in the help combination determination table, the RUB type (number of rounds), the combination type indicating the type of tag team that can appear as the help combination, and the combination determination random number Random values are associated with each other.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines to execute the help combination appearance effect, the sub CPU 131 acquires a combination determination random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133. Then, by reading out the combination type corresponding to the RUB type determined by the CPU 101 and the acquired combination determination random number from the help combination determination table, the tag team to appear in the help combination appearance effect is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the possible range of the combination determining random number is set to “0” to “99”. When “4R” is selected as the RUB type, the sub CPU 131 helps the team “superman combination” corresponding to the combination determination random number from “10” to “39”. By reading from the combination determination table, the tag team to appear in the help combination appearance production is determined to be the team “superman combination”.

  When “8R” is selected as the RUB type, the CPU 131 helps the team “Danger” corresponding to the combination determination random number from “0” to “99”. By reading from the combination determination table, the team “Danger” is selected as the tag team to appear in the help combination appearance production.

  In the help combination determination table, when the RUB type is “4R”, ten random values “0” to “9” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Superman combination” is assigned. ”Is assigned 30 random values from“ 10 ”to“ 39 ”, and 60 random numbers from“ 40 ”to“ 99 ”are assigned to the team“ 20 million horsepower ”. . For this reason, when “4R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the help combination appearance effect is 10% (= 10/100), and the team “Superman” appears in the help combination appearance effect. The rate at which “combination” appears is 30% (= 30/100), and the rate at which the team “20 million horsepower” appears in the help combination appearance production is 60% (= 60/100).

  In addition, when the RUB type is “4R”, no random value is assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”, so if you win the 4R RUB, the team “Muscle” "Brother" never appears. As described above, the reason why no random value is assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers” is to prevent the team “Muscle Brothers” from appearing in the help combination appearance effect. The same applies to the case where the RUB type is “6R”, “8R”, “16R”.

  In the help combination determination table, when the RUB type is “6R”, 60 random numbers “0” to “59” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Superman combination” is assigned. 40 random numbers from “60” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, when “6R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the help combination appearance effect is 60% (= 60/100), and the ratio of the team “Superman combination” appearing Is 40% (= 40/100). As for the case where the RUB type is “6R”, random numbers are not assigned to the team “20 million horsepower” and the team “Muscle Brothers”. Team “20 million horsepower” and team “Muscle Brothers” will not appear in the appearance of the combination.

  In the help combination determination table, for the case where the RUB type is “8R”, 100 random numbers “0” to “99” are assigned to the team “Danger”. For this reason, when “8R” is selected as the RUB type, the rate at which the team “Danger” appears in the help combination appearance effect is 100% (= 100/100). Regarding the case where the RUB type is “8R”, since a random value is not assigned to the team “Superman Combi”, the team “20 million horsepower”, and the team “Muscle Brothers”, the RUB of 8R is won. The team “Superman Combi”, the team “20 million horsepower” and the team “Muscle Brothers” will not appear in the production of the help combination.

  Further, in the help combination determination table, for the case where the RUB type is “16R”, 20 random numbers “0” to “19” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Superman combination” is assigned. ”Is assigned 35 random numbers from“ 20 ”to“ 54 ”, and the team“ 20 million horsepower ”is assigned 45 random values from“ 55 ”to“ 99 ”. . For this reason, when “16R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the help combination appearance production is 20% (= 20/100), and the team “Superman combination” appears. The rate is 35% (= 35/100), and the rate at which the team “20 million horsepower” appears is 45% (= 45/100). Here, the reason why the random value is not assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers” is as described above.

[Opening (OP) combination decision table]
FIG. 32B is an explanatory diagram for describing an OP combination first determination table used for processing to determine a tag team appearing in the round number suggestion effect in the opening period.

  As described above, when any of the three types of tag teams appears in the help combination appearance effect (see FIG. 29B) during the battle reach production, the tag team also appears in the opening period. Thus, the round number suggestion effect can be performed without any problem.

