JP2019088690A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: Execution of a special game can be held, and big winning game is imparted after a big winning display result is displayed in the executed special game. A specific performance capable of specifying the big winning expectation degree of the special game being held is executed. The specific performance can be executed with a performance content including a first performance element of a display color and a second performance element of a character. The first performance element of the display color includes a plurality of types of performance elements capable of specifying the big winning expectation degree of the special game being held, and the second performance element of the character includes a plurality of types of performance elements capable of specifying the big winning expectation degree of the special game being held.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, the value of a big hit determination random number is acquired according to the entry of the game ball to the start winning opening, and the big hit is determined by determining whether the value of the random number matches the big hit determination value. There will be a big hit lottery on what to do. Then, the symbol variation game is executed based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the display result of the symbol variation game is derived. In addition, various effects that can specify the degree of anticipation (the degree of big hit expectation) to be a big hit are performed.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, the prefetching effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the symbol variation game whose execution is being suspended is triggered by the start of the symbol variation game before that. What is to be performed is disclosed, and attention can be given to a symbol variation game that is pending to be performed.

JP, 2016-195912, A

  However, in such a gaming machine, although various effects such as pre-reading effects are executed, it is desired to further improve the interest for the game by enhancing the effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

  The gaming machine that solves the above problems can hold the execution of the symbol variation game, and is pending in the gaming machine to which the big hit game is given after the big hit display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game. It is provided with a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect capable of specifying the big hit expectation of the symbol variation game, and the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect by the effect contents including the first effect element and the second effect element That is, the first effect element has a plurality of effect elements that can specify the expected level of the big hit of the symbol variation game being held, and the second effect element is the potential hit of the symbol variation game being held. The gist is that there are multiple types of performance elements that can be identified.

  With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the big hit expectation of the symbol variation game being held may be different depending on whether the combination of the first effect element and the second effect element is the first combination or the second combination. .

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the first effect element and the second effect element may be configured to be changeable.
The gaming machine further includes effect content determination means for determining the content of the effect of the specific effect to be executed by the specific effect execution means, wherein the effect content determination means is configured to determine if the symbol variation game being held is a big hit. If it is possible to determine the specific effect content in which the combination of the effect element and the second effect element is a specific combination and the on-hold symbol variation game is out, it is impossible to determine the specific effect content and on hold When the symbol variation game is a big hit, it is possible to determine the special effect content that is a special combination in which the second effect element is a special effect element regardless of which effect element is the first effect element, and is on hold. When the symbol variation game is released, the special effect contents may not be determined.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in various presentation displays. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in various presentation display apparatuses. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in various presentation display apparatuses. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in various presentation display apparatuses. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in various presentation display apparatuses. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in various presentation displays. The figure which shows pre-reading command setting processing. The figure which shows reservation pre-reading production decision processing. The figure which shows the presentation pattern of reservation pre-reading production. The figure which shows the presentation pattern of reservation pre-reading production. The figure which shows the presentation pattern of reservation pre-reading production. The figure which shows the presentation pattern of reservation pre-reading production. The figure which shows specific production content determination processing. The figure which shows the operation | movement pattern of movable body presentation. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect of a reservation pre-reading production and a specific presentation. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the presentation aspect in various presentation display apparatuses.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
The upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in the present specification indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20 and the like.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming ball (gaming medium) is fired toward the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20 at a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the gaming ball by operating the launch handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decoration lamp 17 incorporates a light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body is configured to be capable of emitting, blinking and extinguishing. The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as an emission effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position where it can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of presentation.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the gaming board 20 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 22, various types of information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display section 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and the first special symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display portion 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, "the second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "the second special game".

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is It may be indicated as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 (big hit lottery described later).

  In the present specification, "variation display" means a state in which the type of symbol being displayed changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the term "decided stop display" means that a symbol is displayed on a fixed basis and stopped, and the type of symbol being displayed does not change. In the present specification, "definite stop display" and "derivative" have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b each have a big hit symbol as a big hit display result (specific display result) and an off symbol as an off display result . In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the jackpot will be a jackpot. In the special game, it is possible for the player to recognize that the game is lost if the game has a derived symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game that has won the big hit lottery. Although the details will be described later, since the big hit game is a game in which a large number of winning balls can be obtained, it is an advantageous game (state) for the player.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the first special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is indicated as “first special pending number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is indicated as “second special pending number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special holding number and the second special holding number are “4”, respectively. Thus, the execution of the special game can be suspended.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived from the ordinary symbol display portion 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an offset symbol. When a hit symbol is derived in the normal game, it can be recognized by the player that a hit will be made. In the case of the normal game, it is possible for the player to recognize that the game is normally lost when the normally falling symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the normal symbols is won, the normal hitting symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal hitting game is awarded after the end of the normal game. Although details will be described later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it becomes easy to establish the hold condition of the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22 f displays information that allows recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game area 21 is formed by dividing the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into substantially circular shapes by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 to which various decorations have been applied substantially at the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center character.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first effect display device 27a, a second effect display device 27b, and a third effect display device 27c. The first effect display device 27a includes a first display area 27r1 in which an image is displayed. The first effect display device 27a is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the first display area 27r1 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The first effect display device 27a executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (pattern) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  In the present embodiment, among display effects that can be executed by the first effect display device 27a, there is a effect symbol variation game in which a combination of effect symbols is finally derived while causing the effect symbols to be variably displayed in a plurality of lines. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) to which a decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third row symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

  The effect game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the big hit design combination by the production design is the design combination where the production design of all lines becomes identical like “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the out-of-round symbol is derived, in the effect game, a combination of out-of-patterns due to the in-process symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combination of the detachment by the production symbol is a symbol combination such as “787” or “556” in which at least a part of the production symbol in the row is different from the production symbol in the other row. Note that, in the effect game, the effect pattern may be temporarily displayed before the finalized display. In the present specification, “temporary display” is a temporary stop state before the effect pattern is displayed as a fixed stop, and for example, the effect pattern is in a state of fluctuating fluctuation display.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In Reach, the same effect pattern is temporarily displayed on a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment) It is in the state where the production design of) is being fluctuated and displayed. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects different in the motion of the character and the effect pattern to be appeared. In the present embodiment, the first effect display device 27a is an effect display device that does not operate (displace), but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an effect display device that operates in a predetermined direction.

  The second effect display device 27b includes a second display area 27r2 in which an image is displayed. The second effect display device 27 b is arranged such that the player can visually recognize the second display area 27 r 2 through the opening 26 a of the center frame 26. The second effect display device 27b displays a reserve image capable of recognizing the number of special games being suspended for execution, and an execution image capable of recognizing the special game being executed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first effect actuator A3 that causes the second effect display device 27b to operate in a predetermined direction (vertical direction in the present embodiment) (shown in FIG. 3). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the second effect display device 27b is disposed at the original position, and the second effect display device 27b operates upward at a predetermined timing. As shown in b), the second effect display device 27b may be disposed at the operating position. Thus, the second effect display device 27 b is a device operable in a predetermined direction.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the third effect display device 27 c includes a third display area 27 r 3 that emits light in a predetermined display color, and a fourth display area 27 r 4 in which an image is displayed. The third effect display device 27 c is arranged so that the player can visually recognize the third display area 27 r 3 and the fourth display area 27 r 4 through the opening 26 a of the center frame 26. The fourth display area 27r4 is a circular display area, and the third display area 27r3 is arranged to cover the outer periphery of the fourth display area 27r4. Further, it can be said that the fourth display area 27r4 is a display area larger than the third display area 27r3, and the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 are display areas larger than the third display area 27r3. As one of the effects, the third effect display device 27c executes an effect indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit in a special game in progress or a special game in which execution is suspended.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second effect actuator A4 for operating the third effect display device 27c in a predetermined direction (in the present embodiment, in the vertical direction) (shown in FIG. 3). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the third effect display device 27c is disposed at the original position, and at a predetermined timing, the third effect display device 27c operates upward, as shown in FIG. As shown in c), the third effect display device 27c may be disposed at the operation position. Thus, the third effect display device 27c is a device operable in a predetermined direction.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start opening 28 opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting opening 28 is always open to allow the game ball to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 3) that detects the game ball entered in the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which the gaming ball having entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition of the first special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied. As described above, the first start sensor SE1 as the first detection means detects the ball entry of the gaming ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball entered into the first start port 28).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start opening 29 opened in the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects the game ball having entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which the game ball entering the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied. As described above, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection means detects the entry of the gaming ball into the second start opening 29 (the game ball entering the second start opening 29).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowance state is a state in which the game ball can be made to enter the second starting opening 29 or is easy to enter. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball can not enter the second starting opening 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal actuator A1 for operating the variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the normal state in the normal hit game. Thus, the normal variable member 30 as the opening and closing means operates so that the second start port 29 can be in the permitted state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opened in the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the special winning sensor SE3 detects the game ball, the payout condition of the winning ball is satisfied. As described above, the special winning sensor SE3 as a special detection unit detects the entry of the gaming ball into the large winning opening 31 (the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 31).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 capable of operating in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowance state is a state in which the game ball can be made to enter the big winning opening 31 or is easy to enter. The restricted state is a state where the game ball can not enter the big winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in the permitted state in the big hit game. Thus, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates such that the special winning opening 31 as the special ball entry port can be in the permitted state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which game balls can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects gaming balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 opened in the game area 21 on the right and lower left of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize sensor SE5 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the general prize hole 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the winning ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning openings.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as a winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. The "winning" is that the gaming ball enters the winning opening. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail, a windmill or the like for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, since the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased compared to the low probability state, the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability fluctuation state (probability state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 29 is increased, and entering the gaming ball into the second starting opening 29 becomes easy, so the gaming state advantageous to the player (ball entering It becomes an easy state and a ball entry rate improvement state).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is shorter than in the low base state. The second control is probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening of the variable member 30 normally in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one open of the variable member 30 in normal hit game At least one control may be performed out of the control for making the time longer than in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the variable member 30 can normally be operated in the allowed state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the variable member 30 is not normally operated in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which the gaming ball is less likely to enter the second starting opening 29 than the high base state, or the gaming ball is not entering the second starting opening 29.

  Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than in the low base state. When performing the variation time shortening control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time shortening condition" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuating time reduction state" for the special symbol.

  In the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the low base state is referred to as "low probability low base state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and low base state is referred to as "high probability low base state". In addition, the gaming state in the low probability state and the high base state is referred to as "low probability high base state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and high base state is referred to as "high probability high base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of big hit symbols as a big hit symbol of a special symbol. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plural types of jackpot symbols. A plurality of types of big hit games (types of big hit) are determined respectively for types of big hit games.

  In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 31 is opened are performed. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  In one round game, the first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number ("10" in the present embodiment) of game balls enter the large winning opening 31 or the second end when a predetermined upper limit time elapses It is terminated when the condition is met. That is, in the end condition that each of a plurality of round games is ended, the first winning condition where the number of ball entry of the gaming ball entering the large winning opening 31 is the upper limit number and the major winning opening 31 was entered. There is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of ball entry into the game ball becoming the upper limit number. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, takes an open state triggered by the start of the round game and a closed state triggered by the end of the round game. In round games, round effects are performed. And, in the big hit game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect of notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending time.

Next, a specific big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as a game result of the first special game, 65 types of big hit symbols are the symbol ZA and 35 types of big hit symbols are the symbol ZB Are classified into In addition, of the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as a game result of the second special game, 65 types of big hit symbols are symbol Za and 35 types of big hit symbols are symbol Zb, respectively. It is classified. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Also, as a type of jackpot game awarded based on the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

  As a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, eight times less than 16 times are defined as the upper limit number of round games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in the present embodiment) are respectively determined as the big hit games of all types.

  As the gaming state to be awarded after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given while the next big hit game is being given. On the other hand, as a gaming state to be awarded after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is granted, and a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) special game The high base status is given during a period when the game is ended, or while a big hit game is given before the upper limit number of special games are ended.

  In the present embodiment, as the big hit probability, 205/65536 (about 1/320) is determined in the low probability state, and 451/65536 (about 1/145) is determined in the high probability state. As the ordinary hit probability, 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state are respectively defined. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game is determined to be 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms (700 ms in the first opening and 1200 ms in the second opening) in the high base state. There is. As a prize ball number, "4" is detected when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is determined, and when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, "5" is determined.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub control board 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub control board 41 performs processing for executing display effects by the first to third effect display devices 27 a to 27 c, light emission effects by the decoration lamp 17, and sound effects by the speaker 18.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing a main control program.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40 b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can identify the variation time of the game until the special game is ended after the special game is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the contents of the effect game which is performed during the period in which the special game is ended after the special game is started. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game to be performed during the final game after the special game is started.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit fluctuation pattern, as the contents of the effect game, the contents of the effect of causing the jackpot symbol combination to be finally derived through reach effect are defined. In the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for causing the symbol combination of the off-position to be finally derived is determined without passing through the reach effect or through the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 40 c is configured to be capable of storing various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

  The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a performs various processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 41 b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores display effect data on display effects in the first to third effect display devices 27 a to 27 c. The sub control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data relating to a light emission effect in the decoration lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41 b stores voice effect data on the sound effect in the speaker 18.

  The sub control RAM 41 c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41 c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the sub control board 41 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display modes of the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c. The sub control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a and the actuators A3 to A5 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A3 to A5. The sub control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). Determine If the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special holding number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) which can specify the updated first special hold number. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big hit lottery, a random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number according to a predetermined method.

  When the game ball does not enter the first starting opening 28, the first special holding number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. If the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). Determine If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. If the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds "1" to the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the second special holding number. Thereby, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, it is possible to suspend the execution until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol start processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is established. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination if it is not in the big hit game and not in the special game, while it makes a negative decision if it is in the big hit game or in the special game. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special holding number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this manner, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40 a subtracts “1” from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40 c to update it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special holding number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c when the random number information stored first is read out.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This processing corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a which performs a big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 corresponds to a big hit lottery means. The determination as to whether or not the jackpot is won is made, for example, based on whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. The determination as to whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined big hit symbol. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set in output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, as the game start command, a first game start command instructing start of the effect game based on the change pattern of the first special game and start of the effect game based on the change pattern of the second special game are There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can be specified based on which variation pattern of the special game.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won for the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the symbol of the departure derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined out-of-out symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the result of subtraction of the second special reserve number, the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the big hit lottery based on the result of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) or determination of the outlying symbol, based on the big hit lottery (big hit determination) The determination of the fluctuation pattern and the setting of the symbol command and the game start command are performed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is ended, the main control CPU 40a executes the special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a instructs the fluctuation stop of the effect pattern, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as the game Set the end command to the output buffer.

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a can perform control relating to the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a big hit lottery of the first special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 28, and according to the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29. A big hit lottery of the second special game can be made.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to grant a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing the big hit process.

  When the big game special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets in the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are finished.

  The main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game every time the round game is started. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) which can specify the start of the ending time. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 40a capable of giving a big hit game corresponds to a big hit game giving means.

Next, the gaming state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40 c is a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state Set in the status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, a value that can be specified to control to the high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40 c. Set in the main base status flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state while the next big hit game is started.

  When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, when ending the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40 c is a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state. Set in the status flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a value that can be specified to control to a high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40 c when the big hit game is ended. Set in the main base status flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state having the upper limit number of times, the remaining number of special games for giving the high base state the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment). Are stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state as the main base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number becomes “0”. Set to That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When giving a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state as a main probability state flag when starting a big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low probability state as the main probability state flag, the output buffer can output information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the low probability state. Set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a high probability state as a main probability state flag, information capable of specifying a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) Set) in the output buffer.

  When main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state in the main base state flag, the output buffer is information capable of specifying the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command). Set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the high base state in the main base state flag, information capable of specifying the high base state (hereinafter referred to as high base state command) Set) in the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is the detached symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the detachment due to the rendering symbol.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a holds the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the symbol combination (for example, "787") including the reach. In the present embodiment, it is defined that an outlier fluctuation pattern with reach effect is determined as an execution condition of reach effect. Note that, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery, and that the reach lottery has been won.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a controls the first effect display device 27a so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, after starting the effect game, temporarily stops the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol when the predetermined timing comes, and also causes the input of the game end command to trigger the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol. To derive Note that the sub control CPU 41a may count a fluctuation time that can be identified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination triggered by the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a receives the opening command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the first effect display device 27a so that the opening effect is performed. The sub control CPU 41a controls the first effect display device 27a so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round effect. When the sub control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the first effect display device 27a so that the ending effect is performed. As described above, the sub control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as a big hit effect during the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the first effect display device 27a, the sub control CPU 41a performs the second effect display device 27b, the third effect display device 27c, the decoration lamp 17, and the speaker 18 so that various effects are performed. At least one of the above may be controlled.

Next, the gaming state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
Upon input of the low probability state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the high probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high probability state to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low probability state or the high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  Upon input of the low base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the sub control CPU 41a receives the high base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  In the present embodiment, by displaying the reserve image in a display mode other than white (for example, blue, green, red) in the second effect display device 27 b, the jackpot expectation of the pending special game corresponding to the reserve image Pending look-ahead effect indicating is possible. For this reason, the suspension pre-reading effect is an effect that can be performed before the start of the execution of the special game that is the target showing the jackpot expectation.

  In the present embodiment, when the on-hold special game becomes the on-play special game, the on-hold image corresponding to the on-hold special game is displayed as an execution image corresponding to the on-play special game. Then, with the reserve prefetching effect, by displaying the execution image in a display mode other than white (for example, blue, green, red) in the second effect display device 27 b, the big hit of the running special game corresponding to the execution image Expectations will also be shown continuously.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, the holding pre-reading effect is executed such that the green display mode has a higher expectation for big hit than the blue display mode, and the red display mode has a higher expectation for the big hit than the green display mode. Be done. That is, there are a plurality of types of display modes (blue display mode, green display mode and red display mode) having different display probability of the big hit as display modes of the reserved image. Also, similarly, there are a plurality of display modes (a blue display mode, a green display mode and a red display mode) in which the display probability of the execution image is different from the big hit expectation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the reserve prefetching effect is a reserve image indicating that the execution of the special game targeted for showing the jackpot expectation is suspended, and the special game targeted for showing the jackpot expectation It is an effect of displaying an execution image showing that it is being executed in a display mode (content of effects) showing an expected level of a big hit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the hold image or the execution image may change in a display mode other than white. In this case, with the display of a character image capable of specifying a predetermined character, the hold image or the execution image may change, and according to the type of the character image, the jackpot expectation of the special game corresponding to the hold image is It is different.

