JP2019037512A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine in which a game can be played comprises: state shifting means capable of shifting a state to a second state after a first state and shifting a state to a third state after the second state; first suggestion means for suggesting a performance mode in the third state, in the first state; and second suggestion means for suggesting whether a state is shifted to the third state while making the performance mode suggested in the first state visible, in the second state. In the third state, a performance is executed in the performance mode suggested in the first state. According to such a configuration, game amusement is increased.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20-1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  A gaming machine that suggests a development destination using roulette has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-16222

In the gaming machine as described above, since the development destination is selected immediately after the development destination is selected by the roulette, the production is monotonous and there is room for improving the interest.

This invention is made | formed in view of said actual condition, and aims at providing the game machine which improves interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Transition to a second state (for example, roulette challenge mode) that can be shifted later to the first state (for example, character selection mode), and a third state (for example, bonus mode A, bonus mode B) that can be shifted to the second state later. Etc.) and state transition means (e.g. CPU 120 for effect control) that can be shifted (see FIG. 20-1),
In the first state, an effect mode in the third state (for example, a character or the like appearing in the bonus mode. For example, an image 31SHCharA of the character A appearing in the bonus mode A as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J1) or FIG. ) (For example, in the character selection effect, the option 31SHSEL1 corresponding to the character A is selected as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1) in the bonus mode B). The first suggestion means (for example, suggesting the character B appearing in the bonus mode B by selecting the option 31SHSEL2 corresponding to the character B as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2)). Production control CPU 12
0)
In the second state, the presentation mode suggested in the first state (for example, FIG. 20-6 (E1))
The character A selected in the character selection effect as shown in FIG. 20 and the character B selected in the character selection effect as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2) are visible (for example, when the character A is selected, FIG. The icon 31SHCAI corresponding to the character A is displayed as shown in FIG. 6-6 (F1), and when the character B is selected, the icon 31SHCAB corresponding to the character B is displayed as shown in FIG. 3 state suggestion (for example, FIG. 20-7 (G
12) to 20-7 (G13) and 20-8 (G22) to 20-7 (G23),
Second suggestion means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that suggests whether to shift to bonus mode A or bonus mode B depending on whether it becomes “◯” or “×” in the roulette effect.
)When,
With
In the third state, the effect is executed in the effect mode suggested in the first state (for example, FIG. 20).
When option 31SHSEL1 is selected in -6 (E1), FIG. 20-9 (J1)
Execute bonus mode A in which character A corresponding to option 31 SHSEL1 appears,
In addition, when option 31SHSEL2 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E2), FIG.
As in -9 (J2), the bonus mode B in which the character B corresponding to the option 31SHSEL2 appears is executed).

  According to such a configuration, interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The second suggesting means is:
In the second state, in the suggestion mode corresponding to the effect mode suggested in the first state,
Suggests whether to shift to the state (for example, if character A is selected in the selection effect, character A confronts the enemy character, and if character B is selected in the selection effect, character B confronts the enemy character. , Suggesting whether to shift to the bonus mode A or the bonus mode B depending on the result of the battle).

According to such a structure, since it becomes the production | presentation aspect with which the 1st state and the 2nd state were related, production can be performed effectively.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The first suggestion means is
In the first state, one or more effects in the third state (for example, character A appearing in bonus mode A, character B appearing in bonus mode B, etc.) are presented as candidates (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (D)). After displaying option 31SHSEL1 corresponding to character A, option 31SHSEL2 corresponding to character B, etc., one effect mode in the third state is suggested (for example, option 31SHSEL1 is selected as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1)) This suggests the character A appearing in the bonus mode A, or suggests the character B appearing in the bonus mode B by selecting the option 31SHSEL2 as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2). .

  According to such a configuration, the suggested content in the first state can be easily grasped.

(4) In any of the gaming machines according to (1) to (3) above,
In the second state, when it is suggested that the transition to the third state is suggested after the suggestion that the transition to the third state is not made (for example, “×” as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G12) in the roulette effect).
After that, there are cases where it becomes “◯” as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G13)).
When it is suggested that the transition to the third state is suggested after the suggestion that the transition to the third state is not made, in the third state, the rendering is performed in a rendering mode different from the rendering mode suggested in the first state (For example, option 31SHSEL1 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E1), and FIG.
If it becomes “◯” as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G13) after “X” as shown in 0-7 (G12), the character corresponding to the option 31SHSEL1 as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J2). A bonus mode B in which a character B different from A appears may be executed).

  According to such a configuration, interest is further improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines according to (1) to (4) above,
The third state may be an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the first state and the second state.

(6) In the gaming machine of any of (1) to (5) above,
In the first state, a specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for executing a specific effect (for example, the mini character effect shown in FIGS. 20-3 and 20-5 (B)).
With
The specific effect is different from the effect related to the suggestion by the first suggesting means (for example, the character C appearing in the mini character effect is different from the character A and the character B selected in the character selection effect). 2 and FIG. 20-3 are different in the determination of the effect, etc.), and the ratio of the third state varies depending on which specific effect is executed (for example, FIG. 20-3 ( As in B), the ratio of the big hit may be different depending on whether the mini character weak effect is executed or the mini character strong effect is executed.

  According to such a structure, interest can be improved more.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the mode which can be changed. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio etc. of various productions. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio etc. of various productions. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect determination process. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect production determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a reservation notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a reservation notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the reservation notice effect in the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the reservation notice effect in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding display control process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding display control process in 3rd Embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a pending | holding change pattern determination table, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the selection ratio of red pending | holding. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change timing determination lottery table. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st special suggestion execution lottery table, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd special suggestion execution lottery table, (C) is explanatory drawing which shows a pseudo | simulation continuous suggestion execution lottery table. (D) is an explanatory view showing an SP suggestion execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying a hold display in the 2nd special suggestion aspect in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying a hold display in the 2nd special suggestion aspect in 3rd Embodiment.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. First to do
A special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. Special symbols include numbers indicating "0" to "9"
It is represented by a lighting pattern such as “-”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

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

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

On the screen of the image display device 5, the hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is held,
A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

In addition, a first hold indicator 25 configured to include a plurality of LEDs at a predetermined position of the game board 2.
A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number according to the number of lit LEDs, and the second hold indicator 25B depends on the number of lit LEDs. The second reserved memory number is displayed.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is, for example,
An electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, the movable wing piece is in a vertical position, whereby the tip of the movable wing piece comes close to the winning ball device 6A, The game ball enters the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display 2
0 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3.
Further, a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in the periphery of the game area. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )
A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. Stick controller 31
A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “ordinary symbol losing”.
It becomes. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In a special game, a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol such as “7”) is used as the confirmed special symbol.
The actual symbols differ depending on the jackpot type described later. ) Is displayed as a “big hit”, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit design, for example, “2”) different from the big hit symbol is displayed as “small hit”. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, the opening mode of the grand prize opening (
A plurality of types of rounds and open upper limit periods) and game states after the jackpot game state (a normal state, a short time state, a probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set accordingly.
As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control that makes it easier for game balls to enter the 2nd start winning opening (
High opening control and high base control) are also executed. Short time state is a special symbol (especially the second special symbol)
This is a state that is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, the time-short state is a low-accuracy base state,
Probability change state is also called high accuracy high base state, normal state is also called low accuracy low base state. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. In addition,
The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R and / or the point of the game effect lamp 9. Equal / extinguishing, operation of the movable body 32, etc. may be performed.

In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display )
Is also stopped (derived).

In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example,"
The same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the case of “probable big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, If it is an uncontrolled "non-probable big hit (usually big hit)", an even number of decorative symbols (
For example, “6”, etc.) may be displayed together and stopped. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, "left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C,
The decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

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

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition,
Various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, and a solenoid circuit 111.
Etc.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 and a RAM (Random A
ccess Memory) 102, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and random number circuit 10
4 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, ROM 10
Various data (data such as a variation pattern described later, a presentation control command described later, and various tables referred to when various determinations described later) are stored are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The production control command output from the main board 11 is
It is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) ))
, A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command for specifying an error, and the like are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, ROM
Various data (data such as various tables) stored in 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 includes a controller sensor unit 35A and a push sensor 35.
The display control unit 123 may be instructed to execute an effect based on a detection signal from B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and indicates an operation content as appropriate).

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character G).
Encoder ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), etc. are provided, and an effect is executed based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the execution instruction of the effect from the effect control CPU 120, thereby displaying the effect image in the image display device 5.
To display. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or lamp signal (a signal that specifies how the lamp is turned on / off)
Is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

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

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 has various random values (effect random numbers) used to execute various effects.
The numerical data indicating is counted updatable. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3).
). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (
Step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, C
The PU 103 clears the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102.
M clear processing is performed, and an initial value is set in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), the RAM
It is determined whether backup data is stored in 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for progressing the game (including various flags and various timer states)
In addition, the status of the backup flag and the error detection code are also included. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. RAM1 with backup flag off
If backup data is not stored in 02 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes),
The CPU 103 performs data check of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the RAM 10
2 is determined to be normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CP
U103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The production control CPU 120
An appropriate screen display may be performed based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (
Step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 10 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
3, the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
3. First, by executing predetermined switch processing, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are transmitted via the switch circuit 110. The presence or absence of reception is determined (step S2
1). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22).
). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). CPU1
03 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special figure game execution and suspension, control of big hit game state and small hit game state, control of game state, etc. Later).

Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26).
). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Then C
The PU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103
First, start winning determination processing is executed (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. Each process of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120)
), A transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

In the special symbol normal process in step S110, the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value).
Executed when. In this special symbol normal processing, the first
It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game or the second special figure game. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.
And a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using a random value for determining a variation pattern based on a result of a prior determination on whether or not In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. And the display result is “big hit”
In the case of, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is “8”.
When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the number of round executions does not reach the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is “5”.
On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When these settings are made, the special process flag value is “
It is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. here,
When the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73).
). The timer interrupt flag is set to a predetermined time (for example, 2 based on the register setting of CTC).
Set to the ON state every time (milliseconds). At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on,
The effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt prohibition state is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Ye
s) The timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 1
After reading various effect control commands transmitted from one game control microcomputer 100 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, settings and control corresponding to the read effect control commands are performed. Is called. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 1 so that the effect control command received or the contents specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process.
Or the reception flag provided at 22 is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

After performing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control is, for example, the RAM 12
In accordance with the value of the production process flag provided in 2, steps S170 to S1 as follows:
One of 77 processes is selected and executed.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). The variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. Image display device 5
If it is determined to start variable display of the decorative design at, the value of the production process flag is set to “
1 ”and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
By instructing the display control unit 123, an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 is driven, and the sound control board 13 is displayed. Speaker 8L, 8 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to
During the variable display of decorative symbols, such as outputting sound and sound effects from R, and turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various production control is executed. After performing such production control,
For example, in response to reading an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols from the effect control pattern, or receiving a command designating stop display of the final decorative symbols from the main board 11, etc. The confirmed decorative pattern that is the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the confirmed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “3”.
The effect processing during variable display ends.

The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hitting effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content are executed. Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. is there"
5 ”and the small hitting medium effect process is terminated.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state is set, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state based on the set content are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state is set, and various effect control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed based on the set content. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

One type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during special symbol variable display.
However, the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and turn-off of the symbol. Furthermore, even if the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).
.

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus , Regular bonus, RT, AT, A
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of RT and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions of comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of production (“high”, “
Expressions such as “low” and “different”) may include that one is a percentage of “0%”. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding the feature 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern and the type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG.
), In this embodiment, the non-reach losing variation patterns PA1-1, PA1-2, and the decorative pattern in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. A variation pattern PB2 in which the display result is “big hit”, such as a reach loss variation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, in which the variable display mode is the reach mode and the display result is “lost” -1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8B, in this embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect suggesting that the reach effect is controlled. As shown by the number of black stars in FIG. 8B, the reliability when each reach is executed (the jackpot reliability) is as follows: normal reach <super reach E <super reach D <super reach C <super reach B <Higher in the order of Super Reach A. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it becomes a big hit.

In this embodiment, super reach is executed via normal reach. Further, during the reach production of the super reach, the development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. Variation pattern PA3-1 to PA3-1 shown in FIG.
The variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like such as PA3-4 are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. In FIG. 8A, a variation pattern in which the reliability is developed to a superreach level one level is shown, but a variation pattern in which the reliability is developed in two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach with the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. FIG. 8 (B)
As shown in FIG. 5, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. In particular,
The super reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super reach, is notified of the reach title only by display, and the title of the other super reach is notified by display and voice. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than the reach with low reliability. Thereby, a player's expectation can be effectively spoken, and the production effect is improved. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Further, the fonts of the title characters (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typefaces (lines, fonts, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach.

The notification of the reach title (title notification) is not limited to indicating the title itself such as the name of the reach, but may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the effect content of the reach effect, and the like.

(Example of production operation of the characteristic part 31AK)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following effect operation is executed by the effect control CPU 120 executing effect control process processing based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing an example of super reach production operation in the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that variable display of decorative symbols is being executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. . Then, for example, as shown in FIG.
The decorative pattern showing the number 7 on the right stops and becomes a reach form. After that, the production branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a teammate character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. here,
For example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of super reach production, such as when the introduction of super reach production (also referred to as super reach production) ends, the entire screen of image display device 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. Super Reach A title 31AK002 (here “SP Reach A”
) And a voice corresponding to the reach title name (here, “super reach A”) is output from the speaker 8, thereby informing the title of super reach A. Thereafter, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9E, the character 31AK003, which is an enemy character, is displayed, and the character 31AK is displayed.
The 001 line 31AK004 is displayed, or the subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach A where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 confront each other is executed. An effect in which characters confront each other is also called a battle effect. In the battle effect, if a teammate character wins, the game is a big hit, and if a teammate character loses, the game is lost.

It should be noted that the speaker 8 is displayed when displaying the dialogue on the image display device 5 during the super reach production.
May output a sound corresponding to the line. Further, the lines are not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed as subtitles on the lower part of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super reach production, such as when the introduction part of the super reach production ends, FIG. 9 (F)
As shown in FIG. 3, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5.
(In this case, the characters “SP reach B”) are displayed, and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach (here “super reach B”) is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of the super reach B is Informed. Then, Super Reach B title 31AK00
9 is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9G, the character 31AK006, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach B where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 confront each other The subsequent part of is executed.

As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach title is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the super reach production. By doing in this way, since the title can be notified after showing the introduction portion of the super reach effect to the player, etc., the effect effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

Super reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E)...) And super reach B (
9 (C) → (F) → (G)...), The super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode in the introduction part until the title is notified ( FIG. 9 (C
)). By doing in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach is made after the super reach production is started and which title is notified. The super-reach A and the super-reach B are not limited to making the production mode until the title is notified completely common, and it is possible to determine which super-reach is to be determined if the production is closely watched. You may make it make a part into a common production | presentation aspect. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to a title to be notified thereafter. It may be. By doing this, the production effect is improved,
The player comes to pay attention to the production. As described above, the title notification may be executed after it is possible to specify which super reach is to be made.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of super reach D, as shown in FIG. 9 (H), the title 31AK007 of super reach D (here, the letters “SP reach D”) is formed at a part of the center of the image display device 5.
And a voice corresponding to the title name of the reach from the speaker 8 (here, “
By defeating the enemy "), the title of Super Reach D is notified. Thus, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production. Further, below the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion display 31AK008 indicating the expectation degree of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. Here, the expectation degree is an expectation degree that is a big hit, but does not have to be completely coincident with the reach big hit reliability.

Note that the super-reach D audio notification does not notify the title name as it is, but notifies the contents of reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the voice title notification is varied depending on the type of reach. Thereby, the notification mode of a title alert | report becomes various and an interest improves.

After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, title 31AK0
07 and the expected degree suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size in the upper right part of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing in this way, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of reach even during reach production. In FIG. 9I, the contents of the effects common to those in FIG. 9C (super reach A and super reach B) are shown, but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (J), the character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31
The reach effect of super reach D in which AK001 and character 31AK009 confront each other is executed.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of super reach E (here, the letters “SP reach E”) is displayed in a part on the upper left of the image display device 5. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is notified. In Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach E where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is displayed. Executed. Thus, in the super reach E, the title is notified together with the progress of the reach production. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during reach production.

In the reach production of Super Reach E with a low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent giving a player an excessive sense of expectation by performing the title notification without stopping the progress of the reach production. On the other hand, in the reach production of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach production is stopped and the title notification is performed (FIGS. 9D, 9F, 9D).
H)). By doing in this way, the title notification according to the super reach production can be executed and the production effect is improved. Note that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach in super reach production such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the reach production of the super reach with high hit reliability, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach production of the super reach with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach production may be stopped and the title notification may be performed.

(Title notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach production, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the super reach production is performed. The title is announced at the start. By doing in this way, the title alert | report according to reach production can be performed and production effect improves. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B with high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach with low jackpot reliability. In E, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production, but the title is notified at the start of the super reach production when the reach is high and the super reach when the reach is low. The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
In this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the image display device 5 is notified. The title is notified in a part of the screen (second area). By doing in this way, the title alert | report according to reach production can be performed and production effect improves. In particular, in the case of a reach with high hit reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be one in which the title is displayed in a size that fits the entire screen, or the title is displayed there with the entire background as the background for title notification. Things (title notification using the entire screen)
Etc. In addition, the display area where the title notification is performed may be different between the super reach A and the super reach B, and the display area where the title notification is performed may be different between the super reach D and the super reach E.

The method of changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the case of a reach with a high hit reliability, the title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in the case of a reach with a low reliability. Further, in the case where the display area for performing the title notification is varied according to the reach effect, the display area may be varied as in this embodiment, or the display location may be varied.

(Expectation indication)
In this embodiment, in the supervision A and superreach B title announcements with high jackpot reliability, the superleach D having a lower jackpot reliability than superreach A and superreach B without displaying the expectation indication. In the title notification, the expectation suggestion display is displayed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect becomes dull. In addition, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower hit reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation suggestion display is not displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from losing a sense of expectation by displaying an expectation indication indicating that the reliability is low in a reach with low reliability. Super Reach A, Super Reach B
The expectation level suggestion display may be displayed in at least a part of the super reach E.

Note that the expected level suggestion display is not limited to that indicated by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9 (H), etc., and the expected level may be suggested by a meter or a gauge. The numerical values may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9H or the like, in the case of indicating by the number of black stars, the number of stages of expectation may be increased so that half black (half) black stars can be displayed.

(Title display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is deleted and a super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in super reach A and super reach B, attention can be paid to reach production. In Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a decision effect described later is executed. Thereby, in the super reach D and the super reach E, the kind of reach can be grasped even during the super reach production. In addition, by performing the above, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. Note that the display end timing of the title can be changed arbitrarily since any effect can be achieved.

In addition, although the production operation of the reach effect of Super Reach C is omitted here, for example, title notification or expectation suggestion display corresponding to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decisive production)
After each reach effect is executed, when it is time to derive the display result (the final stage of variable display), a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a “big hit” is executed. The decision effect includes a decision effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and the display result is “lost”.
And a decision effect indicating that In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a decision effect is displayed in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, if the display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 10C, an image 31AK013 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 10D, the big hit combination is obtained. A definitive decorative symbol is derived. If the display result is “losing”, an image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified even during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the determined effect is executed. As a result, attention can be paid to the determined effect, and a well-defined title notification can be executed.

In the example of the production operation shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, during the reach production of the super reach, the decorative design is reduced and executed in the lower right part of the image display device 5. The method of displaying the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative pattern may not be displayed during the reach effect, and the display mode (size, position, shading, number, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach effect.

In addition, when displaying on-screen display, active display, character resident display during variable display, and mobile-related display, the image display device 5 is appropriately hidden during the super-reach reach effect in order to focus on the reach effect. It is good. At this time, during the low-reliability reach production such as Super Reach E, these displays may be kept displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting excessively due to the low-reliability reach effect, and it is possible to focus attention on the reach effect in the high-reliability reach effect.

(Development production)
Next, an example of an effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the development effect is executed when the reach effect of Super Reach D is being executed (title notification of Super Reach D is being executed), FIG. As shown in the figure, an effect that the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn is executed. Thereafter, in the case of developing to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of super reach A is notified and the reach effect of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing to super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11D, the title of super reach B is notified, and the reach effect of super reach is executed. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the development reach is a reach that performs title notification by display and sound, title notification by display and sound is executed again.

The development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11B, and may be an effect that the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or displays a sandstorm (display that appears to be broken). You may do it. By making such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. Note that there may be a development effect such as an effect that the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion)
In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 9 (H), a black star indicating the degree of expectation is displayed from the beginning in the degree-of-expected indication 31AK008. First, five white stars are displayed step by step. You may make it perform the expectation degree suggestion production which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the title of Super Reach D is notified, first, five white star expectation indications 31AK021 are displayed. And FIG. 12 (B)
As shown in FIG. 12, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation indication 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation indication 3
An effect that fits into one of the white stars of 1AK021 is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a voice “pin” indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. FIG.
As shown in D) and (E), the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, scale) output from the speaker 8 every time it is repeated (every number of stars)
Sound quality etc.) may be changed step by step. When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021, the black star is highlighted as shown in FIG. 12F. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion effect has ended.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one, and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is increased by one level. However, there are two or more black stars. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation increases by two or more levels. Alternatively, half of the black stars may be displayed and the expectation level may be increased by half. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars to be displayed (the number of steps of the expected degree of increase). For example, the same sound may be output when a half black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing in this way, expectation suggestion production becomes various and production effect improves. Note that the same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectation that increase at a time, fits into the white stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of stages of expected increase Such an effect may be executed.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even when the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 11, effects based on the command are executed in different effect modes. In each effect mode, the background, character, motif, sound output from the speaker 8 and the like displayed on the image display device 5 may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of variable displays and the game state, or may be changeable by the player's operation.

FIGS. 12G to 12L are examples of the presentation operation of the title notification and the degree of expectation presentation when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the presentation mode. In the normal mode, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, a title notification and an expectation suggestion effect are executed. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the variation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2, which is different from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, FIG.
), The title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed. At this time, audio corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but audio different from the normal mode (for example, audio having a different voice color) is output. In addition, the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star but a diamond.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation indication 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (I), a black diamond 31AK025 is displayed.
Is moved, and an effect that fits in one of the white rhombuses of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pong” indicating that the black diamond indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12J and 12K, the same effects are repeated the number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, as shown in FIG. 12 (L), the black rhombus is highlighted. In this way, depending on the presentation mode (the state when the reach presentation is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the gaming state, etc., the presentation can be varied and the presentation effect can be varied by changing the notification mode of the title. improves.