  On the other hand, if your character wins a single and a jackpot game related to RUB is performed, or if a friend gathers together in a friendship revival stage where allies' characters gather, a jackpot game related to RUB is played, Since the help combination appearance effect is not performed, the tag team for suggesting the number of rounds is not selected. Therefore, in these cases, it is necessary to newly select a tag team to appear in the opening period.

  By the way, during the battle reach production, since one of the two characters constituting the team “Muscle Brothers” is performing a battle, the team “Muscle Brothers” could not appear as a helping character. On the other hand, when the jackpot game related to the RUB is started, the battle reach effect accompanying the variation display of the decorative symbol (and the second special symbol) is finished, so the team “Muscle Brothers” during the opening period. Basically, there will be no major problems even if you make it appear.

  For this reason, when the jackpot game related to RUB is started without performing the help combination appearance effect during the battle reach effect, the tag team used for the round number suggestion effect includes the team “Muscle Brothers”. A process of newly selecting from a variety of tag teams is performed. For the process of newly selecting the tag team, the OP combination initial determination table illustrated in FIG. 25B is used.

  As illustrated in FIG. 32B, in the OP combination initial determination table, the RUB type (number of rounds), the combination type indicating the type of tag team that may appear in the opening period, and the combination initial determination random number Random values are associated with each other.

  As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 131 acquires a combination initial determination random number and stores it in the RAM 133 when the jackpot game related to the RUB is started in a state where the combination is not selected. Then, by reading the combination type corresponding to the RUB type determined by the main CPU 101 and the acquired combination initial determination random number from the OP combination initial determination table, the tag team to appear during the opening period is determined.

  In this embodiment, the range that the combination initial determination random number can take is set to “0” to “99”. When “4R” is selected as the RUB type, if the acquired combination determination random number is any one of “49” to “99”, the CPU 131 sets the corresponding team “20 million horsepower” to the OP combination. By reading from the initial decision table, the team “20 million horsepower” to be included in the round number suggestion effect is decided.

  When “16R” is selected as the RUB type, if the acquired combination determination random number is any one of “0” to “9”, the CPU 131 assigns the team “Danger” corresponding to these to the OP combination. By reading from the initial decision table, the team “Danger” is selected as the tag team to appear in the opening period.

  In the OP combination first decision table, for the case where the RUB type is “4R”, ten random values “0” to “9” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Superman combination” is assigned. On the other hand, 30 random values “10” to “39” are assigned, and 60 random values “40” to “99” are assigned to the team “20 million horsepower”. For this reason, when “4R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the opening period is 10% (= 10/100), and the ratio of the team “Superman combination” is 30%. (= 30/100), and the rate at which the team “20 million horsepower” appears is 60% (= 60/100).

  The team “Muscle Brothers” is a tag team that suggests that the RUB type is “8R” or “16R”, and is a tag team that does not suggest that the RUB type is “4R”. For this reason, when the RUB type is “4R”, a random value is not assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”.

  In the OP combination initial determination table, 60 random numbers from “0” to “59” are assigned to the team “Danger” when the RUB type is “6R”. 40 random numbers from “60” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, when “6R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing during the opening period is 60% (= 60/100), and the ratio of the team “Superman combination” is 40%. (= 40/100).

  The team “20 million horsepower” is a tag team that suggests that the RUB type is “4R” or “16R”, and the team “Muscle Brothers” has the RUB type “8R” or “16R”. It is a tag team that suggests that. That is, these two tag teams are tag teams that do not suggest that the RUB type is “6R”. For this reason, when the RUB type is “6R”, no random value is assigned to the team “20 million horsepower” and the team “Muscle Brothers”.

  In the OP combination initial determination table, when the RUB type is “8R”, 80 random numbers from “0” to “79” are assigned to the team “Danger”, and the team “Muscle Brothers” 20 random numbers from “80” to “99” are assigned. For this reason, when “8R” is selected as the RUB type, the rate of appearance of the team “Danger” during the opening period is 80% (= 80/100), and the rate of appearance of the team “Muscle Brothers” is 20%. (= 20/100).