  Specifically, when the reserve image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the reserve image or the execution image changes without the character image being displayed. In addition, when the reserve image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image that can specify the character CB, it is better than when the reserve image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image that can specify the character CA. Big hit expectations are high. In addition, when the reserve image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image that can specify the character CC, it is better than when the reserve image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image that can specify the character CB. Big hit expectations are high. In this way, in order to specify the jackpot expectation according to the pending look-ahead effect, attention is given to the type of the character image to be displayed whether or not to accompany the display of the character image when the pending image or the execution image changes. It can be done.

  In the present embodiment, the reserve prefetching presentation effect is based on the result of determining the first special game based on various random numbers acquired when the execution of the first special game is placed on hold. It is an effect that shows. Further, in the present embodiment, the pending look-ahead effect can be executed for one image or a plurality of images among the pending image and the execution image. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the pre-hold presentation effect is an effect that can be simultaneously executed by a plurality of systems.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect can be executed by the third effect display device 27c, separately from the pre-hold reading effect performed by the second effect display device 27b. In particular, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is an effect that can be performed using the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 of the third effect display device 27c.

  The specific effect is an effect performed in an effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image and the character image to be displayed in the hold prefetching effect being executed. In particular, even when multiple lines of reserved pre-reading effects are being executed, the specific effect will be executed in an effect mode according to the multiple lines of pre-pending reading effects. Further, in the present embodiment, when there is a competition between a reserved look-ahead effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game and a held prefetching effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed. The specific effect is to be executed in an effect mode corresponding to the reserved pre-read effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the special game in middle.

  As described above, the specific effect corresponds to the display mode of the execution image, and corresponds to the specific effect executed in the effect mode capable of specifying the big hit expectation of the special game in execution, and the display mode of the hold image, There is a specific effect to be executed in an effect mode that can specify the expected hit of the special game being held. In this embodiment, the specific effect performed in the effect mode that can specify the jackpot expected degree of the special game in progress is the first specific effect, the effect mode that can specify the jackpot expected degree of the pending special game The specific effects to be executed in each correspond to the second specific effects.

Next, an effect mode in the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a, the effect symbol is displayed on the fixed stop. Then, in the second display area 27r2 of the second effect display device 27b, it is possible to display the execution images G0 and the suspension images G1 to G4 with four as the upper limit. When all of the reserve image and the execution image are white, the third display area 27r3 of the third effect display device 27c does not emit light in a predetermined display color, and the fourth display area of the third effect display device 27c In 27r4, a predetermined image is not displayed. As described above, when the third display area 27r3 does not emit light in a predetermined display color, it can be specified that the pre-hold presentation effect is not performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), when a pre-pending presentation effect is executed in which any of the pending images corresponding to the pending special game is displayed in the blue display mode, the third display area 27r3 is blue. It emits light. As described above, when the third display area 27r3 emits light in a predetermined display color, it is possible to specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the on-hold special game is the special game being executed, the third display is performed when the on-hold image displayed in the blue display mode is displayed as an execution image. While the area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, a blue image which is a blue display mode is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. As described above, by displaying an image of a predetermined color in the fourth display area 27r4, it is possible to specify the jackpot expectation of the running special game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the reserved image changes from the blue display mode to the green display mode along with the display of the character image that can specify the character CA, the third display area 27r3 is green. In the fourth display area 27r4, an image capable of specifying the character CA is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 4E, when the reserved image changes from the green display mode to the red display mode along with the display of the character image capable of specifying the character CB, the third display area 27r3 is red. In the fourth display area 27r4, an image capable of specifying the character CB is displayed. Thus, by displaying the image that can specify the character in the fourth display area 27r4, it is specified that the display mode of the reserve image or the execution image has changed along with the display of the character image that can specify the character. It becomes possible.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a, the effect pattern is variably displayed, and in the second display area 27r2 of the second effect display device 27b, the first special One hold image G1 indicating the number of holds and one execution image G0 indicating a special game in progress are displayed in a white display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 during execution of the special game, the second hold image G2 may be displayed in a blue display mode. . At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits blue light, and a predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the execution of the special game is finished, the rendering symbols that are being variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first display area 27r1 as a combination of symbols that are off.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (d), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect pattern which has been displayed as the fixed stop is variably displayed. . In this case, in the second display area 27r2, the first hold image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0, and the second hold image G2 is displayed as the first hold image G1. As a result, in the second display area 27r2, the execution image G0 is displayed in a white display mode, and the first reserved image G1 is displayed in a blue display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and a predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. This makes it possible to identify that any of the reserved special games is the jackpot expectation corresponding to the blue display mode. In this case, when there are a plurality of pending special games, it is impossible to specify which of the pending special games is targeted from the color emitted by the third display area 27r3. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), when the execution of the special game is finished, the rendering symbols that are being variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first display area 27r1 as a combination of symbols that are off.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (f), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect pattern which has been displayed as the fixed stop is variably displayed. . In this case, the first hold image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0 in the second display area 27r2. As a result, in the second display area 27r2, the execution image G0 is displayed in a blue display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and a blue image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. This makes it possible to identify that the running special game is the jackpot expectation corresponding to the blue display mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution of the special game is finished, the rendering symbols that are being variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first display area 27r1 as a combination of symbols that are off.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the special game is being executed, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 27r1, and the first hold is made in the second display area 27r2. The image G1 is displayed in a blue display mode, and the execution image G0 is displayed in a white display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits blue light, and a predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), when the execution of the special game is finished, the rendering symbols that are being variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first display area 27r1 as a combination of symbols that are off.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (d), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect pattern which has been displayed as the fixed stop is variably displayed. . In this case, after the first hold image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0 in the second display area 27r2, the execution image G0 may change from the blue display mode to the red display mode. As a result, in the second display area 27r2, the execution image G0 changes from the blue display mode to the red display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits light in red, and in the fourth display area 27r4, a red image which is a display mode of red is displayed. This makes it possible to identify that the special game being executed is the jackpot expectation corresponding to the red display mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), in the first display area 27r1, the rendering symbols in the left and right rows are temporarily displayed as a symbol combination of reach, and after the reach is formed, FIG. 6 (f) As shown, when the execution of the special game is ended, the effect design that has been variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the special game is being executed, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 27r1, and in the second display area 27r2, the second hold is performed. An image G2 and an execution image G0 are displayed in a white display mode, and a first hold image G1 is displayed in a blue display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits blue light, and a predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the execution of the special game is finished, the rendering symbols that are being variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first display area 27r1 as a combination of symbols that are off.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect pattern which has been displayed as the fixed stop is variably displayed. . In this case, in the second display area 27r2, the first hold image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0, and the second hold image G2 is displayed as the first hold image G1. As a result, in the second display area 27r2, the execution image G0 is displayed in a blue display mode, and the first reserved image G1 is displayed in a white display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and a blue image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. This makes it possible to identify that the running special game is the jackpot expectation corresponding to the blue display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 7D, the second hold image G2 may be displayed in a green display mode when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 28 during execution of the special game. . At this time, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and the fourth display area 27r4 continuously displays a blue image. In other words, the third display area 27r3 does not emit green light so as to correspond to the display mode of the reserve image, and the green display mode that is the green display mode is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), when the execution of the special game is finished, the rendering symbols that are being variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols in the first display area 27r1.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (f), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect symbols that have been displayed for a fixed stop are variably displayed. . In this case, in the second display area 27r2, the first hold image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0, and the second hold image G2 is displayed as the first hold image G1. As a result, in the second display area 27r2, the execution image G0 is displayed in a white display mode, and the first hold image G1 is displayed in a green display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change from blue to green, and a predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. This makes it possible to identify that the pending special game is the jackpot expectation corresponding to the green display mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the execution of the special game is finished, the rendering symbols that are being variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first display area 27r1 as a combination of symbols that are off.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect symbols that have been displayed for a fixed stop are variably displayed. . In this case, the first hold image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0 in the second display area 27r2. As a result, in the second display area 27r2, the execution image G0 is displayed in a green display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits green light, and a green image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. This makes it possible to identify that the special game being executed is the jackpot expectation corresponding to the green display mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), in the first display area 27r1, the rendering symbols in the left and right rows are temporarily displayed as a symbol combination of reach, and after the reach is formed, FIG. 8 (d) As shown, when the execution of the special game is ended, the effect design that has been variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  As described above, when the display mode of the holding image and the display mode of the execution image are display modes other than white, the specific effect is performed to correspond to the display mode of the execution image. Also, in this case, when the running special game is over, the specific effect is executed to correspond to the display mode of the hold image.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), when the special game is being executed, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the first display area 27r1, and the first hold is made in the second display area 27r2. The image G1 is displayed in a blue display mode, and the execution image G0 is displayed in a white display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits blue light, and a predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  Then, a character image capable of specifying the character CA may be displayed in the first display area 27r1. At this time, after the character image is displayed straddling the first display area 27r1 and the second display area 27r2, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the first reserved image G1 is displayed in green from the blue display mode. May change to the display mode. At this time, light is emitted so that the third display area 27r3 changes from blue to green, and an image capable of specifying the character CA is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the execution of the special game is finished, the rendering symbols that are being variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first display area 27r1 as a combination of symbols that are out of alignment.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (b), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect pattern which has been displayed as the fixed stop is variably displayed. . In this case, the first hold image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0 in the second display area 27r2. As a result, in the second display area 27r2, the execution image G0 is displayed in a green display mode. At this time, light is emitted so that the third display area 27r3 continuously changes to green, and an image capable of specifying the character CA is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. By this, the special game being executed is the big hit expectation corresponding to the green display mode, and the reserved image or the execution image changes to the green display mode according to the display of the character image that can specify the character CA. Can be identified.

