JP2019216971A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest in a game suitably.SOLUTION: Retained unit images corresponding to the number of hold information on the side of a held and stored special pattern are displayed on a pattern display device 41. Plural kinds of display modes of the retained unit images are set by allowing a degree of expectation toward occurrence of a jackpot result to differ. As a performance of a game round, a display change performance for changing a display mode of retained unit images to a display mode having a higher degree of expectation toward occurrence of a jackpot result may be executed. The display change performance may be executed to each of plurality of retained unit images in one game round. In a state in which a display change performance is executed, execution contents of the display change performance may be changed with new acquisition of hold information on the side of a special pattern as an opportunity. Even in a state in which a display change performance is executed, the display change performance is not executed in the game round concerned when the display continuation period of the game round is short.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Pachinko machines, slot machines and the like are known as a kind of gaming machines. In these gaming machines, a configuration is known in which an internal lottery is performed based on a predetermined lottery condition being satisfied, and a bonus is given to a player according to the result of the internal lottery. In addition, a configuration is generally used in which an effect for causing the player to predict or recognize the result of the internal lottery is performed.

  For the pachinko machine, specifically, a lottery is performed based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry section provided in the game area, a variation display of the pattern is performed on the display surface of the display device, and the lottery is performed. There is known a configuration in which, when a winning result is obtained, a combination of specific patterns and the like is finally stopped and displayed on the display surface, and a transition is made to a special game state advantageous to the player. And when it shifts to the special game state, for example, the opening and closing of the ball entry device provided in the game area is started, and game balls are paid out based on the ball entry into the ball entry device (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-261415 A

  Here, in the gaming machines as exemplified above, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes an information acquisition unit that acquires special information based on a predetermined acquisition condition being satisfied,
Acquired information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means, with a prescribed number predetermined as a plurality as an upper limit,
A determination is made to determine whether the special information corresponds to the corresponding information. If a plurality of the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, An application determination unit that sequentially performs the application determination,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player based on that the special information corresponds to the grant correspondence information in the grant determination,
The game replay operation is started, and the end of the game replay operation as a state corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination is defined as one of the game times, and the game replay operation is performed in each game time. Game times control means,
Special unit display control means for performing a special unit display of a number corresponding to the number of the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means,
With
In the display mode of the special unit display, a plurality of types are set in correspondence with the degree of expectation that the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponds to the assignment corresponding information,
This gaming machine
The display mode of the predetermined special unit display is changed to a display mode having the different degree of expectation in a state suggesting that the predetermined special unit display is a target in a situation in which the game round operation is being performed. Effect execution means for executing a changeability effect enabling the player to recognize that there is a possibility of being performed,
As the changeability effect, a mode change unit that changes the display mode of the predetermined special unit display that is the target of execution of the changeability effect to a display mode in which the degree of expectation is different,
With
The change possibility effect may be executed for a plurality of the special unit displays in one game round.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to aim at the entertainment improvement of a game suitably.

It is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a main configuration of the pachinko machine. It is a front view showing the composition of a game board. (A)-(j) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of a symbol display device. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of a symbol display device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various counters used for a success / failure lottery. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type table for 1st special figure, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type table for 2nd special figure. 9 is a flowchart illustrating main processing in a main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control processing in a main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the hold information in the main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the front specification process in a main side MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the production side holding area. It is a flowchart which shows the reception process of the hold command in the light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure change start process in a main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the specification processing of the display continuation period in the main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure determination process in the main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special power ending process in a main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control processing for game round in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect determination processing in the sound light side MPU. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the hold effect currently performed in the hold display area of a symbol display device, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the hold unit image in a hold effect. is there. (A)-(h) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode that a display change effect is performed. (A)-(h) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode that a display change effect is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a hold effect in the sound light side MPU. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various lottery tables regarding a hold effect, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the execution lottery table of a display change effect. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the display change effect in the sound light side MPU. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a scenario data group stored in advance in a sound-side ROM. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining scenario data included in a scenario data group for five pieces. It is a flowchart which shows the reading process of the scenario lottery table in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the storage processing of scenario data in a sound side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the start processing of the display change effect in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for scenario change in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for display change effect in the sound light side MPU. (A)-(f) It is a time chart which shows a mode that a display change effect is performed. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of a 1st ending image, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of a 2nd ending image, (c) It demonstrates the content of a 3rd ending image. FIG. (A)-(h) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode that a continuous-villa fixed effect is performed. (A)-(g) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode that a continuous-villa fixed effect is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the fixed effect in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol determination processing in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the ending effect in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the display change effect performed by the sound light side MPU in the second embodiment. (A)-(h) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode that the extended-village fixed effect in 3rd Embodiment is performed. (A)-(g) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode that a continuous-villa fixed effect is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the fixed effect in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol determination processing in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol determination processing performed by the sound light side MPU in 4th Embodiment.

<First embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is a type of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. 2, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area PA is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in a forward direction. . The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plate members to four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in a game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to island facilities. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, but may be a configuration in which the outer frame 11 is provided in an island facility of a game hall.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. ing. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. More specifically, the inner frame 13 is rotatable forward with the left side being the rotation base end side and the right side being the rotation end side in front view.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side being a rotation base end side and the right side being a rotation tip side in a front view. A back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

  The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the outer frame 11. The door frame 14 has a function of locking the inner frame 13 so that the door frame 14 cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using an unlocking key on a cylinder lock 17 provided to be exposed at the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is almost the same as the outer frame 11. A substantially oval window hole 23 is formed in the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area PA formed on the front face of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  The configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 24.

  An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of an outer edge of the game area PA, and the inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26 provide guidance means. As a guide rail. The game balls fired from the game ball firing mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) attached to the resin base 21 below the window hole 23 are guided to the upper part of the game area PA by the guide rail.

  Incidentally, the game ball launching mechanism 27 includes a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeder 27b that supplies game balls stored in an upper plate 55a to be described later onto the launch rail 27a, and a launch rail 27a. And a solenoid 27c which is an electric actuator for firing the game ball supplied to the guide rail. When the firing operation device (or operation handle) 28 provided on the front door frame 14 is rotated, the solenoid 27c is driven and controlled, and a game ball is fired.

  The game board 24 has a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening has a general winning section 31, a special winning apparatus 32, a first operating apparatus 33, a second operating apparatus 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a special figure unit 37, a general figure unit 38, and a round display section 39. Etc. are respectively provided.

  Even if a ball enters the through gate 35, the payout of the game ball is not executed. On the other hand, for the general prize section 31, the special prize winning device 32, the first operating device 33, and the second operating device 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a ball is generated. More specifically, when a ball enters the first operating device 33, payout of three prize balls is executed, and when a ball enters the second operating device 34, , One prize ball is paid out, and when a ball enters the general prize section 31, ten prize balls are paid out and a ball is entered into the special electric prize device 32. In this case, payout of 15 prize balls is executed.

  The number of prize balls is arbitrary. For example, although the second operating device 34 has a smaller number of prize balls than the first operating device 33, the specific number of prize balls may be different from the above. The number of prize balls may be the same between the first operating device 33 and the second operating device 34, and the number of prize balls may be larger in the second operating device 34 than in the first operating device 33.

  In addition, an out port 24a is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports and the like are discharged from the game area PA through the out port 24a. In addition, a large number of nails 24b are planted on the game board 24 for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game ball, and various members such as a windmill are provided.

  Here, the entering ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not limited to the mode of being discharged from the game area PA after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PA after passing through the opening. A mode in which the game area PA continues to flow down without being discharged is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 24a, the general winning section 31, the special electric winning apparatus 32, the first operating apparatus 33, the second operating apparatus 34, and the through gate 35 Entering a game ball into a game is also referred to as winning.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided so as to include the center of the game area PA. Since the periphery of the variable display unit 36 protrudes forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24, an area where the game balls fired in the game area PA can flow down is defined. Specifically, in the game area PA, an upper area PA1 which is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 36, and the lower area is continuous with the upper area PA1 below the variable display unit 36. The left area PA2, which is the left area, the right area PA3, which is continuous below the upper area PA1 and is located to the right of the variable display unit 36, and the left area PA2 and the right area PA3. On the other hand, a lower area PA <b> 4, which is an area below the variable display unit 36 continuously below the variable display unit 36, is defined.

  When the player operates the firing operation device 28 with a rotation amount in the first range that is less than the reference rotation amount as the first firing operation, the game ball is located to the left of the lateral center position in the upper area PA1. Flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1, the left area PA2, and the lower area PA4. On the other hand, when the player operates the firing operation device 28 with the rotation amount in the second range that is equal to or larger than the reference rotation amount as the second firing operation, the upper region PA1 is positioned rightward of the lateral center position. A game ball flows down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper area PA1, the right area PA3, and the lower area PA4. That is, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2 of the left area PA2 and the right area PA3 by adjusting the amount of rotation operation of the firing operation device 28, and at the same time, adjusts the right operation area. A game can be played so that a game ball flows down the PA3. Incidentally, when the firing operation device 28 is operated with the maximum rotation amount, the game ball flows down in the order of the upper area PA1 → the right area PA3 → the lower area PA4.

  The first actuator 33 is provided in the lower area PA4. The first operating device 33 is open upward, and no member such as an opening / closing member for preventing game balls from entering the first operating device 33 is provided. And in the situation where the game ball is fired in the same manner, the winning probability to the first operating device 33 is constant without depending on the game state. In other words, in the first operating device 33, a game ball flowing down the game area PA toward the first operating device 33 can always enter.

  The first operating device 33 includes a first special figure detection sensor 33a that can detect a game ball that has won the first operating device 33 and a game ball that has won the first operating device 33. A second special figure detection sensor 33b, and a passage area leading to the detection range of the first special figure detection sensor 33a and the second special figure detection sensor 33b. And a ball distribution mechanism 33c for distributing the ball to any one of the passage areas following the detection range. The ball distribution mechanism 33c is provided upstream of the detection range of the first special figure detection sensor 33a and the detection range of the second special figure detection sensor 33b in the flow path of the game ball that has won the first actuator 33. Have been.

  The ball distributing mechanism 33c is not electrically driven, but is mechanically driven by an external force received when a winning game ball comes into contact with the first operating device 33, and is directed toward the detection range of the first special figure detection sensor 33a. Is switched to a state in which the game ball is derived toward the detection range of the second special figure detection sensor 33b. Specifically, the ball distribution mechanism 33c, when in the first distribution state, causes the game ball that has won the first operating device 33 to pass through the detection range of the first special figure detection sensor 33a. In the second distribution state, the game ball that has won the first operating device 33 is guided to the passage area that continues to the detection range of the second special figure detection sensor 33b. The ball distribution mechanism 33c continues the game ball to the detection range of the first special figure detection sensor 33a when the winning game ball contacts the first operating device 33 in the state of the first distribution state. It is switched from the first distribution state to the second distribution state by being led out to the passage area and receiving the force of the game ball. Further, the ball distribution mechanism 33c moves the game ball to the detection range of the second special figure detection sensor 33b when the winning game ball comes into contact with the first operating device 33 in the state of the second distribution state. Is switched to the first distribution state from the second distribution state by receiving the force of the game ball. Therefore, the game ball that has won the first operating device 33 is detected by one of the first special figure detection sensor 33a and the second special figure detection sensor 33b, and detected by the first special figure detection sensor 33a. The situation that is performed and the situation that is detected by the second special figure detection sensor 33b are basically alternately repeated.

  However, depending on the state of the ball distribution mechanism 33c, a plurality of game balls may be continuously derived into one of the detection range of the first special figure detection sensor 33a and the detection range of the second special figure detection sensor 33b. It can happen. Further, the switching of the operation state of the ball distribution mechanism 33c is not limited to the configuration in which the force of the game ball is used, and the ball distribution mechanism is used when the first special figure detection sensor 33a detects the game ball. The ball distribution mechanism 33c is switched to the second distribution state so that the ball distribution mechanism 33c switches to the first distribution state when a game ball is detected by the second special figure detection sensor 33b. May be electrically driven.

  The first special figure detection sensor 33a and the second special figure detection sensor 33b are electrically connected to a main controller 60 described later. The main control device 60 determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first operating device 33 based on a signal received from the first special figure detection sensor 33a or the second special figure detection sensor 33b. The game ball that has won the first operating device 33 is discharged to the back side of the game board 24 after being detected by one of the first special figure detection sensor 33a and the second special figure detection sensor 33b.

  The first operating device 33 is disposed directly below a stage 36 a formed on the variable display unit 36. In addition, an inlet 36b is provided on the left side of the variable display unit 36, and a guide passage (not shown) is formed in the variable display unit 36 for guiding a game ball entering the inlet 36b onto the stage 36a. Have been. The game balls that have flowed into the stage 36a through the guide passage and that are discharged from the lateral central portion 36c of the stage 36a to the outside of the variable display unit 36 can easily enter the first operating device 33. ing.

  The position where the first actuator 33 is provided in the lower area PA4 is a position where a game ball flowing down the left area PA2 can enter, and a game ball flowing down the right area PA3 can enter. It has a certain position. Thereby, either when the firing operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, or when the firing operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right region PA3. Even if there is, it is possible to win the first operating device 33. However, since the introduction port 36b for allowing the game balls to flow into the stage 36a is provided only on the left side of the variable display unit 36, the launch operation device 28 is operated so that the game balls flow down the left area PA2. In this case, winning in the first operating device 33 is more likely to occur than in the case where the firing operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. The present invention is not limited to this. When the firing operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and when the firing operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. In either case, the probability that a prize will occur in the first operating device 33 may be the same or substantially the same, and the firing operation device 28 is set so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2. Is operated, a prize may occur in the first operating device 33. On the other hand, when the firing operating device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3, the first operating device 33 is activated. It is good also as composition which does not generate a prize.

  The second actuator 34 is arranged in the right area PA3. That is, when the firing operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, the second operating device 34 cannot win a prize, and the second operation device 34 performs the shooting operation so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. Winning is possible when the device 28 is operated. The second actuating device 34 is provided with a general electric part 34a as a guide piece composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces. In the closed state of the general electric role product 34a, the game ball cannot enter the second operating device 34, and when the general electric role product 34a is opened, it is possible to win the second operating device 34. The general-purpose drive unit 34b for opening and closing the general-purpose part 34a and the second operation detection sensor 34c for detecting a game ball winning the second operation device 34 are both electrically connected to a main control device 60 described later. ing. When the drive signal is transmitted from the main control device 60 to the general-purpose driving unit 34b, the general-purpose part 34a is opened, and when the transmission of the drive signal is stopped, the general-purpose part 34a returns to the closed state. I do. In addition, the main control device 60 grasps the presence or absence of a winning in the second operation device 34 based on the detection result of the second operation detection sensor 34c.

  In the right side area PA3, a through gate 35 is provided on the upstream side in the downflow direction of the game ball with respect to the second operating device 34. That is, when the firing operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, no prize can be won, and the launch operation device 28 is set so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. When is operated, winning is possible. The through gate 35 has a through hole penetrating in the vertical direction, and a prize to the through gate 35 is generated when the game ball passes through the through hole. Therefore, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 continues to flow down in the game area PA. The through gate 35 is provided with a through detection sensor 35a, and the game ball that has won the through gate 35 is detected by the through detection sensor 35a. The through detection sensor 35a is electrically connected to a main control device 60 described later, and the main control device 60 determines whether or not there is a winning in the through gate 35 based on a signal received from the through detection sensor 35a.

  On the basis of the winning in the through gate 35, the electric utility product 34a of the second actuator 34 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed with a winning in the through gate 35 as a trigger, and a general figure display unit of a general figure unit 38 provided in a lower left corner which is an area where a game ball does not pass in the game area PA. At 38a, the display mode is switched and displayed. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is the electrification opening winning and the stop result corresponding to the result is displayed and the variable display on the ordinary figure display section 38a is ended, the state shifts to the ordinary electricity opening state. In the normal-power open state, the common-power part 34a is opened in a predetermined manner.

  In addition, the general-purpose display unit 38a is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited thereto, and is not limited to a liquid crystal display device and an organic EL display device. , CRT or other types of display devices such as a dot matrix display. In addition, the target to be switched and displayed on the ordinary figure display unit 38a is a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or A configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are switched and displayed may be considered.

  In the general-purpose unit 38, a general-purpose display display 38b is provided at a position adjacent to the general-purpose display 38a. The number of game balls that have won the through gate 35 is reserved up to a maximum of four, and the number of reserved balls is displayed by lighting the general-purpose reserved display section 38b.

  A lottery is performed with the winning of the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34 as a trigger. Then, the lottery result is clearly shown through a display effect on the symbol display device 41 of the special figure unit 37 and the variable display unit 36.

  More specifically, the special figure unit 37 is provided at the lower right corner, which is an area where game balls do not pass in the game area PA. The special figure unit 37 is provided with a first special figure display section 37a and a second special figure display section 37b. The display area of the first special figure display unit 37a is smaller than the display surface of the symbol display device 41, and similarly, the display area of the second special figure display unit 37b is smaller than the display surface of the symbol display device 41. Furthermore, the combined display area of the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b is also smaller than the display surface of the symbol display device 41.

  In the first special figure display unit 37a, the selection of a display mode is switched or a predetermined lottery is performed by the fact that a game ball is detected by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first operating device 33 as a trigger. Display is performed. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. In the second special figure display portion 37b, the game ball is detected by the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operation device 33 or the game is detected by the second operation detection sensor 34c of the second operation device 34. When the ball is detected and the lottery is performed as a trigger, a switching display of a display mode or a predetermined display is performed. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed.

  Note that the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b are each configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be constituted by another type of display device such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. In addition, the target to be switched and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b includes a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of types. A configuration in which a character is displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are displayed, and the like are conceivable.

  In the special figure unit 37, a first special figure reservation display part 37c and a second special figure reservation display part 37d are provided at positions adjacent to the first special figure display part 37a and the second special figure display part 37b. . In a situation where the switching of the display mode on the first special figure display section 37a cannot be newly started, the number of game balls detected by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first operating device 33 is the first special figure. Up to a maximum of four pieces of figure-side hold information are held, and the number of hold pieces of the first special-figure-side hold information is displayed by turning on the first special figure hold display section 37c. Further, in a situation where the switching display of the display mode on the second special figure display unit 37b cannot be newly started, the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operating device 33 or the second operation detection of the second operating device 34 is detected. The number of game balls detected by the sensor 34c is held up to a maximum of four pieces as the second special figure side holding information, and the number of the second special figure side holding information is displayed by turning on the second special figure holding display section 37d. It is supposed to be.

  More specifically, the symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be another display device having a display surface such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and may be a dot matrix display device. May be.