  The team “superman combination” is a tag team that suggests that the RUB type is “4R”, “6R”, or “16R”, and the team “20 million horsepower” has the RUB type “4R” or “ It is a tag team that suggests that it is “16R”. That is, these two tag teams are tag teams that do not suggest that the RUB type is “8R”. For this reason, when the RUB type is “8R”, no random value is assigned to the team “superhuman combination” and the team “20 million horsepower”.

  In the OP combination initial determination table, ten random values “0” to “9” are assigned to the team “Danger” when the RUB type is “16R”. Are assigned 20 random numbers from “10” to “29”, and 30 random numbers from “30” to “59” are assigned to the team “20 million horsepower”. , 40 random values “60” to “99” are assigned to the team “Muscle Brothers”. For this reason, when “16R” is selected as the RUB type, the ratio of the team “Danger” appearing in the opening period is 10% (= 10/100), and the ratio of the team “Superman combination” is 20%. (= 20/100), the rate of appearance of team “20 million horsepower” is 30% (= 30/100), and the rate of appearance of team “Muscle Brothers” is 40% (= 40/100) is there.

  In this manner, when the player character wins with a single and a jackpot game related to RUB is performed, or when all of the friends gather and perform a jackpot game related to RUB in the friendship revival effect, FIG. 32 (B) With reference to the exemplified OP combination initial decision table, one of the four types of tag teams is selected as a combination that appears in the round number suggestion effect during the opening period.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the suggestion effect, the first suggestion effect (not shown) that suggests 4R is executed, and the second suggestion effect (see FIG. 30) that suggests 8R is executed. There is a time to do. On the other hand, when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed, the probabilities that the advantageous period is longer than the first period are different from each other. Yes. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the first suggestion effect, for example, when an effect in which the team “Danger” appears is performed, 4R may be notified (see FIG. 31). The probability that the advantageous period is longer than the first period (for example, a period in which four long open round games are performed) is less than 100%. On the other hand, for example, as a second suggestion effect, for example, when an effect in which the team “Muscle Brothers” appears, only 8R or 16R is notified (see FIG. 31), so the advantageous period is the first. The probability of becoming longer than this period is 100%.

  For this reason, the player expects that one of the first suggestion effects and the second suggestion effects is executed with a higher probability that the advantageous period is longer than the first period, You can enjoy the game.

  In the present embodiment, when the advantageous period is longer than the first period (a period in which four long open round games are performed), the second suggestion is executed and the second The probability that the advantageous period is longer than the second period (for example, a period in which six round games are executed) differs from when the suggestive effect is executed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the first suggestion effect, for example, when an effect in which the team “20 million horsepower” appears is performed, 4R may be notified (see FIG. 31). ), The probability that the advantageous period is longer than the second period is less than 100%. On the other hand, for example, as a second suggestion effect, for example, when an effect in which the team “Muscle Brothers” appears, only 8R or 16R is notified (see FIG. 31), so the advantageous period is the second The probability of becoming longer than this period is 100%.

  For this reason, the player expects that one of the first suggestion effects and the second suggestion effects is executed with the higher probability that the advantageous period is longer than the second period, You can enjoy the game.

(Modification of possibility suggestion effect and advantageous period notification effect)
In the present embodiment, a possibility suggesting effect suggesting that the advantageous period may be longer than the first period, and the actual advantageous period length (the number of rounds in the present embodiment) are reported. The case where the advantageous period notification effect is performed in the opening period of the jackpot game has been described. On the other hand, in other embodiments, these effects are displayed after the decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped in a manner in which, for example, the jackpot is notified during the variation display of the second special symbol immediately before the jackpot game is started. It may be performed before stopping. Further, the above two effects may be executable both during the variation display of the second special symbol and during the opening period of the jackpot game.