  Then, a character image capable of specifying the character CB may be displayed in the first display area 27r1. At this time, after the character image is displayed straddling the first display area 27r1 and the second display area 27r2, as shown in FIG. 9C, the first hold image G1 is displayed in red from the green display mode. May change to the display mode. At this time, light is emitted so that the third display area 27r3 changes from green to red, and an image capable of specifying the character CB is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), in the first display area 27r1, the rendering symbols in the left and right rows are temporarily displayed as a symbol combination of reach, and after the reach is formed, FIG. 9 (e) As shown, when the execution of the special game is ended, the effect design that has been variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, when the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change to a color with a high hit expectation, and when an image with a high hit probability is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4, The three effect display device 27c may operate in the vertical direction.

  Here, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by a result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28 when the first special hold number is not the upper limit number. In this pre-reading command setting process, whether or not various random numbers acquired along with the ball entry of the first starting opening 28 in the special symbol input process agrees with a predetermined determination value, the special game corresponding to the ball entry This is a process to determine (in advance) before execution.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 40a is controlled from the high base state to the low base state a predetermined number of times (for example, when the first special hold count is the upper limit value or the high base state). If the special game is four times, it is determined whether or not the restriction condition is satisfied (step S101). If the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the restriction condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S <b> 102, the main control CPU 40 a refers to various random numbers acquired along with the entry of the first starting opening 28. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special hold number triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 28. In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired along with the entry of the first starting opening 28, and specifies whether the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the shared big hit determination value among the big hit determination values, matches the high probability dedicated big hit determination value, or does not match the big hit determination value. Identify That is, whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the big hit determination value regardless of whether it is the high probability state or the main control CPU 40a matches the big hit determination value only in the high probability state Then, regardless of whether or not the state is a high probability state, it is specified whether or not it matches with the jackpot determination value.

  Also, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the special symbol allocation random number acquired along with the entry of the first starting opening 28, and based on the read out value, the big hit symbol (big hit) Identify the type)

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern acquired along with the entry of the first starting port 28, and based on the read out value, the reach state is formed It is specified whether or not the variation pattern is In the present embodiment, regardless of the number of first special holdings and the number of second special holdings, it is determined whether the reach state is to be formed until the start of the execution of the special game.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result thus identified. Specifically, as the pre-read command, whether or not to win the big hit lottery depending on whether the current first special reserve number, high probability state or not, if the type of big hit in the case of a big hit Whether or not the fluctuation pattern for forming the reach state is determined is a command that can be specified.

  In this manner, the main control CPU 40a receives at least one of the first starting opening 28 as a trigger, before the start of the special game based on the entering ball, at least whether the first special game corresponding to the entering ball becomes a big hit Generate identifiable lookahead commands. Such pre-read command is information that can identify the current number of special reservations, whether or not to be a big hit, the type of big hit, whether or not it is a reach fluctuation, and whether to win a big hit lottery in high probability state Can be identified as identifiable information. Thus, the pre-read command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the pre-read command corresponds to the specific information generation unit.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, when outputting the prefetch command, the first hold number command is output prior to the output.

  On the other hand, when the prefetch command and the first hold number command are input, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the first special hold number from the prefetch command, and corresponds to the first special hold number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, since the first special hold number is specified by the prefetch command, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch command for each first special game.

  Next, the hold pre-reading effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This pending pre-reading effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the pending pre-reading effect based on the pre-reading command. In addition, the pending pre-reading effect determination processing is executed triggered by the input of the pre-reading command.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a prefetch command and a hold designation command have been input (step S201). If the determination result is negative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command have not been input), the sub control CPU 41a ends the hold prefetch effect determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command are input), the sub control CPU 41a specifies the number of hold memories from the read ahead command, and the read ahead command corresponding to the hold memory count. Are stored, and the process proceeds to step S202. In particular, since the number of pending storages is designated by the prefetch command, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch command for each special game.

  In step S202, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a restriction condition is established. If the determination result is affirmative (the regulation condition is satisfied), the sub control CPU 41a ends the pre-hold presentation effect determination process. If the determination result is negative (the restriction condition is not satisfied), the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to step S203.

  Note that, as an example of the restriction condition in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a reads a value from the executing flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41 c, and the number of systems of pending pre-reading effects being executed reaches the upper limit number. If it is determined that the restriction condition is satisfied. The in-execution flag is information indicating whether or not the pending pre-reading effect is being executed, and the number of lines of the pending pre-reading effect being executed. When the execution of the pre-pending effect is determined, the in-execution flag is “1”. Is added and “1” is subtracted from the in-execution flag when execution of the pending look-ahead effect is finished. In the present embodiment, two systems of reserved prefetching effects can be simultaneously executed, and the upper limit is defined as “2”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, after the end of the application of the high base state, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when it is a special game a predetermined number of times. In addition, in the high base state, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied.

  In step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a suspension pre-reading effect lottery process to determine an effect pattern of suspension pre-reading effect, based on the input pre-reading command, whether or not to execute the suspension pre-reading effect. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, based on the pre-read command, whether or not to execute the on-hold prefetch effect before (in advance) the execution of the special game corresponding to the pre-read command.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the on-hold prefetching effect lottery has been won (step S204). If the determination result is negative (the winning pre-reading effect lottery has not won), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pre-pending reading effect determination process without executing step S205. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (the winning pre-reading effect lottery is won), the sub-control CPU 41a performs the pre-pending reading effect or information indicating the determination result such as the information indicating the pre-reading effect effect pattern Are set in the sub control RAM 41c (step S205). In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a determines the execution of the holding pre-reading effect, the sub control CPU 41a updates the under-execution flag, and ends the pre-holding effect setting process. The sub control CPU 41a also updates the under-execution flag even when the execution of the pending pre-reading effect ends.

Here, the hold pre-reading effect lottery process will be described in detail.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the hold pre-reading effect based on the input pre-read command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the reserve prefetching presentation effect at a higher rate than the case where the pre-fetch command causing the big hit is input when the pre-play command serving as the big hit is input. That is, by executing the pre-hold presentation effect, it is possible to indicate the jackpot expectation.

  In addition, when the pre-read command serving as a big hit is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the hold pre-reading effect at a higher rate when the number of pending storages specified by the pre-read command is larger than when it is small. As a specific example, when the number of pending storages specified by the big-hit hit prefetch command is “4”, the secondary control CPU 41a holds at a higher rate than when the number of pending storages is “3”. It is decided to execute the preread effect. That is, by the number of special games in which the hold pre-reading effect is continuously executed, the big hit expectation can be shown, and when the number of special games in which the pre-hold effect is continuously executed is large, it is smaller than the small case. Big hit expectations are high.

  Then, when it is determined that the reserve pre-reading effect is to be executed, the sub control CPU 41a determines an effect pattern of the pre-pending effect, based on the pre-read command, and stores it in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 41 c. In particular, the effect patterns of the reserve pre-reading effect include a first type effect pattern that can specify the display mode of the hold image and the execution image, and a second type effect pattern that can specify the character image to be displayed.

  Explaining in detail, when it is determined to execute the pre-hold presentation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns from the first type effect pattern based on the pre-read command, and determines the determined presentation pattern in the sub-control RAM 41 c. It stores in a predetermined area. Then, when the effect pattern determined as the first type effect pattern is a effect pattern involving a change in the display mode of the hold image or the execution image, the sub control CPU 41a displays the character image based on the read ahead command. And determine whether to change the display mode of the hold image or the execution image. If it is determined to change the display mode of the hold image or the execution image with the display of the character image, the sub control CPU 41a determines any effect pattern from the second type effect pattern based on the pre-read command, and holds The second type effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 41 c so as to correspond to the change in the display mode of the image or the execution image.

  In the present embodiment, when changing the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold prefetching effect of the same system, the sub control CPU 41a determines the second type effect pattern so that the jackpot expectation does not decrease in chronological order. Do. As a specific example, when the display mode of the reserve image or the execution image is changed twice in the reserve prefetching effect of the same system, when the character image capable of specifying the character CB is determined as the first character image A character image that can specify the character CA is not determined as the second character image.

Here, with reference to FIG. 12 to FIG. 15, an effect pattern of the pre-hold presentation effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in the sub control ROM 41b, a plurality of types of effect patterns EP101 to 101n capable of specifying the display mode (display color) of the hold image and the execution image as the first type effect pattern of the hold ahead reading effect. EP105, EP201 to EP210, EP301 to EP315, and EP401 to EP421 are stored. In each of the effect patterns as the first type effect pattern, the number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages) designated by the input prefetch command, and the display mode of the pending image or the execution image corresponding to the number of times of fluctuation Are associated. In addition, as the first type effect pattern, the display mode of the holding image or the execution image corresponding to the number of times of fluctuation is defined so that the jackpot expectation does not decrease in chronological order.