  In the symbol display device 41, based on the detection of a game ball by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first actuating device 33, the first special figure display section 37a displays a display mode switching display or a predetermined display. When it is performed, the symbol change display or predetermined display is performed accordingly, and the game is performed by the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operation device 33 or the second operation detection sensor 34c of the second operation device 34. When the switching display of the display mode or the predetermined display is performed on the second special figure display unit 37b based on the detection of the ball, the symbol change display or the predetermined display is performed accordingly. In addition, in the symbol display device 41, not only the display effect triggered by winning to the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34, but also the display effect in the opening / closing execution mode which shifts after winning is performed. Is

  The display contents when the symbol display device 41 performs the variable display of the symbol will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a view individually showing symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device 41, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display surface of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (j), the pattern, which is a kind of pattern, includes nine types of main patterns, each of which has a number of “1” to “9”, and a shell-shaped pattern. And a sub-symbol consisting of More specifically, nine types of character designs such as an octopus are numbered "1" to "9" to form a main design.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, on the display surface of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set as a plurality of display areas. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol.

  That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1” are arranged. A main symbol of “4” is additionally arranged between them, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols with 10 main symbols arranged. Then, on the display surface of the symbol display device 41, the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with a periodicity.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, on the display surface of the symbol display device 41, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are displayed. The display is stopped. On the display surface of the symbol display device 41, as shown in FIG. 5A, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right down line L4, and a right up line L5 are displayed. Is set.

  In the case where the symbols are fluctuated on the display surface of the symbol display device 41 based on the winning of the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34, the symbols in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 have a predetermined periodicity. Movement display is started so as to scroll in the direction. Then, the display is switched from the moving display to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and the process is ended in a state where a predetermined symbol is statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. . In this case, in the standby display, the symbol is displayed so as to remain at a predetermined position in the scroll direction of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, but the reciprocating motion or the enlargement / reduction of the size is performed in a direction different from the scroll direction. Is to be displayed. The stationary display means that the symbol is displayed at a predetermined position in the scroll direction of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 without changing the display mode. In addition, when a symbol is statically displayed, if the result of the internal lottery is a jackpot result to be described later, the same symbol combination is formed on any of the activated lines.

  In addition, based on the winning of one of the operating devices 33, 34, the variable display is started on any of the special figure display units 37a, 37b and the symbol display device 41, and the predetermined result is displayed to display the variable display. Until the end is equivalent to one game time. In addition, the mode of the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pattern variably displayed on the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-described symbol, and for example, a configuration in which only numbers are variably displayed as the symbol may be employed.

  As shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the number of the reserved first special figure display information for the first special figure display unit 37 a and the number of the second reserved A hold display area 41a is set in which a display is made to enable the player to recognize the total number of hold numbers of the second special figure side hold information for the special figure display section 37b. The number of hold unit images GR corresponding to the total number of special figure side hold information (first special figure side hold information and second special figure side hold information) is displayed in the hold display area 41a. The reservation unit image GR is displayed without distinguishing which of the first special figure side reservation information and the second special figure side reservation information corresponds. In other words, in the suspension display area 41a, the first special figure side suspension information and the second special figure side suspension information are not distinguished between the first special figure side suspension information and the second special figure side suspension information. A corresponding number of hold unit images GR are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (color, shape, and size of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the first special figure side hold information and the hold unit image GR corresponding to the second special figure side hold information) may be used. (At least one).

  Since the upper limit of the number of reserves for the first special figure display part 37a is four and the upper limit of the number of reserves for the second special figure display part 37b is four, the upper limit of the total number is eight. It becomes. Therefore, when the total number is eight, eight hold unit images GR are displayed side by side as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B. Then, every time the total number decreases by one, the right-side reserved unit images GR are not sequentially displayed. For example, when the total number is four, four reserved unit images GR from the left are displayed. If the total number is one, only the leftmost one reserved unit image GR is displayed.

  If a jackpot result is selected by a winning lottery based on a prize to the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34, the mode shifts to an open / close execution mode in which a prize to the special electric prize device 32 is enabled. The special electric prize winning device 32 has a large winning prize port (not shown) communicating with the back side of the game board 24, and has an opening / closing door 32a for opening and closing the large prize winning port as shown in FIG. The opening / closing door 32a is arranged in one of a closed state and an open state. Specifically, the opening / closing door 32a is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and is switched to an open state in which a game ball can be won when a transition to the open / close execution mode is won in an internal lottery. It has become. Incidentally, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to which a shift is made when a jackpot result is obtained. In the closed state, a prize may not be impossible, but a prize may be less likely to occur than in the open state.

  A round display unit 39 is provided in the special figure unit 37 as a display unit for displaying the number of round games that occur in the open / close execution mode. The round display section 39 displays the number of round games that occur in the open / close execution mode. The open / close execution mode is executed with a predetermined number of round games as an upper limit. The round game means that the special power winning device 32 is opened until a predetermined opening continuation period elapses, or that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls win the special power winning device 32. A game that continues until the conditions are met. Specifically, in each round game, the special prize winning device 32 is opened once, and the opening continuation period in the case of opening once is set to 29 seconds. The upper limit number of one round game is set to ten. In this pachinko machine 10, the driving operation of the game ball launching mechanism 27 is controlled such that one game ball is launched toward the game area PA in 0.6 seconds when the launch operation device 28 is operated by the player. You. Then, in each round game, an open continuation period longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game balls and the upper limit number of one round game is set. When a first jackpot result to be described later or a second jackpot result to be described later, the mode shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which round games are performed eight times, and when a third jackpot result described later occurs, 16 round games are performed. The mode shifts to the open / close execution mode to be performed. The round display section 39 displays the number of round games or a display corresponding thereto. The display on the round display section 39 is started when the open / close execution mode is started, and is ended when the open / close execution mode is ended and a new game round is started.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13 in which the game board 24 having the above configuration is attached to the resin base 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 51 so that almost the entire game area PA can be visually recognized from the front. The window 51 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 52 is fitted therein. Although the window panel 52 is formed to be colorless and transparent by glass, it is not limited to this, and may be formed to be colorless and transparent by synthetic resin. The game area PA is formed through the window panel 52 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It may be formed colored and transparent as long as it is visible.

  Above the window 51, a display light emitting unit 53 is provided. Further, a pair of left and right speaker units 54 for outputting a sound effect or the like according to a game state is provided. Below the window 51, an upper swelling portion 55 and a lower swelling portion 56 swelling toward the near side are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 55a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 55, and a lower plate 56a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 56. The upper plate 55a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device 76 described later, and guiding the game balls to the game ball firing mechanism 27 while aligning them in a line. The lower plate 56a has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper plate 55a.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 60 for controlling a main game is mounted on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24). The main control device 60 has a main control board housed in a board box. Note that the substrate box may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of the opening, or a trace structure for leaving a trace of the opening. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box are inseparably connected and a connection portion that requires destruction of a predetermined portion at the time of separation, or the adhesive layer remains on the object to be peeled off when peeled off, A configuration is conceivable in which a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of being done is attached so as to straddle the boundary between the plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to a boundary between a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box may be considered.

  The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main control device 60. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 72 formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and a payout mechanism 73 and a control device collecting unit 74 are attached to the back pack 72.

  The payout mechanism 73 includes a tank 75 to which game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 76 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 75. The game balls paid out from the payout device 76 are discharged to the upper plate 55a or the lower plate 56a through a payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 76. The dispensing mechanism unit 73 is supplied with a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC, and is mounted with a back pack substrate having a power switch for performing power ON and OFF operations.

  The control device assembling unit 74 includes a payout control device 77 having a function of controlling the payout device 76, and predetermined power required by various control devices and the like are generated and output, and are generated in accordance with the operation of the firing operation device 28 by the player. A power supply / launch control device 78 for controlling launching of game balls is provided. The payout control device 77 and the power supply / firing control device 78 are arranged one on top of the other so that the payout control device 77 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG.

  The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 for controlling a main game, and a power failure monitoring board 65 for monitoring a power supply. The MPU 62 is mounted on the main control board 61. The MPU 62 includes a ROM 63 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 62 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 63. A certain RAM 64, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are built in. It is not essential that the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 be integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 62, and each may be configured individually as a chip. This is the same for the MPUs of the control devices other than the main control device 60.

  The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port. The input side of the MPU 62 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 65 provided in the main control device 60, and is connected to a payout control device 77. A power supply / emission control device 78 having a function of supplying operating power is connected to the power failure monitoring board 65, and power is supplied to the MPU 62 via the power failure monitoring board 65.

  Various sensors such as various winning detection sensors 33a, 33b, 34c, and 35a (hereinafter, various winning detection sensors 33a to 35a) are connected to the input port of the MPU 62. The various winning detection sensors 33a to 35a include a first special figure detection sensor 33a and a second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operation device 33, a second operation detection sensor 34c of the second operation device 34, and a through gate. 35 through detection sensors 35a are included. The input ports of the MPU 62 include, in addition to the above, a sensor that detects a game ball that has won the general prize unit 31 and a sensor that detects a game ball that has won a special electric prize device 32. A payout control device 77 is connected to an input port of the MPU 62. From the payout control device 77, various commands and signals relating to the payout of game balls are received.

  The power outage monitoring board 65, the payout control device 77, and the sound emission control device 80 are connected to the output port of the MPU 62. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 based on the result of the prize determination for the prize-corresponding ball entry portion. When the payout control device 77 receives the prize ball command, the payout control device 77 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that the number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command is paid out. Various commands such as a change command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the sound emission control device 80. The sound emission control device 80 is provided on the back side of the symbol display device 41.

  The output port of the MPU 62 includes a special power drive unit 32b that opens and closes the open / close door 32a of the special power prize winning device 32, a general power drive unit 34b that opens and closes the general power object 34a of the second operating device 34, a special figure unit 37, A general-purpose unit 38 is connected. Incidentally, the special figure unit 37 includes a first special figure display section 37a, a second special figure display section 37b, a first special figure reservation display section 37c, a second special figure reservation display section 37d, and a round display section 39. However, all of them are connected to the output port of the MPU 62. Similarly, the general-purpose unit 38 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 38a and a general-purpose reserve display unit 38b, all of which are connected to the output port of the MPU 62. The main control board 61 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 62 controls the driving of various drive units and various display units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 controls the driving of the special power drive unit 32b so that the special power winning device 32 is opened and closed. In addition, in a case where the open state of the general electric part 34a is won, the drive control of the general electric drive unit 34b is executed in the MPU 62 so that the general electric part 34a is opened and closed. Further, in the game round and the opening / closing execution mode, the display control of the special figure unit 37 is executed in the MPU 62. In addition, in the case where the lottery result indicating whether or not to bring the general electricity role object 34a into the open state is specified, the display control of the general figure unit 38 is executed in the MPU 62.

  The power failure monitoring board 65 relays between the main control board 61 and the power supply / emission control device 78, and monitors a DC stable 24 volt voltage which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / emission control device 78. The payout control device 77 controls the payout of the prize balls and the loaned balls by the payout device 76 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 60.

  The power supply / launch control device 78 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, it generates necessary operating power for the main control board 61, the payout control device 77, and the like, and supplies the generated operating power. Incidentally, the power supply / emission control device 78 is provided with a power supply unit at the time of power cut such as a backup capacitor. Even when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is in the OFF state, the power supply unit at the time of power cut is mainly used. Power for storage retention is supplied to the RAM 64 of the control device 60. The power supply / launch control device 78 controls the launch of the game ball launching mechanism 27, and the game ball launching mechanism 27 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound emission control device 80 includes a sound emission control board 81 on which an MPU 82 is mounted. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 82, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 83. A certain RAM 84, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built in.

  The MPU 82 determines the contents of the effect to be executed in the game times, the opening / closing execution mode, and the like, based on the command received from the main control device 60. The light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 provided on the front door frame 14 is performed so that the operation corresponding to the determined content is performed, and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 provided on the front door frame 14 is performed. I do.

  The MPU 82 is electrically connected to the display control device 90. The MPU 82 transmits to the display control device 90 a command including the content of the effect determined based on the command received from the main control device 60 and a command including the content of the notification corresponding to the command received from the main control device 60. Note that the display control device 90 is not configured to receive a command from the main control device 60 without passing through the audio light emission control device 80, and the communication with the main control device 60 is higher than that of the audio light emission control device 80. It can be said that it exists downstream in the direction. The display control device 90 is provided on the back side of the symbol display device 41 together with the sound emission control device 80.

  The display control device 90 includes a display control board 91 on which an MPU 92 which is an element in which a program ROM 93 and a work RAM 94 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 95, a character ROM 96, and a video RAM 97 are mounted. It has. The MPU 92 analyzes the various commands received from the sound emission control device 80 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP 95 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 95). The program ROM 93 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 92 and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require external power supply when storing the stored information. The work RAM 94 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when the MPU 92 executes various programs, and is a volatile storage unit that requires an external power supply when holding the stored information. It is.

  The VDP 95 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 95 is formed into an IC chip, it is also called a “drawing chip”, and its substance can be called a microcomputer chip containing firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 95 adjusts respective timings of the MPU 92, the video RAM 97, and the like, intervenes in reading and writing of data, and reads out image data to be stored in the video RAM 97 from the character ROM 96 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 96 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 96 holds bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color pallet table referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. The video RAM 97 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed based on rewriting the content of the video RAM 97.

  In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the MPU 62, the ROM 63, and the RAM 64 of the main control device 60 are referred to as a main MPU 62, a main ROM 63, and a main RAM 64, respectively, and the MPU 82, the ROM 83, and the RAM 84 of the audio emission control device 80 are respectively sound. The light-side MPU 82, the sound-side ROM 83, and the sound-side RAM 84 are called, and the MPU 92, the program ROM 93, and the work RAM 94 of the display control device 90 are called a display-side MPU 92, a display-side ROM 93, and a display-side RAM 94, respectively.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the main MPU 62>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the main MPU 62 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main-side MPU 62 uses various counter information during the game, and determines the winning occurrence lottery, the setting of the display of the first special figure display unit 37a, the setting of the display of the second special figure display unit 37b, and the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 41. The setting of the display of the ordinary figure display section 38a is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when determining the winning random number counter C1 used for the lottery of the occurrence of the jackpot result and the jackpot type, , A reach random number counter C3 used for reach generation lottery when the symbol display device 41 comes off and fluctuates, and display of game times on each of the special figure display portions 37a and 37b and the symbol display device 41. Using a fluctuation type counter CS used for determining the period and a random number initial value counter CINI used for setting an initial value of the hit random number counter C1; To have. Further, a general-purpose random number counter C4, which is used for a lottery to determine whether or not the general-purpose part 34a of the second operating device 34 is in the general-purpose open state, is used. The counters C1 to C3, CS, CINI, and C4 are provided in the lottery counter area 101 of the main RAM 64.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CS, CINI, and C4 is a loop counter in which "1" is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals. The respective numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS are stored in the special figure holding area 102 when the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34 wins. Is stored in The special figure holding area 102 includes a holding area 103 and an execution area 119 for special figure.

  The holding area 103 includes a first area 111, a second area 112, a third area 113, a fourth area 114, a fifth area 115, a sixth area 116, a seventh area 117, and an eighth area 118. In accordance with the winning history of the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34, each numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the special figure side holding information (No. This is stored in one of the areas 111 to 118 as the first special figure side reservation information and the second special figure side reservation information). In this case, in the first area 111 to the eighth area 118, when a prize to the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34 occurs in a situation where the game round cannot be newly started, the first area 111 111-> second area 112 → third area 113 → fourth area 114 → fifth area 115 → sixth area 116 → seventh area 117 → eighth area 118 Go. By providing the eight areas 111 to 118 in this manner, up to eight winning histories of game balls to the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34 are stored on hold. .

  Identification areas 111a to 118a are provided in the first to eighth areas 111 to 118, respectively. In each of the identification areas 111a to 118a, an identification indicating which of the first special figure side reservation information and the second special figure side reservation information is stored in the corresponding area among the first to eighth areas 111 to 118. Information is stored. When the special figure side reservation information is acquired based on the detection of a game ball by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first operating device 33, the special figure side reservation information is the first special figure side reservation. Information. Therefore, when the special figure side hold information is acquired based on the detection of the game ball by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first operating device 33, the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 are displayed. Of these, the identification area 111a to 118a in which the special figure-side hold information is stored stores information indicating the first special figure-side hold information. Further, when the special figure side hold information is acquired based on the detection of a game ball by the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operation apparatus 33 or the second operation detection sensor 34c of the second operation apparatus 34. In the first to eighth areas 111 to 118, the identification areas 111a to 118a in which the special figure side reservation information is stored store information indicating the second special figure side reservation information.

  Since the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 are provided in the holding area 103 as described above, the winning history of game balls to the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34 is held up to a maximum of eight. The upper limit number for holding the first special figure side hold information is set to four, and the upper limit number for holding the second special figure side hold information is also set to four. . Therefore, if a game ball is detected by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first actuating device 33 in a situation where four pieces of the first special figure side reservation information are already reserved and stored, the reservation area 103 Even if the total number of the special figure side hold information stored in the first special figure side is less than eight, new hold storage of the first special figure side hold information is not performed. Similarly, in a situation where four second special figure side reservation information are already reserved and stored, the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operation device 33 or the second operation detection sensor 34c of the second operation device 34. When a game ball is detected, even if the total number of special figure side hold information held and stored in the holding area 103 is less than 8, new hold storage of the second special figure side hold information is performed. Not done.

  Note that the number of items that can be held in the holding area is not limited to eight, but may be any number, and may be two, three, nine or more. Further, the number of the first special figure side hold information that can be held and stored is not limited to four and is arbitrary, and may be another plural number such as two, three or five or more. It may be singular. Further, the number of the second special figure side hold information that can be held and stored is not limited to four and is arbitrary, and may be another plural number such as two, three or five or more. It may be singular. In addition, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the upper limit number of the holdable storage is the same in the first special figure side reservation information and the second special figure side reservation information, and these upper limit numbers may be different.

  The special-figure execution area 119 stores special-figure-side hold information for which a special-figure determination or type determination or the like is performed when the variable display is started on any of the special-figure display units 37a and 37b. It is the area where it is done. Specifically, when the variable display is started on any of the special figure display units 37a and 37b, the special figure side hold information stored in the first area 111 in the hold area 103 is used as the special figure execution information. Moved to area 119. In this case, information indicating the first special figure side hold information is set in the identification area 111a of the first area 111 to which the special figure side hold information is moved to the special figure execution area 119. If there is, the first special figure display unit 37a is a target for starting the variable display. On the other hand, when information indicating that the information is the second special figure side reservation information is set in the identification area 111a of the first area 111 to which the special figure side reservation information is moved to the special figure execution area 119. , The second special figure display unit 37b is a target for starting the variable display.

  The information corresponding to the general-purpose random number counter C4 is stored in the general-purpose reservation area 121 when a prize is generated in the through gate 35. The general-purpose reservation area 121 includes a first area 122a, a second area 122b, a third area 122c, and a fourth area 122d. Numerical information of the general-purpose random number counter C4 is set in accordance with the winning history of the through gate 35. Is stored in any of the areas 122a to 122d as the general-purpose side hold information. In this case, in the first area 122a to the fourth area 122d, when a prize to the through gate 35 occurs in a situation where the variable display on the general-purpose display section 38a cannot be newly started, the first area 122a → Numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of the second area 122b → the third area 122c → the fourth area 122d. By providing the four areas 122a to 122d in this manner, up to four winning histories of game balls to the through gate 35 are stored on hold. It should be noted that the number of items that can be held and stored in the ordinary figure holding area 121 is not limited to four, but may be any number, and may be another number such as two, three or five or more. It may be.