In FIG. 12, although the example of the production | presentation operation | movement when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is designated is shown, other reach productions (title notification, expectation suggestion production) by production mode (state when reach production is performed). (Including) may be different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not the reach title is notified or the execution rate of the title notification may be varied. For example, when a predetermined production mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing in this way, the production according to the player's preference can be executed and the production effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation degree suggestion display, and the expectation degree suggestion effect that increases the number of black stars stepwise is executed. An expectation suggestion effect that reduces the number of displays suggesting stepwise may be executed. Such an expectation suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the expectation suggestion effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other examples of development effects)
In the case of performing the expectation suggestion effect that increases the display indicating the expectation level of the expectation level suggestion step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation level.
In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at a time instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of increasing the number of black stars stepwise is completed, the button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when an operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 (in this case, “
The character of “SP reach C” is displayed, so that the title of super reach C is notified. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, below the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is three is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by 2 or more, it is displayed at once. In addition, after the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title or the degree of expectation indication changes may be executed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the reliability of a big hit is executed according to a notification mode of a title (for example, a display color of a title). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, the Super Reach A title 31AK036 is displayed in black, and the audio corresponding to the Reach title name is output from the speaker 8 to notify the Super Reach A title. Then, as shown in FIG.
A title notice in which the display color of AK036 changes to red is executed. Thus, when the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title notice shown in FIG.
After the reach title is notified by voice, the display mode (display color) of the title may change. By doing in this way, the effect of a notice effect can be enhanced. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of the title display.

In addition, when a title notice that changes the display mode (display color) of the title is executed,
You may make it output the audio | voice according to the display mode after a change after the display mode of a title changes. By doing in this way, the effect of a notice effect can be enhanced. Moreover, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, sound corresponding to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change may be output.

(Title notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title being reached is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) that improves the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit advantageous state, such as the notice effect or the development effect. In this way, once the title is notified, an effect that improves the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not a notice effect is executed and an effect aspect. The notice effect determining process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variation pattern of super reach (step 31AKS001).
).

If the fluctuation pattern is super reach (step 31AKS001; Yes)
The display color of the super reach title (whether or not the title notice is executed) is determined (step 31AKS002).

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the Super Reach title is “black”, “
"Red", "Black" changing from "Red", "Black" changing from "Fruit", "
There are things that change from “red” to “fruit pattern”, and the jackpot reliability is higher in this order (ascending order). That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the title. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of a title, and a production effect improves.

Note that the “fruit pattern” may be displayed with the title text displayed in bold and the text itself may be “fruit pattern”, or the background portion of the title display area may be “fruit pattern”. . There may be a pattern displayed as “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color changing, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may be changed after the title notification is executed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. Further, since the title display period varies depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may vary depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super reach with a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of changing timings may be provided to determine any of the changing timings. In the case of a super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of timings to be changed may be one or less than that of a super reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the production mode, the normal mode is shown in FIG.
The display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16B. In the special mode, the display color of the title is determined at a ratio different from that in the normal mode as shown in FIG. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by changing the execution mode of the title notice (display color and display color change timing) depending on the effect mode, the effects become more diverse and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, a serif notice that predicts the jackpot reliability is executed as the notice effect according to the display mode (for example, the display color of the words) of the characters in the reach effect of the super reach.

After the display color of the Super Reach title is determined, the display color of the character's speech (whether or not to execute the speech advance notice) in the Super Reach reach production is determined (step 3).
1 AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, the display color of the lines in the reach effect is determined, for example, at a determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16C, the display colors of the lines in the reach production are “white”, “
Those that change from “red” and “white” to “red” are provided, and the big hit reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the lines. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of words, and the production effect improves. For the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the line is displayed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the presentation modes of the title notice and the line notice. For example, when the same notice mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the line notice, the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same notice form is obtained.
Also, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the change timing of the production mode of the title notice and the line notice. For example, the big hit reliability may be higher when the change timing is the same than when the change timing is different, or the big hit reliability may be different depending on which change is first. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on the change timings of the title notice and the line notice.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the lines may be determined in a ratio different from the normal mode in the special mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

In addition, it may replace with serif notice and may be made to perform the notice effect which notifies a big hit reliability by the change of the effect aspect of reach production. In that case, in the notice effect, a plurality of effect mode change timings may be provided so that the jackpot reliability differs according to the change timing.

After determining the display color of the line in the reach effect or when it is determined that the change pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step AK31S001; No), the presence / absence of execution and the effect mode are determined for other notice effects (step AK31S004). Then, 31 AKS 002-3
The determination result in 1AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31).
S005), the notice effect determination process is terminated.

In this embodiment, the title notice and the serif notice can be executed in the case of super reach. However, in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the super-reliable super reach), the title notice is provided. And at least one of the serif notices may be made executable. Further, although the title notice and the line notice have been described as being determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may be varied depending on the type of super reach. By doing in this way, the notice effect according to the kind of reach can be performed, and the production effect improves.

In this embodiment, the number of performance modes that can be executed (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between the title notice and the line notice. By doing in this way, the production becomes various and the production effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the serif notice, the number of executable effect modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of executable effect modes may be the same. By doing in this way, a unified notice effect can be executed, and the player can easily grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action effect)
An effect indicating that the effect mode changes may be executed when the effect mode of the title notice and the line notice change. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5 and an action effect in which the image acts on at least one of a title and a line may be executed. And after an effect production | presentation is performed, you may make it a production | presentation aspect (display color) of a title or a line change. The effect mode (action effect image or the like) of the action effect may be the same regardless of whether it acts on the title or the speech. There may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the line does not change even though the effect effect is executed. When the action effect is executed, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination results relating to the title notice and the line notice. Such a determination may be executed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, according to the effect mode of the action effect, the rate at which at least one effect mode of the title notice and the serif notice changes (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may be different. The rate of change in which direction of appearance changes (the rate of which acts) may be different, and the rate of change in what color (how many steps) may be changed. . By executing such an effect effect, the player eventually displays an action effect image,
It will be noticed whether it works on the title or the line, and the production effect will be improved. In addition, when there exist several production | presentation modes, you may make it determine the presence or absence of execution of an effect production, and the production | presentation aspect in a different ratio according to production modes. By doing in this way, the effect production according to production mode can be performed and production effect improves.

As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of either a title or a line depending on the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the character action or the effect content in the battle effect). May be changed. By doing this,
The player comes to pay attention to the contents of the reach production.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above feature part 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all the characteristic portions described in the above embodiment are not essential components and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5, a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the gaming machine frame 3. Here, it is expressed as a sub liquid crystal, but the sub display device is an organic EL.
Or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a display of a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. As in the case of the super reach D and the super reach E in the above embodiment, when the title is continuously displayed even after the notification of the title, the title and the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal.
In this case, after the title is notified on the image display device 5, the title or the degree of expectation indication may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this way, the image display device 5
The title and the expectation suggestion display can be displayed without obstructing the super reach production in the title, and the title and the expectation suggestion display are also easy to understand.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestion effect has been described. However, the title notification related to other effects (notification that mainly displays characters)
The present invention may be applied to. For example, in the case where a pre-read zone effect for shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, etc.) having different background images and effect modes in the image display device 5 is executed as the notice effect (for example, the pre-read notice effect), the transitioned zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification. When presenting a mission (such as “Reach with 7”, “Defeat all enemies using a stick controller”) and executing a mission effect that will be advantageous to the player when the mission is achieved, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, the display result is “big hit”.
A decision effect for informing whether or not the result will be executed is executed, and then the display result is shown (FIGS. 10B to 10D). Instead of such a determined effect, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are reached at a predetermined timing before the display result is derived.
An operation effect that prompts the user to perform the operation is executed, and when a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period, the result of the battle effect is displayed, or the display result is temporarily stopped. Good. By doing in this way, since a display result is shown according to a player's operation, a player's willingness to participate in a game can be raised and interest is improved.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams illustrating an example of super reach effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after reaching the reach mode in the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 17C to 17F and FIGS. 18G to 18I, the character 31A
A reach effect in which K041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

With the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, a small button image 31AK043 and a restriction line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed on the lower right of the image display device 5. Thereby, although the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, it is suggested that the acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that an operation effect is executed are prepared. The big hit reliability varies depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, an image indicating that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a more reliable aspect.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7 (E), the character 31AK046 that the character 31AK045 prays is happy with
And the small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (H), the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18 (I), the effect 31AK049 in which the bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and the bullet hits the large button image 31AK047. The effect 31AK050 to be displayed is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to a stick image 31AK051.

Thus, in this modification, when the operation effect image changes, an effect effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. Note that the operation effect image may change without an action effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the action effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may vary depending on the type of action effect.

Thereafter, before a predetermined time before the display result is derived, as shown in FIG.
AK044 is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 18K, the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed at the center, and a display prompting the user to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, an operation effective period in which the operation to the stick controller 31A is effective.

When an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. after that,
At the timing when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived. If no operation is detected within a predetermined operation effective period, the image shown in FIG. 18 (L) is automatically displayed.

In this modification, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as the operation effect image, and when the operation effect using these images is executed in the order of the small button image <large button image <stick image. The jackpot reliability is high. Even if an operation effect image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to an operation effect image with high reliability during reach production, so the production effect is improved and the player's expectation is also improved. Can be maintained.

In the example of the effect operation shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the reach title notification and the expectation suggestion display are omitted, but in parallel with the reach effect and the operation effect shown in FIGS. It may be executed. The determination relating to the operation effect or the operation effect image (the presence / absence of the operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence / absence of the action effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG.

(Modification 2 of the characteristic part 31AK)
You may make it perform the suggestion display which suggests the expectation degree of control to advantageous states, such as a big hit game state. For example, the shutter effect for performing the first suggestion display and the reach title effect for performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect of covering the screen with the shutter display after the variable display is started is executed. In the reach title effect, an effect of displaying a reach title indicating the development destination of the reach effect after the reach is executed. There are cases where a specific image is included and displayed when any one of the shutter display and the reach title display is displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title notice in the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

The specific image is an image having a high jackpot reliability displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The multiple types of elements include the banana image of element E1, the melon image of element E2,
The apple image of element E3, the watermelon image of element E4, and the strawberry image of element E5 are included. A fruit pattern image including these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. The display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the display size difference between the shutter display and the reach title display. Also,
All of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter display and the reach title display.

When a shutter effect is executed after the start of variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. In addition, when a reach title is displayed during execution of a reach effect, when a fruit pattern image is displayed,
The jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image not including the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition,
An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image indicating the big hit reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <blue image <red image <fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of the big hit reliability (for example, a red shutter or a red letter reach title). Then, any one image pattern may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit.

When a fruit pattern is displayed during shutter display and reach title display, notification that the common sound (melody) is output by the speaker 8 and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 are performed. By the light emission control of the common sound and the game effect lamp 9, the player is shown that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such shutter display and reach title display are performed, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed.
In the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the output period of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of variable display. In the shutter image 31AK061, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Also,
At the time of executing the shutter effect, notification that outputs a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8 is executed and notification by light emission from the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, the decorative symbol variable display is started as shown in FIG. A downward arrow indicates variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, a super reach production is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen, and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed on the lower right of the screen, and the contents of the super reach to be executed from now on are shown as a reach title display. The reach title image 31AK062 includes element E.
An image of a fruit pattern including all 1 to E5 is displayed. Reach title image 31AK
In 062, a character “battle reach” indicating that a reach effect with a battle effect is executed is displayed.

In addition, when the reach title effect is executed, notification that outputs a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8 is executed and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. further,
After outputting the common sound, an effect is performed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) indicating that the big hit reliability is high, such as “Atsuiatsui”. Here, the size of the suggestion display displayed in the reach title effect is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title effect, by outputting a specific sound, it can be made easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image has been displayed. In addition, although the case where the output period of the common sound and the specific sound is completely separated has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

Thereafter, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters “Battle Victory!” Are displayed on the upper left of the screen. It is informed that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect ends, the display returns to the variable display screen with the original number design. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all symbols stop,
A jackpot symbol of “777” is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image. In this way, the shutter image 31AK06 having a different display size.
1 and the reach title image 31AK062 can suitably display a fruit pattern image. Thereby, it is possible to accurately tell that a fruit pattern image having a high jackpot reliability is displayed.

The display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG.
) Is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062. Therefore, the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 can be noted.

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the fruit pattern image which is a specific image becomes difficult to see by the execution timing overlapping.

The determination related to the shutter effect (whether the shutter effect is present or the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. At that time, step 31AKS00 in FIG.
The determination regarding the shutter effect may be performed based on the determination result of the display color of the title in FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, a fruit pattern shutter effect may be easily performed. Further, the determination relating to the reach title effect is combined with the determination relating to the shutter effect, step 31AKS004 in FIG.
It may be executed in step (b).

(Additional notes regarding the feature 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled, and title notification means (notice of the title corresponding to the suggestion effect) ( For example, the title notification unit can notify a title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, FIG. F)).

  According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the suggestion effects, and in the plurality of types of the suggestion effects, at least a part of the effects within the predetermined period. May be executed in a common manner (for example, FIG. 9C).

According to such a configuration, it can be noted which suggestion effect is executed,
Interest is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), a specific effect (for example, a development effect or a notice effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state at a plurality of execution timings during execution of the suggestion effect. Execution is possible, and the execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even after the title is notified.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the suggestion effect execution means includes:
As the suggestion effect, at least a first suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect for Super Reach A or Super Reach B) and a second suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect for Super Reach D or Super Reach E) can be executed. In the second suggestion effect, the means is the second
A title corresponding to the second suggestion effect may be notified from the start of the suggestion effect.

According to such a structure, since the notification of the title according to the suggestion effect can be executed, the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), when the second suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed. Also good.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the suggestion effect execution means includes:
You may be made to be able to perform the said suggestion effect in the effect aspect relevant to the title alert | reported in the said predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), detection means (for example, stick controller 31A and push button 31B) capable of detecting the player's action and a specific display corresponding to the detection means ( For example, a small button image 31AK043, a large button image 31AK0
47, specific display execution means for performing stick image 31AK051 (for example, CP for effect control)
U120), and the specific display executing means includes, as the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display. Display (for example, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31
AK051) can be displayed, and the first specific display is changed to the second specific display after the first specific display is displayed during the ineffective period of detection by the detecting means (for example, FIG. 1).
7 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), an operation effect using the second specific display after the change may be executed in the effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, FIG. ), (
K)).

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (7) above, as a suggestion display that suggests an expectation degree of control to the advantageous state, a first suggestion display whose display size is the first size (FIG. 19). (
the first size of the shutter image 31AK061 displayed during the shutter effect shown in a), and the second suggestion display whose display size is the second size (the second display displayed during the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19D). Display means (for example, the image display device 5 and the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a reach title image 31AK062 of a size, and the display means includes a plurality of types of elements (FIG. 19A, A specific image including element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc.) shown in (d) (FIG. 19A) , (D) fruit pattern, etc.) can be displayed, and when displaying either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display in a pattern including the specific image , And display so that a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (in either the shutter image 31AK061 or the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D). May be displayed so as to include the elements E1 to E5).

According to such a configuration, the specific image can be suitably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. Thereby, it is possible to accurately tell that the specific image is displayed.

(Explanation regarding the feature 31SH)
Next, the characteristic part 31SH of the present embodiment will be described. 20-1 is a figure for demonstrating an example of the mode which can be changed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. In the present embodiment, the character selection mode and the roulette challenge mode are executed as a kind of reach effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to transition to the character selection mode or the roulette challenge mode as at least part of the reach effect. FIG.
In -1, the rounded quadrilateral indicates a mode, and the rectangle indicates a result or the like (for example, an effect result or the like). An arrow from a certain mode to another mode indicates that a transition from one mode to another mode (transition) occurs. For example, an arrow from “normal mode” to “character selection mode” indicates a transition from “normal mode” to “character selection mode”. An arrow from a certain mode to a certain result or the like indicates that a certain result or the like occurs in a certain mode.
For example, the arrow from "Character selection mode" to "Character A selection" indicates "Character selection mode"
Indicates that the result of “character A selection” occurs. An arrow from a certain result or the like to a certain mode indicates that the mode is changed to a certain mode after a certain result or the like. For example, an arrow from “Character A selection” to “Roulette challenge mode” indicates a transition to “Roulette challenge mode” after a result of “Character A selection” or the like. An arrow from a certain result or the like to another result or the like indicates that another result or the like is produced after passing through a certain result or the like. For example, an arrow from “x” to “◯” in “roulette challenge mode” indicates that a result of “◯” or the like is generated after a result of “x” or the like.

(Each mode)
As shown in FIG. 20-1, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of modes (normal mode, character selection mode, roulette challenge mode, bonus mode A, bonus mode B, chance mode A, chance mode. B etc.). Note that FIG.
The mode shown in FIG. 5 is an example, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 may have a mode different from the mode shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, an effect of selecting a character executed in the character selection mode may be referred to as a character selection effect. Alternatively, a mode in which a character selection effect is performed may be referred to as a character selection mode. An effect using roulette executed in the roulette challenge mode may be referred to as a roulette effect. Or
A mode in which the roulette effect is performed may be referred to as a roulette challenge mode. In the present embodiment, it is also possible to execute an effect (for example, a mini character effect described later) different from the character selection effect or the roulette effect.

(Decision rate of various productions)
FIG. 20-2 and FIG. 20-3 are explanatory diagrams for explaining determination ratios of various effects that can be executed in the present embodiment. FIG. 20-2 (A) is an example of a determination ratio of whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120.

According to FIG. 20-2 (A), when a big hit is made through super reach (in the case of super reach big hit), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 70%, and “execution is” is 30%. Determined by percentage. In addition, in the case of losing through super reach (in the case of super reach losing), “not executed” is determined at a rate of 80%, and “executed” is determined at a rate of 20%. When normal reach is lost without developing to super reach (in the case of normal reach lose), “not executed” is determined at a rate of 98%, and “executed” is determined at a rate of 2%. In other cases (for example, in the case of non-reach loss, the case of normal reach big hit, etc.), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 100%.

For example, the ROM 121 determines whether or not to execute a character selection effect / roulette effect for super reach jackpot, a character selection effect / roulette effect determination table for super reach loser, and a character selection effect / roulette effect for normal reach loser. A presence / absence determination table is stored, and the production control CPU 120 is one of a random selection for production and a decision table for determining whether or not to execute a character selection effect / roulette effect for a super reach big hit, in the case of a super reach big hit. Based on the random number for determining whether or not to perform the character selection effect / roulette effect, whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect is determined, and in the case of Super Reach Loss, the character selection effect / Roulette effect for Super Reach Loss Execution decision table And whether or not to perform the character selection effect / roulette effect based on the random number, and in the case of normal reach lose, the character selection effect / roulette effect execution determination table for normal reach lose, and the random number Based on, whether to perform the character selection effect / roulette effect may be determined. Production control CPU1
20 determines not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect in cases other than the above.

It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 recognizes whether it is a super reach big hit, a super reach lose, a normal reach lose, or the like by an effect control command (for example, a change pattern command for specifying a change pattern). Good.

In addition, in the execution determination table of the character selection effect / roulette effect for super reach jackpot, which is referred to in the case of super reach jackpot, each of “no execution” and “execution present” is in a ratio of 70:30. As determined, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number may be assigned to each of “not executed” and “executed”. In addition, in the determination table for determining whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect for Super Reach Loss, which is referred to in the case of Super Reach Loss, “No Execution” and “Execution Yes” are determined at a ratio of 80:20. As described above, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number may be assigned to each of “not executed” and “executed”. In addition, in the table for determining whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect for normal reach loss, which is referred to in the case of normal reach lose, “no execution” and “execution present” are determined at a ratio of 98: 2. As
A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number may be assigned to each of “not executed” and “executed”.

It should be noted that in the ROM 121, a character selection effect that is referred to in cases other than the above (when it is neither a super reach big hit nor a super reach lose or a normal reach lose)
Roulette effect execution presence / absence determination table (Random values of the above random numbers are assigned to “No execution” and “Execution”, respectively, so that each of “No execution” and “Execution” is determined at a ratio of 100: 0. Tables to which numerical values (determination values) to be compared are assigned) are stored, and in the cases other than the above, the effect control CPU 120 executes execution of the character selection effect / roulette effect based on the table and the random number. May be determined.

FIG. 20B is an example of a determination ratio of the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern by the effect control CPU 120. When it is determined that the character selection effect / roulette effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 further determines an effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect. FIG. 20-2 (C) shows an example of the character A. Figure 20-2 (
D) is an example of character B.

In the present embodiment, the roulette effect is executed according to the effect result of the character selection effect.
Specifically, when a character is selected in the character selection effect (Character A or Character B
In the case where no character is selected in the character selection effect (when neither character A nor character B is selected), the roulette effect is not executed. Specifically, seven types (“EP1” to “EP7”) are prepared as effect patterns for character selection effects and roulette effects.

“EP1” means that no character is selected in the character selection effect (FIG. 20-1 (B)).
In FIG. 2, the roulette effect is not executed. "EP2
", Character A is selected in the character selection effect (shown as" A "in FIG. 20-1 (B)), and a negative result in the roulette effect (shown as" x "in FIG. 20-1 (B)). This is a production pattern. “EP3” is an effect pattern in which the character A is selected in the character selection effect and a positive result is shown in the roulette effect (shown as “◯” in FIG. 20-1 (B)). In “EP4”, character A is selected in the character selection effect,
This is an effect pattern that becomes a positive result (shown as “X” → “◯” in FIG. 20B) after a negative result in the roulette effect. “EP5” is an effect pattern in which the character B is selected in the character selection effect (shown as “B” in FIG. 20-1 (B)) and results in a negative result in the roulette effect. “EP6” is an effect pattern in which the character B is selected in the character selection effect and a positive result is obtained in the roulette effect. “EP7” is an effect pattern that has a positive result after character B is selected in the character selection effect and a negative result in the roulette effect.

According to FIG. 20-2 (B), when the probability variation big hit is achieved via super reach (in the case of super reach probability variation big hit), “EP4” is determined at a rate of 20%, and “EP6” is 40%.
%, And “EP7” is determined at a rate of 40%. In the case of a super-reach probability big hit, “EP1”, “EP2”, “EP3”, and “EP5” are not determined (the determination ratio is 0%).

In the case of a normal big hit through the super reach (in the case of a normal big hit), “EP3” is determined at a rate of 100%. Super-reach is usually a big hit,
Other than “EP3” (“EP1”, “EP2”, “EP4”, “EP5”, “EP6”, “EP7”) are not determined (the determination ratio is 0%).

In the case of Super Reach Loss, “EP2” is determined at a rate of 60% and “EP5”
Is determined at a rate of 40%. In the case of Super Reach Loss, “EP1” “EP3” “
“EP4”, “EP6”, and “EP7” are not determined (the determination ratio is 0%).

In the case of normal reach lose, “EP1” is determined at a rate of 100%. In case of normal reach lose, other than “EP1” (“EP2” “EP3” “EP4” “EP5
"" EP6 "" EP7 ") is not determined (the determination ratio is 0%).

For example, the ROM 121 stores an effect pattern determination table for a character selection effect / roulette effect for a super reach probability variation jackpot, and an effect pattern determination table for a character selection effect / roulette effect for a super reach loser. In case of Super Reach Probability Jackpot, select character for Super Reach Profit Jackpot
Based on the effect pattern determination table for the roulette effect and the random number for determining the effect selection pattern for the character selection effect / roulette effect, which is one of the random numbers for the effect, the effect pattern for the character selection effect / roulette effect is determined. In the case of reach lose, the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern may be determined based on the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern determination table for super reach lose and the random number. The production control CPU 120 determines “EP3” when the super reach is a normal big hit,
If it is a normal reach loss, “EP1” is determined.