  In particular, in the case where the display mode of the execution image to be finally displayed is a red display mode, the effect pattern is a rate at which the big hit expectation is higher than in the case where the display mode of the execution image is a green display mode. It is determined. When the display mode of the execution image is a green display mode, the effect pattern is determined at a rate at which the big hit expectation is higher than when the display mode of the execution image is a blue display mode.

  In addition, when the display mode of the execution image to be finally displayed is the same display mode, the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes more than the display mode of the hold image or the execution image does not change. The presentation pattern is determined at a rate at which the jackpot expectation increases. In addition, when the display mode of the execution image is the same display mode, a larger hit occurs when the display mode of the suspension image or the execution image changes twice, than when the display mode of the suspension image or the execution image changes once. The rendering pattern is determined at a rate at which the degree of expectation is high.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the sub control ROM 41b, a plurality of types of effect patterns EP501 to EP503 capable of specifying a character image are stored as the second type effect pattern of the reserve pre-reading effect. The type of the character image to be displayed is associated with each of the effect patterns as the second type effect pattern.

  In particular, when the reserve image or the execution image changes, the probability that the big hit expectation is higher when the character image capable of specifying the character CC is displayed than when the character image capable of specifying the character CB is not displayed The presentation pattern is determined by. In addition, when the reserve image or the execution image changes, the probability that the big hit expectation is higher when the character image capable of specifying the character CB is displayed is higher than when the character image capable of specifying the character CA is not displayed. The presentation pattern is determined by. It should be noted that when the reserved image or the execution image changes, the probability of big hit is higher when the character image is displayed than when the character image is not displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on the combination of the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold prefetching effect and the type of the character image displayed in the hold prefetch effect. As a specific example, after the character image capable of specifying the character CB is displayed, an effect pattern in which the display mode of the execution image changes from the blue display mode to the red display mode, and the character capable of specifying the character CA In the effect pattern in which the display mode of the execution image changes from the blue display mode to the green display mode after the image is displayed, the big hit expectation differs.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 15, in the present embodiment, when the execution image to be finally displayed is displayed in an arbitrary color display mode, when a character image capable of specifying the character CC is displayed, It is decided to be a big hit. In addition, when the execution image to be displayed finally is displayed in a red display mode, it is determined that a big hit will be made also when a character image capable of specifying the character CB is displayed.

  Thus, when the effect pattern of the hold pre-reading effect is determined, in a process different from the hold pre-reading effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pre-hold effect on hold based on the information regarding the pre-reading effect. Control is performed to cause the first effect display device 27a and the second effect display device 27b to display the effect image.

  Describing in detail, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the hold pre-reading effect based on the determined effect pattern of the hold pre-reading effect. Specifically, when the sub control CPU 41a determines to execute the hold pre-reading effect, the hold pre-reading effect is executed by updating the execution number counter allocated to the sub control RAM 41 c, triggered by the input of the game start command. Count the number of times the special game has been played. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display mode corresponding to the number of times of execution of the special game counted based on the determined first type effect pattern, and the hold image and the execution image are displayed in the second display area in the specified display mode. Perform control to display on 27r2. As a specific example, when the effect pattern EP 304 is determined, when the number of times the special game on which the pre-hold effect is performed is executed is the third, it corresponds to the case where the number of pending storages is one. The sub control CPU 41a changes the first hold image from the blue display mode to the green display mode.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a displays a character image corresponding to the second type effect pattern in the first display area 27r1 and the second display area 27r2 during the execution of the special game involving the change of the display mode of the reserve image or the execution image. Control. As a specific example, when the effect pattern EP 304 is determined, and the effect pattern EP 501 is determined to correspond to the third special game, the execution of the special game in which the pre-pending read effect is performed When the number of times is the third, the sub control CPU 41a displays a character image that can specify the character CA. After that, the sub control CPU 41a changes the first reserved image from the blue display mode to the green display mode. In the present embodiment, when a plurality of systems of reserved prefetching effects are executed, the sub control CPU 41a executes the above process for each of the systems of reserved prefetching effects.

  In the present embodiment, among the display modes of the reserve image and the execution image, display modes other than white correspond to the specific notification mode. Particularly, among the display modes of the reserve image and the execution image, the blue display mode corresponds to the first specific notification mode, the green display mode corresponds to the second specific notification mode, and the red display mode corresponds to the third specific notification mode. Do.

  Next, the specific effect content determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The specific effect content determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect, and an effect aspect of the specific effect. Further, the specific effect content determination process is executed when a preread command is input and when a game start command is input. That is, the specific effect content determination process is executed when there is a possibility that the effect mode in the pre-hold presentation effect changes.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control CPU 41 a determines whether or not the pending pre-reading effect is being executed based on the under-execution flag (step S <b> 211). If the determination result is negative (the pending advance presentation effect is not being executed), the sub control CPU 41a ends the specific effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (the suspension pre-reading effect is being executed), the sub control CPU 41a determines the execution of the specific effect and also performs the pre-processing of the pre-order effect of the system according to the predetermined priority. The contents of the effect are specified (step S212). In the present embodiment, among the special games to be subjected to the pending look-ahead effect, the special game with the oldest (earliest) order in which the execution is suspended is defined to have a higher priority.

  In this process, when one system of reserved pre-reading effects is being executed, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the contents (display mode and type of character image) of the one system of pre-pending effects of pre-reading. On the other hand, when a plurality of systems of reserved prefetching effects are being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a, among the plurality of systems of reserved prefetching effects, the content of the effects of reserved prefetching effects corresponding to the special game in which the execution is suspended in the old order. Identify Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the specific effect based on the specified result (step S213), and ends the specific effect content determination process.

Here, determination of the content of the effect of the specific effect will be described.
When the reserve prefetching effect corresponding to the special game in execution and the reserve prefetching effect corresponding to the special game in which the first number of special reserve numbers is “2” are respectively executed, the sub control CPU 41a performs the special Identify the contents of the pending look-ahead effect corresponding to the game. In addition, when the reserved prefetching effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special reserved number is “1” and the reserved prefetching effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special reserved number is “3” are respectively executed. The sub control CPU 41a specifies the content of the effect of the pre-hold read-out effect corresponding to the special game in which the first number of special holdings is “1”.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the character image has already been displayed, based on the contents of the specified rendering pre-reading effect. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the first type effect pattern, the second type effect pattern, and the number of times of execution of the special game in which the hold pre-read effect is executed in the specified pre-hold effect, and the character image is already displayed. It will be determined whether or not it has been made.

  As a specific example, when the effect pattern EP 304 is determined and the effect pattern EP 501 is determined to correspond to the third special game, the number of times the special game on which the pending read effect is performed is equal to When it is the second time, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the character image capable of specifying the character CA is not displayed. On the other hand, when the number of times of execution of the special game for which the pre-hold presentation effect is executed is the fourth, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the character image capable of specifying the character CA has already been displayed.

  If it is determined that the character image has already been displayed, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the type of the character image that has already been displayed, and causes the fourth display area 27r4 to display an image that can specify the type of the specified character image. Decide that. In the present embodiment, when the character image is already displayed a plurality of times, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the type of the latest character image.

  On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 41a determines that the character image is not displayed, when the effect contents of the pending read-ahead effect corresponding to the special game being executed are specified, the sub control CPU 41a uses the color corresponding to the display mode of the execution image. The third display area 27r3 is made to emit light, and it is determined to display an image of a color corresponding to the display mode of the execution image in the fourth display area 27r4. In addition, when it is determined that the character image is not displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display content of the hold ahead reading effect corresponding to the on-hold special game, the color corresponding to the display mode of the hold image. 3 It is decided to make the display area 27r3 emit light.

  Then, in a process different from the specific effect determination process, the sub control CPU 41a performs the light emission control of the third display area 27r3 and the display control of the fourth display area 27r4 based on the determined result.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 41a is capable of specifying the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game in the third effect display device 27c, and the third one capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the executing special game. 2 will be to execute the specific effect. In particular, when the secondary control CPU 41a competes with the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the pending special game and the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the executing special game, (1) The second specific effect will be prioritized and executed without the specific effect being performed. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a executes the first specific effect in the third display area 27r3, while executing the second specific effect in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 larger than that.

  In the present embodiment, in consideration of the fact that the specific effect is executed so as to correspond to the reserved prefetching effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the reserved image or the execution image in a display mode other than white. The specific effect is to be executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode, and when the reserved image or the execution image changes, the effect mode of the specific effect is changed.

  In particular, when a plurality of reserve images or execution images are displayed in a display mode other than white, the sub control CPU 41a causes the specific effect to be executed in a presentation mode corresponding to any display mode, and in particular, the present implementation In the mode, the specific effect is to be executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image which can specify the special game for which the execution has been suspended first.

  In addition, when the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the pending special game competes with the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the executing special game, the first specified effect is Although different, it can be said that the hold image is displayed in a display mode that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game being held.

  In addition, there are a plurality of effect elements that can specify the jackpot expectation, such as the display mode of the hold image or the execution image and the character image, in the hold prefetching effect. Then, even in the specific effect performed in the effect mode corresponding to the pending look-ahead effect, the big hit expectation degree such as the light emission color of the third display area 27r3 or the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 is an identifiable image. There are multiple stage elements that can be identified. In addition, the light emission color of the third display area 27r3 has a plurality of light emission colors capable of specifying the big hit expectation degree, and the big hit expectation degree is also given to the image which can specify the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. There are a plurality of types of images that can be identified, and these are effects that can be changed.