  An execution area 123 for general drawing is provided in the general drawing holding area 121. The general-figure execution area 123 is an area for storing general-figure-side hold information of a target for which it is to be determined whether or not support is appropriate when starting the variable display on the general-figure display unit 38a. Specifically, when starting the variable display of the general-figure display unit 38a, the general-figure-side hold information stored in the first area 122a of the general-figure hold area 121 is moved to the general-figure execution area 123. You.

  Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

  First, the ordinary random number counter C4 will be described. The ordinary random number counter C4 has a configuration in which, for example, "1" is sequentially added in the range of 0 to 250, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The general-purpose random number counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the general-purpose holding area 121 of the main-side RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the general-purpose handset 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the general-purpose random number counter C4.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the modes of support by the general-purpose electric appliance 34a are different from each other. In detail, in the support mode, when compared with the situation where the launch of the game ball is continued in the same manner with respect to the game area PA, the general electric appliance 34a of the second operating device 34 per unit time The high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of the open state becomes relatively high and low.

  In the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode, the probability of being in the open state win state in the open state lottery using the ordinary number counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). In the frequency support mode, the number of times that the general purpose duty article 34a is opened when the general power release state is won is set to be larger than in the low frequency support mode, and one open period is set longer. I have. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the open state is elected and the open state of the common electric part 34a occurs a plurality of times, the time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The closing period is set shorter than one opening period. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, a securing period (that is, a general figure) in which the minimum time is secured after one general power release lottery is performed and then the next general power release lottery is performed than in the low frequency support mode. One display continuation period on the display unit 38a) is set short.

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the second actuator 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will occur in the first operating device 33 than in the second operating device 34. The probability that the winning of the device 34 will occur increases.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency in which the high frequency support mode is set to the ordinary power open state per unit time than the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration. It is good also as a structure which raises the probability of winning in the open-to-public state. In addition, a securing period (for example, executed on the general-purpose display unit 38a based on a prize to the through gate 35), which is secured after one general-purpose opening lottery is performed and then the next general-purpose opening lottery is performed. In a configuration in which a plurality of types of variable display periods are prepared, a shorter securing period is set to be easily selected or the average securing period is set shorter in the high frequency support mode than in the low frequency support mode. Is also good. Further, increasing the number of times of opening, lengthening the opening period, shortening the securing period that is secured after one general-purpose opening lottery is performed after one general-purpose opening lottery is performed, such a securing period The advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be enhanced by applying any one of the conditions of shortening the average period and increasing the winning probability.

  In the case of the normal power open lottery using the normal power random number counter C4, when the normal power open state is won, the normal power open state is set. The normal electric power release state ends when a predetermined number of times of opening and closing of the general electric role object 34a or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls win the second operating device 34. More specifically, the upper limit number is 10 in both the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode. On the other hand, the number of times of opening / closing the general purpose duty object 34a is one in the case of the low frequency support mode, whereas the number of times of opening / closing in the high frequency support mode is more than that in the case of the low frequency support mode. There are three times. In addition, one open period of the general-purpose handpiece 34a is 1 second in the low-frequency support mode, and 2 seconds in the high-frequency support mode.

  Next, the hit random number counter C1 will be described. The hit random number counter C1 has a configuration in which “1” is sequentially added, for example, in the range of 0 to 599, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the hit random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the hit random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The winning random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is held as a part of the first special figure side holding information at the timing when the game ball is detected by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first operating device 33. At the timing when the game ball is stored in the area 103 and detected by the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operation device 33 or the second operation detection sensor 34c of the second operation device 34, the second special figure side hold information Is stored in the holding area 103 as a part of the information. Then, using the stored value of the hit random number counter C1, a determination is made as to whether or not a hit is present.

  The value of the random number to be won at the time of the win / fail determination is stored in the main ROM 63 as a win / fail table. In the success / failure table, a jackpot result and a miss result are set as the success / failure results. The jackpot result is an opportunity result that can be a trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special power prize device 32 is controlled to be opened / closed and can be a trigger for transition to at least one of the success / failure lottery mode and the support mode. The departure result is a pass / fail result that does not trigger a transition to the opening / closing execution mode and does not trigger a transition in the success / failure lottery mode and the support mode.

  As the success / failure table, there is a success / failure table for the low probability mode and a success / failure table for the high probability mode. That is, the pachinko machine 10 refers to the same win / fail table in the first special figure side hold information and the second special figure side hold information, and in any case, the win / win lottery mode in the win / win lottery There are a low probability mode and a high probability mode.

  Describing each of the success / failure tables in detail, the success / failure table for the low probability mode has seven random number values as the jackpot result. The other values are the values of the random numbers that result in the departure. In the hit / fail table for the high-probability mode, the number of random number values resulting in the jackpot is set to be larger than that in the hit / fail table for the low-probability mode, and specifically, 60. In this case, the value group of the random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the low probability mode is included in the value group of the random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the high probability mode.

  If the high probability mode has a higher probability of a jackpot result than the low probability mode, the number of random numbers to be won is arbitrary. The value group of the random number counter C1 may be configured such that only a part is included in the value group of the random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the high probability mode, or may not be included.

  Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that "1" is sequentially added in the range of 0 to 99, and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is used as a part of the first special figure side reservation information at the timing when the game ball is detected by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first operating device 33. At the timing when the game ball is stored in the area 103 and detected by the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operation device 33 or the second operation detection sensor 34c of the second operation device 34, the second special figure side hold information Is stored in the holding area 103 as a part of the information. Then, the type of the jackpot result is determined using the stored value of the jackpot type counter C2.

  The distribution destination of the type of the jackpot result to the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the main ROM 63 as a type table. The contents of the type table will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B. As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the type table, a first big hit result, a second big hit result, and a third big hit result are set as the types of big hit results.

  In the first jackpot result, the open / close execution mode in which the round game occurs eight times is set. After the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the high probability mode is set regardless of the winning / rejecting lottery mode before the shift to the opening / closing execution mode. This high-probability mode continues until the eight game rounds have been exhausted after the end of the open / close execution mode, and when the eight game rounds have been exhausted, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the low probability mode. After the open / close execution mode ends, the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This high frequency support mode is continued until the 25 game times are exhausted after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and when the 25 game times are exhausted, the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode. That is, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, until the eight game rounds are exhausted, the winning / rejecting lottery mode is in the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode, and the eight game rounds are exhausted. After the game has been performed and until the 25 game times have been exhausted, the winning / rejection lottery mode is a low-probability mode and the support mode is a high-frequency support mode.

  In addition, if any of the jackpot results is obtained before the eight game rounds are consumed after the execution of the opening and closing execution mode, after the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the newly generated jackpot result, eight rounds are executed. It becomes the high probability mode that continues until the game times are exhausted. Further, if any of the jackpot results is obtained before the 25 game rounds are consumed after the execution of the opening / closing execution mode, the newly generated jackpot result triggers the newly opened / closed execution mode to newly generate the jackpot result. The high frequency support mode is continued until the number of game times corresponding to the generated jackpot result is consumed.

  In the second jackpot result, the open / close execution mode in which the round game occurs eight times is set. After the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the high probability mode is set regardless of the winning / rejecting lottery mode before the shift to the opening / closing execution mode. This high-probability mode continues until the eight game rounds have been exhausted after the end of the open / close execution mode, and when the eight game rounds have been exhausted, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the low probability mode. After the open / close execution mode ends, the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode is continued until the 50 game times have been exhausted after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and when the 50 game times have been exhausted, the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode. In other words, after the end of the open / close execution mode, until the eight game rounds are exhausted, the winning / rejecting lottery mode is in the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode, and the eight game rounds are exhausted. After the game has been performed and until the 50 game times have been exhausted, the game state is such that the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode.

  In addition, if any of the jackpot results is obtained before the eight game rounds are consumed after the execution of the opening and closing execution mode, after the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the newly generated jackpot result, eight rounds are executed. It becomes the high probability mode that continues until the game times are exhausted. In addition, if any of the jackpot results is obtained before the 50 game rounds are consumed after the execution of the opening and closing execution mode, after the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the newly generated jackpot result, the new jackpot results in a new one. The high frequency support mode is continued until the number of game times corresponding to the generated jackpot result is consumed.

  In the third jackpot result, the opening and closing execution mode in which the round game occurs 16 times is set. After the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the high probability mode is set regardless of the winning / rejecting lottery mode before the shift to the opening / closing execution mode. This high-probability mode continues until the eight game rounds have been exhausted after the end of the open / close execution mode, and when the eight game rounds have been exhausted, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the low probability mode. After the open / close execution mode ends, the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode is continued until the 50 game times have been exhausted after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and when the 50 game times have been exhausted, the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode. In other words, after the end of the open / close execution mode, until the eight game rounds are exhausted, the winning / rejecting lottery mode is in the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode, and the eight game rounds are exhausted. After the game has been performed and until the 50 game times have been exhausted, the game state is such that the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode.

  In addition, if any of the jackpot results is obtained before the eight game rounds are consumed after the execution of the opening and closing execution mode, after the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the newly generated jackpot result, eight rounds are executed. It becomes the high probability mode that continues until the game times are exhausted. In addition, if any of the jackpot results is obtained before the 50 game rounds are consumed after the execution of the opening and closing execution mode, after the opening and closing execution mode triggered by the newly generated jackpot result, the new jackpot results in a new one. The high frequency support mode is continued until the number of game times corresponding to the generated jackpot result is consumed.

  As described above, regardless of the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, or the third jackpot result, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the gaming state is the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode. The high-probability mode is ended when eight game rounds have been consumed after the open / close execution mode ends regardless of the type of the jackpot result. In this case, the number of special figure side hold information that can be held in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102 is eight. In other words, the number of game times in which the high probability mode is maintained after the open / close execution mode ends is equal to or greater than the number of special figure side hold information that can be held and stored. Therefore, all the special figure-side hold information held and stored at the time when the open / close execution mode ends is consumed in the situation of the high probability mode.

  Of the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, and the third jackpot result, the first jackpot result and the second jackpot result have eight round games in the opening / closing execution mode, whereas the third jackpot result has opening / closing. The number of round games in the execution mode is 16. Also, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the number of game times in which the high frequency support mode is maintained is 25 for the first jackpot result and 50 for the second jackpot result and the third jackpot result. is there. Thus, the third jackpot result is most advantageous, followed by the second jackpot result, and the first jackpot result is least advantageous.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the type table for the first special figure used when determining the type of the first special figure side hold information, the type table for the first special figure side, and the second special figure side A type table for the second special map used for determining the type of the hold information is set. Regardless of the type table for the first special map or the type table for the second special map, the type of the jackpot result to be sorted is any one of the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, and the third jackpot result. Has become. In this case, in the type table for the first special map, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 99”, “0 to 39” corresponds to the first jackpot result, and “40 to 79” Corresponds to the second jackpot result, and “80 to 99” corresponds to the third jackpot result. On the other hand, in the type table for the second special map, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 99”, “0 to 29” corresponds to the first jackpot result, and “30 to 79” corresponds to the first jackpot result. The result corresponds to the second jackpot result, and “80 to 99” corresponds to the third jackpot result. Although the probability of selecting the third jackpot result in the type table for the first special figure and the type table for the second special figure is the same, in the case of the type table for the second special figure, The probability that the first jackpot result is selected is lower than that of the type table, and the probability that the second jackpot result is selected is set higher. Therefore, as a type of the jackpot result that can be selected when the jackpot result is generated and won, the case where the second special figure side hold information is used as an opportunity rather than the case where the first special figure side hold information is used as an opportunity Is more advantageous for the player. However, the configuration may be such that the degree of advantage is the same or substantially the same for the first special figure side reservation information and the second special figure side reservation information, and the first special figure side reservation information is the second special figure side reservation information. It is good also as a structure with a higher advantage than it.

  Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 has a configuration in which “1” is sequentially added, for example, in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is used as a part of the first special figure side reservation information at the timing when the game ball is detected by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first actuator 33. At the timing when the game ball is stored in the area 103 and detected by the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operation device 33 or the second operation detection sensor 34c of the second operation device 34, the second special figure side hold information Is stored in the holding area 103 as a part of the information.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a type of display effect on the symbol display device 41. The expected effect is provided with a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display of symbols, and in a gaming machine in which a final stop result is an assignment corresponding result in a game round in which a predetermined jackpot result is obtained, the symbol display device 41 is provided. In the stage prior to the derivation and display of the stop result after the start of the variable display of the symbol in, a display state for causing the player to think that the variable display state is likely to be the above-mentioned provision result. It should be noted that, specifically, the combination of symbols with the same numeral attached to one of the activated lines is stopped and displayed.

  Two types of expected effects are set: a reach display, and a preview display for expecting the occurrence of a reach display and the occurrence of an assignment correspondence result at a stage before the reach display occurs.

  In the reach display, a combination of reach symbols is displayed by stopping and displaying the symbols for some of the symbol columns among the plurality of symbol columns displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the symbols are displayed in the remaining symbol columns in that state. And a display state in which the variable display is performed. In addition, in the state where the combination of the reach symbols is displayed as described above, while performing the variation display of the symbols in the remaining symbol columns, and performing a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on the background screen, , A combination of reach symbols is reduced or hidden, and a reach effect is displayed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface of the symbol display device 41.

  In the notice display, a state in which the symbols are variably displayed in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 after the symbol variable display is started in the symbol display device 41, or a plurality of symbols in some symbol columns. In a situation in which the symbols are variably displayed in the symbol columns, a mode in which a character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is included. Further, the background screen may have a predetermined mode different from the previous mode, or the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 may have a predetermined mode different from the previous mode. Such a notice display may occur at any of the game times when the reach display is performed and when the reach display is not performed, but the probability that the reach display is performed is higher than that when the reach display is not performed. Is set to occur in

  The reach display is executed irrespective of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game in which the same symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. In addition, in the game time corresponding to the result of the miss, the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the special figure side hold information which triggered the start of the game time is stored in the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the main ROM 63. This is executed when the value corresponds to the stored reach value.

  On the other hand, the determination as to whether or not to perform the notice display is performed not by the main MPU 62 but by the sound light MPU 82. In this case, in the sound-light-side MPU 82, the notice display is more likely to occur in the game times corresponding to any of the jackpot results than in the game times corresponding to the off-going results, and a notice display with a low appearance rate occurs. A lottery process for displaying an advance notice is executed so as to satisfy at least one of the conditions of being easy to perform. Incidentally, this lottery result is reflected when the game display effect is executed on the symbol display device 41.

  Next, the variation type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is configured such that “1” is sequentially added, for example, within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is periodically updated, and is used as a part of the first special figure side reservation information at the timing when the game ball is detected by the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first operating device 33. At the timing when the game ball is stored in the area 103 and detected by the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operation device 33 or the second operation detection sensor 34c of the second operation device 34, the second special figure side hold information Is stored in the holding area 103 as a part of the information. The fluctuation type counter CS is used when the main MPU 62 determines the display duration of the game times in the first special figure display unit 37a, the second special figure display unit 37b, and the symbol display device 41.

<Regarding Processing Configuration Required for Main MPU 62>
Next, each processing executed to advance the game in the main MPU 62 will be described. The processing of the main MPU 62 is roughly classified into a main processing started when power is turned on, and a timer interrupt processing started periodically (in the present embodiment, at a period of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a power-on wait process is executed (step S101). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits until one second elapses after the main process is started without proceeding to the next process. Thereafter, access to the main RAM 64 is permitted (step S102), and an internal function register of the main MPU 62 is set (step S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasure switch provided on the power supply / emission control device 78 is manually operated (step S104), and whether or not the power failure flag of the main RAM 64 is set to "1". (Step S105). Further, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed (step S106), and it is determined whether or not the checksum matches the checksum stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined (step S106). Step S107).

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the game hall is opened, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Also, when the information of the occurrence of the power shutdown is not set, or when the stored data is confirmed to be abnormal by the checksum, the process similarly shifts to the step S108. In step S108, the main RAM 64 is cleared as initialization of the main RAM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch has not been pressed, step S109 is performed without executing step S108 on condition that the power failure flag is set to “1” and the checksum is normal. Proceed to. In step S109, a power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the main RAM 64 such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current game state is transmitted to the voice light emission control device 80 in order to recognize the current game state. Send to

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the remaining process of steps S110 to S113. That is, the main MPU 62 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt processing, but a remaining period occurs between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. The remaining period varies in accordance with the processing completion timing of each timer interrupt process, but the remaining process of steps S110 to S113 is repeatedly executed using the irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes in steps S110 to S113 are irregular processes that are executed irregularly.

  In the remaining process, first, in step S110, interrupt prohibition is set to prohibit the occurrence of the timer interrupt process. In the following step S111, a random number initial value updating process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and in step S112, a variation counter updating process for updating the variation type counter CS is executed. In these updating processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the main RAM 64, a process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then a process of overwriting the counter of the read source is executed. In this case, when the counter value exceeds the maximum value, each is cleared to “0”. Thereafter, in step S113, an interrupt permission setting for switching from a state in which the generation of the timer interrupt processing is prohibited to a state in which the timer interrupt processing is permitted is performed. After performing the process of step S113, the process returns to step S110, and the processes of steps S110 to S113 are repeated.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt processing is repeatedly started at a cycle of 4 milliseconds.

  First, power outage information storage processing is executed (step S201). In the power failure information storage processing, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of the power interruption has been received from the power failure monitoring board 65, and when the occurrence of the power failure is identified, the power failure processing is executed.

  After that, a random number updating process for lottery is executed (step S202). In the random number updating process for lottery, the winning random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after performing a process of sequentially reading the current numerical information from the hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary random number counter C4, and adding one to each of the read numerical information, Executes a process of overwriting the read source counter. In this case, when the counter value exceeds the maximum value, each is cleared to “0”. Thereafter, in step S203, a random number initial value updating process is executed as in step S111, and in step S204, a fluctuation counter updating process is executed as in step S112.

  Thereafter, a fraud detection process is performed to monitor whether a predetermined event set as a fraud monitoring target has occurred (step S205). In the fraud detection processing, the occurrence of a plurality of types of events is monitored, and by confirming that a predetermined event has occurred, the game stop flag provided in the main RAM 64 is set to “1”.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game stop flag is set to “1”, thereby determining whether or not the game is stopped (step S206). If a negative determination is made in step S206, the processing after step S207 is executed.

  In step S207, a port output process is performed. In the port output process, when output information has been set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for outputting an output corresponding to the output information to the various driving units 32b and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the special power winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the special power driver 32b is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set, the information is set. Stop the output of the drive signal. In addition, when the information to switch the general-purpose part 34a of the second operating device 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the general-purpose driving unit 34b is started, and the information to switch to the closed state is set. If it is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

  In a succeeding step S208, a reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processes.