  In another embodiment, the two effects may be performed after the opening period of the jackpot game ends. In this case, since the minimum number of rounds is set to 4 in this embodiment, for the jackpot game of 6R or more, the above two effects are performed before the fifth long open game is started. Is preferred.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous period notification effect has been described as being accompanied by input by the player (operation of the effect button 26 in the present embodiment). What does not involve the input by the player may be prepared, or all the advantageous period notification effects may not be accompanied by the input by the player.

[Configuration and effect of gaming machine 1]
In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has the following configuration, and by providing the configuration, the following operational effects are achieved.

(1) The gaming machine 1 includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is set, and an effect execution unit that executes a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect unit including a display unit, The effect execution means can execute any one of a plurality of expectation effects with different expectation levels for the special gaming state based on a result of determination by the determination means, and the plurality of expectation degrees Before executing any of the effects, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests which expectation effect is to be performed, and the display means have different expectation levels for the special gaming state. Can be displayed in a display manner, and a plurality of symbols corresponding to each of the plurality of expectation effects can be displayed. When the suggestion effect is being executed, the plurality of symbols are not displayed on the display means.

  According to this configuration, the suggestion effect suggesting which expectation effect is to be executed before any one of the plurality of expectation effects having different expectation levels for the special gaming state is executed. Is executed. Therefore, the player can recognize which expectation level effect is executed at an early stage before the expectation level effect is executed. In addition, since a plurality of symbols corresponding to each of a plurality of expectation effects are displayed in a display mode capable of suggesting that the expectation level to be in a special gaming state is different from each other, the player is based on the plurality of symbols. It is possible to easily grasp the relationship between the expectation levels of a plurality of expectation level effects. In addition, when a suggestion effect that suggests which expectation effect is to be executed is executed, a plurality of symbols are not displayed. Can be effectively suppressed.

(2) The gaming machine 1 includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is set, and an effect execution unit that executes a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect unit including a display unit, The effect execution means can execute any one of a plurality of challenge effects having different degrees of expectation that a predetermined success effect is executed based on a result of the determination by the determination means, and the plurality of challenges Before executing any of the effects, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests which challenge effect is to be executed, and the display means have different expectations for the success effect to be executed. In a display mode capable of suggesting, a plurality of symbols corresponding to each of the plurality of challenge effects can be displayed, and when the suggestion effect is executed, the plurality of symbols are not displayed on the display means, Challenge If in the case of the successful performance than in the case of the successful performance has not been executed in the production has been executed, it tends to the special game state.

  According to this configuration, the suggestion effect suggesting which challenge effect is to be executed before any one of a plurality of challenge effects having different degrees of expectation that the predetermined success effect is executed is executed. Executed. For this reason, the player can recognize which challenge effect is executed at an early stage before the challenge effect is executed. In addition, since a plurality of symbols corresponding to each of the plurality of challenge effects are displayed in a display mode capable of suggesting that the degree of expectation that the success effect is executed is different from each other, the player can be based on the plurality of symbols. In addition, it is possible to easily grasp the relationship between the degree of expectation that the success effect is executed for a plurality of challenge effects. In addition, since the plurality of symbols are not displayed when the suggestion effect is being executed, it is possible to effectively suppress the interest of the suggestion effect from being reduced due to the display of the plurality of symbols. In addition, the player is expected to execute the success effect in the challenge effect because the case where the success effect is executed is more likely to be in the special game state than the case where the success effect is not executed in the challenge effect. While enjoying the game.

(3) The gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and a special game that executes the special game when it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed. An execution means, and an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, wherein the special game execution means continues the advantageous period that is advantageous to the player for the first period in the special game; There is a case where the second period longer than the first period is continued, and when the special game is executed, the effect execution means may cause the advantageous period to be longer than the first period. There are times when the suggestive production that suggests that there is.

  According to this configuration, when the special game is executed, there is a case where a suggestion effect is executed that suggests that the advantageous period may be longer than the first period, so the advantageous period is longer. There is an advantage that the player can easily have a sense of expectation.