  Then, when the combination of the luminescent color of the third display area 27r3 and the type of the image capable of specifying the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 is different, the big hit of the special game being executed or the special game being held is Expectations will be different. In particular, it can be determined if the running special game or the pending special game is a big hit, but it can not be decided if the running special game or the pending special game is dropped. Combinations are included in the effects of the specific effect. A combination in which the third display area 27r3 has an arbitrary light emission color, and an image capable of specifying the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 is an image capable of specifying the character CC (specific There is a combination). In addition, in the combination for determining the big hit, the combination in which the light emission color of the third display area 27r3 is red and the image capable of specifying the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 is the image capable of specifying the character CB ( There is a special combination). In the present embodiment, the effect contents in the specific combination correspond to the specific effect contents, and the effect contents in the special combination correspond to the special effect contents.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that determines whether or not to execute the specific effect at a predetermined opportunity corresponds to the specific effect determining means, and the input of the prefetch command and the input of the game start command correspond to the predetermined event. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that determines the effect content of the specific effect corresponds to effect content determination means.

  In the present embodiment, the second effect display device 27b corresponds to the information notification means and the predetermined effect execution means, and the third effect display device 27c corresponds to the specific effect execution means. Further, in the present embodiment, as the specific effect, the fourth color is displayed on the first effect element of the luminescent color emitted by the third display area 27r3, the blue image, the green image, and the red image displayed on the fourth display area 27r4. The characters displayed in the area 27r4 correspond to the second effect elements, respectively.

  In addition, after determining the rendering mode in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4, the sub control CPU 41a changes the rendering mode in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 into a rendering mode with high expectation for a big hit It is determined whether or not to Specifically, when changing the color emitted by the third display region 27r3 to a color with a high hit probability, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to change the effect mode to a high hit probability. In addition, when displaying a character image newly in the fourth display area 27r4 and displaying a character image with a high probability of big hit in the fourth display area 27r4, the sub control CPU 41a determines to change to a presentation mode with a high probability of big hit. .

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether to operate the third effect display device 27c based on the determination result of whether or not to change the effect mode to a high hit probability. Then, when operating the third effect display device 27c, the sub control CPU 41a operates the third effect display device 27c based on the determination result as to whether or not the effect mode is to be changed to a high impact condition with a large hit expectation. Determine the operation pattern of

  As shown in FIG. 17, the operation pattern of the third effect display device 27c includes a first operation pattern and a second operation pattern. The first operation pattern is an operation pattern for swinging the third effect display device 27 c in the up and down direction from the timing shown by the code T11 to the timing shown by the code T12. In the second operation pattern, after the third effect display device 27c is swung up and down from the timing shown by the code T11 to the timing shown by the code T12, the third effect display device 27c is moved upward from the timing shown by the code T12. , And the third effect display device 27c is moved downward to return to the original position at a timing indicated by a symbol T13. As described above, in the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern, the third effect display device 27c operates in the same operation mode between the timing indicated by the symbol T11 and the timing indicated by the symbol T12. It is an operation pattern in which the third effect display device 27c operates in an operation mode different from the timing shown.

  In this case, the sub control CPU 41a determines to operate the third effect display device 27c when it is determined that the effect mode has a high hit probability. When it is determined that the sub-control CPU 41a does not change the presentation mode to a high hit probability, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to operate the third effect display device 27c with a predetermined probability.

  Then, if it is determined that the third effect display device 27c is to be operated, the sub control CPU 41a determines that either the first operation pattern or the second operation pattern is selected when it is determined that the effect mode is changed to a presentation mode having a high hit probability. If it is determined not to change to a presentation mode having a high hit probability, the first operation pattern is determined.

  Then, in a process different from the specific effect determination process, the sub control CPU 41a controls the second effect actuator A4 to operate the third effect display device 27c based on the determined operation pattern. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a operates the third effect display device 27c based on the first operation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a may or may not change the effect mode to a high hit probability as the effect mode of the specific effect. is there. On the other hand, when operating the third effect display device 27c based on the second operation pattern, the sub control CPU 41a changes the effect mode to a high hit probability as the effect mode of the specific effect.

  In the present embodiment, the effect of moving (moving) the third effect display device 27c in a predetermined direction corresponds to a special effect, and the second effect actuator A4 corresponds to a special effect execution unit. In the embodiment, the effect mode based on the first operation pattern corresponds to the first special effect mode, and the effect mode based on the second operation pattern corresponds to the second special effect mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, an effect aspect of the suspension pre-reading effect and the specific effect will be described. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, the description of the same matters will be omitted.
First, as shown in FIG. 18A, while the first special game is being executed, the first reserved image and the execution image are white in the second display area 27r2 of the second effect display device 27b. It is displayed in the display mode. Then, during the execution of the first special game, it is displayed in a blue display mode as a second hold image in the second display area 27r2 triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28 . In this case, the third display area 27r3 of the third effect display device 27c emits blue light.

  Then, when execution of the second special game is started, the first hold image is displayed in blue in the second display area 27r2, and the execution image is displayed in white in the display mode. In this case, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light.

  Subsequently, when the third execution of the special game is started, the execution image is displayed in blue in the second display area 27r2. In this case, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and a blue image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18B, after the second special game is started to be executed, in the second display area 27r2, the first reserved image changes from blue display mode to green display mode Change. In this case, light is emitted so that the third display area 27r3 changes from blue to green.

  Subsequently, when the third execution of the special game is started, an execution image is displayed in a green display mode in the second display area 27r2. In this case, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits green light, and a green image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  Then, after the execution of the third special game is started, the execution image changes from the green display mode to the red display mode in the second display area 27r2. In this case, light is emitted so that the third display area 27r3 changes from green to red.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18C, during the execution of the second special game, the second display area 27r2 is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28. It is displayed in white as a reserved image. In this case, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light.

  Subsequently, when the third special game starts to be executed, in the second display area 27r2 in the second display area 27r2, the display mode in which the first reserved image is white and the execution image in blue is displayed. Each is displayed. In this case, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and a blue image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  Then, during execution of the third special game, it is displayed in a green display mode as a second hold image in the second display area 27r2, triggered by the game ball entering the first starting opening 28 . In this case, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and the fourth display area 27r4 continuously displays a blue image.

  As described above, when the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the pending special game and the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the running special game compete with each other, the second specified effect It can be said that a specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree of the (old) special game in which the execution is suspended is given priority. In addition, when the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is being executed, it is determined whether the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game can be executed. When it becomes an opportunity to do, the second specified effect will be continuously executed without executing the first specified effect.

  Subsequently, when the third special game is released and execution of the fourth special game is started, in the second display area 27r2, the first hold image has a green display mode and the execution image is white. Each is displayed in the display mode. In this case, the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change from blue to green, and a predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  In this manner, after the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image which can specify the special game for which the execution is previously held, the special game for which the execution is previously held is shifted. When the display result is displayed, the specific effect will be executed in a presentation mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image which can specify the special game for which the execution is held later.

  Then, when the fifth execution of the special game is started, the execution image is displayed in a green display mode in the second display area 27r2. In this case, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits green light, and a green image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18D, during the second special game, in the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a and the second display area 27r2 of the second effect display device 27b, A character image capable of specifying the character CA is displayed. Then, with the display of the character image that can specify the character CA, the first reserved image changes from the blue display mode to the green display mode in the second display area 27r2. In this case, the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change from blue to green, and an image capable of specifying the character CA is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  Subsequently, when the third execution of the special game is started, an execution image is displayed in a green display mode in the second display area 27r2. In this case, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits green light, and an image capable of specifying the character CA is continuously displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  Next, during the third special game, a character image capable of specifying the character CB is displayed in the first display area 27r1 and the second display area 27r2. Then, along with the display of the character image that can specify the character CB, the execution image changes from the green display mode to the red display mode in the second display area 27r2. In this case, the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change from green to red, and an image capable of specifying the character CB is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The specific effect includes a first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the pending special game, and a second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the executing special game, When the specific effect and the second specific effect compete, the second specific effect is preferentially executed. For this reason, by giving priority to the second specific effect, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for becoming a big hit in the special game to be executed first, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) Moreover, although different from the first specific effect, a pending look-ahead effect is executed that can specify the jackpot expected degree of the pending special game. For this reason, by having the second specific effect given priority, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for becoming a big hit in the special game to be executed first, and by performing the pending look-ahead effect, An expectation for becoming a big hit in the pending special game can also be raised, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (3) In particular, when the second specific effect is being executed, even if it is a trigger to decide whether to execute the first specific effect, the execution of the second specific effect being executed is interrupted It is possible to continue without having to, to improve the rendering effect, and to improve the interest for the game.

  (4) A reserved image capable of specifying a reserved special game is displayed in a predetermined display mode, and the display mode of the reserved image corresponds to the effect mode of the first specific effect and is a reserved special game There are display modes such as blue, green and red which can identify the big hit expectation degree of. Then, the first specific effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the display modes of blue, green and red. Therefore, by executing the first specific effect, the effect mode of the first specific effect and the display mode of the hold image correspond to each other, so that the effect can be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved. Can.