  In a succeeding step S209, a winning detection process is executed. In the prize detection process, signals received from various detection sensors including the prize detection sensors 33a to 35a are read, and the general prize unit 31, the special electric prize winning device 32, the first operating device 33, and the second operating device 34 are read. Then, a process of specifying whether or not a ball has entered the through gate 35 is executed.

  In the following step S210, a timer update process for updating numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 64 is executed. In this case, the timer counter that is updated by subtracting the stored numerical information is treated collectively, but both the update of the subtraction timer counter and the update of the addition timer counter are collectively performed. It may be configured.

  In a succeeding step S211, a launch control process for performing launch control of the game ball is executed. In the situation where the firing operation is being performed on the firing operation device 28, as described above, one game ball is fired in a predetermined firing cycle of 0.6 sec.

  In subsequent step S212, as input state monitoring processing, based on the information read in the reading processing in step S208, disconnection confirmation of each of the winning detection sensors 33a to 35a and confirmation of opening of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are performed. Do.

  In the following step S213, a special figure special electric power control process for performing the execution control of the game times and the execution control of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. The processing contents of the special figure special power control processing will be described later in detail.

  In a succeeding step S214, a general-purpose power control process is performed. In the general-purpose normal power control process, a process for acquiring numerical information of the general-purpose random number counter C4 is performed when a winning in the through gate 35 occurs, and when the numerical information is stored. A public telephone opening lottery is performed with respect to the numerical information, and a process for performing an effect for a general public figure is executed on the general public figure display unit 38a in response to the general electric power opening lottery. In addition, based on the result of the open-pull lottery, a process of opening and closing the open-duty role object 34a of the second operating device 34 is executed. In the general-purpose power control process, if the support mode is the low frequency support mode, control corresponding to the low frequency support mode is performed, and if the support mode is the high frequency support mode, control corresponding to the high frequency support mode is performed. However, in the open / close execution mode, control corresponding to the low frequency support mode is performed regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode.

  In the following step S215, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S213 and S214, the increase / decrease number of the first special figure side hold information related to the first special figure display section 37a is reflected on the first special figure hold display section 37c. Setting of output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the second special figure side reserved information related to the second special figure display part 37b on the second special figure reserved display part 37d, and the general figure display part The output information is set to reflect the increase / decrease number of the general-purpose holding information related to 38a in the general-purpose holding display unit 38b. In step S215, output information for updating the display contents of the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b is set based on the processing results of the previous step S213 and step S214. Then, the output information for updating the display content of the ordinary figure display unit 38a is set. In step S215, output information for updating the display content of the round display unit 39 is set based on the processing result of the immediately preceding step S213.

  In a succeeding step S216, the contents of the command and the signal received from the payout control device 77 are confirmed, and a payout state receiving process for performing a process corresponding to the confirmation result is executed. In step S217, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed. In the subsequent step S218, an external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing result of the various processes executed in the current timer interrupt process is executed.

  If a positive determination is made in step S206, or after the processes in steps S207 to S218 are performed, the timer interrupt process ends.

<Tokuzu Tokuden control processing>
Next, the special figure special power control processing executed in step S213 in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) of the main MPU 62 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special figure special power control processing, when a prize has occurred in the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34, a process for acquiring the special figure side holding information is executed, and the special figure side holding information is displayed. If the information is stored, a determination is made as to whether or not the special figure side hold information is appropriate, and a process for performing an effect for a game is executed upon the determination as to whether the information is appropriate. In addition, based on the result of the determination as to whether or not the game is performed, a process of shifting to the open / close execution mode after the execution of the game effect is executed, and a process during the open / close execution mode and at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed.

  Specifically, first, a process of acquiring the hold information is executed (step S301). FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the process of acquiring the hold information. When the first special figure detection sensor 33a of the first actuating device 33 is ON (step S401: YES), the number of the first special figure side hold information held and stored in the hold area 103 is the upper limit number. Is determined (step S402). Specifically, there are four areas in each of the identification areas 111a to 118a of the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 in the reservation area 103 in which information corresponding to the first special figure side reservation information is stored. It is determined whether or not it is.

  If a negative determination is made in step S402, a process of acquiring the first special figure side hold information is executed (step S403). In the acquisition process, each value of the winning random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS is stored in any one of the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 in the holding area 103. The hold information is also stored in the uppermost area where no information is stored. In the acquisition process, information corresponding to the first special figure side hold information is stored in the identification areas 111a to 118a corresponding to the storage target areas 111 to 118.

  Thereafter, a destination specifying process is executed (step S404). In the preceding identification processing, the first special figure side hold information acquired this time is information that is a big hit result in the low probability mode, information that is a big hit result in the high probability mode, information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach, and the predetermined reach. It specifies whether the information corresponds to any of the information corresponding to the different reach occurrences. In other words, the specification of these various types of information is executed when the first special figure-side reservation information is obtained when the first special figure-side reservation information is acquired. The specification of various types of information is performed in the first specifying process. Note that, even if the first specifying process is executed, when the game is to be started, the information specified in the first specifying process is not used as it is, but the above-described various information is specified again. . However, even if the various types of information are specified again at the start of the game round, the same information as the first special figure side hold information referred to at the start of the game round is referred to in the first specifying process. Therefore, the information specified at the start of the game round corresponds to the information specified in the previous specifying process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the destination specifying process. In the destination specifying process, first, a winning / failing table for the low probability mode is read from the main ROM 63 (step S501). Then, referring to the read probability table for the low probability mode that has been read, the validity determination processing is executed (step S502). In the hit determination processing, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 in the special figure side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the value of the random number that is the big hit result in the hit / fail table for the low probability mode. Here, as described above, the value group of the hit random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the low probability mode is included in the value group of the hit random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the high probability mode. Therefore, when it is determined in the hit determination processing of step S502 that the jackpot corresponds to the jackpot result (step S503: YES), both the jackpot information at the time of low probability and the jackpot information at the time of high probability are set in the main RAM 64. (Step S504). The jackpot information at the time of low probability is information indicating that the special figure side hold information acquired this time will be a big hit result in the low probability mode, and the jackpot information at the time of high probability is the special figure side hold information acquired this time is the high probability mode. Is information indicating that a jackpot result will be obtained.

  If a negative determination is made in step S503, the high / low probability mode success / failure table is read from the main ROM 63 (step S505). Then, the read / write table for the high-probability mode is read out, and a read / write determination process is executed (step S506). In the hit determination processing, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 in the special figure side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the value of the random number which is the big hit result in the hit / fail table for the high probability mode. When it is determined in the hit determination processing of step S506 that the data corresponds to the jackpot result (step S507: YES), the jackpot information at the time of high probability is set in the main RAM 64 (step S508).

  If a negative determination is made in step S507, a reach determination process is executed (step S509). In the reach determination process, the reach table is read from the main ROM 63, and whether the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 in the special figure side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the reach corresponding value stored in the reach table. Determine whether or not. If it is determined in the reach determination process that the display corresponds to the occurrence of the reach (step S510: YES), the process of specifying the display continuation period is executed (step S511). In the process of specifying the display continuation period, the display continuation period table at the time of the occurrence of the reach is read from the main ROM 63, and the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS in the special figure side holding information acquired this time is displayed in the display continuation table at the time of the reach. It is determined whether or not the value corresponds to a value determined as a display continuation period of occurrence of the predetermined reach. The predetermined reach is set as a reach that has a higher degree of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result than in the case of the specific reach. As the predetermined reach, for example, a reach effect by a predetermined character is executed.

  In step S512, it is determined whether or not the result of the specific processing of the display continuation period corresponds to the occurrence of the predetermined reach. If an affirmative determination is made in step S512, predetermined reach information is set in the main RAM 64 (step S513). The predetermined reach information is information indicating that the predetermined reach is generated when the special figure side holding information acquired this time is a target for starting a game round. If a negative determination is made in step S512, the non-predetermined reach information is set in the main RAM 64 (step S514). The non-predetermined reach information is information indicating that a reach other than the predetermined reach will be generated when the special figure side reservation information acquired this time is to be a start of a game round.

  It should be noted that instead of determining whether or not a predetermined reach occurs in steps S511 and S512, a configuration may be used in which whether or not a reach display that exceeds a predetermined jackpot expectation is generated. In this case, in step S513, information indicating that a reach display exceeding the predetermined jackpot expectation degree occurs is set in the main-side RAM 64, and in step S514, information indicating that a reach display less than the predetermined jackpot expectation degree occurs occurs. This will be set in the main RAM 64. Further, a configuration may be employed in which it is determined in step S511 and step S512 whether the display continuation period is longer than a predetermined period. In this case, in step S513, information indicating that the display continuation period is longer than the predetermined period is set in the main RAM 64, and in step S514, information indicating that the display continuation period is shorter than the predetermined period is set in the main RAM 64. The Rukoto.

  Returning to the description of the process of acquiring the hold information (FIG. 12), after executing the first specifying process in step S404, executing the transmission process of the first hold command corresponding to the result of the first specifying process (step S405). . In the transmission processing of the first hold command, the information corresponding to the content specified in the destination specification processing in step S404, the information indicating that the information corresponds to the first special figure side hold information, and the first special A first hold command including information indicating in which of the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 of the hold area 103 the figure-side hold information is stored is read from the main ROM 63 and transmitted to the sound-light MPU 82. .

  As the information corresponding to the contents specified in the first specifying process, for example, when the process of step S504 is executed in the first specifying process of step S404, the first hold command includes the jackpot information at the time of low probability and the high probability Jackpot information is included. Further, when the process of step S508 is executed in the destination specifying process of step S404, the first hold command includes the jackpot information at the time of high probability. When the process of step S513 is executed in the destination specification process of step S404, the first hold command includes the predetermined reach information. When the process of step S514 is executed in the destination specification process of step S404, the first hold command includes non-predetermined reach information. If none of steps S504, S508, S513, and S514 is executed in the destination specifying process of step S404, the first suspension command includes information corresponding to the processing result of the destination specifying process. Is not set.

  If a negative determination is made in step S401, if an affirmative determination is made in step S402, or if the process in step S405 is performed, the second special figure detection sensor 33b of the first operating device 33 or the second operating device 34 It is determined whether the second operation detection sensor 34c is ON (step S406). If an affirmative determination is made in step S406, it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure side hold information held and stored in the hold area 103 has reached an upper limit number (step S407). Specifically, there are four areas in the information 103 corresponding to the second special figure side hold information among the identification areas 111a to 118a of the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 in the hold area 103. It is determined whether or not.

  If a negative determination is made in step S407, a second special figure side hold information acquisition process is executed (step S408). In the acquisition process, each value of the winning random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS is stored in any one of the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 in the holding area 103. The hold information is also stored in the uppermost area where no information is stored. In the acquisition process, information corresponding to the second special figure side hold information is stored in the identification areas 111a to 118a corresponding to the areas 111 to 118 to be stored.

  Thereafter, a destination specifying process is executed (step S409). The content of the destination specifying process is the same as the content of the destination specifying process in step S404. In other words, in step S404, the processing of steps S501 to S514 is performed on the newly acquired first special figure side reservation information, so that the first special figure side reservation information has the jackpot information at the time of low probability and the high probability One of the jackpot information at the time, the predetermined reach information, and the non-predetermined reach information is set. In step S409, the processes of steps S501 to S514 are performed on the newly acquired second special figure side reservation information. For the second special figure side hold information, one of the jackpot information at the time of low probability, the jackpot information at the time of high probability, predetermined reach information, and non-predetermined reach information is set.

  Thereafter, a transmission process of the second hold command is executed (step S410). In the transmission processing of the second hold command, the information corresponding to the content specified in the first specification processing in step S409, the information indicating that the second special figure side hold information is supported, and the second special command acquired this time. A second hold command including information indicating in which of the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 of the hold area 103 the figure-side hold information is stored is read from the main ROM 63 and transmitted to the sound-side MPU 82. .

  As the information corresponding to the content specified in the first specifying process, for example, when the process of step S504 is executed in the first specifying process of step S409, the second hold command includes the jackpot information at the time of low probability and the high probability Jackpot information is included. When the process of step S508 is executed in the destination specification process of step S409, the second hold command includes the jackpot information at the time of high probability. When the process of step S513 is performed in the destination specification process of step S409, the second hold command includes predetermined reach information. Further, when the process of step S514 is executed in the destination specification process of step S409, the non-predetermined reach information is included in the second hold command. If none of steps S504, S508, S513, and S514 is executed in the destination specifying process of step S409, the second suspension command includes information corresponding to the processing result of the destination specifying process. Is not set.

  Here, the processing content of the sound-light-side MPU 82 when the first hold command and the second hold command are received will be described. First, the production-side holding area 125 provided in the sound-side RAM 84 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the production-side holding area 125 includes a first unit area 125a, a second unit area 125b, a third unit area 125c, a fourth unit area 125d, a fifth unit area 125e, Six unit areas 125f, seventh unit areas 125g, and eighth unit areas 125h are set. The first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h correspond one-to-one with the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 of the holding area 103 provided in the main RAM 64. That is, the n-th unit areas 125a to 125h correspond to the n-th areas 111 to 118, and the n-th unit areas 125a to 125h include The information of the processing result of the destination specifying process is stored, and the information indicating which of the special figure side reservation information corresponds to the first special figure side reservation information and the second special figure side reservation information is stored. Is done.

  Each of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h includes a hit / fail area at the time of high probability, a hit / fail area at the time of low probability, an area with or without predetermined reach, an area with or without non-specific reach, and a hold display area. Is set. Information indicating whether or not the special figure side hold information in which the jackpot information at the time of the high probability has been set in the preceding specification process (FIG. 13) in the main MPU 62 is stored in the hit / fail area at the time of the high probability. The low-probability win / fail area stores information indicating whether or not the special figure-side hold information is set to the jackpot information at the low probability in the first specifying process (FIG. 13) in the main MPU 62. Information indicating whether or not the predetermined reach information is the special figure side hold information in which the predetermined reach information is set in the pre-specification processing (FIG. 13) in the main MPU 62 is stored in the predetermined reach presence / absence area. In the non-predetermined reach presence / absence area, information indicating whether or not the non-predetermined reach information is the special figure side reservation information in which the non-predetermined reach information is set in the pre-specifying process (FIG. 13) in the main MPU 62 is stored. In the suspension display area, information indicating whether the corresponding special figure side suspension information is the first special figure side suspension information or the second special figure side suspension information is stored, and the suspension display area 41a of the symbol display device 41 is stored. The information on the display mode (specifically, the display color) of the hold unit image GR to be displayed is stored.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the reception command reception processing executed by the sound-side MPU 82. The processing for receiving the hold command is started when the first hold command or the second hold command is received.

  First, a writing target area grasping process is executed (step S601). As described above, the first hold command and the second hold command indicate in which of the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 of the special figure side hold information which triggered the transmission thereof. The storage destination information shown is set. In the process of grasping the write target area, the information of the storage destination set in the first hold command or the second hold command received this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125 is used. Know the corresponding area. When the storage destination information corresponds to the n-th areas 111 to 118 of the holding area 103, the n-th unit areas 125a to 125h are grasped in the writing target area grasping process. In this manner, the storage location information indicating which of the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 of the holding area 103 has stored the special figure side holding information which triggered the transmission of the holding command in the holding command itself. Is set, the accuracy of the correspondence between the holding area 103 of the main RAM 64 and the production holding area 125 of the sound light RAM 84 can be improved.

  When the jackpot information at the time of high probability is set in the first hold command or the second hold command received this time (step S602: YES), the high of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601. The jackpot information at the time of high probability is set in the probability area at the time of probability (step S603). If a negative determination is made in step S602, the high-probability area of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601 is cleared to "0".

  When the jackpot information at the time of low probability is set in the first hold command or the second hold command received this time (step S604: YES), the low of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601. The jackpot information at the time of low probability is set in the success / failure area at the time of probability (step S605). If a negative determination is made in step S604, "0" is cleared in the low-probability areas of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601.

  If the predetermined reach information is set in the first hold command or the second hold command received this time (step S606: YES), the presence or absence of the predetermined reach in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601 The predetermined reach information is set in the area (step S607). If a negative determination is made in step S606, the predetermined reach area of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601 is cleared to "0".

  When non-predetermined reach information is set in the first hold command or the second hold command received this time (step S608: YES), non-predetermined reach of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601. The non-predetermined reach information is set in the presence / absence area (step S609). If a negative determination is made in step S608, the non-predetermined reach presence / absence areas of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601 are cleared to "0".

  After executing the processing of steps S601 to S609, the setting processing for the hold display area is executed (step S610). In the setting process, if the currently received hold command is the first hold command, the hold information in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601 is the first special figure side hold information. If the hold command received this time is the second hold command, the second special figure side hold information is displayed in the hold display areas of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h grasped in step S601. Set information indicating that there is.

  After that, a setting process of the holding effect is executed (step S611). In the holding effect setting process, a process for starting the holding effect is executed in response to the special figure side holding information being newly acquired. This processing will be described later in detail.

  Returning to the description of the special figure special power control processing (FIG. 11), after executing the processing of obtaining the hold information in step S301, the information of the special figure special power counter provided in the main RAM 64 is read out (step S302). The special figure special telephone address table stored in the side ROM 63 is read (step S303). Then, a start address corresponding to the information of the special figure special power counter is acquired from the special figure special power address table (step S304).

  The special figure special electric power control process includes a process for controlling an effect for a game round and a process for controlling an open / close execution mode. In this case, as a process for controlling the game rendition effect, a special figure change start process (step S306), which is a process for starting the game rendition effect, and a process for advancing the game rendition effect. A certain special figure changing process (step S307) and a special figure fixing process (step S308), which is a process for terminating the game round effect, are set. As a process for controlling the opening / closing execution mode, a special power start process (step S309), which is a process for controlling the opening of the open / close execution mode, and a process for controlling the open state of the special power winning device 32. The special power opening process (step S310), the special power closing process (step S311) for controlling the closed state of the special power winning device 32, the ending of the open / close execution mode, and the end of the open / close execution mode And a special power ending process (step S312), which is a process for controlling the transition of the gaming state. In such a processing configuration, the special figure special power counter is a counter for the main MPU 62 to know which of the above-described types of processing should be executed. A start address of a program for executing the plurality of types of processing is set in correspondence with the numerical information of the special figure special power counter.