It should be noted that the CPU 120 for effect control recognizes whether it is a promising big hit or a normal big hit, etc. by using an effect control command (for example, a display result designation command for designating a big hit type or not). Also good.

In addition, in the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern determination table for the super reach probability change big hit, which is referred to when the super reach probability change big hit, “EP1”: “
“EP2”: “EP3”: “EP4”: “EP5”: “EP6”: “EP7” is 0: 0:
As determined at a ratio of 0: 20: 0: 40: 40, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number may be assigned to each of “EP1” to “EP7”. . In addition, “EP1”: “EP2”: “EP3” is included in the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern determination table for super reach loss, which is referred to when super reach loss occurs.
":" EP4 ":" EP5 ":" EP6 ":" EP7 "is 0: 60: 0: 0: 40: 0
As long as it is determined at a ratio of 0, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number may be assigned to each of “EP1” to “EP7”.

In addition, in the ROM 121, a super-reach normal jackpot character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern determination table ("
“EP1”: “EP2”: “EP3”: “EP4”: “EP5”: “EP6”: “EP7”
Are determined at a ratio of 0: 0: 100: 0: 0: 0: 0, so that “EP1” to “EP7
, Each of which is assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number), and the effect control CPU 120 determines that the table and the random number in the case of a super-reach normal jackpot Based on, the character selection directing / roulette directing pattern (
Specifically, “EP3”) may be determined. Further, in the ROM 121, an effect pattern determination table (“EP1”: “EP2”: “EP3”: “EP4”: “E” for character selection / roulette effect for normal reach loss), which is referred to when a normal reach lose occurs.
P5 ”:“ EP6 ”:“ EP7 ”is determined at a ratio of 100: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0, and each of“ EP1 ”to“ EP7 ”has a random value of the random number. The table 120 to which a numerical value (determination value) to be compared is assigned is stored, and the effect control CPU 120 performs the character selection effect / roulette effect based on the table and the random number when normal reach loss occurs. An effect pattern (specifically, “EP1”) may be determined.

When it is determined that execution of the character selection effect / roulette effect is “executed” (that is, when any of the effect patterns “EP1” to “EP7” is determined), for example, a predetermined timing ( For example, a predetermined message (for example, the message 31SHME1 shown in FIG. 20-5 (C), etc.)
May be displayed.

FIG. 20-3 (A) is an example of a determination ratio of whether or not the mini-character effect is executed by the CPU 120 for effect control.

According to FIG. 20-3 (A), in the case of super reach (in case of super reach big hit, super reach lose), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 40%, and “execution present” is 6
It is determined at a rate of 0%. In the case of normal reach (in case of normal reach big hit, normal reach lose), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 90%, and “execution present” is 10%
It is determined by the ratio. In other cases (for example, non-reach loss, etc.), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 100%.

The method for determining whether or not to execute the mini-character effect is the same as the method for determining whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 20-3 (B) is an example of the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the mini character effect by the effect control CPU 120. When it is determined that the mini character effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 further determines the effect pattern of the mini character effect. FIG. 20-3 (C) is an example of a mini character weak effect (weak effect by character C). FIG. 20-3 (D) is an example of a mini character strong effect (strong effect by character C).

In this embodiment, there are two types of production patterns for mini character production (“OCP1”, “OCP1”).
CP2 ") is prepared. “OCP1” is an effect pattern in which a mini character weak effect (weak effect by character C) is executed as shown in FIG. 20C. “OCP2” is shown in FIG.
As 0-3 (D), it is an effect pattern in which a mini character strong effect (strong effect by character C) is executed.

According to FIG. 20-3 (B), in the case of big hit (super reach big hit, normal reach big hit), “OCP1” is determined at a rate of 50%, and “OCP2” is 50%.
It is determined by the ratio. In case of loss, “OCP1” is determined at a rate of 80%,
“OCP2” is determined at a rate of 20%.

The method for determining the effect pattern for the mini character effect is the same as the method for determining the effect pattern for the character selection effect / roulette effect, and the description thereof will be omitted.

(Decision process for various productions)
FIG. 20-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect determination process for determining whether or not various effects are performed and an effect mode (effect pattern). The effect determination process is performed by the CPU 12 for effect control.
0 is executed in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. In the production decision process,
The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20-2 (A) (step 31SHS001), and the determination content (execution presence / absence).
Is determined (step 31SH002).

When it is determined to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect (step 31SH00
2; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20-2 (B) (step 31SH003).
Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the mini character effect at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20-3 (A) (step 31 SHS 004), and determines the determined content (execution presence or absence) (step 31 SHS 005).

On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect (step 31S).
HS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 skips the process of step 31SH003 (that is, without determining the effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect).
20-3 (A), the presence / absence of execution of the mini character effect is determined (step 31 SHS 004), and the determination content (execution presence / absence) is determined (step 31 SHS 005).

When it is determined to execute the mini character effect (step 31SHS005; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the mini character effect with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20-3 (B) (step 31SHS006). The process ends.

On the other hand, when it is decided not to execute the mini character effect (step 31SH005; No
) The effect control CPU 120 skips the process of step 31SHS006 (that is,
The effect determination process is terminated without determining the effect pattern of the mini character effect.

(Example of production operation)
FIG. 20-5 to FIG. 20-10 are diagrams illustrating an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment. Specifically, FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10 show determination results in the effect determination process shown in FIG. 20-4 (whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed, the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern, The example of the production | presentation operation | movement according to the presence or absence of execution of a mini character production, the production pattern of a mini character production) is shown.

In the effect determination process shown in FIG. 20-4, it is assumed that “executed” is determined as to whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed. Also, “Execution” is determined as to whether or not the mini character effect is executed, and “OCP1” is set as the effect pattern of the mini character effect.
Is determined. The determination result of the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern will be described later.

FIG. 20-5 (A) shows that variable display of decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. ing. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B), the decorative design showing the numbers 7 on the “left” and “right” stops and becomes a reach mode. In FIG. 20-5 (B), as the mini character effect (mini character weak effect) corresponding to the effect pattern “OCP1”, the weak effect (31SH) by the character C is used.
charCJ. (See FIG. 20-3 (C)). Note that the execution timing of the mini character effect is not after the reach (FIG. 20-5 (B)). For example, before reach (Figure 20-5 (
A)) may be used.

FIG. 20-5 (C) is a scene following FIG. 20-5 (B). In FIG. 20-5 (C), “
Challenge to bonus mode! ! The message 31SHME1 with the word “is displayed. When “execution is performed” is determined as to whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed, at least the character selection effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20B (specifically, “EP2 ”To“ EP7 ”, a character selection effect and a roulette effect are executed.
In the case of “EP1”, the roulette effect is not executed, but the character selection effect is executed). In other words, when “execution is performed” is determined as to whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 20A, at least the normal mode is shifted to the character selection mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, a roulette effect may be executed after the character selection effect is executed (specifically, in the case of “EP2” to “EP7”, the character selection effect is executed). The roulette effect is executed after the execution of the character, and in the case of “EP1,” the roulette effect is not executed after the character selection effect is executed). In other words, when “execution is performed” is determined as to whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 20A, when shifting from the normal mode to the roulette challenge mode through the character selection mode. There is. And when it transfers to roulette challenge mode (when a roulette effect is performed), it may transfer to a bonus mode (bonus mode A, bonus mode B) according to the effect result of a roulette effect. In other words, if “execution is performed” is determined as to whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed, and the character selection effect is executed,
There is a possibility that it will eventually shift to bonus mode. From the above, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (C), the message 31SHME1 with the word “Challenge to bonus mode !!” is displayed.

FIG. 20-5 (D) is a scene following FIG. 20-5 (C). Specifically, FIG.
D) is a scene where the character selection effect is started. In FIG. 20-5 (D), a notification image 31SHMD1 for notifying that the current mode is the character selection mode, a message 31SHME2 with the wording “Selecting effect in bonus mode!”, And three options (option 31S)
HSEL1, option 31SHSEL2, option 31SHSEL3) and the like are displayed.

The character selection effect executed in the character selection mode is an effect of selecting an effect in the bonus mode (more specifically, an effect mode of effect executed in the shifted bonus mode when the mode is shifted to the bonus mode). For this reason, the message 31SHME2 with the wording “Selecting effect in bonus mode !!” is displayed.

The option 31SHSEL1 is an option corresponding to an effect in which the character A appears as an effect in the bonus mode (more specifically, an option suggesting that if the mode is shifted to the bonus mode, the mode is shifted to the bonus mode in which the character A appears. ). Fig. 20-5 (D
As shown in 1), in the option 31SHSEL1, notification information 31SHCAN for informing the name “Character A” and an image 31SHCharA of the character A are displayed.

The option 31SHSEL2 is an option corresponding to an effect in which the character B appears as an effect in the bonus mode (more specifically, an option suggesting that if the mode is shifted to the bonus mode, the mode is shifted to the bonus mode in which the character B appears. ). Fig. 20-5 (D
As shown in 2), in the option 31SHSEL2, notification information 31SHCBN for informing the name “Character B” and an image 31SHCharB of the character B are displayed.

The option 31SHSEL3 is an option corresponding to the case where the option 31SHSEL1 or the option 31SHSEL2 is not selected (more specifically, an option suggesting that the mode does not shift to the bonus mode).

From the scene of FIG. 20-5 (D), the scene shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1), FIG.
) And the scene shown in FIG. 20-6 (E3).

FIG. 20-6 (E1) is a scene in which option 31SHSEL1 is selected in the character selection effect. In FIG. 20-6 (E1), option 31SHSEL1 is selected as a selection result (effect result of character selection effect) by enlarging option 31SHSEL1 and changing the image of character A (changes to a jumping image). The fact is notified.

FIG. 20-6 (E2) shows a scene in which option 31SHSEL2 is selected in the character selection effect. In FIG. 20-6 (E2), the option 31SHSEL2 is selected as the selection result (effect result of the character selection effect) by enlarging the option 31SHSEL2 and changing the image of the character B (changing to a jumping image). The fact is notified.

FIG. 20-6 (E3) is a scene in which option 31SHSEL3 is selected in the character selection effect. In FIG. 20-6 (E3), the option 31SHSEL3 is expanded as well as the word “sorry” is changed (enlarged or the like), so that the option 31SHSEL3 is selected as the selection result (the effect result of the character selection effect). Is informed.

FIG. 20-6 (F1) is a scene following FIG. 20-6 (E1). Specifically, FIG.
6 (F1) is a scene where the roulette effect is started. In FIG. 20-6 (F1), a notification image 31SHMD2 for notifying that the current mode is the roulette challenge mode, a roulette 31SHRoul, an icon 31SHCAI corresponding to the effect result (character A) of the character selection effect, and the like are displayed. .

FIG. 20-6 (F2) is a scene following FIG. 20-6 (E2). Specifically, FIG.
6 (F2) is a scene where the roulette effect is started. In FIG. 20-6 (F2), a notification image 31SHMD2 for informing that the current mode is the roulette challenge mode, a roulette 31SHRoul, an icon 31SHCBI corresponding to the character selection effect effect result (character B), and the like are displayed. .

FIG. 20-6 (F3) is a scene following FIG. 20-6 (E3). Specifically, FIG.
6 (F3) is a scene in which a definite decorative symbol that is lost is stopped and displayed.

From the scene of FIG. 20-6 (F1), the scene shown in FIG. 20-7 (G11), or FIG.
Transition to one of the scenes shown in -7 (G12). In addition, FIG.
From the scene of F2), the scene shown in FIG. 20-8 (G21) or FIG. 20-8 (G22)
Transition to one of the scenes shown in FIG. Also, the scene of FIG. 20-6 (F3) transitions to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M3).

In FIG. 20-7 (G11), in the roulette effect shown in FIG. 20-6 (F1), “○
"Is the selected scene. FIG. 20-7 (H11) is a scene following FIG. 20-7 (G11). Specifically, FIG. 20-7 (H11) is a scene in which a confirmed decorative symbol that is a big hit is stopped and displayed. From the scene shown in FIG. 20-7 (H11), a transition is made to the scene shown in FIG. 20-9 (I1).

In FIG. 20-7 (G12), in the roulette effect shown in FIG. 20-6 (F1), “×
"Is the selected scene. From the scene of FIG. 20-7 (G12), FIG. 20-7 (H12)
Or one of the scenes shown in FIG. 20-7 (G13). FIG. 20-7 (H12) is a scene in which a definitive decorative symbol that is lost is stopped and displayed. From the scene of FIG. 20-7 (H12), transition is made to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M3).

FIG. 20-7 (G13) shows a scene where “◯” is reselected after “×” is selected. FIG.
-7 (H13) is a scene following FIG. 20-7 (G13). Specifically, FIG.
H13) is a scene in which the determined decorative symbol that is a big hit is stopped and displayed by displaying the reverse effect image 31SHG (by causing the reverse effect image 31SHG to act). FIG.
From the scene of 0-7 (H13), a transition is made to the scene of FIG. 20-9 (I2).

In FIG. 20-8 (G21), in the roulette effect shown in FIG. 20-6 (F2), “○
"Is the selected scene. FIG. 20-8 (H21) is a scene following FIG. 20-8 (G21). Specifically, FIG. 20-8 (H21) is a scene in which a confirmed decorative symbol that is a big hit is stopped and displayed. From the scene of FIG. 20-8 (H21), transition is made to the scene of FIG. 20-9 (I2).

In FIG. 20-8 (G22), in the roulette effect shown in FIG. 20-6 (F2), “×
"Is the selected scene. From the scene of FIG. 20-8 (G22), FIG. 20-8 (H22)
Or the scene shown in FIG. 20-8 (G23). FIG. 20-8 (H22) is a scene in which a definitive decorative symbol that is lost is stopped and displayed. From the scene of FIG. 20-8 (H22), transition is made to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M3).

FIG. 20-8 (G23) is a scene in which “◯” is reselected after “×” is selected. FIG.
-8 (H23) is a scene following FIG. 20-8 (G23). Specifically, FIG.
H23) is a scene in which the determined decorative symbol that is a big hit is stopped and displayed by displaying the reverse effect image 31SHG (by causing the reverse effect image 31SHG to act). FIG.
From the scene of 0-8 (H23), a transition is made to the scene of FIG. 20-9 (I2).

FIG. 20-9 (I1) is a scene following FIG. 20-7 (H11). Specifically, this is a screen for informing the start of bonus mode A. In FIG. 20-9 (I1), the message 31 SHME3A, character A image 31 with the wording “Yeah! Bonus mode A started !!”
SHCharA is displayed. Note that FIG. 20-9 (I1) is a scene in which the start of a round game (round game according to the bonus mode A) is notified.

FIG. 20-9 (J1) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (GI1). Figure 20-9 (J1)
Then, the notification image 31SHMD3A for notifying that the current mode is the bonus mode A,
A character A image 31SHCharA is displayed. 20-9 (K1) is the same as FIG.
This is a scene following 9 (J1). 20-9 (J1) and FIG. 20-9 (K1) are scenes in which a round game is being executed. FIG. 20-9 (L1) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (K1). In FIG. 20-9 (L1), a message 31SHME4A with the wording “chance mode A” is displayed. Note that FIG. 20-9 (L1) is a round game (
This is a scene in which the end of the round game according to the bonus mode A) or the transition to the chance mode A is notified. 20-9 (L1) transitions to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M1).

20-9 (I2) corresponds to FIG. 20-7 (H13) or FIG. 20-8 (H21) or FIG.
This is a scene following 8 (H23). Specifically, this is a screen for informing the start of bonus mode B. In FIG. 20-10 (I2), a message 31SHME3B and a character B image 31SHCharB are displayed with the words “Yeah! Bonus mode B started !!”. 20-9 (I2) shows a round game (round game according to bonus mode B).
It is the scene which is informing the start of.

FIG. 20-9 (J2) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (GI2). Figure 20-9 (J2)
Then, a notification image 31SHMD3B for notifying that the current mode is the bonus mode B,
A character B image 31SHCharB is displayed. 20-9 (K2) is the same as FIG.
This is a scene following 9 (J2). 20-9 (J2) and FIG. 20-9 (K2) are scenes in which a round game is being executed. FIG. 20-9 (L2) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (K2). In FIG. 20-9 (L2), a message 31SHME4B with the wording “chance mode B” is displayed. In FIG. 20-9 (L2), round games (
This is a scene in which the end of the round game according to the bonus mode B) or the transition to the chance mode B is informed. 20-9 (L2) transitions to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M2).

FIG. 20-10 (M1) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (LI). Specifically, FIG.
−10 (M1) is a scene in which the first variable display is started in the chance mode A.
In FIG. 20-10 (M1), a notification image 31SHMD4A for notifying that the current mode is the chance mode A and a character A image 31SHCharA are displayed. Fig. 20-1
0 (N1) is a scene following FIG. 20-10 (M1). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (N
1) is a scene in which a definitive decorative symbol that is lost is stopped and displayed. Fig. 20-10 (O1)
These are scenes following FIG. 20-10 (N1). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (O1) is a scene where the next variable display is started.

FIG. 20-10 (M2) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (L2). Specifically, FIG.
−10 (M2) is a scene in which the first variable display is started in the chance mode B.
In FIG. 20-10 (M2), a notification image 31SHMD4B for notifying that the current mode is the chance mode B and an image 31SHHharB of the character B are displayed. Fig. 20-1
0 (N2) is a scene following FIG. 20-10 (M2). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (N
2) is a scene in which a definite decorative symbol that is lost is stopped and displayed. Figure 20-10 (O2)
These are scenes following FIG. 20-10 (N2). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (O2) is a scene where the next variable display is started.

20-10 (M3) corresponds to FIG. 20-6 (F3) or FIG. 20-7 (H12) or FIG.
This is a scene following 8 (H22). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (M3) is a scene in which variable display is started in the normal mode. 20-10 (N3) is equivalent to FIG. 20-10 (M3)
It is a scene that follows. Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (N3) is a scene in which a definitive decorative symbol that is lost is stopped and displayed. FIG. 20-10 (O3) is a scene following FIG. 20-10 (N3). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (O3) is a scene where the next variable display is started.

When EP1 is determined as an effect pattern for the character selection effect / roulette effect, in the effect operation examples of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG.
-5 (B) → FIG. 20-5 (C) → FIG. 20-5 (D) → FIG. 20-6 (E3) → FIG. 20-6 (
F3) → FIG. 20-10 (M3) → FIG. 20-10 (N3) → FIG. 20-10 (O3).

If EP2 is determined as the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern, in the example of the effect operation shown in FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (
B) → FIG. 20-5 (C) → FIG. 20-5 (D) → FIG. 20-6 (E1) → FIG. 20-6 (F1)
→ FIG. 20-7 (G12) → FIG. 20-7 (H12) → FIG. 20-10 (M3) → FIG. 20-10
(N3) → Transition to FIG. 20-10 (O3).

When EP3 is determined as the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern, in the effect operation examples of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (
B) → FIG. 20-5 (C) → FIG. 20-5 (D) → FIG. 20-6 (E1) → FIG. 20-6 (F1)
→ FIG. 20-7 (G11) → FIG. 20-7 (H11) → FIG. 20-9 (I1) → FIG. 20-9 (J
1) → FIG. 20-9 (K1) → FIG. 20-9 (L1) → FIG. 20-10 (M1) → FIG. 20-10
(N1) → Transition from FIG. 20-10 (O1).

When EP4 is determined as the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern, in the effect operation examples of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (
B) → FIG. 20-5 (C) → FIG. 20-5 (D) → FIG. 20-6 (E1) → FIG. 20-6 (F1)
→ FIG. 20-7 (G12) → FIG. 20-7 (G13) → FIG. 20-7 (H13) → FIG. 20-9 (
I2) → FIG. 20-9 (J2) → FIG. 20-9 (K2) → FIG. 20-9 (L2) → FIG. 20-10
Transition is made from (M2) → FIG. 20-10 (N2) → FIG. 20-10 (O2).

When EP5 is determined as the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern, in the effect operation examples of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (
B) → FIG. 20-5 (C) → FIG. 20-5 (D) → FIG. 20-6 (E2) → FIG. 20-6 (F2)
→ FIG. 20-8 (G22) → FIG. 20-8 (H22) → FIG. 20-10 (M3) → FIG. 20-10
(N3) → Transition to FIG. 20-10 (O3).

When EP6 is determined as the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern, in the effect operation examples of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (
B) → FIG. 20-5 (C) → FIG. 20-5 (D) → FIG. 20-6 (E2) → FIG. 20-6 (F2)
→ FIG. 20-8 (G21) → FIG. 20-8 (H21) → FIG. 20-9 (I2) → FIG. 20-9 (J
2) → FIG. 20-9 (K2) → FIG. 20-9 (L2) → FIG. 20-10 (M2) → FIG. 20-10
(N2) → Transition from FIG. 20-10 (O2).

When EP7 is determined as the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern, in the effect operation examples of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (
B) → FIG. 20-5 (C) → FIG. 20-5 (D) → FIG. 20-6 (E2) → FIG. 20-6 (F2)
→ FIG. 20-8 (G22) → FIG. 20-8 (G23) → FIG. 20-8 (H23) → FIG. 20-9 (
I2) → FIG. 20-9 (J2) → FIG. 20-9 (K2) → FIG. 20-9 (L2) → FIG. 20-10
Transition is made from (M2) → FIG. 20-10 (N2) → FIG. 20-10 (O2).

Although the characteristic portion 31SH has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the characteristic portion. Also, all are not essential components and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Modification of the characteristic part 31SH)
For example, the determination ratio of whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed is shown in FIG.
It is not limited to the example shown in. For example, in FIG. 20-2 (A), the determination ratio of whether or not execution is performed in the case of a super reach big hit is different from the determination ratio of whether or not execution is performed in the case of super reach loss, but may be the same. Further, in FIG. 20-2 (A), the determination ratio of whether or not to execute in the case of super reach probability variation big hit and the determination ratio of whether or not to execute in the case of super reach normal big hit are the same, but they may be different. Moreover, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute may be varied depending on the presence or the number of pseudo-continuations. Moreover, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute may be varied depending on the number of reserved storage numbers.