  (5) The display mode in which the hold image is displayed includes a plurality of display modes capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being held, and when the display mode in which the hold image is displayed changes, The presentation mode is changed. For this reason, it can be made to be careful about the response | compatibility with the change of the display mode by which a pending | holding image is displayed, and the change of the production | presentation aspect of specific effect, and the improvement of the interest to a game can be aimed at.

  (6) When the reserved image is displayed in the blue display mode and another reserved image is displayed in the green display mode, the display mode corresponds to either the blue display mode or the green display mode The specific effect is executed in the effect mode. For this reason, while being able to make it notice that a reserve image is displayed in a blue display mode and displayed in a green display mode, diversity can be given to the production mode of a specific effect, To improve the interest in

  (7) When the hold image is displayed in a predetermined display mode and another hold image is displayed in a predetermined display mode, the hold image capable of identifying the special game for which execution was previously held is The specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode to be displayed. For this reason, it is possible to be made to pay attention to the display mode of the hold image which can specify the special game for which the execution was previously held, and to improve the interest for the game.

  (8) In the special game for which execution was suspended first after the specific effect was executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode in which the reserved image capable of identifying the special game for which execution was suspended earlier is displayed. When is displayed, the specific effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the display mode in which the hold image capable of specifying the special game for which the execution is held is specified later is displayed. For this reason, while suppressing the decline in interest for the game due to the offset display result in the special game whose execution has been suspended earlier, it raises the sense of expectation that the special game whose execution is suspended will be a big hit It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (9) When the third effect display device 27c operates in the first operation pattern, there are cases where the effect mode of the specific effect is changed and cases where it is not changed, while the third effect display device 27c performs the second operation When operating in a pattern, the effect mode of the specific effect is changed. For this reason, it becomes possible to specify whether or not a change in the effect mode of the specific effect is determined depending on the type of operation pattern in which the third effect display device 27c operates, and the type of operation pattern in which the third effect display device 27c operates It can be made to be careful and it can aim at the improvement of the interest to a game.

  (10) A first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game is executed in the third display area 27r3. On the other hand, the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is executed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 larger than the third display area 27r3. For this reason, the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game to be executed first will be executed in a larger area, raising the sense of expectation for becoming a big hit in the special game to be executed first It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (11) A specific effect can be executed with the effect content including the effect element of display color and the effect element of character. The display colors include a plurality of display colors capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game, and the characters include a plurality of characters capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game. Therefore, attention can be given to both the display color and the character included in the effect contents of the specific effect, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (12) If the combination of the display color and the character is different, the jackpot expectation of the pending special game may be different. For this reason, in order to specify the jackpot expectation of the special game being held, not only the display color and the character can be noticed alone but also a combination thereof can be made, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (13) Since the display color and the character can be changed, it is possible to be careful about both the change in the display color and the change in the character, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (14) When the special game on hold is a big hit, it is possible to determine the specific effect contents in which the combination of display color and character is a specific combination of red and character CB, and the special game on hold is released When it becomes, it is impossible to decide the specific effect contents. On the other hand, when the on-hold special game is a big hit, it is possible to determine the special effect content that is a special combination in which the character is the character CC regardless of the display color, and the on-hold special game is In the case of a loss, it is impossible to determine the special effect content. For this reason, it is possible to differentiate whether the combination of the display color and the character or the character can be used as an effect element that makes it possible to identify the big hit, and it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the big hit. The effect can be varied, and the interest for the game can be improved.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, in step S 212 of FIG. 16, the order in which the execution of the special game is suspended is defined to be the higher priority in the old order, but the invention is not limited thereto. In the second embodiment, for example, regarding the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold prefetching effect, a display mode having a high hit probability may be defined to be a high priority. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment described above, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified.

  As a specific example, in the second embodiment, the hold image corresponding to the special game in which the execution image corresponding to the special game being executed has a blue display mode and the first special hold number is “2”. When each is displayed in a green display mode, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the effect contents of the pre-hold read-out effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special hold number is “2”.

  By performing control in this manner, when the suspension image or the execution image is displayed in the blue display mode and another suspension image or the execution image is displayed in the green display mode, the sub control CPU 41a In this case, the third display area 27r3 emits green light so as to correspond to the high-hit expected green display mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), the second display area 27r2 is suspended with the second display area 27r2 triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28 during the third execution of the special game. It is displayed in green as an image. In this case, the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change from blue to green, and a predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. As described above, a display mode with a high jackpot expectation is specified with priority over a display mode with a low jackpot expectation, and a specific effect is executed in a presentation mode corresponding to a display mode with a high jackpot expectation. .

  Also, for example, when the first reserved image is displayed in the green display mode and the third reserved image is displayed in the blue display mode, the green having a high hit probability is expected. The third display area 27r3 emits green light so as to correspond to the display mode. Then, when the third reserved image changes from the blue display mode to the red display mode, the sub control CPU 41a emits the third display area 27r3 in red so as to correspond to the red display mode having a high expectation of a big hit. It will

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (14) of the first embodiment.
(15) In the case where the reserved image or execution image is displayed in the blue display mode and another reserved image or execution image is displayed in the green display mode, a green display mode with a high probability of big hit The specific effect is executed in the corresponding effect mode. For this reason, it is possible to be made to pay attention to the effect mode in which the big hit expectation degree is high, and to improve the interest for the game.

  (16) In addition to this, when the blue display mode is changed to the red display mode, the effect mode of the specific effect is changed to the effect mode corresponding to the red display mode. For this reason, the specific effect will be executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode having a higher jackpot expectation, and can be made to pay attention to the effect mode having a high jackpot expectation, so that it is possible to improve interest in the game. .

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the second embodiment, the specific effect is performed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode having a high hit probability as the display mode of the hold image or the execution image, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the third embodiment, for example, the presentation mode of the specific presentation may be changed in response to the input of the pre-read command serving as the big hit.

  As a specific example, in the third embodiment, the hold prefetching presentation effect of the first system is executed based on the lookahead command that is out, and the display of the suspension image or the execution image in the suspension look ahead presentation effect is performed The specific effect is performed to correspond to the mode. In this case, when it is determined to execute the reserve prefetching presentation effect of the second system based on the jackpot command serving as the big hit, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the specific condition is satisfied. Then, when the specific condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a ends the execution of the specific effect corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold prefetching effect of the first system. Then, the sub control CPU 41a causes the specific effect to be executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold prefetching effect of the second system.

  As described above, when the special game for which execution is newly suspended is a special game for making a big hit, the specific condition is satisfied, and when the specific effect is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41 a End the execution of the specific effect. Then, the sub control CPU 41a causes the specific effect to be executed in the effect mode corresponding to the hold image or the execution image corresponding to the special game which is a big hit for which the execution is newly held.

  On the other hand, if the specific condition is not satisfied while executing the specific effect, the sub control CPU 41a continues at least until the special game capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree is executed by the execution of the specific effect. Run a specific rendition.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of (1) to (14) in the first embodiment and (15) to (16) in the second embodiment.
(17) If the specific condition is satisfied while executing the specific effect, the execution of the specific effect is ended. On the other hand, when the specific effect is not performed while the specific effect is performed, the specific effect is continuously performed at least until the special game capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree is executed by the specific effect. Do. For this reason, depending on whether the specific condition is satisfied, the execution period of the specific effect is made different, so that the specific condition is satisfied while the specific effect is being performed while giving diversity to the execution period of the specific effect. It is possible to be made to be careful about it and to improve the interest for the game.

  (18) In addition, the specific condition can be established when the special game for which execution is newly suspended is a special game serving as a big hit. For this reason, when the specific condition is established and the execution of the specific effect is finished, the expectation for the special game being a big hit to the special game on hold can be enhanced, and the interest for the game is improved. be able to.

Fourth Embodiment
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the first to third embodiments, the third display area 27r3 emits light in a light emission color corresponding to the display mode of the reserve image or the execution image, and the type of the image corresponding to the display mode of the execution image or the displayed character image Although the image corresponding to is displayed on 4th display area 27r4, it is not restricted to this. In the fourth embodiment, for example, when the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode having a low hit probability, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3, but the high hit probability is high. When the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), in the fourth embodiment, the effect mode of the specific effect corresponds to a blue display mode and a green display mode, as a specific example. Although the third display area 27r3 emits light in luminescent color, predetermined images corresponding to the blue display mode and the green display mode are not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19C, as the effect mode of the specific effect, the third display region 27r3 emits light in an emission color corresponding to the red display mode, and a red image corresponding to the red display mode It is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

  As described above, when the hold image or the execution image is displayed in a display mode with a low hit probability, a specific effect is performed in the third display area 27r3. On the other hand, when the hold image or the execution image is displayed in a display mode with a high hit probability, a specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. In addition, when the suspension image or the execution image is displayed in the display mode with the low hit probability and the other suspension image or the execution image is displayed in the display mode with the high hit probability, each display mode is selected. In the overlapping third display area 27r3 in the corresponding rendering mode, the specific rendering is preferentially executed in the rendering mode corresponding to the display mode having a high hit probability.

  In the present embodiment, the third display area 27r3 corresponds to the first area, and the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 correspond to the second area. Further, the second region is larger than the first region, and the first region and the second region are regions in which at least a part is different, and at least a part is an overlapping region.

  As described above in detail, the fourth embodiment includes (1) to (14) in the first embodiment, (15) and (16) in the second embodiment, and (17) and (18) in the third embodiment. In addition to the effects of), it has the following effects.