  After executing the process of step S304, in step S305, a process of jumping to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S304 is executed. Specifically, when the value of the special figure special power counter is “0”, the start address of SA0 is acquired, and the process jumps to the special figure variation start process of step S306, where the value of the special figure special power counter is “1”. If it is, the start address of SA1 is obtained and the process jumps to the special figure changing process in step S307. If the value of the special figure special power counter is "2", the start address of SA2 is obtained and step S308 is executed. When the value of the special figure special power counter is "3", the start address of SA3 is obtained, and the process jumps to the special power special start processing of step S309, where the value of the special figure special power counter is determined. If the value is "4", the start address of SA4 is acquired, and the process jumps to the special power releasing process in step S310. If the value of the special figure special power counter is "5", the start address of SA5 is set. And resulting jump in electrically movable device control the closure during the processing of step S311, jump to obtain the start address of the SA6 in electrically movable device control termination processing of the step S312 if the value of the special electrically movable device control counter is "6" out. If any of the processes in steps S306 to S312 has been performed, the special figure special power control process ends. Hereinafter, the processing of steps S306 to S312 will be individually described.

<Special figure change start processing>
First, the special figure change start processing in step S306 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  When either the first special figure side reservation information or the second special figure side reservation information is stored in the reservation area 103 (step S701: YES), a data setting process is executed (step S702). In the data setting process, the first special figure side hold information or the second special figure side hold information stored in the first area 111 of the hold area 103 is moved to the special figure execution area 119. In this case, not only the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3, and the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the first area 111 but also the identification area 111a. Is also moved to the special map execution area 119. Further, if the special figure side hold information moved to the special figure execution area 119 is the first special figure side hold information, the display content of the first special figure hold display section 37c corresponds to the decrease of one reserved number. The data setting for changing to the displayed content is performed, and if the special figure side hold information moved to the special figure execution area 119 is the second special figure side hold information, the second special figure hold display Data setting is performed so that the display content of the section 37d is changed to the display content corresponding to the decrease of one reserved number.

  In the data setting process, thereafter, a process of shifting the data stored in the first to eighth areas 111 to 118 of the holding area 103 to the upper side is executed. Specifically, the second area 112 → the first area 111, the third area 113 → the second area 112, the fourth area 114 → the third area 113, the fifth area 115 → the fourth area 114, the sixth area 116 → After shifting the data in each area such as the fifth area 115, the seventh area 117 → the sixth area 116, the eighth area 118 → the seventh area 117, the eighth area 118 is cleared to “0”. At the time of this shift, the data stored in the identification areas 111a to 118a is also shifted.

  After the execution of the data setting process, a hit / fail determination process is executed (step S703). In the success / failure determination process, it is first determined whether or not the success / failure lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the case of the high probability mode, the information for determining the success or failure of the information stored in the execution area 119 for the special figure, that is, the hit random number, is referred to by referring to the success / failure table for the high probability mode provided in the main ROM 63. It is determined whether the numerical information obtained from the counter C1 matches the jackpot numerical information for high probability. In the case of the low probability mode, the numerical information acquired from the random number counter C1 stored in the special figure execution area 119 is referred to by referring to the low probability mode success / failure table provided in the main ROM 63. Is determined to match with the jackpot numerical information for low probability.

  If the result of the success / failure determination process is a jackpot winning result (step S704: YES), the type determination process is executed (step S705). In the type determination process, if the hold information stored in the special figure execution area 119 is the first special figure side hold information, the first special figure type table is read from the main ROM 63 and the second special figure side is read. If the information is the suspension information, the type table for the second special map is read from the main ROM 63. Then, by comparing the read type table with numerical information acquired from the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the special figure execution area 119, the type of the jackpot result is grasped.

  Thereafter, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed (step S706). Specifically, the information of the display mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b in the current game round is used for the jackpot result stored in the main ROM 63 in advance. From the stop result table, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 64. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the type of display mode stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b is set differently for each type of the big hit result. In step S706, information on the display mode according to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S705 is stored in the main RAM 64. In addition, the information of the display mode to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, a display mode may be set in one-to-one correspondence with each jackpot result, or a plurality of types of display modes may be set for each jackpot result.

  Thereafter, a flag setting process corresponding to the result of the type determination process is executed (step S707). Specifically, the main RAM 64 is provided with flags corresponding to the types of the jackpot results, and among the flags corresponding to the types of the jackpot results, the flags corresponding to the result of the type determination processing in step S705. Is set to "1".

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the win / fail determination process that the winning is not a big hit (step S704: NO), a stop result setting process for a miss result is executed (step S708). Specifically, the information of the display mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b in the current game round is stored in the main ROM 63 in advance. From the stop result table, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 64. The information of the display mode selected in this case is different from the information of the display mode selected in the case of the jackpot result.

  After executing the processing of step S707 or step S708, a specific processing of the display continuation period is executed (step S709). FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the process of specifying the display continuation period. If it is determined that the result is the jackpot in the current game win / fail determination process (step S801: YES), the display continuation period table at the time of the jackpot occurrence is read from the main ROM 63 (step S802). In the display continuation period table at the time of occurrence of the jackpot, information on the display continuation period is set in correspondence with a plurality of types of numerical ranges of the variation type counter CS. In addition, since the reach display occurs at the game time that results in the jackpot, only the display continuation period corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is set in the display continuation period table when the jackpot occurs. Further, the display continuation period corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach is included as the display continuation period corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display.

  If the current game time does not correspond to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S801: NO), the reach table is read from the main ROM 63 and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the special figure execution area 119 is read. By comparing the obtained numerical information with the reach table, it is determined whether or not the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display (step S803). If an affirmative determination is made in step S803, the display duration table at the time of the occurrence of the reach is read from the main ROM 63 (step S804). In the display continuation period table at the time of the occurrence of the reach, information on the display continuation period is set in correspondence with a plurality of types of numerical ranges of the variation type counter CS. Any of the information of the set display continuation period corresponds to the display continuation period corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display. The display continuation period corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach is included as the display continuation period corresponding to the reach display.

  If a negative determination is made in step S803, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure side hold information held and stored in the holding area 103 of the special figure holding area 102 is equal to or greater than the short-fluctuation reference number. (Step S805). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of the special figure side hold information stored on hold is seven or more. If a negative determination is made in step S805, the display continuation period table at the time of disconnection from the main ROM 63 is read (step S806). In the display continuation period table at the time of departure, the table information referred to when the number of the special figure-side reserved information stored on hold is 0, and the number of the special figure-side reserved information stored on the hold is 1 to 1. The table information referred to in the case of three pieces of information and the table information referred to in the case where the number of the special figure side reserved information stored on hold is 4 to 6 are included. In each of these pieces of table information, information on the display continuation period is set so as to correspond to a plurality of types of numerical ranges of the variation type counter CS. In this case, the average period of the selected display continuation period is a long period in the order of 4 to 6 table information → 1 to 3 table information → 0 table information.

  When any one of the steps S802, S804, and S806 has been executed, the numerical information acquired from the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the special figure execution area 119 is read (step S807). Then, by comparing the numerical information acquired from the variation type counter CS with the display duration table read out in any of the steps S802, S804, and S806, the information of the display duration in the current game time is obtained. It is read (step S808).

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S805, short-term information is read as information on the display continuation period in the current game round (step S809). The short term is the shortest display duration that can be selected when referring to the display duration table when a jackpot occurs, the shortest display duration that can be selected when referring to the display duration table when a reach occurs, and the deviation. This corresponds to a period shorter than any of the shortest display continuation periods that can be selected by referring to the display continuation period table at the time. Specifically, it is set to 1.5 seconds. In this way, in the situation where seven special figure side hold information are held and stored, when the game round corresponding to the out-of-reach result without the reach display is started, the shortest display continuation period is selected. Thus, it is possible to increase the efficiency of digesting the special figure side reserved information, and it is possible to make it difficult to continue the situation where the maximum number of special figure side reserved information is reserved and stored. Note that the reference number of short fluctuations is not limited to seven, but may be six, five, or four.

  Returning to the description of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 16), after executing the display continuation period specifying process in step S709, the information of the display continuation period read in the specific process is provided in the main RAM 64. The value is set in the timer counter (step S710). Updating of the numerical information set in the timer counter is executed in the timer updating process in step S210 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). By the way, the switching display of the display mode on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b and the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 41 are performed as the game effect, and each of these variable displays is performed. When the game is terminated, the game is stopped for a final stop period (0.5 seconds) in a state in which the stop result of the game round is displayed (a state in which a predetermined combination of symbols is on the activated line in the symbol display device 41). The final stop is displayed. In this case, the display continuation period acquired in step S709 is a total period of one game, and in step S710, the display continuation period obtained by subtracting the final stop period from the display continuation period acquired in step S709. Set the information in the timer counter.

  After that, the change command and the type command are transmitted to the sound-light-side MPU 82 (step S711). The change command has a 2-byte data structure. The 2-byte data includes data corresponding to the result of the hit / fail determination processing and the first special figure side hold information and the 2 includes data indicating which of the special figure side hold information, data corresponding to the result of the type determination processing, and data corresponding to the display continuation period. Specifically, identification data for indicating that it is a variation command is set by the upper 4 bits of the 2 bytes of data, and the success / failure determination processing is performed by the next 4 bits of data. And the lottery result data corresponding to the result of the type determination processing is set, and which of the first special figure side hold information and the second special figure side hold information is triggered by the next 1-bit data Is set, and period data corresponding to the display continuation period is set by the remaining 7-bit data. Therefore, when receiving the variation command, the sound-light-side MPU 82 recognizes that the command is the variation command from the identification data, and recognizes the result of the hit / fail determination processing and the result of the type determination processing from the lottery result data. Then, the type of the special figure side hold information which has triggered the execution of the current game time is recognized from the above-mentioned opportunity data, and the display continuation period of the current game time is recognized from the above-mentioned period data. Here, the main MPU 62 selects a different display continuation period depending on whether or not the reach display is generated. The MPU 82 can specify whether or not the reach display has occurred from the information on the display continuation period. In this regard, it can be said that the fluctuation command includes information indicating whether or not the reach display has occurred. Note that the fluctuation command may include information directly indicating whether or not the reach display has occurred.

  The type command has a 2-byte data configuration. The 2-byte data includes data corresponding to the result of the pass / fail determination processing, data corresponding to the result of the type determination processing, and whether the mode is the high probability mode. The data includes whether the data is in the high frequency support mode or not. Specifically, identification data for indicating that it is a type command is set by upper 4 bits of data of 2 bytes of data. Lottery result data corresponding to the result of the type determination processing is set, and the remaining 8-bit data is used to determine whether the state is the high probability mode or the high frequency support mode. Is set. Therefore, when receiving the type command, the sound-light-side MPU 82 recognizes that the command is a type command from the identification data, recognizes the result of the hit / fail determination processing and the result of the type determination processing from the lottery result data, From the state recognition data, it is determined whether the mode is the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode.

  Here, both the variation command and the type command include data corresponding to the result of the hit / fail determination process and the result of the type determination process. Therefore, the sound-light-side MPU 82 compares the lottery result data included in the variation command with the lottery result data included in the type command, so that the reception of the variation command and the type command includes noise or the like. It is possible to specify whether or not a communication error has occurred. Then, when both the lottery result data match, control for effect corresponding to the contents of the variation command and the type command is executed, and when both the lottery result data do not match, Will be able to report it. Incidentally, in the latter case, the sound-light-side MPU 82 may execute a game play effect corresponding to the communication abnormality in the game play. For example, in the game play effect, the hit / fail determination processing and the type determination processing are performed. Irrespective of the result of the above, the symbol combination corresponding to the complete departure may be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 41 without fail. In this case, the game rendition effect may be performed over a display continuation period corresponding to the period data included in the change command, and may be continued until the next change command and type command are received. Is also good. Note that the configuration may be such that the variation command does not include one of the data of the result of the hit determination process and the result of the type determination process, or may not include both data.

  When the variation command and the type command are received, the sound-light-side MPU 82 executes a process for starting a game effect. When the game effect is started, the symbol display device 41 starts moving and displaying the symbols in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. When the game rendezvous effect ends, the moving display of the symbols in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is stopped, the standby display is performed, and finally the still display is performed. In this case, a combination of symbols corresponding to the results of the hit / failure determination process and the type determination process is statically displayed.

  After the process of step S711 is executed, the switching display of the display mode is started on the display portion of the first special figure display section 37a and the second special figure display section 37b on the side where the current game round is to be executed (step S711). S712). Thereafter, the special figure special power counter is incremented by 1 (step S713). Since the numerical information of the special figure special power counter when the special figure fluctuation start processing is executed is “0”, the numerical information of the special figure special power counter becomes “1” when the processing of step S713 is executed. .

<Process during special figure fluctuation>
Next, the special figure changing process in step S307 in the special figure special power control process (FIG. 11) will be described.

  In the special figure changing process, it is determined whether or not it is during the game continuation display period and before the final stop display, and if it is before the final stop display, the first special figure display unit 37a and the second A process for regularly changing the display mode on the execution target side of the current game round in the special figure display section 37b is executed. This regular change is continued until it is time to start the final stop display. Further, this regular change is performed in a certain manner regardless of whether or not a winning result occurs and whether or not a reach display occurs.

  When it is time to perform the final stop display, a final stop command is transmitted to the sound-light side MPU 82 in order to cause the symbol display device 41 to display the stop result of the current game round as the final stop, and the first special figure is displayed. The display mode of the display unit 37a and the second special map display unit 37b on the execution target side of the current game round is set to a display mode corresponding to the lottery result of the current game round. Further, the information of the final stop period (0.5 seconds) of the game times is read from the main ROM 63 and set in the timer counter. Then, by adding 1 to the value of the special figure special power counter, the value of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special figure changing processing to the one corresponding to the special figure fixing processing.

<Process during special figure determination>
Next, the process for determining the special figure in step S308 in the special figure special power control processing (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  If the last stop period of the current game time has elapsed (step S901: YES), the open / close execution mode is started on condition that the current game time corresponds to the jackpot result (step S902: YES). Execute the process for Specifically, first, information of the opening period (10 seconds) is read from the main ROM 63 (step S903), and the read information of the opening period is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 64 (step S904). Thereafter, an opening command is transmitted to the sound-light-side MPU 82 (step S905). The opening command is a command for causing the sound-light-side MPU 82 to recognize that it is timing to start the effect for the opening / closing execution mode. Thereafter, the value of the counter is updated from the value corresponding to the special figure fixing process to the value corresponding to the special power starting process by adding 1 to the special figure special power counter (step S906).

  On the other hand, when the current game time does not correspond to the jackpot result (step S902: NO), it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the high probability flag provided in the main RAM 64 (step S907). . The high-probability flag is a flag for specifying by the main MPU 62 that the win / fail lottery mode is the high-probability mode. Is set, it is specified which of the high / low probability mode success / failure table and the low probability mode success / failure table should be referred to as the success / failure table. In addition, “1” is set to the high probability flag when the open / close execution mode ends regardless of the type of the jackpot result that has triggered the execution.

  If "1" is set in the high probability flag (step S907: YES), the value of the high probability continuation counter provided in the main RAM 64 is decremented by one (step S908). The high-probability continuation counter is a counter for specifying by the main MPU 62 whether or not the number of times the game has been played after the open / close execution mode has ended has reached the number of times that the high-probability mode ends. If the value of the high-probability continuation counter after subtraction by 1 is “0” (step S909: YES), the high-probability flag is cleared to “0” (step S910).

  When a negative determination is made in step S907, when a negative determination is made in step S909, or when the process of step S910 is performed, whether the high frequency flag provided in the main RAM 64 is set to "1" Is determined (step S911). The high-frequency flag is a flag for the main MPU 62 to specify that the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, and the main MPU 62 performs a general-purpose power control process (step S214) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). By determining whether the high-frequency flag is set to “1” in the above), the execution mode of the display control of the general-purpose display unit 38a and the execution mode of the operation control of the second actuator 34 are changed to the high-frequency support mode. And the low-frequency support mode is specified. In addition, “1” is set to the high frequency flag when the open / close execution mode ends regardless of the type of the jackpot result that has triggered the execution.

  If "1" is set in the high frequency flag (step S911: YES), the value of the high frequency continuation counter provided in the main RAM 64 is decremented by 1 (step S912). The high-frequency continuation counter is a counter for specifying by the main MPU 62 whether or not the number of times the game has been played after the open / close execution mode has ended has reached the number of times that the high-frequency support mode has ended. When the value of the high frequency continuation counter after subtraction by 1 is “0” (step S913: YES), the high frequency flag is cleared to “0” (step S914).

  If a negative determination is made in step S911, if a negative determination is made in step S913, or if the process of step S914 is executed, the special figure special power counter is cleared to "0" (step S915). As a result, the value of the special figure special power counter changes from the one corresponding to the special figure fixing process to the special figure change start process.

<Tokuden start processing>
Next, the special power starting process in step S309 in the special power special power control process (FIG. 11) will be described.

  When the opening period has elapsed, the value of the number of round games corresponding to the current jackpot result is set in the round counter provided in the main RAM 64. Specifically, in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the first jackpot result or the second jackpot result, the round counter is set to “8”, and in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the third jackpot result, the round counter is set. Is set to "16". The round counter is a counter for specifying the number of remaining round games by the main MPU 62 in the open / close execution mode. Further, “10” is set in a winning counter provided in the main RAM 64. The winning counter is a counter for specifying, by the main MPU 62, whether or not a winning of the upper limit number of gaming balls has occurred in one round game. In addition, the information corresponding to the open duration of one round game (29 seconds) is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 64. Then, by starting to output a drive signal to the special power drive unit 32b, the special power winning device 32 is opened. After that, by adding 1 to the special figure special power counter, the value of the counter is updated from the value corresponding to the special power starting process to the value corresponding to the special power releasing process.

<Treatment during special power release>
Next, the processing during the special power release operation in step S310 in the special figure special power control processing (FIG. 11) will be described.

  In the special power opening processing, when the end condition of the round game is satisfied, the output of the drive signal to the special power drive unit 32b is stopped to close the special power prize device 32 and to subtract 1 from the round counter. . Then, the closing period (2 seconds) is set in the timer counter. After that, by adding 1 to the special figure special power counter, the value of the counter is updated from the value corresponding to the special power closing process to the value corresponding to the special power closing process.

<Process during closing of special electric train>
Next, the special power closing process in step S311 in the special power special power control process (FIG. 11) will be described.

  In the special power closing process, if the value of the round counter is not “0”, it is determined whether or not the closing period has elapsed. If the closing period has elapsed, the winning counter of the main RAM 64 is set to “10”, and the timer counter of the main RAM 64 is set to the information corresponding to the opening duration of one round game (29 seconds). set. Then, by starting to output a drive signal to the special power drive unit 32b, the special power winning device 32 is opened. Thereafter, by subtracting 1 from the special figure special power counter, the value of the counter is updated from the value corresponding to the special power closing process to the value corresponding to the special power opening process.

  On the other hand, when the value of the round counter is “0”, the ending command is transmitted to the sound-side MPU 82. The ending command is a command for causing the sound-light-side MPU 82 to recognize that it is time to start an ending effect. Further, the information of the ending period (10 seconds) stored in the main ROM 63 is read in advance, and the information of the ending period is set in the timer counter of the main RAM 64. After that, by adding 1 to the special figure special power counter, the value of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special power closing processing to the one corresponding to the special power ending processing.