In addition, the determination ratio of whether or not the mini character effect is executed is not limited to the example illustrated in FIG. For example, in FIG. 20-3 (A), the determination ratio of whether or not to execute in the case of super reach big hit is the same as the determination ratio of whether or not to execute in the case of super reach loss, but it may be different. Also, the execution / non-execution determination ratio may be different between the case of the super reach probability variation big hit and the case of the super reach normal big hit. Further, in FIG. 20-3 (A), the determination ratio of whether or not execution is performed in the case of normal reach big hit is the same as the determination ratio of whether or not execution is performed in the case of normal reach loss, but may be different. Moreover, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute may be varied depending on the presence or the number of pseudo-continuations. Moreover, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute may be varied depending on the number of reserved storage numbers.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-5, when it is determined that the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed or not in the effect determination process, a predetermined message (FIG. 20-
5 (C) message 31SHME1) is displayed, but the message displayed when it is determined that “execution is performed” may not always be the same. That is, any one of a plurality of types of messages (for example, a plurality of types having different wordings, character colors, etc.) may be displayed. For example, one message may be determined randomly from among a plurality of types of messages, or the expectation for the bonus mode varies depending on which message is displayed (the bonus mode is switched for each message type). In order to vary the degree of expectation), the determination ratio of each message may be varied for each production pattern. As an example, when there is a plain message A and a flashy message B, in the effect determination process, when EP3 reaching the bonus mode is determined, than when EP1 not reaching the bonus mode is determined, The plain message A may be difficult to determine, and the flashy message B may be easily determined.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-5, the predetermined message (message 31SHME1) is displayed at the timing immediately before the character selection effect is executed (scene in FIG. 20-5 (C)). Is not limited to this. For example, the timing at which the reach state is reached (scene in FIG. 20-5 (B)), or the timing before the reach state is reached (FIG. 20-5 (
A predetermined message may be displayed in a scene before the scene of B). Further, a predetermined message may be displayed at any one of a plurality of types of display timing. For example, one display timing may be determined at random from a plurality of types of display timings, or the expectation for the bonus mode differs depending on which display timing is selected (the bonus mode is switched to each display timing). In order to vary the degree of expectation), the display timing determination ratio may be varied for each effect pattern.

In addition, when it is determined that “execution is performed” as to whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed, a predetermined message may be displayed or may not be displayed. That is, there may be a case where the normal mode is shifted to the character selection mode without displaying a predetermined message. For example, in the effect determination process, if it is determined that execution of the character selection effect / roulette effect is “executed”, the presence / absence of a predetermined message is also determined in addition to the character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern. May be. Thereby, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the transition from the normal mode to the character selection mode (that is, the expectation for the bonus mode). Note that the predetermined message may not always be displayed (the predetermined message itself may not be provided).

In FIG. 20-5 (D), the notification image 31SHMD1 and the message 31SHME are displayed.
2, 3 options (option 31SHSEL1, option 31SHSEL2, option 31SH
The display start timing and display end timing of SEL3) do not necessarily match. For example, after displaying the notification image 31SHMD1, the message 31SHME
Two or three options may be displayed.

In FIG. 20-6 (F1), the notification image 31SHMD2 and the roulette 31SHR
The display start timing and display end timing of each of ool and icon 31SHCAI are as follows:
It does not necessarily need to match. For example, after displaying the notification image 31SHMD2, the roulette 31SHRoul and the icon 31SHHCAI may be displayed. Figure 20-6 (F
The same applies to 2).

In addition, in FIG. 20-9 (J1), the notification image 31SHMD3A, the image 31 of the character A
The display start timing and display end timing of each SHCharA do not necessarily match. For example, after displaying the notification image 31SHMD3A, the image 3 of the character A
1SHCharA may be displayed. The same applies to FIG. 20-9 (J2).

Also, in FIG. 20-10 (M1), the notification image 31SHMD4A, the image 3 of the character A
The display start timing and display end timing of each 1SHCharA do not necessarily match. For example, after displaying the notification image 31SHMD4A, the image 31SHHharA of the character A may be displayed. The same applies to FIG. 20-9 (M2).

In the example shown in FIG. 20-5, the character selection mode is entered after reaching the reach state. However, the timing for entering the character selection mode is not limited to this. That is, after reaching the character selection mode, the reach state may be entered, or when reaching the reach state, the character selection mode may be entered.

Also, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, when a character is selected in a variable display character selection effect and is a big hit in the variable display, In the bonus mode, the character selected during the variable display appears. In other words, the character in the bonus mode is selected for each big hit. However, it is not always necessary to select a character in the bonus mode for each jackpot.
For example, in the case of a consecutive villa (for example, when a big hit is made again from the chance mode), the character display effect is not executed in the variable display when each of the second and subsequent big hits becomes a consecutive villa. The character selected in the variable display at the time of the big hit (the so-called first hit) may be made to appear (continue to be used) in each of the big hit bonus modes after the second time that becomes a villa. Good. The same applies to characters appearing in the chance mode in Renren.

In the variable display in which the quasi-continuation is performed, the reach state may be performed after the quasi-continuation (temporary stop, re-variation) is performed, or the quasi-continuation may be performed after the reach state is reached. That is, the flow may be variable display start → pseudo sequence → reach state → character selection mode, variable display start → pseudo sequence → character selection mode → reach state, or variable display start → reach state → pseudo sequence → The flow of reach state-> character selection mode may be used again, variable display start-> reach state-> character selection mode->pseudo-continuous-> reach state again, or variable display start-> character selection mode->pseudo-continuous-> reach state A flow may be used, or a flow of variable display start → character selection mode → reach state → pseudo sequence → reach state may be used.

Further, when the pseudo-ream is performed a plurality of times, the pseudo-ream may be performed before and after reaching the reach state, or the pseudo-ream may be performed before and after the transition to the character selection mode. For example, the flow may be variable display start → pseudo sequence → reach state → pseudo sequence → reach state → character selection mode or variable display start → pseudo sequence → character selection mode → pseudo sequence → reach state.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-6 to 20-8, during the roulette chance mode (during the execution of the roulette effect), the character selection mode (character Although the effect result of the effect in the selection effect is informed (for example, when the character A is selected in the roulette effect, the icon 31SHC)
AI is always displayed at a fixed display position, and when character B is selected in the roulette effect, icon 31SHCBI is always displayed at a fixed display position), but the notification mode is changed during the roulette chance mode. You may make it make it. For example, when the character A is selected in the roulette effect, the display position of the icon 31SHCAI may be changed or the display size may be changed during the roulette chance mode.

In the example shown in FIGS. 20-6 to 20-8, during the roulette chance mode (during the execution of the roulette effect), the character selection is performed so that the player can recognize the effect in the character selection mode (character selection effect). An icon (31 corresponding to the character selected in the production)
(SHCAI, 31SHCBI) is displayed, but during the roulette chance mode, the player recognizes the effect in the character selection mode (character selection effect) in place of or in addition to the icon described above. You may do it. For example, words (for example, character A selection, character B selection, etc.) indicating the effect result of the character selection effect in the roulette chance mode may be displayed. In addition, in the roulette chance mode, a sound (a character A song, a character B song, etc.) corresponding to the effect of the character selection effect may be output. The background of the roulette chance mode may be used as a background (character A background, character B background, etc.) corresponding to the result of the character selection effect.

20-7 (G13) and FIG. 20-8 (G23), the reverse effect image 31SHG of the character C is displayed. However, the reverse effect image 31SHG may not be the character C. . For example, in the scene of FIG. 20-7 (G13) and the scene of FIG. 20-8 (G23),
The reverse effect image 31SHG of character B may be displayed. Further, a reverse effect image 31SHG that is not character A, character B, or character C may be displayed. Also, the reverse effect image 31S
It is not necessary to display HG (It is good also as an aspect which re-selects without displaying reverse effect image 31SHG).

Further, there may be a case where the bonus mode A is shifted to the bonus mode B. That is, in the example of the production operation of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (B
) → FIG. 20-5 (C) → FIG. 20-5 (D) → FIG. 20-6 (E1) → FIG. 20-6 (F1) →
20-7 (G11) → FIG. 20-7 (H11) → FIG. 20-9 (I1) → FIG. 20-9 (J1)
) → FIG. 20-9 (K2) → FIG. 20-9 (L2) → FIG. 20-10 (M2) → FIG. 20-10 (
N2) → An effect pattern that makes a transition from FIG. 20-10 (O2) may be prepared.

Further, there may be a case where the bonus mode A is shifted to the chance mode B. That is, in the example of the production operation of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (B
) → FIG. 20-5 (C) → FIG. 20-5 (D) → FIG. 20-6 (E1) → FIG. 20-6 (F1) →
20-7 (G11) → FIG. 20-7 (H11) → FIG. 20-9 (I1) → FIG. 20-9 (J1)
) → FIG. 20-9 (K1) → FIG. 20-9 (L2) → FIG. 20-10 (M2) → FIG. 20-10 (
N2) → An effect pattern that makes a transition from FIG. 20-10 (O2) may be prepared.

As shown in FIG. 20-1, the normal mode changes to the chance mode (chance mode A,
Until the chance mode B), the normal mode → character selection mode → roulette challenge mode → bonus mode (bonus mode A, bonus mode B) → chance mode (
Transition to chance mode A and chance mode B), the next mode after the normal mode may not be the character selection mode, and the next mode after the normal mode (the mode before the bonus mode) is the roulette challenge mode. Not necessarily. In other words, if the development is the normal mode → first mode → second mode → third mode (bonus mode) → fourth mode (chance mode), the first mode executes the first effect. The first effect mode and the second mode to be performed may be the second effect mode for executing the second effect.

For example, the first mode may be a character selection mode similar to that in the above-described embodiment, and the second mode may be a battle mode in which a battle effect is executed. In the battle effect executed in the battle mode, the character selected in the character selection effect executed in the character selection mode becomes a support character that supports the teammate character, and the game may shift to the bonus mode depending on the result of the battle. . For example, when a teammate wins an enemy character with the support of character A, the mode shifts to bonus mode A, and when a teammate character wins the enemy character with the support of character B, the mode shifts to bonus mode B. Regardless of this, when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the mode may not be shifted to the bonus mode (the mode may be shifted to the normal mode).

In the example shown in FIG. 20-9, the number of rounds in bonus mode A and bonus mode B
However, the number of rounds in bonus mode A may be different from the number of rounds in bonus mode B. For example, the number of rounds in bonus mode A may be less than the number of rounds in bonus mode B.

(Additional notes regarding the feature 31SH)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1), and later enters a first state (for example, a character selection mode). Transition to a second state (for example, roulette challenge mode) that can be transferred, and transition to a third state (for example, bonus mode A, bonus mode B, etc.) that can be subsequently transferred to the second state (FIG. 2)
0-1) state transition means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control), and in the first state, an effect mode in the third state (for example, a character appearing in the bonus mode, for example, FIG. 20-9 (J1) ) As shown in FIG. 20-9 or the character B image 31SHCharB appearing in bonus mode B as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J2). When option 31SHSEL1 corresponding to character A is selected as shown in −6 (E1), character A appearing in bonus mode A is suggested, and option 31SHSEL2 corresponding to character B is selected as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2). Indicates the character B that appears in bonus mode B Etc.) to the first suggested means (e.g. presentation control CPU 120)
And in the second state, the presentation mode suggested in the first state (for example, FIG. 20-6 (E1
) And the character A selected in the character selection effect as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2) and the like (for example, when character A is selected). The icon 31SHCAI corresponding to the character A is displayed as in 20-6 (F1), and when the character B is selected, the icon 31SHCAB corresponding to the character B is displayed in FIG. 20-6 (F2)). Suggests whether to shift to the third state (for example, FIG. 20-7 (
G12) to FIG. 20-7 (G13) and FIG. 20-8 (G22) to FIG. 20-7 (G23), depending on whether the roulette effect is “◯” or “X”, Second suggestion means (such as CPU 12 for effect control) that suggests whether or not to shift to bonus mode B
0), and in the third state, the effect is performed in the effect mode suggested in the first state (for example, when option 31SHSEL1 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E1), FIG. 2).
The bonus mode A in which the character A corresponding to the option 31SHSEL1 appears as in 0-9 (J1) is executed, and if the option 31SHSEL2 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E2), FIG. 20-9 (J2) In this manner, the bonus mode B in which the character B corresponding to the option 31SHSEL2 appears is executed).

According to such a configuration, interest is improved. For example, the result of the production in the first state is
Since it is reflected more strongly in the third state than in the second state, the depth of the production increases and the interest is improved. For example, even if character A or character B is selected in the character selection effect in the character selection mode, the roulette effect is executed in the roulette challenge mode, and the character selected in the character selection effect is located alongside the roulette effect. While it is displayed relatively small (see FIGS. 20-6 to 20-8), it appears as a main effect in the bonus mode (see FIG. 20-9). In addition, even when the above-described battle effect is executed in the second state, in the battle effect in the second state, the character selected in the character selection effect appears as a support character that is less conspicuous than an ally character or an enemy character. On the other hand, in bonus mode, it appears as a main effect.
Furthermore, although the result of the effect in the first state is reflected more strongly in the third state than in the second state, the result of the effect in the first state can be recognized in the second state.
In the second state, the result of the effect in the first state can be confirmed. In addition, the expectation for the transition to the third state can be enhanced.

Note that the chance mode (chance mode A, chance mode B) shown in FIGS. 20-1 and 20-10 is also a fourth state that can be shifted to the third state (for example, the character selection mode) later. In the fourth state, the effect is executed in the effect mode suggested in the first state (
For example, when option 31SHSEL1 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E1), FIG.
The chance mode A in which the character A corresponding to the option 31SHSEL1 appears as shown in −10 (M1) is executed, and when the option 31SHSEL2 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E2), the operation shown in FIG. Thus, the chance mode B in which the character B corresponding to the option 31SHSEL2 appears is executed).

In the third state, the production mode suggested in the first state and the common mode regardless of the suggested content (for example, the number of rounds display, the ball display, etc. Round in FIG. 20-9 as the common mode) Can be executed in combination. Thereby, it can show to a player intelligibly that it has changed to the 3rd state.

In the above embodiment, for example, the correspondence between each state and each effect is 1: 1, but the correspondence between each state and each effect may not be 1: 1, and the correspondence is fixed. You don't have to. For example, in the above embodiment, “first state = character selection effect”, “second state = roulette effect”, and “third state = round effect” are used, but in the second state, instead of the roulette effect, Other effects (which may be the same as either the character selection effect or the round effect, or may be an effect different from the character selection effect or the round effect) may be executed.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the second suggesting means suggests whether to shift to the third state in the second state in a suggestion mode corresponding to the effect mode suggested in the first state ( For example, it is possible to execute a battle effect in which the character selected in the selection effect is a support character and suggest whether to shift to the bonus mode A or the bonus mode B depending on the result of the battle effect.

According to such a structure, since it becomes the production | presentation aspect with which the 1st state and the 2nd state were related, production can be performed effectively.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the first suggesting means is one or more performance modes in the third state in the first state (for example, the character A that appears in the bonus mode A, the bonus In the third state, after the character B appearing in the mode B) is presented as a candidate (for example, the option 31SHSEL1 corresponding to the character A and the option 31SHSEL2 corresponding to the character B are displayed as shown in FIG. 20-5 (D)). (For example, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1), option 31SHSEL1 is selected to suggest character A appearing in bonus mode A, and as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2), option 31SHSEL2 is selected). May be selected to suggest character B appearing in bonus mode B).

According to such a configuration, the player can easily grasp the suggestion content in the first state (the effect result of the effect executed in the first state).

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3) above, in the second state, it is suggested that the transition to the third state is suggested after the suggestion that the transition to the third state is not made ( For example, in the roulette effect, after becoming “x” as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G12), FIG.
(G13) may be “◯”, etc.), and when it is suggested that the transition to the third state is suggested after the suggestion that the transition to the third state is not made, The effect is executed in an effect mode different from the effect mode suggested in the state (for example, after the option 31SHSEL1 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E1) and becomes “x” as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G12), FIG. When it becomes “◯” as shown in −7 (G13), the bonus mode B in which a character B different from the character A corresponding to the option 31SHSEL1 appears is executed as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J2). You may do it.

According to such a configuration, there are a plurality of routes to be in the third state, and the effect is executed in different effect modes, so the width of the effect is widened and the interest is further improved.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the third state may be an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the first state and the second state.

(6) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (5) above, in the first state, a specific effect (for example, the mini character effect shown in FIG. 20-3 or FIG. 20-5 (B), etc.) A specific effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) to be executed is provided, and the specific effect is the first effect.
Different from the effect related to the suggestion by the suggestion means (for example, the character C appearing in the mini character effect is different from the character A and the character B selected in the character selection effect. Also, FIG. 20-2
As shown in FIG. 20-3, the ratio of the third state varies depending on which of the specific effects is executed (for example, FIG. 20-3 (B)). )
As described above, the ratio of the big hit may be different depending on whether the mini character weak effect is executed or the mini character strong effect is executed.

  According to such a configuration, the interest can be further improved in the first state.

As shown in (1), (5), etc., the “state” includes a production state, a game state (game state), a production state, and a game state. It is a concept. The gaming state may include a reach state, a state in which a pseudo-ream is performed, and the like in addition to the big hit gaming state, the normal state, the short time state, and the probability change state.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the feature part 31SH and the feature part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) A gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 31SH and the characteristic portion 31AK is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and is shifted to a second state that can be shifted to the first state later, and then moved to the second state. It was suggested in the 1st state in the 1st state in the 2nd state, the 1st suggestion means which suggests the mode of appearance in the 3rd state in the 1st state, the state transition means which can be changed to the 3rd state which can be changed A second suggesting unit that suggests whether or not to shift to the third state, and a title notifying unit that can notify a title corresponding to the second suggesting effect, while allowing the visual effect to be visually recognized; This is a gaming machine that can notify the title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the time and execute the effect in the effect state suggested in the first state in the third state.

(2) A gaming machine having both the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31AK is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, and is shifted to the second state where the transition to the first state can be made later, and later to the second state. It was suggested in the 1st state in the 1st state in the 2nd state, the 1st suggestion means which suggests the mode of appearance in the 3rd state in the 1st state, the state transition means which can be changed to the 3rd state which can be changed A second suggesting unit that suggests whether or not to shift to the third state while enabling the visual appearance of the effect mode; and a title notifying unit that can notify the title corresponding to the first suggestive effect, and starting the suggestive effect This is a gaming machine that can notify the title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the time and execute the effect in the effect state suggested in the first state in the third state.

(3) In the gaming machine having both the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31AK, in the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the third state may be an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

(4) A gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 31SH and the characteristic portion 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and is shifted to a second state that can be shifted to the first state later. A state transition means capable of transitioning to a third state that can be subsequently transitioned to two states, a first suggesting means for suggesting an effect mode in the third state in the first state, and a first in the second state.
Second suggestion means for suggesting whether or not to shift to the third state while allowing the presentation mode suggested in the state to be visually recognized, and suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the state is controlled to the advantageous state And a title notification means capable of reporting a title corresponding to the suggestion effect, and in the third state, the effect is executed in the effect mode suggested in the first state, and a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the suggestion effect. This is a gaming machine that can notify the title corresponding to the suggestion effect when it is played.

(Explanation regarding the feature 31SH (246IW))
Next, the characteristic part 31SH (246IW) of the present embodiment will be described.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 20-11 is a flowchart illustrating the prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first produces an effect control command (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition) at the time of starting winning a prize. A set of a designated command or a second reserved storage number addition designation command) is confirmed (step 31SHS6001).
. Specifically, a set of symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) are stored in the command storage area at the time of winning a prize. This can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a command for starting winning a set is not newly received, the process is terminated as it is. The variation category is a variation pattern grouped by category (categorized), and is also referred to as a variation pattern type.

If a command at the time of a start winning prize is newly received, the CPU 120 for effect control has a probability change state flag (a flag indicating whether or not it is a probability change state) or a time reduction state flag (whether or not it is a time reduction state). It is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating) is set (step 31SH).
S6002). If the probability change state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (that is, if the probability change state or the time reduction state is set), the processing is ended as it is.

If neither the probable change state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 120 newly receives the reserved storage number addition designation command (newly stored in the start winning command storage area). It is confirmed whether or not the reserved storage number addition designation command stored in (1) is the first reserved storage number addition designation command (step 31SHS6003).
. If the first pending storage number addition designation command has not been newly received (that is, if the second pending storage number addition designation command has been newly received), the processing ends.

By executing the processing of steps 31SH6002 and 31SHS6003,
In this embodiment, the processing after step 31SHS6004 is executed only when the start winning to the first starting winning opening is newly generated when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, and the advance notice (pre-reading) It is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect, which is an aspect of a notice (an aspect of the notice).

In addition, not only the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, it is possible to execute the hold notice effect even when the start winning to the second start winning opening occurs when the probability changing state or the short time state is controlled. It may be configured.

Also, for example, the first special symbol and the second symbol in the order of winning in the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening.
When the special symbol variable display (variable display) is executed, the first start winning opening and the second start are irrespective of whether the gaming state is a normal state, a probable variation state, or a short time state. Regardless of which of the winning prizes is the start winning prize, the hold notice effect may be executed.

Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 2 or more (step 31SHS6004). Whether or not the first reserved memory number is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by checking the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM 122. If the first reserved memory number is not 2 or more (ie, the first
If the number of reserved memories is 1), the process is terminated as it is.

In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is executed, the display of the hold display is started in the normal mode at the time of starting winning, and then the hold display is changed to special hold, blue hold, and red hold at the hold shift timing. However, the fact that the first reserved memory number is only 1 at the timing of the start winning prize means that when the first reserved memory is shifted to hold, the hold is immediately digested and variable display is performed. Therefore, there is no room to execute the hold notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is determined that if the first reserved memory number is not 2 or more in step 31SHS6004, it is determined that the hold notice effect cannot be executed, and the process is terminated as it is.

Note that the first hold memory is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, in the case where the blue hold or red hold is displayed immediately at the start winning timing and the execution of the hold notice effect can be started. Even if the number is 1, the process may proceed to step 31SHS6005 and subsequent steps so that the hold notice effect can be executed.

In addition, for example, in the case of a gaming machine configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to a variable display that is currently being executed by a display mode that inherits the display mode of the hold display, the active display is displayed after the hold notice effect is executed. Since it is possible to change the display mode, even if the first reserved memory number is 1, the process may proceed to step 31SHS6005 and subsequent processes so that the hold notice effect can be executed.

If the first reserved memory number is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the latest reserved display based on the received latest variation category command and the first reserved memory number (step 31SHS6005). . In step 31SHS6005, the production control CPU 120 selects a final display mode determination table for determining the final display mode of the latest hold display based on the latest variable category command and the first hold memory number. Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

20-12 and 20-13 are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, in this embodiment, in the final display mode determination table, as the final display mode of the hold display, normal hold (no special hold), normal hold (via special hold) Yes), a determination value is assigned to each of blue hold and red hold. Of these, “normal hold (with special hold)” means that after temporarily changing to special hold at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize, it is finally put into normal hold at the subsequent hold shift timing. The final display mode itself is normally on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, “normal hold (without special hold)” does not change to a special hold at all, and does not change as a normal hold until the hold is consumed and the hold display is erased. It corresponds to the one that does not execute the production itself.

If the first reserved memory number is 2, there is only one opportunity to change the hold display at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize, so there is room for temporarily changing the hold display to special hold. Absent. Therefore, the first reserved storage number “2” shown in FIGS. 20-12 (A) to (C).
In the final display mode decision table, judgment values are assigned only to normal hold (without special hold), blue hold, and red hold, respectively, and determination values are assigned to normal hold (with special hold) There is no.