  In the suggestion effect, the effect execution means may execute a first suggestion effect, or may execute a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect, and the first suggestion effect. The probability that the advantageous period becomes longer than the first period may be different between when the second suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed.

  According to this configuration, the probability that the advantageous period is longer than the first period differs between when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed. As this configuration, for example, a configuration in which the advantageous period is likely to be longer than the first period when the second suggestion effect is executed is more than when the first suggestion effect is executed. As mentioned. On the contrary, for example, when the first suggestion effect is executed, the advantageous period is likely to be longer than the first period than when the second suggestion effect is executed. Configuration is also conceivable. Thus, when the case where the first suggestion effect is executed and the case where the second suggestion effect is executed are compared, the probability that the advantageous period is longer than the first period is different, so that the player Of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the game can be enjoyed while expecting the suggestion effect having a higher probability that the advantageous period is longer than the first period.

  In the special game, the special game execution means may continue the advantageous period for a third period longer than the second period, and the advantageous period is longer than the first period. The probability that the advantageous period is longer than the second period may be different between when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed.

  According to this configuration, the probability that the advantageous period is longer than the second period is different between when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed. As this configuration, for example, a configuration in which the advantageous period is likely to be longer than the second period when the second suggestion effect is executed is greater than when the first suggestion effect is executed. As mentioned. On the contrary, for example, when the first suggestion effect is executed, the advantageous period is likely to be longer than the second period than when the second suggestion effect is executed. Configuration is also conceivable. Thus, when the case where the first suggestion effect is executed and the case where the second suggestion effect is executed are compared, the probability that the advantageous period becomes longer than the second period is different. Of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the game can be enjoyed while expecting the suggestion effect with a higher probability that the advantageous period is longer than the second period.

(4) The gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, a holding unit capable of holding the right of the determination, and the right held by the holding unit. Before the determination is made, it comprises a prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to execute the special game, and an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect means including a speaker, The effect execution means can execute a sound effect that outputs from the speaker an effect sound that suggests that the special game may be executed based on the result of the prior determination, and the sound effect In the case where the effect sound is intermittently output and the effect sound is output continuously, the special game is executed when the effect sound is output intermittently and when the effect sound is output continuously. The probability of being different from each other.

  In the gaming machine 1, a sound effect that outputs from the speaker an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the special game may be executed may be executed based on the result of the prior determination. In this sound effect, the effect sound may be output intermittently and may be output continuously, and when these cases are compared, the probabilities of executing the special game are different from each other. As a specific configuration, when the production sound is continuously output, the special game is easier to be executed than when the production sound is intermittently output. On the contrary, the production sound is intermittent. The configuration is such that special games are easier to be executed when output continuously than when output continuously. Thus, since the probability that a special game is executed is different between the case where the production sound is output intermittently and the case where the production sound is output continuously, the player can continuously output the production sound from the intermittent output. With respect to the output, it is possible to enjoy the game while expecting the output with the higher probability that the special game will be executed.

(5) The gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, holding means that can hold the right of the determination to a predetermined number, and the right to the right Before the determination is made, it includes a prior determination means for performing a prior determination as to whether or not to execute the special game, and an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect. Based on the result of the prior determination, the notification effect that informs the result of the determination can be executed on the basis of the preliminary effect that suggests that the special game may be performed a plurality of times. When each of the notification effects can be executed, and the prior effect is executed in the predetermined notification effect of a plurality of times, before the prior effect is executed in the next notification effect, The pre-article production was performed It is possible to perform a suggested directing suggesting the door.

  According to this configuration, when the preliminary effect is executed in the predetermined notification effect of a plurality of times, it is suggested that the preliminary effect is executed before the preliminary effect is executed in the next notification effect. Since the suggestion effect may be executed, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation that the next prior effect will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

  The advance effect may include a plurality of effect modes having different possibilities, and the effect executing means may be able to suggest the effect mode of the executed prior effect in the suggestion effect.

  According to this configuration, in the suggestion effect, since the effect mode of the executed prior effect is suggested, the player has performed the possibility that the special game suggested by the prior effect is executed. It can be re-recognized later.