<Tokuden end processing>
Next, the special power ending processing in step S312 in the special figure special power control processing (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S1001: YES), the high probability flag of the main RAM 64 is set to “1” (step S1002), and the high probability continuation counter of the main RAM 64 is set to “8”. (Step S1003). As a result, the winning / rejecting lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high probability mode, and the high probability mode is continued until the game times are exhausted eight times.

  Thereafter, “1” is set to the high frequency flag of the main RAM 64 (step S1004). If the current open / close execution mode is triggered by the first jackpot result (step S1005: YES), “25” is set in the high-frequency continuation counter of the main RAM 64 (step S1006), and the current open / close execution is performed. When the mode is triggered by the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result (step S1005: NO), “50” is set to the high-frequency continuation counter of the main RAM 64 (step S1007). Thereby, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high frequency support mode, and in the high frequency support mode, after the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the first jackpot result, the game times are consumed 25 times. After the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result, the game continues until the game has been exhausted 50 times.

  Thereafter, the special figure special power counter is cleared to "0" (step S1008). As a result, the value of the special figure special power counter changes from the value corresponding to the special power ending processing to the special figure fluctuation start processing.

<Process Configuration for Performing Performance Control in Sound Light MPU 82>
Next, a description will be given of a processing configuration that is executed in the sound-light-side MPU 82 to control the execution of the effect. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the game control effect control process executed by the sound-light-side MPU 82. Note that the game effect control process is repeatedly started by the sound-light-side MPU 82 at a relatively short cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds).

  When the effect for the game time (that is, the effect executed in the game time) is not being executed (step S1101: NO), it is determined whether or not the change command and the type command have been received from the main MPU 62 (step S1102). ). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, a game result storage process is executed (step S1103). Specifically, from the information included in the change command and the type command, the result of the hit / fail determination processing and the result of the type determination processing executed by the main MPU 62 at the start of the current game round are specified. The specified information is written to the sound-light side RAM 84. At the time of the storage processing, the lottery result data included in the variation command is compared with the lottery result data included in the type command, and communication of the variation command and the type command is performed normally. It is determined whether or not the communication has been performed, and if the communication is abnormal, a notification process and a data storage process corresponding to the communication may be performed.

  Thereafter, a display continuation period storage process is executed (step S1104). Specifically, the information of the display continuation period in the current game time is specified from the information included in the fluctuation command, and the specified information is set in a timer counter provided in the sound-light RAM 84. The value set in the timer counter is decremented by one each time the effect control process for the game is started.

  After that, the effect-side data shift processing is executed (step S1105). In the production-side data shift process, a process of shifting data stored in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125 to an upper side is executed. Specifically, the second unit area 125b → the first unit area 125a, the third unit area 125c → the second unit area 125b, the fourth unit area 125d → the third unit area 125c, the fifth unit area 125e → the fourth unit Area 125d, sixth unit area 125f → fifth unit area 125e, seventh unit area 125g → sixth unit area 125f, eighth unit area 125h → data in each unit area 125a-125h, and so on. , The eighth unit area 125h is cleared to “0”.

  Thereafter, after performing an effect determination process for determining the contents of the current game effect (step S1106), an effect command corresponding to the result of the effect determination process is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 (step S1107). . The display-side MPU 92 starts the current game effect on the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the content of the effect command.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect determination processing in step S1106. In the effect determination processing, first, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the display change effect flag provided in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1201). The display change effect flag is a flag for specifying by the sound light side MPU 82 whether or not the display change effect is in a state of being executed. As described above, the number of hold unit images GR corresponding to the total number of the special figure side hold information held and stored in the hold area 103 is displayed in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41. The display change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of one or a plurality of pending unit images GR in a situation where the game effect is being performed. When "1" is set to the display change effect flag (step S1201: YES), a process of starting a display change effect is executed (step S1202). The display change effect start process will be described later in detail.

  When the display change effect flag is not set to “1” (step S1201: NO), the setting of the fixed effect is performed on condition that the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S1203: YES). The processing is executed (step S1204). The fixed effect is an effect that suggests that a jackpot result will be generated in the current game round before the variation display of the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is completed and the stop result is displayed in the game round effect. The setting process of the fixed effect will be described later in detail.

  When the processing of step S1202 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S1203, or when the processing of step S1204 is executed, another effect determination processing is executed (step S1205). In other effect determination processing, the content of the effect other than the display change effect and the fixed effect is determined. In this case, if the display continuation period corresponds to the predetermined reach, it is determined that the predetermined reach is to be executed as the reach display, and the information corresponding thereto is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84. If the display continuation period corresponds to the reach display other than the predetermined reach, it is determined that the effect other than the predetermined reach is to be executed as the reach display, and the information corresponding thereto is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, whether or not to execute the notice display is determined by lottery, and when the execution of the notice display is won, information corresponding to the notice display of the type selected in the lottery is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84. .

  Thereafter, a stop symbol determination process is executed (step S1206). In the stop symbol determination process, a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 41 in the current game effect is determined. The stop symbol determination processing will be described later in detail.

  Thereafter, an effect execution table that enables execution of an effect corresponding to the processing results of steps S1201 to S1206 is read from the sound-light ROM 83 to the sound-light RAM 84 (step S1207). In the effect execution table, information for controlling the execution of the light-emitting effect in the display light-emitting unit 53 and the execution of the sound output effect in the speaker unit 54 is set over the entire game effect for this game. Specifically, a large number of pieces of pointer information are set so as to be serial numbers, and light emission data for causing the display light emitting unit 53 to perform a light emission effect and sound output to the speaker unit 54 in accordance with each pointer information. A combination of sound output data for performing an effect is set. Then, when the update timing comes, the pointer information is updated, and the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 are controlled by using the data set corresponding to the updated pointer information. Do.

  The sound-light-side MPU 82 controls the execution of the effect according to the effect execution table, thereby causing the display light-emitting unit 53 to perform the light-emitting effect corresponding to the current game play effect, and the speaker unit 54 to perform the current game play operation. A sound output effect corresponding to the effect is performed. In this case, when the display change effect is executed in the current game play effect, the display light emitting unit 53 performs the light emission effect corresponding to the display change effect at the execution timing of the display change effect, and displays the display change effect. At the execution timing of the change effect, a sound output effect corresponding to the display change effect is performed by the speaker unit 54. In the case where a confirmed effect (a normal confirmed effect or a series of fixed effects) is to be executed in this game round effect, a light emitting effect corresponding to the determined effect is displayed on the display light emitting unit 53 at the execution timing of the fixed effect. The sound output effect corresponding to the determined effect is performed by the speaker unit 54 at the execution timing of the determined effect. Further, when the predetermined reach is executed in this game round effect, at the execution timing of the predetermined reach, the light emitting effect corresponding to the predetermined reach is performed by the display light emitting unit 53, and the execution of the predetermined reach is performed. , A sound output effect corresponding to the predetermined reach is performed by the speaker unit 54.

  In step S1107 of the game effect control process (FIG. 20), the command for effect corresponding to the effect execution table read in step S1207 is transmitted to the display side MPU 92. The display side MPU 92 reads out the display side effect execution table corresponding to the effect command from the display side ROM 93 to the display side RAM 94. In the display-side effect execution table, information for controlling the execution of the display effect on the symbol display device 41 is set over the entire effect for the current game. Specifically, a large number of pointer information is set so as to be a serial number, and a drawing list for causing the symbol display device 41 to perform a display effect corresponding to each pointer information is set. Then, when the update timing comes, the pointer information is updated, and a drawing instruction is issued to the VDP 95 using a drawing list set in correspondence with the updated pointer information, so that the display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed. I do.

  The display-side MPU 92 controls the execution of the display effect according to the display-side effect execution table, thereby causing the symbol display device 41 to perform a display effect corresponding to the current game effect. In this case, when the display change effect is executed in the current game effect, the display change effect is performed by the symbol display device 41 at the execution timing of the display change effect. In the case where a confirmed effect (normal confirmed effect or extended-village confirmed effect) is executed in the current game play effect, a display effect corresponding to the decided effect is displayed on the symbol display device 41 at the execution timing of the confirmed effect. Done. Further, when the predetermined reach is executed in the current round effect, the display effect corresponding to the predetermined reach is performed by the symbol display device 41 at the execution timing of the predetermined reach.

  Returning to the description of the game effect control process (FIG. 20), if the game effect is being executed (step S1101: YES), “1” is set to the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84. (Step S1108: YES), display change effect processing is executed (step S1109). The display change effect processing will be described later in detail. Further, an update process is executed (step S1110). In the updating process, when starting the current game effect, a process is performed to advance the effect according to the effect execution table read out to the sound-light side RAM 84 in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). I do. If the effect execution table has been changed in step S1109, a process for causing the effect to proceed according to the changed effect execution table is executed. Thereafter, in steps S1111 to S1115, processing for ending the display change effect is executed. The process for ending the display change effect will be described later in detail.

<Display change effect>
Next, a display change effect will be described.

  The display change effect is executed as one type of the hold effect. The holding effect is a predetermined game that is held and stored in the holding area 103 in a situation where a game cycle cannot be newly started (a situation where the game cycle is being executed or a situation where the open / close execution mode is being executed). This is an effect in which a notification corresponding to the determination result when the special figure side hold information is the target of the hit determination is executed. In the present pachinko machine 10, the holding effect is executed in a manner to clearly indicate the special figure side holding information on which the holding effect is to be executed. Specifically, the holding effect is executed using the holding unit image GR displayed in the holding display area 41a set at the lower part of the display surface of the symbol display device 41.

  FIG. 22 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the hold effect executed in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41, and FIG. 22 (b) is a display of the hold unit image GR in the hold effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an aspect.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, the same number of holding units as the number of special figure side holding information held and stored in the holding area 103 in the holding display area 41a set at the lower part of the display surface of the symbol display device 41. The images GR are displayed side by side. In the case of FIG. 22A, since eight special figure-side holding information are held and stored in the holding area 103, eight holding unit images GR are displayed in the holding display area 41a. Of the plurality of pending unit images GR displayed in the pending display area 41a, the pending unit image GR displayed on the leftmost side corresponds to the special figure side reserved information having the earliest digestion order, and turned to the right side. The display order of the hold unit images GR corresponds to the digestion order of the special figure side hold information.

  In the hold effect, the degree of expectation that the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR corresponds to the jackpot result is notified by the display mode of the hold unit image GR. A plurality of types of display modes of the hold unit image GR in the hold effect are set. The display mode of these reserved unit images GR is made different by making the display colors of the reserved unit images GR different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22B, as the display mode of the reserved unit image GR, a display mode in which the reserved unit image GR is displayed in “white” and a display mode in which the reserved unit image GR is displayed in “blue” Display mode, the display mode in which the hold unit image GR is displayed in “yellow”, the display mode in which the hold unit image GR is displayed in “green”, and the hold unit image GR are displayed in “red” There are a display mode and a display mode in which the hold unit image GR is displayed in “rainbow”.

  When the special figure side hold information in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR is “white” is the start of the game round, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot result is 5%, and the display mode of the hold unit image GR is If the special figure-side reservation information of “blue” is the target of starting the game round, the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result is 10%, and the display mode of the reservation unit image GR is “yellow”. If the hold information is the start of the game round, the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is 15%, and the special figure side hold information in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR is “green” is the game round start target. , The expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is 20%, and the special figure side hold information in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR is “red” is the target of starting the game round, the jackpot result 50% of the expected occurrence of Expectations Jackpot result generation is 100% when Japanese view side suspension information display mode of the image GR is "iridescent" became game times start target. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the hold unit image GR to be in a display mode in which the expectation of occurrence of the big hit result is higher.

  In the special figure side hold information in which the hold unit image GR has a display mode of “yellow” or more, when the game turn is to be started, the reach display is reliably generated in the game turn effect. Therefore, if the player confirms that there is a reserved unit image GR in the display mode of “yellow” or more, the special figure side reserved information corresponding to the reserved unit image GR indicates the starting time of the game round. In this case, the user is convinced that the reach display will occur, and the expectation is raised. In addition, among the display modes described above, the “white” display mode corresponds to a display mode in a situation where the suspended effect is not executed, and the other display modes correspond to a display mode in a situation where the suspended effect is executed. .

  In the case of FIG. 22A, the display mode of the first, second, fourth, sixth, and eighth holding unit images GR in the game order of the game times is “white”, and the third holding unit is used. The display mode of the image GR is “blue”, the display mode of the fifth hold unit image GR is “yellow”, and the display mode of the seventh hold unit image GR is “red”. I have. As described above, even in a situation where there is a pending unit image GR already subjected to the pending effect, the pending unit image GR corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side retaining information is not subjected to the pending effect. Can be Thereby, a plurality of holding unit images GR can be simultaneously subjected to the holding effect, and the player's attention to the holding unit images GR can be increased.

  Note that, when there is already a hold unit image GR for which the holding effect is to be executed, the holding unit image GR corresponding to the newly acquired special figure-side holding information is not to be an execution target of the holding effect. It may be. Further, the type of the display mode of the hold effect is not limited to the configuration in which the display mode is distinguished by the display color, and the type of the display mode may be distinguished by the shape of the hold unit image GR. The configuration may be such that the type of display mode is distinguished by the combination of the display color and the shape. Further, the number of types of display modes of the pending effect may be smaller or larger than six. In addition, the relationship between the display style of the pending effect and the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result is not limited to the above.

  The display change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the above-described pending unit image GR from when the pending unit image GR is displayed on the symbol display device 41 until it is no longer displayed. In this case, the change of the display mode of the hold unit image GR is performed such that the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is higher than the current state, and the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is higher than the current state. The display is performed so as not to have a display mode having a low degree of expectation. Further, the display mode of the reserved unit images GR may be changed only for one reserved unit image GR in one game, or may be changed for a plurality of reserved unit images GR. is there.

  FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (h) and FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (h) are explanatory diagrams for explaining how a display change effect is executed. First, the case where the special figure side hold information is not newly acquired while the display change effect is being executed will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (a), as the start of the game round effect, the symbol display in all symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41 is started to be changed and displayed. In this case, since five special figure side reservation information are reserved and stored in the reservation area 103 of the special figure reservation area 102, five reservation unit images GR are stored in the reservation display area 41a of the symbol display device 41. Is displayed. The display mode of each of the five holding unit images GR is “white”, which is the lowest expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result.

  When a game round is started in a state where five pieces of special figure side hold information are stored on hold, a short period (specifically, 1.5 seconds) is not selected as a display continuation period of the game round. Even in the state where the display change effect is executed, the display change effect is not executed in the game time in which the short period is selected as the display continuation period. In this case, as described above, since the short period is not selected as the game continuation display period, the display change effect is started when the game time effect is started. In other words, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the variable display of the symbols in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started, the display of the display change suggestion image CH1 is started. The display change suggestion image CH1 is displayed below the symbol display device 41 at a position above the hold display area 41a. Then, the game unit is moved and displayed from the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information having the earlier game order, to the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information having the later game order. . Specifically, at the timing when the display of the display change suggestion image CH1 is started, the display change suggestion is made at a position above the left end holding unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side holding information having the earliest game order. The image CH1 is displayed. Then, as time elapses, the display change suggestion image CH1 is displayed so as to move rightward along the direction in which the hold unit images GR are arranged.

  After that, in a situation where the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is continued to be displayed, as shown in FIG. The display is stopped at a position above the corresponding hold unit image GR1 and the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode of “change” to the change possibility display mode of “change?”. The display mode is changed to a display mode. However, the display mode of the third hold unit image GR1 is not changed from “white”. The display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode in a state where the display is stopped, and after holding the change possibility display mode for one second, the display change suggestion image CH1 is returned to the initial display mode and then to the right. Resume the move.

  After that, in a situation where the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is continued, as shown in FIG. The display is stopped at the position above the corresponding hold unit image GR2, and the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode. Then, in accordance with the change of the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1, the display mode of the fifth hold unit image GR1 is the degree of expectation of the jackpot result one step higher than “white” from “white”. Changed to "blue". The display change suggestion image CH1 is not displayed on the symbol display device 41 after the change possibility display mode is maintained for one second in the state where the display is stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is ended. In this case, the reach display is not executed and the big hit result does not occur in the gaming rendition, so the symbol combination corresponding to the complete departure is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2.

  After that, with the start of the new game round, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), as the start of the game round effect, the variable display of the symbols is started in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41. . In this case, since the special figure-side reservation information in the first digestion order among the special figure-side reservation information on-hold stored in the reservation area 103 has been consumed as the start target of the current game round, the reservation is performed. The number of special figure side hold information is four. Further, the display mode of the hold unit image GR is shifted by one to the left from the end of the previous game round, with one digestion of the special figure side hold information. Therefore, in the last game time, the hold unit image GR1 corresponding to the special figure-side hold information having the third digestion order of the game times corresponds to the special figure-side hold information having the second digestion order. In the game times described above, the hold unit image GR2 corresponding to the special figure-side hold information having the fifth digestion order corresponds to the special figure-side hold information having the fourth digestion order. The display mode of the fourth hold unit image GR2 is “blue” which is the same as the display mode of the fifth hold unit image GR1 in the previous game, and the other hold unit images GR are displayed. The mode is “white”.

  When the game time is started in a situation where four special figure side hold information are held and stored, a short period (specifically, 1.5 seconds) is not selected as the display continuation time of the game time. Therefore, when the game round effect is started, the display change effect is started. That is, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), when the variable display of the symbols in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started, the display of the display change suggestion image CH1 is started.

  After that, in the situation where the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is continued to be displayed, as shown in FIG. The display is stopped at a position above the corresponding hold unit image GR1, and the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode. However, the display mode of the second hold unit image GR1 is not changed from “white” as in the previous game effect. The display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode in a state where the display is stopped, and after holding the change possibility display mode for one second, the display change suggestion image CH1 is returned to the initial display mode and then to the right. Resume the move.

  After that, in the situation where the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is continued to be displayed, as shown in FIG. The display is stopped at the position above the corresponding hold unit image GR2, and the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode. However, the display mode of the fourth hold unit image GR2 is not changed from “blue” unlike the previous game effect. The display change suggestion image CH1 is not displayed on the symbol display device 41 after the change possibility display mode is maintained for one second in the state where the display is stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (h), the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is ended. In this case, the reach display is not executed and the big hit result does not occur in the gaming rendition, so the symbol combination corresponding to the complete departure is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2.

  When the display change effect is performed as described above, the display change suggestion image CH1 is displayed so as to move along the hold unit images GR displayed side by side. Then, the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode in a state where the display change suggestion image CH1 is stopped and displayed above the predetermined hold unit image GR, so that the display mode of the predetermined hold unit image GR is further improved. It is suggested that the display mode may be changed to a display mode in which the degree of expectation of the jackpot result is high. In response to this suggestion, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the suggestion target may or may not be changed. Thereby, the player first expects that the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, and the display of the hold unit image GR that has been suggested as a result of the change in the display mode. It is expected that the display mode is changed to a display mode in which the degree of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result is higher.