In the case where the hold display can be changed a plurality of times during one variable display or the active display can be displayed, even if the first hold memory number is 2, Special hold may be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, in this embodiment, when the variation category indicated by the variation category command is a non-reach loser, a super reach loser, or a super reach big hit, the hold notice effect is executed. If the variation category indicated by the variation category command is a variation category other than that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the final display mode of the hold display as “normal hold (without special hold)”. And decide not to execute the hold notice effect.

When the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “2”, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates non-reach loss (variable category 1), the final two display mode determination table for non-reach loss shown in FIG. 20-12 (A) is selected, and the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates super reach loss (variable category 7). ), FIG.
The final display mode determination table for 2 pending and super reach loses shown in 2 (B) is selected, and the change category indicated by the change category command indicates the super reach jackpot (
In the case of the fluctuation categories 23 and 26), the final display mode determination table for the two holdings and the super reach jackpot shown in FIG. 20-12 (C) is selected. In addition, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “3” or “4”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variable category indicated by the variable category command is non-reach loss. Indicating (
In the case of the fluctuation category 1), the final display mode determination table for 3-4 reservations and non-reach loss shown in FIG. 20-13 (D) is selected, and the change category indicated by the change category command indicates super reach loss. If it is (Variation Category 7), the final display mode determination table for 3 to 4 holds and super reach loss shown in FIG. 20-13 (E) is selected, and the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates the super reach jackpot. If it is shown (variation categories 23 and 26), the final display mode determination table for 3-4 reservations and super reach jackpot shown in FIG. 20-13 (F) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

As shown in FIG. 20-12 and FIG. 20-13, in this embodiment, in the case of super reach loss or super reach big hit, compared to the case of non-reach loss,
Eventually, the rate of change to blue hold or red hold is higher than normal hold. Therefore,
In this embodiment, when the hold display finally changes to blue hold or red hold, the degree of expectation (reach reliability) for super reach is higher than when the hold display finally becomes normal hold. ing.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, in this embodiment, when the super reach big hit is achieved, it is finally compared with the case where the non-reach loss or the super reach loss occurs. The rate of change to blue hold and red hold is also high. Also, as shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, in this embodiment, in the case of a super reach big hit, compared to the case of a non-reach lose or a super reach lose, the blue is finally reserved. The rate of change to red is even higher. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is the highest when the hold display of the notice target is finally changed to red hold, and the case where the notice is finally changed to blue hold is the next big hit. The expectation level (hit reliability) for the jackpot is high, and the expectation level (hit reliability) for the jackpot is the lowest in the case of a normal suspension in the end.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-12 and FIG. 20-13, when the determination result at the time of winning is a non-reach loser, a super reach loser, and a super reach big hit, the hold notice effect is configured to be executable. Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when there is a variable category that can be determined to be normal reach, the hold notice effect may be executed based on the determination result at the time of winning being a normal reach lose or a normal reach jackpot.

When it is decided not to execute the hold notice effect (N in step 31SHS6006),
That is, when the final display mode is determined to be normal hold (without special hold), or when the variable category does not indicate super reach loss or super reach jackpot, the processing is ended as it is. When it is decided to execute the hold notice effect (step 31SHS
In step 6006 Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines the change pattern of the hold display to be notified based on the received latest variation category command, the first hold memory number, and the final display mode (step 31 SHS 6007). In step 31SHS6007, the production control CPU 120 selects a change pattern determination table for determining the change pattern of the hold display to be notified based on the latest variation category command, the first hold memory number, and the final display mode. Then, the effect control CPU 120 uses the selected change pattern determination table to perform a lottery process based on a random number, and determines the change pattern of the hold display to be notified.

20-14 and 20-15 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the change pattern determination table. In FIGS. 20-14 and 20-15, special Δ indicates a special display with a triangular display, and special □ indicates a special hold with a rectangular display.

When the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “2”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is blue reserved, FIG. If the change pattern determination table for 2 reservations and blue storage shown in -14 (A) is selected and the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is red storage, 2 reservations shown in FIG. 20-14 (B) And the change pattern determination table for red reservation is selected.

As shown in FIG. 20-14 (A), in the change pattern determination table for two reservations and for blue storage, determination values are assigned so that the change pattern 21 is determined with a probability of 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (B), in the change pattern determination table for two reservations and for red storage, a determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 22 is determined with a probability of 100%. . The change pattern 21 is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the hold display for the advance notice is changed to blue hold at the hold shift timing. The change pattern 22 is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is displayed as normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the notice target hold display is changed to red hold at the hold shift timing. That is, when the number of the first reserved memory is “2”, the timing of the hold shift is only one time, so that the final display mode blue hold or red hold is not changed at the hold shift timing without going through the special hold. To change.

Further, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “3”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 to the normal hold (via special hold). 20), the change pattern determination table for the three holdings and the normal holding shown in FIG. 20-14 (C) is selected. If the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is blue holding, FIG. If the change pattern determination table for 3 reservations and blue storage shown in (D) is selected and the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is red storage, 3 reservations and red as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E) Select a change pattern determination table for holding.

As shown in FIG. 20-14 (C), the determination value is assigned to each of the change pattern 31 and the change pattern 32 in the change pattern determination table for the three reservations and the normal reservation. The change pattern 31 indicates that the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the notice hold display is changed to a special display with a triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to normal hold again at the timing. Also, the change pattern 32 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the advance notice hold display is changed to normal hold again at the shift timing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (D), the determination value is assigned to each of the change pattern 33 and the change pattern 34 in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and blue reservation. The change pattern 33 indicates that the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then the notice target hold display is changed to a special display with a triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the blue hold at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 34 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the blue hold at the timing of the shift.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E), the determination value is assigned to each of the change pattern 35 and the change pattern 36 in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and red reservation. In the change pattern 35, the display of the notice target hold is displayed as a normal hold at the time of the start winning prize, and then the notice hold display of the notice target is changed to a special display with a triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the red hold at the timing. Further, the change pattern 36 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern that changes the hold display to be notified to the red hold at the timing of the shift.

In addition, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “4”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 to the normal hold (via special hold). 20), the change pattern determination table for four reservations and normal suspension shown in FIG. 20-15 (F) is selected, and if the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is blue suspension, FIG. The change pattern determination table for four reservations and blue reservation shown in (G) is selected. If the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is red pending, and if the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates non-reach loss or super reach loss (variation category 1 or variation category 7), FIG. A change pattern determination table for four hold and non-reach lose / super-reach lose / red hold shown in 20-15 (H) is selected, and the change category indicated by the change category command indicates a super reach jackpot (change category 23, 26), the change pattern determination table for the four reservations, the super reach big hit, and the red reservation shown in FIG. 20-15 (I) is selected.

As shown in FIG. 20-15 (F), in the change pattern determination table for the four reservations and the normal reservation, the determination values are set for the change pattern 401, the change pattern 402, the change pattern 403, and the change pattern 404, respectively. Allocated. The change pattern 401 shows that the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, and the notice target hold display is changed to a special display with a triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is displayed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to normal hold again at the timing, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in the normal hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 402 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is displayed as it is with the special hold in the triangle display at the shift timing, and the notice target hold display is changed to the normal hold again at the third hold shift timing. Further, the change pattern 403 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to normal hold again at the shift timing, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is at the hold time at the third hold shift timing. In addition, the change pattern 404 shows that the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then the notice target hold display is changed to a rectangular special hold at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is displayed as it is in the rectangular special hold at the shift timing, and the notice target hold display is changed to normal hold again at the third hold shift timing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (G), in the change pattern determination table for four reservations and for blue storage, determination is made for each of the change pattern 405, the change pattern 406, the change pattern 407, and the change pattern 408. A value has been allocated. In the change pattern 405, after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the start winning, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is changed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to blue hold at the timing, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 406 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift.
This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the notice target is displayed as it is with the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the hold shift for the second time, and the hold display for the notice object is changed to blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 407 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to blue hold at the timing of the shift, and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 408 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is with the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display for the advance notice is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-15 (H) and (I), a change pattern determination table for four hold and non-reach lose / super-reach lose and red hold, and four hold and super reach big hit and red hold The change pattern determination table includes a change pattern 409.
, Change pattern 410, change pattern 411, change pattern 412, change pattern 413
In addition, determination values are assigned to the change patterns 414, respectively.

The change pattern 409 displays the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold after the start winning,
At the time of the third hold shift, the notice hold display for the advance notice is changed to a special hold with a triangle display. At the time of the second hold shift, the notice display for the notice notice is changed to red hold, and at the timing of the third hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display subject to notice is displayed as it is in red hold. Also, the change pattern 410 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is with the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 411 changes the hold display for the notice target to the special hold in the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning. This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is again displayed as normal hold at the shift timing, and the notice target hold display is changed to red hold at the third hold shift timing. Also, the change pattern 41
2, after displaying the hold display of the notice target in the normal hold at the start winning, change the hold display of the notice object to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and at the timing of the second hold shift This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is changed to red hold and the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as it is in red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Also,
The change pattern 413 changes the hold display for the advance notice to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift after displaying the hold display for the advance notice in the normal hold at the time of starting winning.
This is a change pattern in which the hold display for the advance notice is displayed as a rectangular special hold at the timing of the hold shift for the second time, and the hold display for the advance notice is changed to red hold at the timing of the hold shift for the third time. Further, the change pattern 414 displays the hold display for the notice target in the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the hold display for the notice object to the special hold in the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold. This is a change pattern in which the notice target hold display is again displayed as normal hold at the shift timing, and the notice target hold display is changed to red hold at the third hold shift timing.

As shown in FIG. 20-15, in this embodiment, when the first reserved memory number is “4”, the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and the first hold shift is performed. It is possible to change to special hold at this timing, and change to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold at the third and subsequent hold shift timings. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display subject to notice is displayed at the fourth position in the first hold display area 31SH5a (
Status after starting win) and the third position (the status after the first hold shift), the hold display for the notice changes from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, red hold Never do. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-14 (C) to (E), in this embodiment, the first
Even when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the notice target hold display is displayed as a normal hold at the time of starting winning, so the notice target hold display is displayed at the third position in the first hold display area 31SH5a. When the game is held (the state after the start winning prize), the hold display for the notice is not changed from the special hold to the normal hold, the blue hold, or the red hold. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the period when the hold display for the advance notice is displayed at the fourth and third positions, the hold display for the advance notice is unlikely to change from the special hold to the normal hold. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing from special hold to normal hold at an early stage of the hold display of the advance notice target, and to prevent a reduction in effect when performing the hold advance notice effect. .

In addition, it is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, it is configured so that special hold, blue hold, red hold can be displayed immediately at the time of starting winning, or without waiting for the next hold shift after displaying special hold Immediately execute the action effect described later, from special hold to normal hold or blue hold,
Even if it is the period when the hold display for the advance notice is displayed at the 4th or 3rd position by configuring it to change to red hold, the hold display for the advance notice is normally held from special hold Alternatively, it may be configured to change to blue hold or red hold. However, even in such a configuration, during the period in which the notice hold display is displayed at the fourth or third position, at least the notice display is changed from special hold to normal hold. It is preferable that the rate of change be low.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect effect described later can be executed at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold is displayed, and the hold display of the notice target remains the special hold even if the action effect is executed. Or change to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold.
For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 20-15 (F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift. Can change from hold to normal hold. Also, for example, FIG.
In the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 4B, after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but the special hold remains unchanged. The action effect is executed at the timing of the third holding shift and can be changed from the special holding to the normal holding. As such, in this embodiment, not only a case where a special action returns to a normal hold from a special action, but also a case where a plurality of action effects are executed to return from a special hold to a normal hold. It is possible to improve the effect of performing the holding notice effect.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 20-14 (C) to (E) and FIGS. 20-15 (F) to (I),
In this embodiment, the special hold of the triangle display and the special hold of the rectangle display are used as the special hold.
There are types, but when the special hold of the rectangular display is displayed, the ratio of the red hold displayed as the final display mode is higher than when the special hold of the triangular display is displayed. Yes. On the other hand, when the special hold in the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of returning to the normal hold as the final display mode is higher than the case in which the special hold in the rectangular display is displayed.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 20-15 (H) and (I), in this embodiment, even when the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed (that is, the normal hold is temporarily returned to once). Change pattern (change pattern 4)
11 and 414) are provided, and the determination value is assigned so that the change patterns 411 and 414 of the revival pattern can be determined only when the super reach is a big hit. Therefore,
In this embodiment, when the red hold is finally made after returning from the special hold to the normal hold, the big hit will be confirmed, and the big hit is more than when the special hold is changed to the red hold. Expectation (reliability) for is high.

It should be noted that the change pattern 411, 414 of the revival pattern can be determined with a low probability even if it becomes a super reach loss, not only the case where the big hit is determined when it becomes the change pattern 411, 414 of the revival pattern. Also good. At least, even in such a configuration, if the red hold is finally made after returning from the special hold to the normal hold, it will be more for the big hit than when the special hold is changed to the red hold. Expectation (reliability)
As long as the is high.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the revival pattern change patterns 411 and 414 are provided only when the final display mode is red is shown, but the same revival is also performed when the final display mode is blue. A pattern change pattern may be provided.

Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-15 (H) and (I), the determination result at the time of winning is a non-reach loser / super-reach loser or a super-reach big hit only when there are 4 holds and red changes. Although the case where a different change pattern determination table is used depending on whether it is is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, FIGS. 20-14 (A) to (E)
20-15 (F), (G
The change pattern determination table for the four reservations and the normal reservation or the blue reservation shown in FIG. 6 may be configured to use different change pattern determination tables depending on the winning determination result. In this case, for example, when the change pattern of the restoration pattern is provided even when the final display mode is blue, as described above, non-reach loss / It is configured to provide a change pattern determination table for Super Reach Loss and a change pattern determination table for Super Reach Big Hit. It may be configured such that it is determined whether or not the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

Further, the change pattern determination table for non-reach loss and the change pattern determination table for super reach loss may be provided separately.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (H), as a change pattern determination table for four reservations and red storage, a common table for non-reach loss and super reach loss Although the case of using non-reach loss is shown, different change pattern determination tables may be used for non-reach loss and super reach loss.

Moreover, the example of the change pattern shown to FIGS. 20-14 and 20-15 is an example, and you may comprise so that various change patterns may be provided. For example, FIGS. 20-14 and 20-1
In the example shown in FIG. 5, the case where the normal holding is changed to the special holding at the timing of the first holding shift is shown. A change pattern for changing from hold to special hold may also be provided. Further, for example, a change pattern that changes to red holding after changing to blue holding may be provided.

20-14 and 20-15 show a case where only a change pattern for displaying either special display of triangle display or rectangular display is provided. For example, from special display of triangle display to rectangular display. A change pattern that changes to special hold or changes from rectangular special hold to triangular display special hold may also be provided.

Then, the production control CPU 120 performs steps 31SH6005 and 31SH600.
The final display mode and the change pattern determined in 7 are associated with the reserved storage to be notified, and R
The information is stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area provided in the AM (step 31SH60).
08). In this embodiment, the hold notice effect can be executed in parallel with respect to a plurality of hold displays displayed in the first hold display area 31SH5a, and the first hold display area 31S.
Since up to four hold displays can be displayed on H5a, four storage areas are provided in the hold notice effect setting information storage area, and the final display mode and change are associated with each hold storage. A pattern is stored.

FIG. 20-16 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 31SH8000).
. Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern command read in step 31SH8000 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (ie,
In accordance with the received display result designation command), the display result of the decorative symbol (determined decorative symbol) is determined (step 31SHS8001). If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 31SHS8001, uses the chance symbol pattern (for example, “223” or “445” as the temporary stop pattern in the pseudo-ream). The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined confirmed decorative design in a predetermined storage area.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the probability variation state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step 31SHS8002). If neither the probability variation state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set ( Step 31 SHS8003). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if variable display of the first special symbol is started), step 31S.
Transition to HS8004. That is, in this embodiment, as already described, when the game state is the normal state, the hold notice effect is executed for the first hold memory, so the processing of steps 31SHS8002 and 31SHS8003 is executed. Thus, only when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed when the gaming state is the normal state, the processing of steps 31SHS8004 to 31SHS8010 is executed to change the hold display and the special hold for the advance notice target, The action effect is configured to be executable.

Next, the production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not there is a special hold display timing in the first hold memory (step 31SHS8004). Whether there is a display timing for special hold is determined by, for example, checking the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008) and starting the current fluctuation (hold). It can be determined by checking whether there is something that is normally reserved → special Δ or special □ at the timing of (shift). If there is a display with the special hold display timing, the effect control CPU 120 changes the special hold display timing to the special hold in the first hold display area 31SH5a (step 31).
SHS8005). In this case, when the change pattern is normal hold → special Δ, the triangle is changed to special hold, and when normal change → special □ is changed, the change is changed to rectangular special hold.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 becomes the executable timing of the effect effect (effect that is executed in a manner that acts on the hold display and suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes) in the first hold memory. It is confirmed whether or not there is something (step 31 SHS800
6). Whether or not the action effect can be executed is determined, for example, by checking the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008) and confirming that the current change start (hold shift). Special △ → Special △, Special △ → Normal hold, Special △ → Blue hold, Special △ → Red hold, Special □ → Special □, Special □ → Normal hold, Special □ → Blue hold, Special □ → Red hold It can be determined by confirming whether there is any.

It should be noted that the execution timing of the action effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and the action effect may be executed at other timings. For example, it is determined that the action effect can be executed even when the normal hold changes to the special hold, and step 31SH80 is executed.
You may comprise so that an effect effect can be performed by performing the process after 07. Further, for example, it may be configured to provide a dedicated action effect when changing from normal hold to special hold, and even when this dedicated action effect is executed, it does not change to special hold (action effect) You may comprise so that there may be.

If there is a timing at which the action effect can be executed in the first hold memory, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display as an action effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the action effect. A table corresponding to the aspect is selected (step 31 SHS800
7). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected action effect determination table, and determines the presence and type of the action effect (step 31SH).
S8008).

In this embodiment, since the hold notice effect can be executed in parallel for a plurality of hold indications displayed in the first hold display area 31SH5a, the action effect is executed in the first hold memory. There may be a case where a plurality of possible items exist simultaneously. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence and type of the action effect in preference to the variable display that is started first among the first reserved memories that are the timing at which the action effect can be executed. In such a manner, control is performed so that the effect is performed only once during one variable display. For example, when the first and third hold displays displayed in the first hold display area 31SH5a are the execution timing of the action effect, the action effect is first applied to the first hold display. When the presence / absence and type of the action are determined and the action effect is decided to be executed, the action effect is executed only for the first hold display.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and for example, it may be configured such that a plurality of action effects can be executed during one variable display by shifting the time and executing the effect effects. In addition, although the action effect is executed only once during one variable display, the action effect is executed in such a manner that the one action effect acts on a plurality of hold displays at the same time. Also good.

20-17 and 20-18 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the action effect determination table. The effect control CPU 120 selects a special Δ → normal hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-17 (A) at a timing when the triangle display changes from special hold to normal hold based on the change pattern. . In addition, if the timing changes from the special hold of the rectangular display to the normal hold, the special □ → normal hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-17 (B) is selected. In addition, if the timing does not change from the special display of the triangle display to the special display of the triangle display, the action effect determination table for special Δ → special Δ shown in FIG. 20-17C is selected. In addition, if the timing does not change from the special hold of the rectangular display to the special hold of the rectangular display as it is, the action effect determination table for special □ → special □ shown in FIG. 20-17 (D) is selected. In addition, if the timing changes from the special hold in the triangle display to the blue hold, the special Δ → blue hold action effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-18 (E) is selected. If the timing changes from the special hold in the rectangular display to the blue hold, FIG.
A special □ → blue holding action effect determination table shown in 0-18 (F) is selected. Further, if the timing changes from the special display of the triangle display to the red reservation, the special effect → red reservation action effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-18 (G) is selected. Further, if the timing changes from the special display of the rectangular display to the red reservation, the special effect →→ red reservation action effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-18 (H) is selected.

As shown in FIG. 20-17 and FIG. 20-18, determination values are assigned to the action effect determination table, the action effect A, the action effect B, and the action effect C, respectively. In this embodiment, there are three types of action effects A to C as the types of action effects. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, only two types of action effects are used. You may comprise, or it may comprise so that four or more types of effect effects may be used.

As shown in FIGS. 20-17 and 20-18, in this embodiment, when the action effect A is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the rate of change from the special hold to the normal hold becomes high. ing. In addition, when the action effect B is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio that does not change with the special hold increases. In addition, when the action effect C is executed,
Judgment values are assigned so that the rate of change from special hold to blue hold or red hold increases.

20-17 (A) and 20 (B) are tables used when changing from special hold to normal hold, and the display mode of the hold display has low expectation. It can be said that it is a table for selecting a pattern to be lowered. In particular, since the selection ratio of the action effect A is high, the action effect A is an action effect of the pattern that lowers the display mode of the hold display with a low expectation. It can be said that there is (Pattern 1). In addition, FIG. 20-17 (C)
, (D) is a table used when there is no change in a special hold, and can be said to be a table for selecting a pattern for maintaining the display mode of the hold display. Since the selection ratio of B is high, it can be said that the effect effect B is an effect effect of a pattern that maintains the current display mode of the hold display (pattern 2). In addition, the action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 20-18 (E) to (H) is a table used when changing from special hold to blue hold or red hold, and the display mode of the hold display has high expectation. It can be said that this is a table for selecting a pattern to be realized, and since the selection ratio of the action effect C is particularly high, the action effect C is a pattern for increasing the display mode of the hold display to a high expectation level. It can be said that this is an effect (pattern 3).

Since the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 described above are intended to lower the display mode of the hold display or maintain the current state, the action effect is a pattern for showing a change failure, and the pattern 3 is a display of the hold display. Since the aspect is realized, the action effect is a pattern for showing a successful change. In addition, even if it is a pattern for showing the same change failure, the way of showing the effect may be different between the above pattern 1 and pattern 2. For example, when an action effect according to the above pattern 1 is executed, characters such as “Great Failure” are displayed, and when an action effect according to the above pattern 2 is executed, characters such as “failure” are displayed. It may be displayed differently.

Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-17 and 20-18, the presence / absence of the action effect and the determination ratio of the type depending on which display mode the hold display changes in the current variable display However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example,
Regardless of the change mode of the current variable display, it may be configured such that the presence / absence of the effect and the determination ratio of the type differ depending on which final display mode the hold display changes.

In addition, for example, the presence / absence of the action effect and the determination ratio of the type are changed according to the display result of the variable display of the notice target (for example, whether or not it is a big hit) and the variation category (for example, the presence or type of reach). You may comprise.

In addition, for example, when the display mode of the hold display may be changed from the blue hold to the red hold, the action effect can be executed even when the variable display is not changed in the blue hold. May be.