  The pre-production has a plurality of production modes with different possibilities, and the production execution means can suggest the production mode of the preliminary production executed in the next notification production in the suggestion production. There may be.

  According to this configuration, in the suggestion effect, since the effect mode of the prior effect executed in the next notification effect is suggested, the player can execute the prior effect in the next notification effect, and the special game can be performed. It is possible to recognize the possibility of being executed at an earlier stage.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and an effect execution unit that executes a predetermined effect. Based on this, it is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying the result of the determination, and in the notification effect, the first effect can be repeatedly performed a plurality of times, and the first effect is repeatedly performed. When the continuation effect can be executed in each of the first effects other than the last of the plurality of times, and the continuation effect is executed in the first effect of a predetermined number of times, the next first effect The suggestion effect suggesting that the continuation effect has been executed can be executed before the continuation effect is executed.

  According to this configuration, when the continuation effect is executed in the first effect of the next time, the continuation effect is executed until the continuation effect is executed in the next first effect. The suggestion effect to suggest may be performed. For this reason, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation that the next continuation effect will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

  The continuous production has a plurality of production modes with different possibilities of executing the special game, and the production execution means can suggest the production mode of the executed continuous production in the suggestion production. Also good.

  According to this configuration, in the suggestion effect, since the effect mode of the executed continuation effect is suggested, the player has made the possibility that the special game suggested by the prior effect is executed. It can be re-recognized later.

  The continuous effect has a plurality of effect modes with different possibilities of executing the special game, and the effect executing means is the effect of the continuous effect that is executed in the next first effect in the suggestion effect. It may be possible to suggest an aspect.

  According to this configuration, in the suggestion effect, since the effect mode of the continuous effect executed in the next first effect is suggested, the player can execute the continuous effect in the next first effect, and the special effect. It is possible to recognize the possibility that the game will be executed at an earlier stage.

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In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, For example, the following forms may be sufficient. That is, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a so-called battle type pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to a single type of pachinko gaming machine, a single type of mixed pachinko gaming machine, You may apply to other game machines.

  In addition, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Liquid crystal display device 10 Game area | region 11 1st start opening 12 2nd start opening 13 Large winning opening 24 Speaker 26 Production button 41 1st special symbol display 43 2nd special symbol display 50 Decoration symbol 51,53, 56 Suggested image 52, 54 Button image 97 Button motor 98 Button lamp 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
134 RTC
140 Image Sound Control Board 141 General CPU
142 Control ROM
143 Control RAM
150 Lamp control board 151 Lamp CPU
152 Lamp ROM
153 Lamp RAM

A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to a player is set, and an effect execution unit that executes a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect unit including a display unit, The effect execution means can execute any one of a plurality of expectation effects that differ from each other in the expectation level for the special gaming state after the reach is established based on the result of the determination by the determination means. the before performing a plurality of any of the expectation effect, what Re is possible perform the suggested effect suggesting what degree of expectation effect is executed, before to establish the reach, the display means In addition, it is possible to display a plurality of symbols corresponding to each of the plurality of expectation effects in a display mode capable of suggesting that the expectation degrees to be in the special gaming state are different from each other, and the suggestion effect is executed. The not display a plurality of symbols on the display means.
Further, the effect executing means may be capable of displaying the plurality of symbols even when the reach is not established.

Claims (1)

A determination means for determining whether or not a special gaming state is advantageous to the player;
Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect in the predetermined effect means including the display means,
The production execution means
Based on the result of determination by the determination means, any one of a plurality of expectation effects that have different expectation levels for the special gaming state can be executed, and any of the plurality of expectation effects You can run a suggestion that suggests which expectation will be performed before
The display means can display a plurality of symbols corresponding to each of the plurality of expectation effects in a display mode capable of suggesting that the expectation levels for the special gaming state are different from each other,
A gaming machine that does not display the plurality of symbols on the display means when the suggestive effect is being executed.

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