  In one game round effect, the above suggestion may be made for a plurality of hold unit images GR. In this case, the above suggestion is not performed simultaneously for the plurality of hold unit images GR, but is performed sequentially so that the execution timings are different. This makes it possible to maintain the player's expectation that the display mode of the hold unit image GR is changed to a display mode having a higher expectation of the occurrence of the big hit result for a long time.

  The display change effect is continuously executed in a plurality of consecutive game effect effects. Thereby, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation of the display change effect over a plurality of game times.

  When the display change effect is continuously performed in a plurality of successive game effect effects, the same hold unit image GR is a target for suggesting a change in the display mode. This makes it easy for the player to understand the target to be noted in the situation where the display change effect is being executed. Also, in the case where the display mode of the hold unit image GR in which the order of the start of the game round is rearward in one game round effect is changed to the display mode having a higher expectation of the occurrence of the big hit result, Further, it is possible to expect a further change in the display mode until the special figure side holding information corresponding to the holding unit image GR becomes the start target of the game round.

  Next, a case where the special figure side hold information is newly acquired during the execution of the display change effect will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (a), as the start of the game round effect, the symbol display is started to be varied in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41. In this case, since five special figure-side holding information are held and stored in the holding area 103, five holding unit images GR are displayed in the holding display area 41 a of the symbol display device 41. Of these five holding unit images GR, the holding unit images GR corresponding to the first to fourth special figure side holding information in the digestion order (that is, the fourth holding unit images GR from the left) are displayed. Is "white", which is the lowest degree of expectation of the jackpot result, whereas the reserved unit image GR3 corresponding to the special figure side reserved information having the fifth digestion order (that is, the rightmost reserved unit image GR3) Is "blue" whose display mode is the second lowest expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result.

  When a game round is started in a state where five pieces of special figure side hold information are stored on hold, a short period (specifically, 1.5 seconds) is not selected as a display continuation period of the game round. Therefore, when the game round effect is started, the display change effect is started. That is, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), when the variable display of the symbols in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is started, the display of the display change suggestion image CH1 is started.

  After that, in the situation where the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is continued to be displayed, the display change suggestion image CH1 becomes the fifth special figure side hold information in which the order of the game times is the fifth as shown in FIG. The display is stopped at the position above the corresponding hold unit image GR3, and the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode. Then, in accordance with the change of the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1, the display mode of the fifth hold unit image GR3 is changed from “blue” to the expectation degree of the occurrence of the jackpot result one step higher than “blue”. Is changed to “yellow”. The display change suggestion image CH1 is not displayed on the symbol display device 41 after the change possibility display mode is maintained for one second in the state where the display is stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24C, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is ended. In this case, the reach display is not executed and the big hit result does not occur in the gaming rendition, so the symbol combination corresponding to the complete departure is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2.

  After that, with the start of the new game round, as shown in FIG. 24 (d), as the start of the game round effect, the variable display of the symbols is started in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41. . In this case, since the special figure-side reservation information in the first digestion order among the special figure-side reservation information on-hold stored in the reservation area 103 has been consumed as the start target of the current game round, the reservation is performed. The number of special figure side hold information is four. Further, the display mode of the hold unit image GR is shifted by one to the left from the end of the previous game round, with one digestion of the special figure side hold information. Therefore, in the last game time, the hold unit image GR3 corresponding to the special figure side hold information having the fifth game order digestion order corresponds to the special figure side hold information having the fourth digestion order. The display mode of the fourth hold unit image GR3 is “yellow” which is the same as the display mode of the fifth hold unit image GR3 in the previous game, and the other hold unit images GR are displayed. The mode is “white”.

  When the game time is started in a situation where four special figure side hold information are held and stored, a short period (specifically, 1.5 seconds) is not selected as the display continuation time of the game time. Therefore, when the game round effect is started, the display change effect is started. That is, as shown in FIG. 24 (d), when the variable display of the symbols in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is started, the display of the display change suggestion image CH1 is started.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 24 (e), in the situation where the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is continued, the display change suggestion image CH1 is located at a position above the fourth hold unit image GR3. The special figure side hold information is newly acquired at a timing before the arrival timing. Therefore, the fifth hold unit image GR4 is displayed on the right side of the fourth hold unit image GR3 in the hold display area 41a. The display mode of the fifth hold unit image GR4 is “white” with the lowest expectation of occurrence of the jackpot result.

  Here, when the special figure side reservation information is newly acquired during the execution of the display change effect, the newly acquired special figure side reservation information corresponds to the jackpot result or the occurrence of the predetermined reach. In this case, the hold unit image GR4 corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side hold information can be a target for suggesting the possibility of changing the display mode in the display change effect. Then, if the hold unit image GR4 corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side hold information becomes a target for indicating the possibility of change of the display mode in the display change effect, the change possibility of the display mode until then is indicated. One hold unit image GR3 that has been the suggestion target is a dummy target. Although the hold unit image GR3 that has become a dummy target is continued as a suggestion target, the display mode is not actually changed, and the display mode is changed only for the hold unit image GR4 that is a new change possibility suggestion target. You will get.

  Note that in a situation where a plurality of hold unit images GR have already been indicated as the possibility of change of the display mode, the hold unit image GR corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side hold information may be changed in the display mode. In the case of the suggestion target, one of the plurality of pending unit images GR, which has been the suggestion target of the possibility of changing the display mode until now, is the one with the latest digestion order as the start target of the game round. While the unit image GR is a dummy target, the other reserved unit images GR are excluded from both the change possibility suggestion target and the dummy target.

  In addition, in a situation where the display change effect is being executed, the hold unit image GR corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side hold information may not be a target for indicating the possibility of change. In this case, the display change effect is continued without changing the change suggestion target.

  After that, in a situation where the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is continued to be displayed, as shown in FIG. The display is stopped at the position above the corresponding hold unit image GR3, and the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode. However, the display mode of the fourth hold unit image GR1 is not changed from “yellow”. The display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode in a state where the display is stopped, and after holding the change possibility display mode for one second, the display change suggestion image CH1 is returned to the initial display mode and then to the right. Resume the move.

  After that, in a situation where the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is continued to be displayed, as shown in FIG. That is, the display is stopped at the position above the hold unit image GR4 corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side hold information, and the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode. You. Then, in accordance with the change in the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1, the display mode of the fifth hold unit image GR4 is changed from “white” to the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result two steps higher than the “white”. Is changed to “yellow”. The display change suggestion image CH1 is not displayed on the symbol display device 41 after the change possibility display mode is maintained for one second in the state where the display is stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24 (h), the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is ended. In this case, the reach display is not executed and the big hit result does not occur in the gaming rendition, so the symbol combination corresponding to the complete departure is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2.

  In the situation where the display change effect is being executed as described above, when the special figure side hold information is newly obtained, the hold unit image GR corresponding to the newly obtained special figure side hold information may be changed. Can be suggested. Thereby, it becomes possible to diversify the execution mode of the display change effect. In addition, even if the execution contents of the display change effect up to that time are not preferable for the player, the execution contents of the display change effect become preferable for the player depending on the content of the special figure side hold information acquired thereafter. You will get. This makes it possible to keep the player's attention to the display change effect suitably. In addition, it is possible to increase the chances that a plurality of pending unit images GR are treated as targets of execution of the display change effect in one game effect.

  Under the condition that the display change effect is being executed, the reservation unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side reservation information is provided on condition that the newly acquired special figure side reservation information corresponds to the jackpot result or the occurrence of the predetermined reach. May be set as an indication of the possibility of change. Therefore, when the special figure side reservation information is newly acquired in the situation where the display change effect is being executed, the holding unit image GR corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side reservation information is changed. It is expected to be set as a suggestion object of possibility.

  This is a case where the hold unit image GR corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side hold information is set as a change possibility suggestion object in the situation where the display change effect is being executed, and the change possibility suggestion has been made until then. When the display mode of the hold unit image GR set as the target is “blue” or more, the change possibility of the display mode for the hold unit image GR newly set as the change possibility suggestion target is displayed. When the suggestion is made first, the display is changed to the display mode. In this case, even if the display mode of the hold unit image GR set as the change possibility suggestion object is “yellow” or more, the hold unit image GR newly set as the change possibility suggestion object is displayed. Is changed to the display mode when the indication of the change possibility of the display mode is first made. As a result, when the hold unit image GR corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side hold information is set as a change possibility suggestion target, the expectation that the player had for the display change effect up to that time was held. The feeling can be maintained.

  Hereinafter, a specific processing configuration for executing the display change effect will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the setting process of the hold effect performed in step S611 in the process of receiving the hold command (FIG. 15). As described above, the reception processing of the hold command is started when the first hold command or the second hold command is received from the main MPU 62, so that the setting processing of the hold effect is also performed by the first hold command or the main MPU 62. Activated when the second hold command is received.

  First, it is determined whether or not the display change effect flag in the sound light side RAM 84 is set to “1”, thereby determining whether or not the display change effect is in a state of being executed (step S1301). If a negative determination is made in step S1301, it is determined whether the special figure side hold information corresponding to the first hold command or the second hold command received this time is special figure side hold information that results in a big hit in the high probability mode. A determination is made (step S1302). Specifically, among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the staging-side holding area 125, the unit areas 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure-side holding information acquired this time have high hit / non-hit areas at the time of a high probability. It is determined whether the jackpot information at the time of probability is set.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, whether the winning / rejecting lottery mode in the case where the special figure side hold information corresponding to the first hold command or the second hold command received this time triggers the game round is the high probability mode It is determined whether or not it is (step S1303). In the pachinko machine 10, when the open / close execution mode occurs as described above, the open / close execution mode is always set to the high probability mode after the end of the open / close execution mode, and the high probability mode is changed eight times after the open / close execution mode ends. The low probability mode is set when the eighth game round is continuously completed until the game round is exhausted. The sound-light-side MPU 82 is a special figure-side hold information that has already been acquired, and is a special timing-side start information that corresponds to the first hold command or the second hold command received this time. It is possible to determine whether or not the figure-side holding information corresponds to the jackpot result by referring to the staging-side holding area 125, and to be able to measure the number of times the game has been played after the open / close execution mode ends. Has become. Therefore, the sound-light-side MPU 82 can determine whether or not the winning / rejecting lottery mode is the high-probability mode in the case where the current special-drawing-side hold information triggers the start of the game round.

  To be more specific, if the special figure-side hold information that triggers the start of the game round is a jackpot result before the special figure-side hold information acquired this time, the upper limit number of the special figure-side hold information is held and stored. After the open / close execution mode ends as described above, the high-probability mode continues until the eight game rounds are exhausted, and the special figure-side hold information acquired this time is used as a starting point for the game round. In this case, the win / fail lottery mode is a high probability mode. In addition, if the special figure side hold information which is a trigger of the game round before the special figure side hold information acquired this time does not result in a big hit, if the current winning / rejection lottery mode is the low probability mode, the present figure acquisition is performed. The winning / rejecting lottery mode is a low probability mode in a case where the provided special figure side holding information is a trigger for starting the game round. Also, if the current winning / rejecting lottery mode is the high probability mode, the special figure side holding information obtained this time within the number of remaining game times until the high probability mode ends is the game start time. In the case where the special figure side hold information acquired this time is a trigger for starting a game round, the winning / rejecting lottery mode is a high probability mode, while the number of remaining game times until the high probability mode ends is In the case where the special figure side hold information acquired this time is not the start of the game round within the range and the special figure side hold information acquired this time becomes a start of the game round, the win / fail lottery mode is a low probability mode. .

  If a negative determination is made in step S1302, or if a negative determination is made in step S1303, the special figure side hold information corresponding to the first hold command or the second hold command received this time becomes a jackpot result in the low probability mode. It is determined whether the information is the special figure side hold information (step S1304). Specifically, among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125, the unit area 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure-side holding information acquired this time has a low probability of being a hit / fail area. It is determined whether the jackpot information at the time of probability is set.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, or if an affirmative determination is made in step S1304, the jackpot lottery table is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84 (step S1305). FIG. 26A is an explanatory diagram for explaining various lottery tables related to the pending effect. As shown in FIG. 26 (a), all of "white", "blue", "yellow", "green", "red", and "rainbow" are set as the selection target display mode in the jackpot lottery table. Have been. Among them, the selection probabilities of “white”, “blue”, “yellow” and “green” are set to 20%, the selection probabilities of “red” are set to 15%, and the selection probabilities of “rainbow” are set. The selection probability is set to 5%.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1304, it is determined whether the special figure side hold information corresponding to the first hold command or the second hold command received this time is the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach. (Step S1306). As described above, the predetermined reach is set as a reach having a higher degree of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result than in the case of the specific reach, and a reach effect by, for example, a predetermined character is executed as the predetermined reach. In step S1306, specifically, the presence / absence area of the predetermined reach in the unit areas 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure side holding information acquired this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side holding area 125. It is determined whether or not the predetermined reach information is set in.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1306, the lottery table at the time of the predetermined reach is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84 (step S1307). As shown in FIG. 26A, in the lottery table at the time of the predetermined reach, “white”, “blue”, “yellow”, “green”, and “red” are set as display modes of selection targets. Among them, the selection probabilities of “white”, “blue” and “green” are set to 20%, the selection probabilities of “yellow” are set to 30%, and the selection probabilities of “red” are 10%. Is set to

  If a negative determination is made in step S1306, it is determined whether or not the special figure side hold information corresponding to the first hold command or the second hold command received this time is the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the non-predetermined reach. A determination is made (step S1308). Specifically, among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125, the non-predetermined reach presence / absence areas in the unit areas 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure side holding information acquired this time are set as follows. It is determined whether the predetermined reach information has been set.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1308, the lottery table at the time of non-predetermined reach is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84 (step S1309). As shown in FIG. 26A, “white”, “blue”, and “yellow” are set as display modes of selection targets in the lottery table at the time of non-predetermined reach. Among them, the selection probability of “white” is set to 80%, the selection probability of “blue” is set to 10%, and the selection probability of “yellow” is set to 10%.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1308, the lottery table when no reach is generated is read from the sound-light side ROM 83 to the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1310). As shown in FIG. 26A, “white” and “blue” are set as display modes of selection targets in the lottery table when no reach occurs. The selection probability of “white” is set to 90%, and the selection probability of “blue” is set to 10%.

  After reading out the lottery table in any of step S1305, step S1307, step S1309, and step S1310, execution of the lottery process for the holding effect is executed (step S1311). In the holding effect execution lottery process, numerical information is acquired from a random number counter for the holding effect that is periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, and the acquired numerical information is used in steps S1305, S1307, S1309, and S1310. The display mode of the hold unit image GR to be executed is selected by comparing the lottery table read into the sound-light side RAM 84 with any one of the above.

  When a display mode other than “white” is selected in the holding effect execution lottery process (step S1312: YES), information corresponding to the selected display mode is set as the execution effect of the holding effect, and the effect-side holding area 125 is selected. Of the unit areas 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h (step S1313). On the other hand, when the display mode of “white” is selected in the lottery process of the execution of the holding effect (step S1312: NO), the information corresponding to the display mode of “white” is determined to be the execution of the holding effect. Of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the area 125, the hold display area is set in the unit areas 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time (step S1314).

  Also, when the display change effect flag of the sound light side RAM 84 is set to “1” and an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, the information corresponding to the display mode of “white” is stored in the effect side holding area 125. Of the unit areas 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h (step S1314). Accordingly, when the special figure side hold information is newly acquired in a state where the display change effect is to be executed, the display start time of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information is started. Is "white", which has the lowest expectation of the jackpot result.

  When the processing of step S1313 or step S1314 is executed, a setting process of the hold display is executed (step S1315). In the hold display setting process, a command corresponding to the information of the display mode set in the hold display areas of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h in the production-side holding area 125 is transmitted to the display control device 90. Thereby, the holding unit image GR corresponding to the information of the display mode set in the holding display areas of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h in the production side holding area 125 is stored in the holding display area 41a of the symbol display device 41. Is displayed. In this case, the special figure side hold information for which the display mode other than “white” is selected in the hold effect setting process is selected at the timing when the display of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information is started. The display in the specified display mode is started, and the special figure side reserved information for which the “white” display mode is selected becomes “white” at the timing when the display of the reserved unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side reserved information is started. The display according to the display mode is started. After that, a display change effect setting process is executed (step S1316).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a display change effect setting process.

  In the display change effect setting process, when "1" is not set to the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1401: NO), a process for setting the display change effect to be executed is executed. . More specifically, as a process for setting the display change effect to be executed, first, by referring to the effect-side holding area 125, three or more special figure It is determined whether or not the hold information is stored on hold (step S1402). If three or more special figure side hold information are not held and stored, a negative determination is made in step S1402, and the display change effect is not set. In the case that the display change effect is set to be executed by setting the display change effect to be executed on condition that at least a plurality of special figure side hold information is held and stored, It is possible to execute the display change effect over a plurality of game times.

  If three or more special figure-side reservation information are on-hold and stored (step S1402: YES), by referring to the production-side reservation-use area 125, the game times can be performed earlier than the special figure-side reservation information acquired this time. It is determined whether the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the big hit exists in the special figure side hold information to be started (step S1403). When judging whether or not the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach exists, the special figure side acquired this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side reservation area 125 is used. The presence / absence area of the predetermined reach in the area corresponding to the special figure side reservation information which is the start of the game round is referred to before the reservation information. In addition, when judging whether or not there is special figure-side reservation information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, the effect-side reservation information is sequentially ordered from the special figure-side reservation information in the order of earliest digestion as a game round start target. Reference is made to the hit / fail area at high probability or the hit / fail area at low probability in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the service area 125. When this reference is made, if the current win / fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, the win / fail area at the time of low probability is referred to. Also, if the current winning / rejecting lottery mode is the high probability mode, the special figure side reservation information to be referred to specifies the winning / rejecting lottery mode in the case where the game times are to be started. If the low probability mode is selected, the winning / rejecting area at the time of low probability is referred to.

  When the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the big hit exists in the special figure side reservation information which is the start target of the game round before the special figure side reservation information acquired this time Makes an affirmative determination in step S1403, and does not set the display change effect to be executed. As a result, in the situation where the display change effect is set to be executed, the special figure side hold information that is different from the special figure side hold information that is the target of suggesting the possibility of the change by the display change effect became the start target. It is possible to prevent the predetermined reach and the jackpot result from occurring in the game round.

  When the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot result does not exist in the special figure side hold information to be the start of the game round before the special figure side hold information acquired this time ( (Step S1403: NO), by referring to the production-side holding area 125, the holding unit image GR corresponding to the special-drawing-side holding information, which is the target of starting the game before the special-drawing-side holding information acquired this time. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an item whose expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is “blue” or more (step S1404). Specifically, among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125, the special-drawing-side holding information, which is a target for starting the game round, is earlier than the special-drawing-side holding information acquired this time. It is determined whether or not information corresponding to a display mode other than “white” is stored in the hold display area in the corresponding area.