In addition, when the display mode of the hold display is changed from the blue hold to the red hold as described above, even when the variable display is changed from the same special hold to the blue hold. Depending on whether the final display mode is blue hold or red hold, the execution ratio or type of the effect may be varied. For example, it may be configured such that the effect presentation is executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is red-holding, or the action effect (for example, the action effect C) having a high expectation is executed. Or conversely, it may be configured such that the effect presentation is executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is blue suspension, or the action effect (for example, action effect C) having a high expectation is executed. . With such a configuration, it is possible not only to give a sense of expectation whether or not the display mode of the hold display changes in the variable display executed this time, but whether the display mode of the hold display may change after that. It can give you a sense of expectation.

When it is determined to execute the action effect (Y in step 31SHS8009), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the type of action effect determined in step 31SHS8008 (step 31SHS8010). .
And it transfers to step 31SHS8012.

On the other hand, if the probability variation state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step 31S)
(HS8002 Y), if the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (N in Step 31SHS8003), or if there is no timing in which the action effect can be executed in the first reserved memory ( In step 31SHS8006), or when it is decided not to execute the action effect (N in step 31SHS8009), the effect control CPU 120 uses a normal process table corresponding to the variation pattern (process table without action effect). Is selected (step 31SHS8011). And step 3
Move to 1SHS8012.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs steps 31SH8080 and 31SHS801.
The process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in 1 is started (step 31SH8012).

The effect control CPU 120 also displays the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1,
Effects device (for example, image display device 5) according to lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1)
, Game effect lamp 9, speaker 8, etc.) are executed (step 31SHS8013).
.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. From multiple types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to
A variation pattern to be used may be selected.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 31SHS8014).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the winning prize command (design designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition) stored in the storage area of the start winning command storage area. Delete one command at the time of the start winning prize stored in the first storage area among the designated commands or the second reserved memory number addition designation command)), and shift the contents of the command winning storage area at the time of the start winning prize ( Step 31 SHS8015
).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 31SH8016).

20-19 is a variable display effect process (step S17) in the effect control process.
It is a flowchart which shows 2). In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 12
0 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 31 SHS 8101).
Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation time timer (step 31SHS8102). When the process timer times out (step 31SHS 8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 31SH8104). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step 31SHS8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the action effect is being executed and the action effect end timing is reached (step 31 SHS 8106). Note that whether or not it is the end timing of the effect can be determined by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 31SHS8014. If it is the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the notice target hold display is blue hold or based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008). It is confirmed whether or not the timing for changing to red-holding is reached (step 31SHS8107). If it is the timing to change to blue hold or red hold, the production control CPU 120 performs control to change the display mode of the hold display to be notified to the blue hold or red hold in the first hold display area 31SH5a. (Step 3
1SHS8108).

If it is not time to change to blue hold or red hold, CPU 1 for effect control
20 confirms based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008) whether or not the notice display of the notice target is changed to normal hold (step). 31SHS8109). If it is the time to change to normal hold, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to change the display mode of the hold display to be notified in the first hold display area 31SH5a to normal hold (step 31SH8110).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 does not have the action effect end timing,
Based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008), whether or not there is any other hold storage that has a timing for changing to blue hold or red hold. Confirmation (step 31SHS 8111). If there is a change timing to blue hold or red hold (step 3)
1SHS811Y), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to change the display mode of the hold display to be notified to the blue hold or red hold in the first hold display area 31SH5a (step 31SH8112). In other words, in this embodiment, it may be determined that the action effect is not executed even if the variable display has a change timing from special hold to blue hold or red hold (see steps 31SH8008 and 31SHHS8009). ), Even when the effect is not executed, control is performed to change the hold display, which is the change timing from special hold to blue hold or red hold, to blue hold or red hold.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 does not have the action effect end timing,
Based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008), it is checked whether or not there is any other hold memory that has a timing for changing to normal hold (see FIG. Step 31 SHS 8113). Then, if there is a timing for changing to normal hold (Y in step 31SHS813), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode of the hold display to be notified in the first hold display area 31SH5a to normal hold. Control to change is performed (step 31 SHS 8114). That is,
In this embodiment, it may be determined that the action effect is not executed even if the variable display is changed from the special hold to the normal hold (step 31SHS8).
008, 31SHS8009), even if the effect is not executed, control is performed to change the hold display that is the change timing from the special hold to the normal hold to the normal hold.

Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step 31 SHS 8115), the effect control CPU 120 waits for the value of the effect process flag per special figure (step S 1).
73) (step 31SHS8116).

Next, a specific example of the production mode of the hold notice effect will be described. 20-20 and FIG.
-21 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a reservation notice effect. Of these, FIG.
Shows an effect mode of a hold notice effect when the notice target hold display is finally changed to red hold. Also, FIG. 20-21 shows an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the notice target hold display finally returns to the normal hold. In addition, in FIG. 20-20 and FIG. 20-21, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3).

First, using FIG. 20-20, an effect aspect of a hold notice effect when the notice target hold display finally changes to red hold will be described. As shown in FIG. 20-20 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning to the first start winning opening has occurred when the variable display of the left middle right decorative symbol is being executed in the image display device 5. . In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first reserved memory number is 3, and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the first reserved display area 31S.
Assume that the normal hold is increased by one in H5a. In this example, the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be red hold, and the change pattern 410 is used as the change pattern.
Is determined. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation time, FIG.
As shown in 2), the variable display of the decorative symbols is terminated in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold memory is digested and the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-20 (3)
In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 410, the hold display to be notified is changed from the normal hold to the special display of the triangle display (step 31SHS).
8005). Then, based on the end of the variation time, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (4), the variable display of the decorative symbols is ended in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold memory is digested, and the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-20 (5)
In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 410, and the action effect is determined to be executed. (See step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (5), action effect B is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (steps 31SH8080, 31SHS8013).
, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (5), the case where the character B appears as the action effect B and the effect that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (5), the case where the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the action effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (6), even when the action effect B is finished, the notice target hold display remains the special hold based on the change pattern 410. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation time, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7), the variable display of the decorative design is ended in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold memory is digested, and the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-20 (8)
In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 410, and the action effect is determined to be executed. (See step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (8), the action effect C is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (steps 31SH8080, 31SHS8013).
, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (8), the case where the character C appears as the action effect C, and the effect in which the character C throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (8), the case where the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (9), when the end timing of the effect C is reached, based on the change pattern 410, the hold display of the notice target changes from special hold to red hold (step 31SHS8107). , 31SHS8108).

In the example shown in FIG. 20-20, a case where a triangular special hold is displayed as the special hold is shown. However, when the change pattern for displaying the rectangular special hold is determined, In 20-20 (3) to (8), a rectangular special hold is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 20-20, the case where red hold is displayed as the final display mode is shown, but when the change pattern that displays blue hold as the final display mode is determined, It changes from special hold to blue hold at 20-20 (9).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 20 to 21, an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the notice target hold display finally returns to the normal hold will be described. As shown in FIG. 20-21 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning to the first start winning opening has occurred when the variable display of the left middle right decorative symbol is being executed in the image display device 5. . In this example, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated in a state where the first reserved memory number is 3, and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the first reserved display area 31SH5
It is assumed that the normal hold is increased by one in a. In this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined as normal hold (with special hold), and the change pattern 402 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variation time, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (2), the variable display of the decorative symbols is ended in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold storage is digested, and the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-21 (3)
In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402, the hold display to be notified is changed from the normal hold to the special display of the triangle display (step 31SHS).
8005). Then, based on the end of the variation time, as shown in FIG.

Next, one hold storage is digested, and the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-21 (5)
In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. (See step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (5), the effect effect B is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (steps 31SH8080, 31SHS8013).
, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (5), the case where the character B appears as the action effect B and the effect that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (5), the case where the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the action effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-21 (6), even when the action effect B comes to an end timing, the notice target hold display remains the special hold based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation time, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7), the variable display of the decorative design is ended in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold memory is digested, and the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-21 (8)
In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. (See step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (8), the effect A is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (steps 31SH8080, 31SHS8013).
, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (8), the case where the character A appears as the action effect A and the effect that the character A throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (8), the case where the variable display of the decorative symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the action effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-21 (9), when the end timing of the effect A is reached, the notice target hold display changes from the special hold to the normal hold based on the change pattern 402 (step 31SHS8109). , 31 SHS8110).

In addition, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 20-21, a case where a triangular special hold is displayed as the special hold is shown. In 20-21 (3) to (8), special hold in a rectangular display is displayed.

In addition, in the hold notice effect shown in FIG. 20-20 and FIG. 20-21, the way of displaying the effect effect may be varied depending on which display mode the hold display changes (or does not change). . For example, if the hold display remains special hold and does not change, a character display such as "failure" is displayed, or if the hold display changes from special hold to normal hold, "severe failure"
May be displayed, or when the hold display changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold, a character display such as “success” may be performed.

In addition, for example, when the display mode of the hold display may be changed from the blue hold to the red hold, the character display such as “success” is displayed when the hold display is changed from the blue hold to the red hold. If the hold display changes from special hold to red hold at once, a character display such as “Great success” may be performed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, a specific display corresponding to variable display (in this example, a hold display) can be displayed, and the specific display can be performed in the first mode (in this example, a special hold). After displaying, a change effect (in this example, a hold notice effect with an effect effect) that changes the display mode of the specific display can be executed. Further, as a change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (in this example, blue hold or red hold) having a high degree of advantage. In addition, as a change effect, when the specific display is not changed to the second aspect after the specific display is displayed in the first aspect, the display form of the specific display is changed to the third aspect (normal in this example) It is possible to perform an effect of changing to “hold”.
And the specific display displayed by the 3rd mode has a lower rate of change to the 2nd mode than the specific display displayed by the 1st mode (in this example, as shown in Drawing 20-14 and Drawing 20-15) In addition, the change pattern that changes from special hold to normal hold and then to red hold is
There are only change patterns 411 and 414 that can be selected only when the first reserved memory number is 4 and the super reach big win at the start winning prize, and the change patterns 31, 32, 401 to 404 have more judgment value allocations. In addition, after changing from special hold to normal hold, it may not change to red hold. ). For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display displayed by the third aspect has a lower advantage than the specific display displayed by the first aspect (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-13, When changing from special hold to normal hold (in the case of normal hold (with special hold)), compared to blue hold or red hold, the percentage of super reach big hits or super reach loses is low, and non-reach loses Is high). For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

Specifically, even if the action effect of the failure mode is executed in the hold notice effect, if the first mode (special hold in this example) is continuously displayed, the first mode (in this example, In this embodiment, the first mode (special hold in this example) is changed to the third mode (normal hold in this example). The expectation with respect to an aspect can be raised and the fall of the production effect in the case of performing a change production can be prevented.

Further, in this embodiment, the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is shown as the “specific display displayed by the third mode”, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the “specific display displayed according to the third mode” is configured so as to include those displayed in the normal hold from the beginning without going through the special hold. It may be configured such that the ratio of changing to blue hold or red hold is low, or the advantage is low.

As described above, in this embodiment, even when the same normal hold is used, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the expectation is lower than the case where the normal hold is displayed from the beginning, and the advantage is lower. It is low.

In this embodiment, the case where the big hit expectation degree and the reach (super reach) expectation degree are different as the “advantage” is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the probability variation expectation degree is different. Also good.

Further, according to this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display includes at least the first mode (in this example, special hold, or normal hold may be used) and the second mode (in this example) having a high degree of advantage. , Blue hold, red hold). As the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode, and the change effect is performed according to the execution mode of the executed change effect. (In this example, even if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect, the action effect is executed again and the special hold is executed. Can be changed from blue hold to red hold or red hold, but when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold, the action effect is not executed thereafter. Therefore, attention can be paid to the change effect executed first, and the interest in the case where the change effect is executed can be improved.

In this embodiment, when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and changes from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold, the action effect is not executed thereafter. However, the action effect may be configured to be executable at a low rate. As described above, “the change effect is executed at a different rate after the change effect according to the execution mode of the change effect that has been executed” has a subsequent action when the special hold changes to the blue hold or the red hold. Those with a low performance execution ratio are also included.

In addition, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode. Depending on the execution mode, it is possible to execute a change effect by a different effect mode after the change effect (in this example, even if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect, the special hold does not change) After that, the action effect is executed again, and it is possible to change from special hold to blue hold or red hold, but when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold, If the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and does not change in the special hold, the action effect is executed again and the blue color is kept from the special hold. There is the case that change to red hold and if changes, many variations of the representation embodiment.). Therefore, attention can be paid to the change effect executed first, and the interest in the case where the change effect is executed can be improved.

In addition, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode. Depending on the execution mode, the ratio of which specific display is to be executed after the change effect is different (in this example, when a plurality of special holds are displayed, the effect on the hold notice effect is displayed. When an effect is executed and the first special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, then the action display is executed only for the second and subsequent special hold, and the hold display changes. However, if the first special hold has not changed, the action effect is also executed for the first special hold and the hold display can be changed). Therefore, attention can be paid to the change effect executed first, and the interest in the case where the change effect is executed can be improved.

In addition, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode, and a plurality of types of changes The effect can be executed (in this example, the action effects A to C can be executed in the holding notice effect), and any type of change effect is provided after the change effect depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect. (In this example, when action effect B is executed, there is a high percentage that does not change with special hold, and when action effect is executed after it does not change with special hold. , The ratio of the action effect A and the action effect C is increased because there are many cases of changing to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold). Therefore, attention can be paid to the change effect executed first, and the interest in the case where the change effect is executed can be improved.

In addition, when it is configured to be able to execute the effect after changing from special hold to normal hold,
“Depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect, the ratio of which type of change effect is executed after the change effect is different”, for example, the display mode of the hold display in the effect effect to be executed later An effect that does not change may be included (an effect effect of gasses) that is easily executed.

In addition, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (special hold in this example), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (this example). Then, it is possible to execute an effect to change to blue hold or red hold)
After displaying the specific display according to the first mode, if the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example) It is feasible. Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode at a different ratio according to the execution mode of the change effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. A high percentage of changes from special hold to normal hold when the is executed). For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

In addition, according to this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of first modes (in this example, special holding in triangular display and special holding in rectangular display), and as a change effect, the first mode (in this example, special holding) After the specific display is displayed by the second mode (in this example, the display mode of the specific display is highly advantageous.
When the display is changed to the second form after the specific display is displayed in the first mode as the change display, the specific display can be performed. An effect of changing the display mode of display to the third mode (normal hold in this example) can be executed. Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode at a different ratio depending on which type of the first mode is displayed (in this example, FIG.
As shown in 0-14 (c), when the special hold in the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of the change from the special hold to the normal hold is higher than in the case of the special display in the rectangular display. high)
. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

In this embodiment, the case where there are two types of special reservations (triangular display and rectangular display) having different shapes as the first type of the plurality of types is shown.
You may comprise so that there may be several types of hold display (for example, blue and green hold display) from which a display color differs. Further, for example, the configuration may be such that there are not only two types of first modes (normal hold and special hold) but also three or more types of first modes (normal hold and special hold).

In addition, according to this embodiment, as a change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (special hold in this example), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (this example). Then, it is possible to execute an effect to change to blue hold or red hold)
After displaying the specific display according to the first mode, if the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example) It is feasible. And the ratio which changes the display mode of a specific display to a 3rd mode in a predetermined period is low (in this example, in the period when the hold display of a notice subject is displayed in the 4th and 3rd position, (The hold display for the advance notice is less likely to change from special hold to normal hold. The hold display for the advance notice may not change from special hold to normal hold at all.) For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

In addition, according to this embodiment, the specific display is displayed in a special mode (in this example, special hold) different from the normal mode as the first mode. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

In this embodiment, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the highest when the red is on hold, and the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the next highest when the blue is on hold. The special hold may have the same expectation level (reliability) for the big hit, and the special hold may have a higher expectation level (reliability) for the big hit than the normal hold.

In this embodiment, the special hold is displayed as the first mode, the normal hold is displayed as the third mode, and the case is changed from the special hold to the normal hold. However, such a mode is limited. Absent. For example, normal hold is displayed in the position of the first mode,
You may comprise so that completed pending | holding (for example, the circular display containing the character display of "done") which shows having changed the display mode of the pending | holding display as a mode may be displayed. Hereinafter, a modified example 1 configured to be able to display the completed hold will be described.

20-22 is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the reservation notice effect in the modification 1. FIG.
In the first modification, the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 is performed after the special hold is replaced with the normal hold and changed from the special hold in each process and each determination table of FIGS. 20-11 to 20-19. This is equivalent to replacing normal hold with completed hold.

Also in the first modification shown in FIG. 20-22, the change pattern 41 shown in FIG.
Almost no change is made to the change pattern that changes from red hold to red hold after changing from special hold to 1,414, and the rate of change from red hold to red hold is higher than the rate of change from normal hold to red hold It is lower, and the pending suspension is less advantageous than the regular suspension.

In Modification 1, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (1), when a variable display of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is being executed on the image display device 5, a new start prize is given to the first start prize opening. Suppose that it occurred. In the example shown in FIG. 20-22, it is assumed that a new start prize is generated with the first reserved memory number being 3 and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the first reserved display area 31SH5a normally holds. Is increased by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be already held, and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern replaced with already held) is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variation time, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (2), the variable display of decorative symbols is ended in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold memory is digested, and the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. However, FIG.
In the example shown in 2 (3), when variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402,
The hold display of the notice target remains normal hold and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variation time, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (4), the variable display of the decorative symbols is ended in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold memory is digested, and the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-22 (5)
In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. (See step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (5), the effect effect B is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (steps 31SH8080, 31SHS8013).
, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-22 (5), as the effect effect B, the character B appears, and the effect is performed such that the character B throws the ball toward the notice target hold display (normal hold). Shows the case. In addition, FIG.
In the example shown in (), the case where the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the action effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (6), even if it is the end timing of the effect effect B, the hold display of the notice target remains normal hold based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variation time, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (7), the variable display of the decorative symbols is ended in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold memory is digested, and the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-22 (8)
In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. (See step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (8), the effect effect A is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (steps 31SH8080, 31SHS8013).
, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-22 (8), an effect in such a manner that the character A appears as the action effect A and the character A throws the ball toward the hold display (normal hold) to be notified is executed. Shows the case. In addition, FIG.
In the example shown in (), the case where the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the action effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (9), when it is the end timing of the action effect A, the hold display of the notice target changes from normal hold to finished hold based on the change pattern 402 (step 31SH8109). , 31S
HS8110).

According to the modification 1 shown to FIGS. 20-22, a specific display is displayed by a normal mode (normal hold | maintenance) as a 1st mode. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the rendering effect when the change rendering is executed.

In this embodiment, the expression normal mode (normal hold) is used, but the normal mode (normal hold) is, for example, a display mode of a hold display that is displayed when a hold notice effect is executed. Among them, the display mode is the most frequently displayed, and the display mode suggests that the possibility of jackpot or reach is not suggested or the possibility is relatively low.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the hold notice effect is executed so that only the hold display can be changed is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, in a gaming machine configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to a variable display that is currently being executed by a display mode that inherits the display mode of the hold display, the hold display is digested and the variable display to be notified is being executed Even in this case, the display mode of the active display may be configured to be changeable. That is, not only when the hold display is configured to be changeable as the specific display, the active display may be configured to be changeable as the specific display. Hereinafter, Modification 2 in which the display mode of the active display can be changed will be described.

FIGS. 20-23 is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect of the reservation notice effect in the modification 2. FIG.
In the second modification, the process executed by the effect control CPU 120 adds a process for displaying an active display in each of the processes and determination tables of FIGS. A display similar to the hold, special hold, blue hold, and red hold may be configured to be displayed, and a change pattern may be configured to change the display mode of the active display.

In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (1), when the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is being executed on the image display device 5, a new start prize is given to the first start prize opening. Suppose that it occurred. In this example, it is assumed that a new winning is generated with the first reserved memory number being 2 and the first reserved memory number is increased to 3, and the normal hold is 1 in the first reserved display area 31SH5a.
Increased. Further, the display screen of the image display device 5 has an active display area 31.
It is assumed that SH5F is provided and an active display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed in the active display area 31SH5F. In this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (with special hold), and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern in which the active display is also read as changeable) is used as the change pattern.
Is determined. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation time, FIG.
As shown in 2), the variable display of the decorative symbols is terminated in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold memory is digested, the hold display is shifted one by one, and FIG.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-23 (3)
In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402, the hold display to be notified is changed from the normal hold to the special display of the triangle display (step 31SHS).
8005). Then, based on the end of the variation time, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (4), the variable display of the decorative symbols is ended in the image display device 5.

Next, one hold memory is digested, and the hold display is shifted one by one, and FIG.
), The next variable display is started in the image display device 5. Figure 20-23 (5)
In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. (See step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (5), the effect effect B is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (Steps 31SH8080, 31SHS8013).
, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-23 (5), the case where the character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect that the character B throws the ball toward the special hold is executed. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 20-23 (5), the case where the variable display of the decorative symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the action effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (6), even if it is the end timing of the action effect B, the notice target hold display remains the special hold based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the fluctuation time, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7), the variable display of the decorative design is ended in the image display device 5.

Next, one reserved memory is digested, and as shown in FIGS. 20-23 (8), the image display device 5
Then, the next variable display is started. Further, based on the start of the variable display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (8), the active display of the same display mode as the special hold corresponding to the variable display of the notice object currently being executed is performed. The display is displayed in the active display area 31SH5F. In the example shown in FIG. 20-23 (8), when variable display is started, it is determined that the action effect can be executed based on the change pattern 402, and the action effect is determined to be executed. Suppose that the type of action effect is determined to be action effect A (see step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (8), action effect A is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (step 31SHS).
8010, 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-23 (8), the effect A is performed such that the character A appears and the character A throws the ball toward the active display having the same display mode as the special hold. Shows the case. Also, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-23 (8), the case where the variable display of the decorative symbols is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect is shown. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (9), when it is the end timing of the effect A, the active display having the same display mode as the special hold is displayed based on the change pattern 402 as the normal hold. Change to the active display of the mode (steps 31 SHS 8109, 31
(See SHS8110).

When blue or blue display is determined as the final display mode, FIG. 20-23 (9)
The active display may change to the active display having the same display mode as the blue hold or the red hold.

Moreover, according to this embodiment, the effect produced by the aspect acting on the specific display displayed by the first aspect (in this example, FIGS. 20-20 (5) and 20-20 (8), FIG.
-21 (5) and change effects including the action effects shown in FIGS. 20-21 (8) can be executed. In addition, the effect can be executed a plurality of times for the specific display displayed in the first mode (in this example, the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. After special hold is displayed at the hold shift timing, the action effect is executed at the second hold shift timing, but the special effect is not changed and the action effect is executed at the third hold shift timing. Can change from special hold to normal hold). Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of performing the change effect.

In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a change pattern that can execute the action effect twice at the maximum is provided, but a change pattern that can execute the action effect three times or more is provided. Also good.

Moreover, according to this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third mode is the second.
When the mode changes, the advantage of the display of the specific display displayed by the first mode is higher than when the mode changes to the second mode (in this example, as shown in FIG. Change pattern (change patterns 411, 4 will eventually display red hold even after returning to normal hold from
14) is provided, and the change pattern 411 is provided only when the super reach hit is achieved.
, 414 can be determined). Therefore, the expectation with respect to the specific display displayed by the 3rd aspect can be raised.