  (19) When the hold image is displayed in the blue display mode, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3. On the other hand, when the reserved image is displayed in the red display mode, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. Therefore, the specific effect is executed in the area corresponding to the type of display mode of the hold image, and the type of display mode in which the hold image is displayed and the area in which the specific effect is performed can be made to pay attention. , To improve the interest in the game.

  (20) The third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 corresponding to the red display mode are larger than the third display area 27r3 corresponding to the blue display mode. For this reason, when the hold image is displayed in a display mode in which the jackpot expected degree of the special game being held is high, the area where the specific effect is executed becomes large, and the jackpot expectation degree of the special game being held is specified In order to do so, attention can be given to the type of display mode in which the hold image is displayed and the area in which the specific effect is performed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (21) When the reserved image is displayed in the blue display mode and another reserved image is displayed in the red display mode, in the overlapping third display area 27r3, the jackpot expectation of the reserved special game is expected. The specific effect corresponding to the red display mode with a high degree will be executed. Therefore, in order to identify the hit probability of the special game being held, the type of display mode in which the held image is displayed and the area where the specific effect including the overlapping area is performed can be made to pay attention. To improve the interest in

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
-In 1st embodiment, when the 2nd specific production which can specify the big hit expectation of the special game in process of execution is being performed, the 1st specific production which can specify the big hit expectation of the pending special game The first specific effect and the second specific effect competed when it became a trigger to decide the execution of, but it is not limited thereto. For example, when the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the pending special game is being executed, an opportunity to determine the execution of the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the executing special game When it becomes, the first specified effect and the second specified effect may be in competition. In addition, for example, both the execution of the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the pending special game and the execution of the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the executing special game are determined. The first specified effect and the second specified effect may be in competition when triggered.

  In the first embodiment, when the first specified effect and the second specified effect compete, the second specified effect is prioritized and executed without the first specified effect, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, as long as the second specific effect can be prioritized and executed, the first specific effect may be executed such that the display area is smaller than when the first specific effect is solely executed.

  In the second embodiment, for example, in the case of the on-hold special game and the on-play special game, a specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expected degree of the on-time special game is executed. In the case of the special game of the number of times, the specific effect may be executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode having a high hit probability.

  In the second embodiment, for example, as in the third embodiment, the specific condition may be satisfied when a display mode having a high hit probability is determined for the display mode of the reserve image or the execution image.

  In the fourth embodiment, for example, the third display area is displayed when a character image having a high hit probability is displayed instead of a display method having a high hit probability for the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold pre-reading effect The specific effect may be executed in the 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. As a specific example, when the display mode of the reserve image or the execution image changes in response to the display of the character image capable of specifying the character CA, an image capable of specifying the character CA is the fourth display area 27r4. Is displayed on. On the other hand, when the display mode of the reserve image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image capable of specifying the character CC, the image capable of specifying the character CC is the third display region 27r3 and the fourth display region 27r4. Is displayed on. Further, for example, when an image capable of specifying a predetermined character is displayed, an image capable of specifying the predetermined character is displayed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4, but the predetermined character is displayed. When the identifiable image is not displayed, the specific effect may be performed in the third display area 27r3 so as to correspond to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image.

  In the fourth embodiment, for example, when the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode having a high hit probability, the specific effect is executed in the fourth display area that does not overlap with the third display area 27r3. It is also good.

  In the above embodiment, the third effect display device 27c is configured to have the third display area 27r3 emitting light in a predetermined color and the fourth display area 27r4 displaying a predetermined image, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the third display area 27r3 may be an area for displaying a predetermined image, and the fourth display area 27r4 may be an area for emitting light in a predetermined color. That is, as long as the area can be viewed by the player, the predetermined image may be displayed or the predetermined color may be emitted.

  -In the said embodiment, although 3rd display area 27r3 itself and 4th display area 27r4 itself are separate bodies, although it was comprised integrally as the 3rd effect display apparatus 27c, it does not restrict to this, for example, The third display area 27r3 itself and the fourth display area 27r4 itself may be integrally configured.

  -In the said embodiment, although the reservation image and the execution image were displayed on the 2nd effect display apparatus 27b which displays an image, it is not restricted to this, For example, using the lamps etc. which light-emit by a predetermined color Information that can specify a game or information that can specify a special game in progress may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, although the third effect display device 27c is operated in the predetermined direction, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specification image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 of the third effect display device 27c. You may suggest the change of the production | presentation aspect of production | presentation. In this case, the third effect display device 27c may not be operated in a predetermined direction. Further, for example, using the decorative lamp 17 or the speaker 18, an effect may be performed that suggests a change in the effect mode of the specific effect.

  In the embodiment, for example, the second effect display device 27b may operate in a predetermined direction along with changing the display mode of the hold image or the execution image. In addition to this, the second effect display device 27b may operate in a predetermined direction even when the display mode of the reserve image or the execution image is not changed.

  In the above embodiment, although the reserve pre-reading effect and the specific effect are performed simultaneously, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be cases where the pre-pending effect and the specific effect are not performed at the same time. As a specific example, the specific effect is executed first, and the pending pre-reading effect may be executed after the specific effect is executed. Also, for example, the suspension pre-reading effect may be executed first, and the specific effect may be executed after the pre-pending effect is performed.

  -In the said embodiment, after the presentation content of a reservation pre-reading presentation effect was determined, although the presentation content of a specific presentation was determined, it is not restricted to this. For example, the effect pattern is specified such that the effect content of the pre-hold read effect and the effect content of the specific effect correspond, and by determining the effect pattern, the effect content of the pre-hold read effect and the effect content of the specific effect May be determined simultaneously.

  In the above embodiment, although the reserve prefetching effect and the specific effect are executable, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, while the particular effect is executable, there may be a case where the reserve prefetching effect is not executed. , Pending look-ahead effect may not be feasible. Further, for example, instead of the pre-hold presentation effect, an image capable of specifying the contents of the effect (type of variation pattern, type of reach effect) to be executed is displayed in advance, and the specific effect is executed to correspond to the image It may be done.

  In the embodiment, for example, the reserve prefetching rendering effect or the specific effect may be performed in the high base state, or the reserve prefetching rendering effect or the specific effect may be performed in both the low base state and the high base state.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that is in a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game . Also, for example, the game may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting opening 28 and the second starting opening 29. For example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be performed simultaneously Good.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are disposed and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the function in one board is mounted as a function in the other board May be In addition, means for controlling the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c may be separately provided. In addition to the two types of substrates, for example, they may be configured as an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that performs control over effects and a display control board that performs control regarding display of an image.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by a game start command or another dedicated control command.

  In the above-described embodiment, various pieces of random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided in accordance with the number of special reservations. In this case, the random number information may be shifted each time the special game is executed, and may be stored in a storage area in which the number of special holdings is decremented by one.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by a predetermined lottery, and the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 31 is a gaming machine to which a big hit game is provided by passing through the specific passing area. (A so-called "two game machine") may be used. For example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called "one-kind two-type gaming machine") in which the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by winning the big hit lottery in the special game. In addition, the game may be a gaming machine (so-called, three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started in response to the game ball entering a predetermined ball entrance. Also, for example, the high probability state may not be assigned.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) The special effect execution means is characterized in that the special effect execution means is movable.

A1: ordinary actuator, A2: special actuator, A3: first effect actuator, A4: second effect actuator (special effect executing means), SE1: first start sensor, SE2: second start sensor, SE3: special prize sensor, SE4: Gate sensor, SE5: General prize sensor, 10: Pachinko gaming machine, 20: Game board, 22a: first special symbol display portion, 22b: second special symbol display portion, 27a: first effect display device, 27b: 27b Second effect display device (information notification means, predetermined effect execution means), 27c third effect display device (specific effect execution means), 27r1 first display area, 27r2 second display area, 27r3 third display area (First area, second area) 27r4 fourth display area (second area) 28 first start port 29 second start port 30 ordinary variable member 31 Prize winning opening 32 special variable member 33 gate 40 main control board 40a main control CPU 40b main control ROM 40c main control RAM 41 secondary control board 41a secondary control CPU (effect Content determination means, specific effect determination means), 41b ... secondary control ROM, 41c ... secondary control RAM.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine capable of withholding execution of a symbol variation game and being provided with a big hit game after a big hit display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game,
It has a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect capable of specifying the degree of expectation of the jackpot of the symbol variation game being held.
The specific effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect with effect contents including a first effect element and a second effect element,
The first effect element includes a plurality of effect elements that can specify the expected level of the big hit of the symbol change game being held,
The second effect element is a gaming machine that has a plurality of effect elements that can specify the expected level of a big hit of the symbol change game being held.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the big hit expectation of the symbol variation game being held is different between the case where the combination of the first effect element and the second effect element is the first combination and the case where the combination is the second combination.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first effect element and the second effect element are respectively changeable. It has effect content determination means for determining the effect contents of the specific effect to be executed by the specific effect execution means,
The effect content determination means is
When the symbol variation game on hold is a big hit, it is possible to determine the specific effect contents in which the combination of the first effect element and the second effect element is a specific combination, and the symbol change game on hold is released. In the case, it is impossible to decide the specific effect contents,
When the symbol variation game on hold is a big hit, it is possible to determine the special effect content which is a special combination in which the second effect element is a special effect element, regardless of which effect element is the first effect element, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the special effect content can not be determined when the symbol variation game being held is released.