In this embodiment, the case where the hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is further changed to red hold as “when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the third mode changes to the second mode”. However, the present invention is not limited to such contents, and for example, it may be configured such that the degree of advantage increases even when the hold display that is normally displayed from the beginning changes to red hold.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the final display mode and the change pattern of the hold display are determined at the start winning, and then the presence / absence and type of the effect is determined for each variable display is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, without using a change pattern, for each variable display,
The presence / absence and type of the effect effect may be determined each time, and whether to change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold may be determined.

(Second Embodiment)
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, the other hold display changes from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold display changed to the normal hold is digested. You may comprise so that it may restrict | limit. Hereinafter, a second embodiment for restricting the change from special hold to normal hold will be described.

Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

FIG. 20-24 is a flowchart illustrating prefetch notice setting processing (step S161) according to the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in the prefetch notice setting process, in addition to the process shown in the first embodiment, the processes of steps 31SHS6009 and 31SHS6010 are executed. In step 31SHS6009, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the change pattern of the hold display determined in step 31SHS6007X is the change pattern 401-404.
, 412, 414 (change pattern including a change from special hold to normal hold) (step 31 SHS 6009). Change patterns 401-404, 4
If it is any of 12,414, the effect control CPU 120 sets a restriction flag indicating that the change from the special hold to the normal hold is restricted (step 31SH601).
0).

The restriction flag set in step 31SHS6010 is a variable display start setting when the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started or ended when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is digested. It is reset in the waiting process for each process or special figure.

In this embodiment, in the process of step 31SHS6005X, the final display mode of the hold display is determined using a final display mode determination table different from the process of step 31SHS6005 shown in the first embodiment (step 31SHS6005X). .

20-25 and 20-26 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the final display mode determination table according to the second embodiment. However, when the first reserved storage number is 2, the presentation control CPU 120 uses the final display mode determination table similar to that shown in FIGS. To decide.

In this embodiment, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “3” or “4”, the effect control CPU 120 changes the change indicated by the change category command. If the category indicates non-reach loss (dynamic category 1), if the restriction flag is not set, 3 to 4 holds shown in FIG. 20-25 (D-1) and non-reach loss and restriction flag off When the final display mode determination table is selected and the restriction flag is set, the final display mode determination table for holding 3 to 4 holds, non-reach loss, and restriction flag on shown in FIG. 20-25 (D-2) Select. Also, if the fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category command indicates super reach loss (fluctuation category 7), if the restriction flag is not set, the hold 3 shown in FIG. 20-25 (E-1).
When the final display mode determination table for 4 or super reach loss and limit flag off is selected and the limit flag is set, the hold 3 shown in FIG. 20-25 (E-2)
Four final display mode determination tables for super reach loss and restriction flag on are selected. Also, if the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates a super reach jackpot (variation categories 23 and 26), when the restriction flag is not set, it is shown in FIG. 20-26 (F-1). When the final display mode determination table for 3-4 holds, super reach big hit and limit flag off is selected, and the limit flag is set,
A final display mode determination table for 3 to 4 holds, a super reach big hit, and a limit flag on is selected as shown in FIG. 20-26 (F-2). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

Further, in this embodiment, in the process of step 31SHS6007X, the change pattern of the hold display is determined using the change pattern determination table different from the process of step 31SHS6007 shown in the first embodiment (step 31SHS6007X). .

20-27 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a change pattern determination table according to the second embodiment. However, the effect control CPU 120 has shown the change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-14 (A) to (E) and FIGS. 20-15 (F) to (H) in the first embodiment. Using the same table as the change pattern determination table, the change pattern of the hold display is determined.

In this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 has the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area “4”, and the variable category indicated by the variable category command indicates a super reach jackpot. If the red display is determined as the final display mode and the limit flag is not set, 4 holds, super reach big hit, red hold and limit flag off Change pattern determination table is selected, and when the limit flag is set, a change pattern determination table for four reservations, a super-reach big hit, a red reservation, and a limit flag on is selected.

As shown in FIGS. 20-25 and 20-26, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (that is, when a hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is displayed). The normal hold (with special hold) is not determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-27, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set, the change patterns 411 and 414 including the change from the special hold to the normal hold are not determined. ing. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, when changing from special hold to normal hold, when another hold display changes from special hold to normal hold until the hold display changed to normal hold is consumed. It is restricted so that there is no.

In this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (when a hold display changed from special hold to normal hold is displayed), another hold display may change from special hold to normal hold. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and it may be configured such that the other hold display is limited by lowering the rate of change from special hold to normal hold.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the number of specific displays displayed by the third mode is limited (in this example, when the limit flag is set (that is, from special hold to normal hold). Normal hold (via special hold) when the hold display changed to
Or change patterns 411 and 414 including changes from special hold to normal hold are not determined). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game when executing the change effect.

(Third embodiment)
In the first embodiment, a display mode (blue hold or red hold) with higher expectation than the normal mode.
Although the case where the hold display is changed is shown in FIG. 5, the hold display may be configured to be changeable to a display mode that suggests the contents of the effect. Hereinafter, a third embodiment in which the hold display can be changed to a display mode that suggests the contents of effects will be described.

Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the first embodiment, the case where the first hold display area 31SH5a and the second hold display area 31SH5b are provided has been described. In this embodiment, instead of these, the total display of the total hold memory number is displayed. It is assumed that a reserved storage display area is provided. The first hold display area 31SH5a and the second hold display area 3 are not limited to the modes shown in this embodiment.
You may make it apply the structure shown in this embodiment to the gaming machine provided with 1SH5b.

Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the normal big hit, the probability variation big hit, and the sudden probability variation big hit are provided as the big hit types is shown, but in this embodiment, instead of these, 1
Assume that 5R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and sudden probability variation big hit are provided.

In the present embodiment, as a display mode of the hold display displayed in the total hold storage display area, a normal display mode indicating the reliability with respect to 15R / 8R probability variation big hit, and an effect suggestion suggesting execution of a predetermined effect A display mode is provided.

The normal display mode includes “white” displayed in white, “red” displayed in red, and “gold” displayed in gold, and the reliability with respect to 15R / 8R probability variation big hit. Is gold>red> white.

In the effect suggestion display mode, a special zone effect is displayed by displaying the first special suggestion mode indicating that the special zone effect is to be notified by displaying the character “special” and the character “special?”. The second special suggestion that suggests that the
”Indicating the execution of the pseudo-ream by displaying the characters“
SP suggesting that it will develop into super reach by displaying the letters “SP”
Suggested embodiments are included. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the special zone effect is to be notified, while the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether the special zone effect is to be notified. It is a display mode to obtain. Further, the pseudo-suggestion suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the pseudo-sequential execution is executed, and the SP suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the super-reach is developed.

The special zone effect is an effect that displays a special background that is different from a normal background by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. Further, the special zone effect is configured such that the greater the number of executions, the higher the reliability with respect to 15R / 8R probability variation big hit. Hereinafter, starting execution of a special zone effect may be referred to as “entering a special zone”. Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. A successful entry effect is an effect that indicates that it has been decided to enter the special zone after suggesting entering the special zone (for example, as shown in FIGS. 20-34 (4) and (5) described later, This is an effect of displaying “success!” After displaying “special zone chance!”. Also, when the player does not enter the special zone, a rush failure effect that gives the player a sense of expectation by suggesting that the player has entered the special zone may be executed. For example, after suggesting entering the special zone in the same manner as the successful entry effect, an effect indicating that the special zone is not entered (for example, “special zone chance!” Is displayed and “failure ...” is displayed. Production) can be executed as a rush failure production. Hereinafter, the rush success effect and the rush failure effect may be collectively referred to as “rush notice effect”. The rush notice directing is
This is an effect performed over 3 seconds from the start of fluctuation. When entering the special zone, the special zone effect is started 3 seconds after the start of the change (at the end of the successful entry effect). In addition, when the fluctuation time of the change for executing the rush notice effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the rush notice effect is forcibly terminated one second before the change stop. At this time, when entering the special zone, the successful entry effect is forcibly terminated and the special zone effect is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the total reserved storage display area, the hold display for the hold storage for which the variable display has not yet been performed is performed, and the variable display for the hold storage is started and ended. The hold display for the hold storage is continuously displayed in the active display area 31SH5F different from the total hold storage display area. That is, in the active display area 31SH5F, an active display (variable display corresponding image) corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed. The active display is an image indicating the reliability with respect to occurrence of a big hit based on the variable display being executed. As the display mode of the active display, the same display mode as the above-described hold display (“white”, “red”, “
The first special suggestion mode, the second special suggestion mode, the pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, and the SP suggestion mode) which are display suggestive display modes are provided.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of displaying the hold display and the active display is determined when the corresponding hold storage occurs (at the time of starting winning a prize). Specifically, when a start winning is generated, first, the change mode of the normal display mode (holding change pattern and change timing described later) is determined, and then whether or not to display in the effect suggestion display mode is determined. To do. When it is determined not to display in the effect suggestion display mode, the hold display is started in the normal display mode from the timing of the start winning prize. In addition, when it is determined to display in the effect suggestion display mode, when the display of the hold display is started in the effect suggestion display mode from the timing of the start winning prize, and the effect of the suggestion content is executed (for example, 5 since the start of special zone production
Usually after 5 seconds after re-variation in the pseudo-ream, 5 seconds after starting the super reach) or when it is determined not to execute (for example, when a rush failure effect is executed) The display mode is changed.

In this embodiment, in the production control process (step S76), a hold display control process for performing control related to the hold display is executed. 20-28 and 20-29
These are the flowcharts which show the pending | holding display control processing in 3rd Embodiment. In the hold display control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold change pattern determination lottery for determining a hold change pattern of the hold display for the newly generated hold memory (step 31SHS 3701). Specifically, the hold change pattern is determined using the hold change pattern determination table shown in FIG.

FIG. 20-30 (A) is an explanatory diagram of a pending change pattern determination table. Figure 20-
Each hold change pattern determination table shown in 30 (A) is assigned a determination value corresponding to the hold change pattern according to the determination result at the time of winning (15R probability change big hit or 8R probability change big hit, super reach loss, etc.). In the example shown in FIG. 20-30 (A), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the pending change pattern determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, if the winning judgment result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, 10%
P01 is determined as the pending change pattern, P02 is determined at the rate of 15%, P03 is determined at the rate of 20%, P04 is determined at the rate of 25%, and P05 is determined at the rate of 30%.

For example, when the winning determination result is Super Reach Loss, P01 is 70%, P02 is 15%, P03 is 7%, P03 is 5%, and P04 is 3%. P05 is determined as the pending change pattern.

For example, when the determination result at the time of winning is other, P01 is determined as a pending change pattern at a rate of 100%.

By determining the hold change pattern at such a ratio, the display mode of hold display or active display with respect to 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability change big hit is white <red <gold.

In addition, the pending change pattern in the present embodiment is a pending change pattern that does not become “red” (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “no red”, for example, P01), and a pending change pattern that becomes “red” (hereinafter, referred to as “red”). “There is red”, for example.
Therefore, the selection ratio of red and no red is shown in FIG. 20-30 (B).

As shown in the drawing, when the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, red is selected at a rate of 90%, and no red is selected at a rate of 10%. When the determination result at the time of winning is Super Reach Loss, red is selected at a rate of 30% and no red is selected at a rate of 70%. If the winning determination result is other than 100%, red is selected at a rate of 100%.

In this embodiment, when the selection ratio of execution of the special zone effect is compared with the selection ratio with red shown in FIG. 20-30 (B), the determination result at the time of winning is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit. In the case where the selection ratio with red is higher than the ratio of executing the special zone effect, while the determination result at the time of winning is Super Reach Loss, the selection ratio with red is higher than the ratio of executing the special zone effect. It is low. Therefore, when the presence of red is selected, 15R probability variation big hit or 8R is more effective than the case where execution of the special zone effect is selected.
There is a high degree of confidence that it will be a promising big hit. In other words, in the present embodiment, the display of the on-hold display or the active display whose display mode is “red” is configured to have higher reliability than the special zone effect.

In this embodiment, P02 to P05 can be selected only when the determination result at the time of winning is 15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit or super reach loss.
This is not a limitation. For example, P02 to P05 may be selectable even if the determination result at the time of winning is a sudden probability change big hit, small hit, normal reach loss, or non-reach loss.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the hold change pattern determined in step 31SHS 3701 in the storage area (storage area corresponding to the total number of stored holds) in the start winning command storage area, thereby changing the hold. The pattern is stored (step 31)
SHS 3702). If the stored change pattern is a change pattern without change (P01 or P03), the process proceeds to step 31SH3710. If the stored change pattern is a change pattern with change (any one of P02, P04, and P05), a change timing determination lottery for determining the change timing is performed (step 31SHS).
3704). Specifically, the change timing is determined using the first change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 20-31 (A) or the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 20-31 (B).

FIG. 20-31 (A) is an explanatory diagram of a first change timing determination lottery table. FIG. 20-31 (B) is an explanatory diagram of a second change timing determination lottery table. FIG.
In each change timing determination lottery table shown in -31 (A), (B), a determination value corresponding to the change timing is assigned for each total number of reserved storage, but FIGS. 20-31 (A), (B)
In the example shown, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the explanation.
The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for change timing determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

First, the case where change timing determination lottery is performed using the first change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 20-31 (A) will be described. The first change timing determination lottery table is a change timing determination lottery table used when the winning determination result is a big hit.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is “1”, the active rate is 60%, 40%
The active start time is determined as the change timing at the rate of

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “2”, the active status is 50%, 30%
The start time of active is determined at the rate of 20%, and the first at 20% is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “3”, the active status is 40%, 30%
The start time of active at the rate of 20%, the first at the rate of 20%, and the second at the rate of 10% are determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of reserved memories is “4”, the active rate is 30%, 25%
At the start of active at the rate of 20%, the first one at the rate of 20%, the second at the rate of 15% 10
The third piece is determined as a change timing at a rate of%.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “5”, 20% is active at a rate of 22%.
At the start of active at a rate of 18%, the first at 18%, the second at 16%, 14
The third piece is determined as the change timing, and the third piece is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “6”, 18% is active at a rate of 22%.
The start of active at a rate of 16%, the first at 16%, the second at 14%,
As a change timing, the third piece is determined at the rate of%, the fourth piece at the rate of 10%, and the fifth piece at the rate of 8%.

For example, when the total number of reserved memories is “7”, the active status is 20%, 18%
The start of active at a rate of 16%, the first at 16%, the second at 14%,
% At 3%, 10% at 4th, 6% at 5th, 4% at 6%
The individual is determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “8”, the active status is 20%, 18%
The start of active at a rate of 16%, the first at 16%, the second at 14%,
3% at the rate of 8%, 4th at the rate of 8%, 5th at the rate of 6%, 6th at the rate of 4%, 7th at the rate of 2% Determine as timing.

Next, the case where change timing determination lottery is performed using the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 20-31 (B) will be described. The second change timing determination lottery table is a change timing determination lottery table used when the winning determination result is a super reach lose.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is “1”, the active rate is 40%, 60%
The active start time is determined as the change timing at the rate of

For example, if the total number of reserved memories is “2”, the active status is 20%, 30%
The active start time is determined at the rate of 50%, and the first one is determined as the change timing at the rate of 50%.

For example, if the total number of pending storage is “3”, 20% is active at a rate of 10%
The start time of the active at the rate of 30%, the first one at the rate of 30%, and the second at the rate of 40% are determined as the change timing.

For example, if the total number of pending memories is “4”, the active rate is 10%, 15%
At the start of active at the rate of 20%, the first one at the rate of 20%, the second at the rate of 25%, 30
The third piece is determined as a change timing at a rate of%.

For example, if the total number of pending storages is “5”, 10% is active and 14%
When starting active at a rate of 16%, the first one at 16%, the second at 18%, 20
The third piece is determined as the change timing at the rate of% and the fourth piece at the rate of 22%.

For example, when the total number of reserved memories is “6”, the active at the rate of 8%, the active start at the rate of 10%, the first at the rate of 12%, and the 2 at the rate of 14% Eyes, 16%
The third timing is determined as the change timing, the fourth timing is determined at the rate of 18%, and the fifth timing is determined at the rate of 22%.

For example, when the total number of reserved memories is “7”, the active rate is 4%, the active start rate is 6%, the first rate is 10%, and the second rate is 12%. Eyes at 14%, 3rd, 16% at 4th, 18% at 5th, 20% at 6%
The individual is determined as the change timing.

For example, when the total number of reserved memories is “8”, the active rate is 2%, the active start rate is 4%, the first one is 6%, and the second is 8%. Eyes at 12%, 3rd, 14% at 4th, 16% at 5th, 18% at 6th, 20% at 7% The eye is determined as the change timing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is easier to determine the change timing when an earlier time from the start of the hold display in the case of the loss than in the case of the big hit.
Therefore, as the timing at which the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes, the reliability with respect to the big hit is higher at a later time from the start of the hold display.
On the contrary, the earlier the time from the start of the hold display, the higher the reliability for the big hit may be, and the change timing may not show the reliability for the big hit.

In the present embodiment, when the determination result at the time of winning is neither a big hit nor a super reach loss (in other cases), only P01 can be selected as the pending change pattern. A lottery table is not provided, but other types of change timing determination lottery tables may be provided as long as the configuration allows selection of a pending change pattern in which the display mode changes. Good.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined change timing in the start winning command storage area (step 31SHS3705). Then, step 31 SHS 370
The hold change pattern stored in 2 is the hold change pattern with two changes (that is, P04).
) (Y in Step 31SHS3706), the change timing determination lottery is performed again (Step 31SHS3707), and the determined change timing is determined in Step 31SHS37.
If it is different from the change timing stored in 05 (N in step 31SHS3708), the change timing determined in step 31SHS3707 is stored in the start winning command storage area (step 31SHS3709). When the change timing determined in step 31SHS3707 is the same as the change timing stored in step 31SHS3705 (Y in step 31SHS3708), step 31SH37
The change timing determination lottery (step 31SHS3707) is repeatedly executed until a change timing different from the change timing stored in 05 is determined. Thus, two different change timings are determined. A plurality of combination patterns of two change timings are provided, and two change timings may be determined collectively by selecting one of them.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 executes processing related to displaying the hold display in the effect suggestion display mode (steps 31SHS3710 to 31SH3725). Specifically, the process includes a first process (steps 31SH3710 to 31SHS3713) related to displaying the hold display in the first special suggestion mode and a second process related to displaying the hold display in the second special suggestion mode. Processing (steps 31SHS3714 to 31SHS3717) and third processing (step 31SHS371) related to displaying a hold display in a pseudo-continuous suggestion mode
8 to 31SHS3721) and a fourth process (steps 31SH3722 to 31SHS3725) related to displaying the hold display in the SP suggestion mode.

Hereinafter, the hold display in the first special suggestion mode is “first special suggestion hold”, the hold display in the second special suggestion mode is “second special suggestion hold”, and the hold display in the pseudo continuous suggestion mode is “pseudo continuous suggestion hold”. , The hold display in the SP suggestion mode is sometimes referred to as “SP suggestion hold”.

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a new reserved memory is scheduled to enter the special zone to be notified (step 31SH3710). For example, a flag is set when it is decided to enter a special zone, and if this flag is set, it is determined that a new reserved memory is scheduled to enter the special zone subject to notice. .

When a new hold memory is scheduled to enter the special zone subject to notice (step 31SHS3
(Y of 710), the first special suggestion execution lottery for determining whether or not to display the first special suggestion hold is performed (step 31SHS3711). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the first special suggestion hold using the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 20-32 (A) is an explanatory diagram of a first special suggestion execution lottery table. Figure 20-
In the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 32 (A), a determination value corresponding to whether or not the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed is assigned to each determination result at the time of winning and the hold change pattern. In the example shown in 20-32 (A), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the first special suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, when the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the first special suggestion hold at a rate of 40% is executed at a rate of 60%. It is determined not to execute the display of the first special suggestion hold. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 80% and the display of the first special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 20%. The

For example, when the winning determination result is Super Reach Loss, the pending change pattern is P0.
If it is 1, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 30% and the display of the first special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%. Also, the pending change pattern is P
If it is other than 01, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 60%, and the display of the first special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 40%.

When it is decided to display the first special suggestion hold (step 31SH371)
2), the display of the first special suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step 31SH3713).

When the new hold memory is not scheduled to enter the special zone subject to notice (step 31SHS3
When it is determined not to execute the display of the first special suggestion hold (N in 710) (N in Step 31SHS3712), the effect control CPU 120 executes the inrush notice effect whose new hold memory is a notice object ( Whether it is planned to move to a special zone (including a case where a rush success production is scheduled to be executed) and a case where a rush failure production is planned to be executed although it is not planned to move to a special zone) Is determined (step 31SHS 3714). For example, a flag is set when it is decided to enter the special zone, and if the flag is set, it is determined that the new hold memory is scheduled to execute the rush success effect for the notice target It is. In addition, for example, a flag is set when it is determined to execute the rush failure production, and if the flag is set, the new hold memory is scheduled to execute the rush failure production for the advance notice. Judgment.

If it is scheduled to execute the rush announcement effect, a second special suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to display the second special suggestion hold (step 31SH3715). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to display the second special suggestion hold using the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 20-32 (B) is an explanatory diagram of a second special suggestion execution lottery table. Figure 20-
In the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in 31 (B), a rush success effect is executed as a determination value corresponding to whether or not the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed for each winning change determination result and hold change pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 20-32 (B), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the explanation. ing. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the second special suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

First, the case where the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit will be described.

For example, when the rush success presentation is scheduled (when the transition to the special zone is scheduled), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold may be executed at a rate of 40%. , It is determined not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold at a rate of 60%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 80% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 20%. The

For example, when the rush failure effect is scheduled to be executed (when the schedule is not shifted to the special zone), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold may be executed at a rate of 80%. , It is decided not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold at a rate of 20%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 40% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 60%. The

  Next, the case where the determination result at the time of winning is super reach loss will be described.

For example, when the rush success effect is scheduled to be executed (when the plan is to shift to the special zone), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold may be executed at a rate of 30%. , It is determined not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold at a rate of 70%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 60% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 40%. The

For example, when the rush failure effect is scheduled to be executed (when the schedule is not shifted to the special zone), if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold may be executed at a rate of 60%. , It is determined not to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold at a rate of 40%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the second special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 30% and the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%. The

  Finally, a case where the winning determination result is other will be described.

For example, when the entry failure production is scheduled to be executed (when it is not planned to shift to the special zone), the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 100% in any hold change pattern. Is determined. In the present embodiment, when the determination result at the time of winning is other than that, since the configuration does not enter the special zone, whether or not the second special suggestion pending display is executed when executing the successful entry effect is determined. No decision value is assigned for determination.

As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to display the hold display in the second special suggestion mode only when the determination result at the time of winning is 15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, or super reach loss. However, this is not limited to this, and the winning judgment result is suddenly a big hit,
Even in the case of small hit, normal reach loss, or non-reach loss, the hold display may be displayed in the second special suggestion mode.

In this way, when the hold change pattern is other than P01, the second special suggestion hold display is executed at a higher rate in the case of executing the entry success effect than in the case of executing the entry failure effect. It is configured. That is, when the display of the second special suggestion hold is executed, the display mode is more likely to change to “red” when entering the special zone than when not entering the special zone. Note that the display mode may not be changed to “red” when the special zone is not entered.

Here, the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (B) and FIG. 20-30.
The selection ratio of red reserve shown in (B) is compared. For example, when the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, the selection ratio with red is 90% (FIG. 2).
0-30 (B)), the execution ratio of the second special suggestion suspension is less than 90% (FIG. 20-32).
(See (B)). Also, for example, if the winning determination result is Super Reach Loss,
While the selection ratio with red is 30% (see FIG. 20-30 (B)), the execution ratio of the second special suggestion suspension is 30% or more (see FIG. 20-32 (B)). Therefore, the reliability for 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit is red on hold> second special suggestion hold.

When it is determined to execute the display of the second special suggestion hold, the display of the second special suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step 31SHS3717).

In step 31SHS3714, if the new hold memory does not execute the rush advance notice effect to be notified, or if the second special suggestion hold display is not executed in step 31SHS3716, the effect control CPU 120 causes the new hold memory to be accompanied by a pseudo-continuation. It is determined whether or not it is pseudo-continuous hold (step 31SHS3718). If it is pseudo continuous hold, a pseudo continuous suggestion lottery is performed to determine whether or not to display pseudo continuous suggestion hold (step 3).
1SHS3719). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to display pseudo-suggestion suggestion hold using the pseudo-suggestion suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 20-32 (C) is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo-recommendation execution lottery table. Fig. 20-3
In the pseudo-suggestion suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 2 (C), a determination value corresponding to the presence / absence of execution of pseudo-suggestion suggestion display is assigned for each winning determination result and hold change pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 32 (C), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the explanation. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for pseudo-suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, if the winning determination result is a big hit, and the hold change pattern is P01, 2
It is determined that the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 0%, and the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is not performed at a rate of 80%. If the pending change pattern is other than P01,
It is determined that the display of pseudo-suggestion suggestion hold is executed at a rate of 30%, and the display of pseudo-continuation suggestion hold is not executed at a rate of 70%.

For example, when the determination result at the time of winning is a loss, if the pending change pattern is P01, 1
It is determined that the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 0%, and the display of pseudo-continuous suggestion hold is not performed at a rate of 90%. If the pending change pattern is other than P01,
It is determined that the display of pseudo-suggestion suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 20%, and the display of pseudo-suggestion suggestion hold is not performed at a rate of 80%.

When it is determined to execute the pseudo continuous suggestion display, the pseudo continuous suggestion display is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step 31SHS3721).

When the new hold memory is not pseudo continuous hold in step 31SHS3718, or when display of pseudo continuous suggestion hold is not executed in step 31SHS3720, the effect control CPU 120 is SP reach hold in which the new hold memory is developed to super reach. (Step 31SHS 3722). In the case of SP reach hold, an SP suggestion execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to display SP suggestion hold (step 31S).
HS3723). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to display the SP suggestion hold using the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

FIG. 20-32 (D) is an explanatory diagram of an SP suggestion execution lottery table. Fig. 20-32
In the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in (D), a determination value corresponding to the presence / absence of execution of the SP suggestion hold display is assigned for each winning determination result and hold change pattern.
In the example shown in FIG. 32 (D), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for SP suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

For example, if the winning determination result is a big hit, and the hold change pattern is P01, 3
It is determined that displaying SP suggestion hold at a rate of 0% does not execute display of SP suggestion hold at a rate of 70%. If the pending change pattern is other than P01, 40
It is determined that the display of the SP suggestion hold at the rate of% is not executed and the display of the SP suggestion hold at the rate of 60% is not executed.

For example, if the winning determination result is lost, and the hold change pattern is P01, 2
It is determined that displaying SP suggestion hold at a rate of 0% does not execute display of SP suggestion hold at a rate of 80%. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, 30
It is determined that executing the SP suggestion pending display at the rate of% does not execute the display of the SP suggestion hold at the rate of 70%.

When it is determined to execute the hold display in the SP suggestion mode, the display of the SP suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step 31SH3725).

Here, the pseudo-recommendation execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (C) and FIG.
Comparing with the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in D), when the hold change pattern is other than P01, the execution ratio of the pseudo-suggestion hold display and the execution ratio of the SP suggestion hold display are different. In other words, the effect suggestion display mode is changed to “red” at a different ratio based on the type of the effect suggestion display mode. Thereby, attention can be paid to the type of effect suggestion display mode.

When the new hold storage is not SP reach hold in step 31SHS 3722, or when the display of SP suggestion hold is not executed in step 31SHS 3724, the presentation control CPU 120 displays in a display mode according to the hold change pattern stored in step 31SHS 3702. Display of the hold display for the new hold memory is started (step 31).
SHS3726). Specifically, if any of P01, P02, and P04, the hold display starts with “white”, and if P03 or P05, the hold display starts with “red”.

In the present embodiment, as shown in steps 31SHS3710 to 31SHS3725, the display timing of the pending display of the effect suggestion mode is set to the start winning prize, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when shifting the hold display, during variable display, or during active display,
It may be possible to display the pending display or the active display of the effect suggestion mode at any timing.

In the present embodiment, the execution priority (that is, the execution frequency) is the first special suggestion mode> second by executing the processes in the order of the first process, the second process, the third process, and the fourth process. Special suggestion mode> Pseudo-link suggestion mode> SP suggestion mode Therefore, for example, it is possible to collectively determine which of the first suggestion mode, the second special suggestion mode, the pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, and the SP suggestion mode to display the hold display or the active display. By providing a simple table, it is possible to prevent the execution priority (execution frequency) from being biased. Or, even if the lottery is executed in advance as to whether or not the hold display or the active display is executed in each effect suggestion display mode as in the present embodiment, the execution ratio becomes lower as the lottery is executed first. By doing (the lottery executed later increases the execution ratio)
It is possible to prevent the execution priority (execution frequency) from being biased.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hold display can be displayed only in a single effect suggestion display mode among the plurality of effect suggestion display modes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hold display may be displayed in a plurality of effect suggestion display modes. For example, when it is determined to execute the hold display in the first special suggestion display mode and the SP suggestion display mode, “
A hold display including the characters “special” and the characters “SP” may be displayed.
Specifically, the hold display can be displayed in a plurality of effect suggestion display modes by independently executing the first process to the fourth process described above. In addition, since the notice effect which the 1st special suggestion display mode and the 2nd special suggestion display mode suggest are both special zone effects, the hold display is performed in both the first special suggestion display mode and the second special suggestion display mode. You may comprise so that it may not perform. For example, the hold display in the first special suggestion display mode may be preferentially displayed over the hold display in the second special suggestion display mode.

20-33 shows the variable display effect processing (step S172) in the third embodiment.
It is a flowchart which shows. In the variable display effect processing, it is determined whether or not it is the change timing of the active display (step 31SH4701). Specifically, in the active information storage area described above, active is stored as the change timing,
When a predetermined time (for example, 13 seconds) elapses from the start of fluctuation, it is determined that it is the change timing of the active display. As described above, although active is stored as the change timing, if the change time of the corresponding change is shorter than 13 seconds, the change display timing is determined as 1 second before the change stops. Shall. If it is the change timing of the active display, the display mode of the active display is changed with reference to the hold change pattern in the active information storage area (step 31SHS4702).
For example, if the pending change pattern is P02, it is changed to “red”, and if it is P04 or P05, it is changed to “gold”.

In addition, when displaying the hold display or active display in the first special suggestion mode,
(Y in step 31SHS4703), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the successful entry effect (step 31SHS4704). Specifically, when a rush success production is started in a variation having a variation time of 3 seconds or more, it is determined that the timing at which 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the rush success production is the end timing of the rush success production. When the rush success production is started during the fluctuation having the fluctuation time of less than 3 seconds, it is determined that the timing one second before the fluctuation stop is the end timing of the rush success production. If it is the end timing of the successful entry, the first
The display mode of the hold display or active display displayed in the special suggestion mode is changed to a display mode corresponding to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step 31SHS4705). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is “white”, if it is P02, it is “white” if it is before the change timing, and “red” if it is after the change timing. P
If it is 03, it is “red”. If it is P04, if it is before both change timings, it is “white”.
In addition, if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, “red”
In addition, if it is after both change timings, it is changed to “gold”, and if it is P05, it is changed to “red” if it is before the change timing, and “gold” if it is after the change timing.

In addition, when the fluctuation time of the change that executed the successful entry effect is less than 8 seconds (period for executing the successful entry effect (3 seconds), display of the hold display or the active display after the successful entry effect is finished) The display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed 1 second before the stop of the fluctuation, when the fluctuation time is shorter than the total period including the waiting period (5 seconds) until the aspect is changed.

In addition, when the hold display or active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode,
(Y of step 31SHS4706), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the rush notice effect (rush success effect or rush failure effect) (step 31SHS4707). Specifically, when the rush notice effect is started in a fluctuation having a fluctuation time of 3 seconds or more, it is determined that the timing at which three seconds have elapsed since the start of the rush notice effect is the end timing of the rush notice effect. When the rush advance notice effect is started during a change having a change time of less than 3 seconds, it is determined that the timing one second before the change stop is the end time of the rush notice effect. If it is the end timing of the rush announcement effect, the display mode of the hold display or the active display displayed in the second special suggestion mode is changed to a display mode corresponding to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step 31SHS 4708). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is “white”, if it is P02, it is “white” if it is before the change timing, and “red” if it is after the change timing. If it is P03, it is “red”, if it is P04, it is “white” if it is before both change timings, and it is “red” if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing. , If it is after both change timings,
In the case of P05, if it is before the change timing, it is changed to “red”, and if it is after the change timing, it is changed to “gold”.

In addition, when the fluctuation time of the execution of the rush advance notice effect is less than 8 seconds (period for executing the rush advance notice effect (3 seconds), display of the hold display or the active display after the rush advance notice effect is finished) The display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed 1 second before the stop of the fluctuation, when the fluctuation time is shorter than the total period including the waiting period (5 seconds) until the aspect is changed.

Further, when the active display is displayed in the pseudo continuous suggestion mode, (step 31S
HS4709 Y), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the pseudo-ream (step 31S).
HS4710). Specifically, in the pseudo-ream, re-variation is generally started after the chance symbol is stopped and displayed. In step 31SHS4710, the first re-variation timing is determined as the pseudo-ream start timing. . Note that the first chance symbol stop timing may be determined as the start timing of the pseudo-ream.

If it is the start timing of the pseudo-ream, the display form of the active display displayed in the pseudo-recommendation suggestion form is changed to a display form corresponding to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step 31).
SHS4711). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is “white”. If it is P02, it is “white” if it is before the change timing, and “red” if it is after the change timing.
Furthermore, if the pending change pattern is P03, it is “red”, if it is P04, it is after one change timing, but if it is before the other change timing, it is “red”, after both change timings. If it is P05, it is “red” if it is before the change timing.
In addition, if it is after the change timing, it is changed to “gold”.

It should be noted that a variation pattern is provided in which the variation ends before 5 seconds have elapsed from the start timing of the quasi-continuation, and when changing the display mode of the active display during the variation of the variation pattern, a predetermined variation stop It is good also as changing the display mode of an active display before time (for example, 1 second ago).

When the active display is displayed in the SP suggestion mode, (step 31SH
It is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach effect (Y in S4712) (step 31SH4713). Specifically, the timing predetermined for each variation pattern is determined as the start timing of the super reach effect. If it is the start timing of the super reach effect, the display mode of the active display displayed in the SP suggestion mode is changed to a display mode corresponding to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step 31SHS 4714). Specifically, if the pending change pattern is P01, it is “white”, if it is P02, it is “white” if it is before the change timing, and “red” if it is after the change timing. P
If it is 03, it is “red”. If it is P04, it is after one change timing, but if it is before the other change timing, it is “red”. If it is after both change timings, it is “gold”.
In the case of P05, if it is before the change timing, it is changed to “red”, and if it is after the change timing, it is changed to “gold”.

It should be noted that a variation pattern is provided in which the variation ends before 5 seconds elapses from the start timing of the super reach production. When the display mode of the active display is changed during the variation pattern variation variation stop The display mode of the active display may be changed a predetermined time before (for example, one second before).

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 31 SHS 8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step 31 SHS 81).
02). When the process timer times out (step 31SHS 8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 31SH8104). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step 31SHS8105).

Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step 31 SHS 8115), the effect control CPU 120 waits for the value of the effect process flag per special figure (step S 1).
73) (step 31SHS8116).

FIGS. 20-34 and 20-35 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples in the case where the hold display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode according to the third embodiment. First, (1) during a change in which an active display and two hold displays are displayed, (2) a new hold memory is generated and the hold display corresponding to the hold memory is displayed in the second special suggestion mode (“ "Special?"). At this time, it is determined that the special zone effect with the reserved storage as a notice target is executed, and “3” is set as the execution count K and “3” is set as the remaining count R. Further, it is assumed that P04 is determined as the pending change pattern and the first and second are determined as the change timing.

Then, (3) the change ends at the losing point, and (4) the next change is started. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new variation is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. Then, the remaining number of times R becomes “2”, and the value obtained by adding “1” to the remaining number of times R and the number of times of execution K become the same value. Then, when 3 seconds elapses, (5) it is informed that the entry has been successful, and the special zone is entered. Then 5 seconds later, (
6) The display mode of the hold display displayed in the second special suggestion mode changes to “red” (see step 31SHS4708).

Thereafter, (7) the fluctuation ends at the losing point, and (8) the next fluctuation is started. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new variation is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. The hold change pattern of the hold display displayed in “red” is P04, and the first change is included in the change timing, so the display mode changes to “gold”.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of executing variable display, and a specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, hold display, active display) is at least normal. A mode (in this example, “white”), a first specific mode (“red” in this example) with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, staging) Specific display means (in this example, for effect control) that can be displayed in any display mode including a suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode)) Steps 31SH3713, 31SH3717, 31SH3721 and 31SHS in the CPU 120
3725, 31SH3726, 31SH4702, 31SH4705, 31SHS
4708, 31SHS4711, 31SHS4714) and effect execution means capable of executing the effect suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (in this example, similar to steps 31SH8080 and 31SHS8011 in the CPU 120 for effect control) Steps 31SH8013 and 31SHS according to the process table selected in the process
By performing the same processing as 8105, a special zone effect, a pseudo-ream, and a part capable of executing a super reach effect), and the specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, When the production of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed (in this example, 5 seconds after the production of the suggested content is executed), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second specific mode. Can be changed to the first specific mode (in this example, the production control CPU 120 performs steps 31SH4702, 31SHS4705, 31SHS4708, 31SHS4711).
, 31SHS4714, if any of P02 to P05 is selected as the hold change pattern, the hold display or the active display displayed in the effect suggestion display mode that is the second display mode is It can be changed to “red” which is the first specific mode). Thereby, the expectation with respect to a specific aspect can be raised.

When the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, for example, the first specific mode or the second specific mode shown in this embodiment is the first implementation. It corresponds to the 2nd mode shown with the form, and after displaying a specific display by the 1st mode (special hold), it changes from the 1st mode (special hold) to the 1st specific mode or the 2nd specific mode. It is possible to configure.

In addition, it is possible to configure a gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations described in the first to third embodiments described above. That is, the configurations shown in any one of the first to third embodiments described above are appropriately combined, or the configurations shown in all the embodiments are combined. A gaming machine may be configured.

(Additional notes regarding the feature 31SH (246IW))
(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and a specific display capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a hold display or an active display). Means (for example, first hold display area 31SH5a, second hold display area 31SH5b)
And a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (for example, special hold or normal hold may be used) (for example, a hold notice effect with an action effect).
Change effect execution means (for example, step S1 in the effect control CPU 120)
61, 31 SHS 8004-31 SHS 8010, 31 SHS 8106-31 SHS 81
The display mode of the specific display includes at least a first mode and a second mode (for example, blue hold, red hold) having a high degree of advantage. Is
As a change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode.
An effect to change the mode can be executed (for example, the change patterns 33 to 36 shown in FIGS. 20-14 (D) and (E) and the change patterns 405 to 4 shown in FIGS. 20-15 (G) to (I)).
14 is changed from special hold to blue hold or red hold), according to the execution mode of the executed change effect, the change effect is changed at a different rate after the change effect. (For example, if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect but does not change in the special hold, the action effect is executed again and can be changed from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold. However, when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and changes from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold, the action effect is not executed after that). According to such a structure, the interest in the case where a change effect is performed can be improved.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the change effect executing means is a first effect (for example,
After displaying the specific display by special hold), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (for example,
When not changing to blue hold or red hold), it is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (for example, normal hold) (for example, the change shown in FIG. 20-14 (C)) The hold notice effect based on the patterns 31 and 32 and the change patterns 401 to 404 shown in FIG. 20-15 (F) can be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the change effect execution means may be configured to display the specific display in the normal mode (for example, normal hold) as the first mode (see FIGS. 20-22). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

(Means 4) In the means 2, the change effect execution means displays a specific display in a special mode (for example, special hold) different from the normal mode as the first mode (for example, FIG. 20-14 (C)).
To (E) and the change patterns 401 to 36 shown in FIG.
In the case where the hold notice effect is executed based on 414, the special hold may be displayed once). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 2 to 4, the change effect execution means is an action effect (for example, FIG. 20-) that is executed in a mode that acts on the specific display displayed in the first mode.
20 (5), FIG. 20-20 (8), FIG. 20-21 (5), and the effect of change shown in FIG. 20-21 (8) can be executed (for example, for effect control) The CPU 120 performs step 31SH80 according to the process table selected in step 31SH8010.
By executing 13, 31SHS 8105, the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect. The action effect can be executed a plurality of times for the specific display displayed by the first mode (for example, FIG. 20-15). In the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in (F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but the change remains in the special hold. Instead, the action effect may be executed at the timing of the third hold shift and change from special hold to normal hold). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of performing the change effect.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 2 to 5, when the display mode of the specific display displayed in the third mode changes to the second mode, the display of the specific display displayed in the first mode The advantage is higher than when the aspect changes to the second aspect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-15, a change pattern (change pattern in which red hold is finally displayed even after returning from special hold to normal hold). 411, 414) are provided, and only if the super reach hit is
The change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined). According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the specific display displayed by the third aspect can be enhanced.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 2 to 6, the restricting means for restricting the number of specific displays displayed in the third mode (for example, the effect control CPU 1 in the second embodiment)
20 steps 31SHS6005X, 31SHS6007X, 31SHS600
9, 31SHS6010 part) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game when the change effect is executed.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the specific display means is at least
A normal mode (for example, “white”) and a first specific mode (for example, “
Red ”) and a second specific mode (for example, a production suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode)) that suggests the content of the production The specific display can be displayed according to the display mode (for example, in the third embodiment, the effect control C
Steps 31SH3713, 31SH3717, 31SHS3 in the PU 120
721, 31SHS 3725, 31SHS 3726, 31SHS 4702, 31SHS 4
705, 31SHS 4708, 31SHS 4711, 31SHS 4714), effect execution means capable of executing the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (for example, in the third embodiment, in the CPU 120 for effect control) Step 31SH
(S8010, 31SHS8011) In accordance with the process table selected in the process similar to S8010, 31SHS8011, a process similar to that of steps 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105 is executed to provide a special zone effect, a pseudo-ream effect, and a super reach effect). The display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then executes the content suggested by the specific display in the second specific mode (for example, the content of the suggested content is executed 5
After a second), the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (for example, in the third embodiment, the production control CPU 120 performs step 31SH470).
2, 31SHS 4705, 31SHS 4708, 31SHS 4711, 31SHS 471
4, if any of P02 to P05 is selected as the hold change pattern, the hold display or active display displayed in the effect suggestion display mode that is the second display mode is changed to the first display mode. 1 may be changed to “red” which is a specific mode). According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the specific mode can be enhanced.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31SH (246IW))
Next, the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31SH (246IW) of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) A gaming machine having both the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31SH (246IW) is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and makes a transition to a second state in which a transition can be made to the first state later. A state transition means capable of transitioning to a third state that can be subsequently transitioned to two states, a first suggesting means for suggesting an effect mode in the third state in the first state, and a first in the second state.
The second suggestion means that suggests whether to shift to the third state, the specific display means that can display a specific display corresponding to the variable display, and the first aspect A change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display after the display is displayed, and in the third state, the effect is executed in the effect mode suggested in the first state; The display mode of display includes at least the first mode and the second mode having high advantage, and the change effect execution means displays the specific display as the change effect according to the first mode. An effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode can be executed, and a change effect can be executed at a different rate after the change effect according to the execution mode of the executed change effect. It is a machine.

(2) A gaming machine having both the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31SH (246IW)
) In the first state, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode may be executed.

(3) A gaming machine having both the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31SH (246IW)
In the second state, an effect that changes the display mode of the specific display to the second mode may be executed.

(Each feature)
In the above description of each characteristic section, the variation time, the type of reach production, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuation (the production in which one or more symbols are temporarily stopped and re-varied during one variable display), etc. In order to notify the effect control CPU 120 side of the variation pattern indicating the display mode of the variable display, an example is shown in which one variation pattern command is transmitted when variable display is started. The variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 side. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 is the first command, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reaching) After the second stop), a command indicating the display time of the variable time and variable display is transmitted, and the second command is the reach type, the presence / absence of re-lottery effect, etc. May send a command indicating the variation time after the so-called second stop and the display mode of variable display. In that case, the production control CPU 120
It is only necessary to perform effect control in variable display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects a specific display mode of the variable display executed at each timing. Good. When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). The display mode of variable display indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. As described above, the change pattern is notified by two or more commands, so that the amount of data that must be stored as the display change pattern command for variable display can be reduced.

In addition, in the description of each characteristic part above, there is a probable big hit or a normal big hit as a big hit type,
Based on the fact that the jackpot type has been determined to be a promiscuous jackpot, a gaming machine is shown that is controlled to a promiscuous state after the jackpot game ends. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

Also, in the description of each of the above-described features, a command (symbol) indicating whether or not the game control microcomputer 100 is a big hit and determining whether or not the variation pattern type is winning (pre-reading determination) and indicating the winning determination result. Designation command, variation category command)
Although the case where the hold notice effect is executed on the PU 120 side based on the command indicating the determination result at the time of winning is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the determination at the winning time (pre-reading determination) is performed on the CPU 120 for effect control. You may comprise so that it may perform. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a command for designating only the value of the jackpot determination random number or the variation pattern type determination random number extracted when the start winning is generated, and the effect control CPU
The winning side determination (pre-reading determination) may be performed on the 120 side based on a random number value designated by these commands.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A state transition means capable of transitioning to a second state that can be transitioned to the first state later, and transitioning to a third state capable of transitioning to the second state later;
In the first state, a first suggesting means for suggesting a rendering mode in the third state;
In the second state, the second suggestion means for suggesting whether or not to shift to the third state while making it possible to visually recognize the effect mode suggested in the first state;
With
In the third state, the effect is performed in the effect mode suggested in the first state.
Gaming machine.

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