  There is a hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure-side hold information that is a target of starting a game before the special figure-side hold information acquired this time and the degree of expectation of occurrence of the big hit result is “blue” or more. If so, a positive determination is made in step S1404, and the display change effect is not set. Thus, in a situation where a pending unit image GR having a display mode of “blue” or more already exists, a display change effect is not started with another pending unit image GR as a target of suggesting the possibility of change. It becomes possible to.

  There is a reservation unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side reservation information which is a target of starting a game round before the special figure side reservation information acquired this time, in which the expected degree of occurrence of the big hit result is “blue” or more. If not (step S1404: NO), “white” is displayed in the hold display area in the area corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side hold area 125. By determining whether the information corresponding to the display mode of "" or "blue" is stored, the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time is changed to "white" or "white". It is determined whether the color is "blue" (step S1405). If a negative determination is made in step S1405, the display change effect is not set to be executed. As a result, a display change effect is executed in which the special figure side hold information for which the display of the hold unit image GR has been started in a display mode in which the expectation degree of the occurrence of the jackpot result is “yellow” or more is indicated as a possibility of change. It is possible to prevent it from happening.

  When the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time is “white” or “blue” (step S1405: YES), the display change effect execution lottery table is read from the sound-light side ROM 83. The data is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1406). Thereafter, a display change effect execution lottery process is executed (step S1407). In the display change effect execution lottery process, numerical information is acquired from the random number counter for the display change effect periodically updated in the sound light RAM 84, and the acquired numerical information is stored in the sound light RAM 84 in step S1406. The read display change effect execution lottery table is collated.

  FIG. 26B is an explanatory diagram for describing the contents of a display change effect execution lottery table. As shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the special figure side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result or the occurrence of the predetermined reach, the probability of winning the execution of the display change effect is 50%. In the case where the special figure side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the non-predetermined reach, the probability of winning the execution of the display change effect is 25%. In the case where non-occurrence of the reach display is supported, the probability of winning the execution of the display change effect is 10%. In this way, when the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result or the occurrence of the predetermined reach is acquired, the probability of winning the execution of the display change effect is obtained when other special figure side reservation information is acquired. When the display change effect is executed, it is possible to make the player expect the occurrence of the jackpot result or the occurrence of the predetermined reach when the display change effect is executed. In addition, when the special figure side holding information corresponding to the occurrence of any of the reach displays is acquired, the probability of winning the execution of the display change effect is the special figure side holding information corresponding to the non-occurrence of the reach display. Is set higher than the case where is acquired, it is possible to make the player expect the occurrence of the reach display when the display change effect is executed. It should be noted that the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result and the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach are limited to a configuration in which the probability of winning the execution of the display change effect is the same. In this case, the probabilities may be different from each other, and in this case, the former probability may be set higher than the latter probability.

  If the display change effect has been won (step S1408: YES), “1” is set to the display change effect flag in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1409). Thereafter, the number of special figure-side hold information stored in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102 is specified by referring to the production side hold area 125, and the number of the specified special figure side hold information is determined. Is set in the display change effect counter provided in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1410). The display change effect counter is a counter for specifying, when the display change effect is set to be executed, the sound-light-side MPU 82 to determine the end timing of the state. The value of the display change effect counter is decremented by 1 each time one game time ends in a situation where the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 is set to “1”.

  After that, a process of reading the scenario lottery table is executed (step S1411). The display change effect can be executed over a plurality of game times, and the display change effect is repeatedly executed on the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information for which the change possibility is indicated. Then, the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information for which the change possibility is suggested can be changed to a predetermined display mode. The rough contents of the execution of the display change effect are determined by the scenario data stored in the sound-light side ROM 83 in advance. A plurality of types of scenario data are stored in the sound-light side ROM 83, and when the display change effect is set to be executed, the scenario data to be referred to is determined by lottery. This makes it possible to diversify the execution contents of the display change effect.

  The contents of the scenario data will be described in more detail. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for describing the scenario data group 131 stored in the sound-light side ROM 83 in advance.

  As described above, the state in which the display change effect is executed is set in a situation where three or more special figure side hold information are held and stored. Therefore, in the scenario data group 131, scenario data groups 132 to 137 corresponding to the numbers are prepared corresponding to the respective numbers of three or more special figure side reservation information. More specifically, the scenario data group 132 for three pieces is stored in the sound light ROM 83 in correspondence with the state in which the display change effect is executed in a state where three pieces of special figure side holding information are held and stored. Is stored in In addition, the scenario data group 133 for four pieces is stored in the sound-light side ROM 83 in correspondence with the state where the display change effect is executed in a state where four pieces of special figure side hold information are stored. ing. In addition, the scenario data group 134 for five pieces is stored in the sound-light side ROM 83 in correspondence with the state in which the display change effect is executed in a state where five pieces of special figure side hold information are stored. ing. In addition, a scenario data group 135 for six pieces is stored in the sound-light side ROM 83 in correspondence with the state where the display change effect is set in a state where six pieces of special figure side hold information are stored. ing. In addition, the scenario data group 136 for seven pieces is stored in the sound-light side ROM 83 in correspondence with the state in which the display change effect is executed in a state where seven pieces of special figure side hold information are stored. ing. In addition, the scenario data group 137 for eight pieces is stored in the sound-light side ROM 83 in correspondence with the display change effect being set to be executed in a state where eight pieces of special figure side hold information are stored. ing.

  The scenario data groups 132 to 137 corresponding to the respective numbers include a plurality of scenario data. The number of included scenario data differs depending on the type of the scenario data groups 132 to 137 corresponding to the number, and the scenario data groups 132 to 137 in which the number of the corresponding special figure side hold information is relatively large. The number of included scenario data is larger than that of the scenario data groups 132 to 137, which have relatively small numbers. The state in which the display change effect is executed is maintained because the number of special figure side hold information is larger because the number of scenario data is larger. Becomes possible.

  In the state in which the display change effect is executed, the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information which has triggered the setting of the state in which the display change effect is executed is a target for indicating the possibility of change. In addition, the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure-side hold information, which is a target of starting a game round, may be a target of execution of an effect by a display change effect as a dummy object prior to the special figure-side hold information. In this case, the display mode in which the pending unit image GR that is the target of change possibility can be finally reached, the presence / absence of a dummy target, and the type of the pending unit image GR that is a dummy target when there is a dummy target , And a display mode in which the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target can finally reach is specified by the scenario data. Since the larger the number of the special figure side hold information is the larger the number of the scenario data is, the larger the number of the special figure side hold information is, the more types of the hold unit images GR to be dummy targets can be set. Become.

  The scenario data will be described using the scenario data group 134 for five as an example. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram for explaining scenario data included in the scenario data group for five pieces.

  The five scenario data group 134 includes first scenario data for five to twenty-sixth scenario data for five. In each scenario data, a combination of information on a display mode that can finally reach the pending unit image GR, which is a target for suggesting the possibility of change, and information on a dummy target is set. As described above, the hold unit image GR that is the target of indicating the possibility of change is the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information that triggered the setting of the state in which the display change effect is executed. The information of the display mode that the hold unit image GR can finally reach includes “no change”, “white → blue”, “white → yellow”, “white → green”, “white → red”, “white” → rainbow color ”,“ blue → yellow ”,“ blue → green ”,“ blue → red ”and“ blue → rainbow ”.

  "No change" corresponds to the effect that the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is the target of the possibility of change, is not changed even if the display change effect is set to be executed. That is, although the display change effect using the display change suggestion image CH1 (see FIGS. 23 and 24) is executed, the display change effect is executed for the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility suggestion. Will not be changed from the start to the end of the state. This “no change” can be selected regardless of whether the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility indication is “white” or “blue” at the start timing of the hold display.

  “White → Blue”, “White → Yellow”, “White → Green”, “White → Red”, and “White → Iridescent” indicate the hold mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the possibility of change. May be selected if the color is "white" at the start timing of. “White → blue” corresponds to the display mode that can finally reach the pending unit image GR that is the target of the possibility of change is “blue”, and “white → yellow” is changeable. The display mode that can finally reach the hold unit image GR that is the suggestion of sex corresponds to “yellow”, and “white → green” indicates the hold unit image GR that is the target of change possibility Corresponds to that the display mode that can be finally reached is “green”, and “white → red” indicates that the display mode that can finally reach the pending unit image GR that is the target of the possibility of change is displayed. “Red” corresponds to “red”, and “white → rainbow” corresponds to that the display mode that can finally reach the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is “rainbow”. are doing.

  “Blue → Yellow”, “Blue → Green”, “Blue → Red”, and “Blue → Iridescent” indicate that the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the change possibility, is “Blue” at the start timing of the hold display. "Can be selected. And “blue → yellow” corresponds to “yellow” as the display mode that can finally reach the pending unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility indication, and “blue → green” can be changed. The display mode that can finally reach the hold unit image GR that is the suggestion of sex corresponds to “green”, and “blue → red” indicates the hold unit image GR that is the candidate of change possibility Corresponds to the display mode that can be finally reached is “red”, and “blue → rainbow” indicates the display mode that can finally reach the pending unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the change possibility. Corresponds to “rainbow color”.

  As described above, at the start timing of the hold display, the hold unit image GR in which the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is “yellow” or more is not a trigger for setting the state in which the display change effect is executed. Therefore, as the information of the display mode that the hold unit image GR can finally reach, the patterns in which the display mode at the start is “yellow”, “green”, “red”, and “rainbow” are not set. . This makes it possible to prevent the types of scenario data from becoming excessively large.

  As information on the dummy target, there are "no target", "the previous hold display changes to blue", "the previous hold display changes to blue", and "1 to 3 previous hold displays change to blue". Change exists. “No target” corresponds to the fact that there is no dummy unit image GR to be a dummy target. However, as will be described in detail later, even if scenario data corresponding to the absence of a dummy target is selected, the dummy target is selected in the lottery process (step S1610) by a dummy win. The hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure-side reservation information to be the start of the game round is set as a dummy target prior to the special figure-side reservation information indicating the possibility. In this case, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is set as a dummy target is not changed even if the hold unit image GR is set as an execution target of the effect by the display change suggestion image CH1.

  "The two previous display changes to blue" corresponds to the special figure side hold information in which the order of starting the game times is two places before the special figure side hold information indicating the possibility of change. This corresponds to the fact that the reserved unit image GR is a dummy target, and that the display mode in which the reserved unit image GR that is the dummy target can finally reach is “blue”. In addition, “the immediately preceding hold display changes to blue” means that the order in which the game times are to be started immediately before the special figure side hold information is the special figure side hold information that is the target of the change possibility suggestion. This corresponds to the fact that the corresponding reserved unit image GR is to be a dummy target, and that the display mode that can finally reach the reserved unit image GR to be a dummy target is “blue”.

  “The display of the hold from one to three before changes to blue” means that the order in which the game times are to be started is one to three before the special figure side hold information that is the target of the change possibility, for a total of three pieces. The holding unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side holding information corresponds to being a dummy target, and the display mode that these dummy holding unit images GR can finally reach is “blue”. It corresponds to. This “the first to third previous hold display changes to blue” indicates a display mode that can finally reach among the display mode information that the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility can finally reach Is set in association with information that is “rainbow color”, and is not associated with other information. Therefore, in the state where the display change effect is executed, the three special figure sides which are the target of starting the game times before the special figure side hold information which triggered the setting of the state where the display change effect is executed When an effect occurs in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to each of the hold information changes from “white” to “blue”, the hold unit corresponding to the special figure side hold information that triggered the above setting It is determined that the display mode of the image GR changes to “rainbow color”. Then, it is determined that the special figure side hold information of the hold unit image GR in which the display mode is “rainbow” is a big hit result. As a result, when the player enters a state in which the display change effect is executed, the player starts the game round before the special figure side hold information which triggered the setting of the state in which the display change effect is executed. It is expected that the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to each of the three special figure side hold information changes from “white” to “blue”. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the display change effect.

  It should be noted that "1 to 3 previous pending display changes to blue" is set as the information on the dummy object because the scenario data for 5 items, the scenario data for 6 items, the scenario data for 7 items, and the 8 items This is individual scenario data, and is not set in the scenario data for three and the scenario data for four.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a scenario lottery table reading process executed in step S1411 in the display change effect setting process (FIG. 27).

  First, it is determined whether or not the special figure side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the big hit result (step S1501). Specifically, by referring to the production-side holding area 125, the special-drawing-side reservation information that is the start target of the game time before the special-drawing-side reservation information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot. When it is specified that the special figure side holding information acquired this time is a target for starting the game in the high probability mode. In addition, the current round winning / rejecting lottery mode is a high probability mode, and within the range of the remaining number of games in which the high probability mode is continued, the game times triggered by the special figure side hold information acquired this time are executed. Is specified, it is specified that the special figure-side hold information acquired this time is a start target of the game round in the high probability mode. On the other hand, if none of these situations applies, the special figure side hold information acquired this time is specified as a start target of the game round in the low probability mode. If the special figure side hold information acquired this time is specified as a start target of the game round in the high probability mode, the currently acquired one of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side reserve area 125 is acquired. By referring to the hit / fail area at the time of high probability in the area corresponding to the special figure side reservation information, it is determined whether or not the special figure side reservation information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the big hit. In addition, when the special figure side holding information acquired this time is specified as the start target of the game round in the low probability mode, the current acquisition is made from the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side holding area 125. It is determined whether or not the special figure side reservation information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the big hit by referring to the hit / failure area at the time of low probability in the area corresponding to the obtained special figure side reservation information.

  If it is specified that the special figure-side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S1501: YES), the scenario data corresponding to the current reserved number of the special figure-side hold information is set as a selection target. Among the set of scenario lottery tables, the scenario data in which the display mode that can ultimately reach the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is any one of “green”, “red”, and “rainbow” The scenario lottery table set as a selection target is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84 (step S1502).

  If a negative determination is made in step S1501, it is determined whether the special figure side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of a predetermined reach (step S1503). In this determination, the presence / absence area of the predetermined reach in the area corresponding to the special figure side holding information acquired this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side holding area 125 is referred to. If it is determined that the special figure side reservation information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the predetermined reach (step S1503: YES), the scenario data corresponding to the current number of reservations in the special figure side reservation information is set as a selection target. In the set of scenario lottery tables that have been set, scenario data in which the display mode that can ultimately reach the hold unit image GR that is the target of indicating the possibility of change is either “green” or “red” is set as a selection target. The read scenario lottery table is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84 (step S1504).

  If a negative determination is made in step S1503, it is determined whether or not the special figure side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of a non-predetermined reach (step S1505). In this determination, the non-predetermined reach presence / absence area in the area corresponding to the special figure side reservation information acquired this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side reservation area 125 is referred to. When it is determined that the special figure side reservation information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the non-predetermined reach (step S1505: YES), the scenario data corresponding to the current number of reservations of the special figure side reservation information is selected. Among the set of scenario lottery tables that have been set, the scenario data in which the information on the pending unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is “no change” and the final hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility are finally displayed. A scenario lottery table in which scenario data whose display mode can be any one of “blue”, “yellow” and “green” is set as a selection target is read from the sound light ROM 83 to the sound light RAM 84 (step S1506).

  If a negative determination is made in step S1505, a hold unit image to be suggested as a change possibility among the scenario lottery table group in which the scenario data corresponding to the current hold number in the special figure side hold information is set as a selection target. Scenario data in which the GR information is “no change” and scenario data in which the display mode that can finally reach the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the changeability is “blue” are set as selection targets. The lottery table is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84 (step S1507).

  Returning to the description of the display change effect setting process (FIG. 27), after executing the process of reading the scenario lottery table in step S1411, the process executes the scenario lottery process (step S1412). In the scenario lottery process, numerical information is obtained from a random number counter for scenario lottery that is periodically updated in the sound-light RAM 84, and the obtained numerical information is read out to the sound-light RAM 84 in step S1411. Then, the scenario data to be referred to is acquired from the scenario lottery table. After that, the storage processing of the scenario data is executed (step S1413).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the process of storing scenario data in step S1413.

  First, it is determined whether or not the information on the pending unit image GR which is the target of suggesting the possibility of change in the scenario data acquired this time is information corresponding to the change of the display mode of the pending unit image GR (step S1601). If the information on the pending unit image GR which is the target of suggesting the possibility of change in the scenario data is information other than the information of “no change”, an affirmative determination is made in step S1601.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1601, the number of stages of promotion is grasped (step S1602). Specifically, the display mode that can finally reach the pending unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the possibility of change in the scenario data acquired this time is different from the current display mode of the pending unit image GR in expectation of a jackpot result. It grasps how many levels the display mode is in each degree. For example, when the display mode that can finally reach the scenario data is “red” and the current display mode is “white”, it is specified that there are four levels. If the display mode that can be reached finally in the scenario data is “green” and the current display mode is “blue”, it is specified that there are two stages. Then, numerical information corresponding to the specified stage number is set in a promotion target counter provided in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1603). That is, if it is determined that the number of steps is four as in the above example, “4” is set in the promotion target counter, and if it is specified that the number of steps is two as in the above example, “2” is set in the counter to be promoted. Is set.

  Then, by determining whether information other than the information of "no target" is set as information on the dummy target in the scenario data obtained this time, whether the dummy target is set in the scenario data obtained this time is determined. Is determined (step S1604). If a dummy target is set (step S1604: YES), it is determined whether or not information for changing a plurality of pending unit images GR to “blue” is set as information on the dummy target in the scenario data acquired this time. (Step S1605). Taking the scenario data for five pieces selected when the reserved number of the special figure side reserved information is five, as information relating to the dummy object, "the reserved display of the first to third pieces changes to blue". It is determined whether the information has been set. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1605, “1” is set to the multiple change flag provided in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1606). The multiple change flag is a flag for specifying by the sound light side MPU 82 that the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the plurality of dummy targets should be changed to “blue”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1605, the order in which the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR set as the dummy target in the scenario data acquired this time is consumed as the start target of the game round is grasped ( Step S1607). Taking the scenario data for five selected when the reserved number of the special figure side reserved information is five as an example, the information of “the two-minute previous reserved display changes to blue” as the information on the dummy target is If it is set, "3" is specified as the digestion order. If the information of "the immediately preceding hold display changes to blue" is set as the information on the dummy object, "4" is specified as the digestion order. To identify. Then, the information on the specified digestion order is set in a dummy target counter provided in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1608). The dummy target counter is a counter for specifying the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target by the light-side MPU 82. The value of the dummy target counter is decremented by 1 each time one game round ends in a situation where the display change effect flag of the sound light side RAM 84 is set to “1”. Thereafter, “1” is set to the dummy target flag provided in the sound-light-side RAM 84 (step S1609). The dummy target flag is a flag for specifying by the sound-light-side MPU 82 whether or not the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target needs to be changed.

  When the information of “no target” is set as the information on the dummy target in the scenario data acquired this time, it is determined that the dummy target does not exist (step S1604: NO), and the process proceeds to step S1610. In step S1610, a lottery process for a dummy object is executed. In the dummy object lottery process, the dummy object lottery table is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84. Then, numerical information is acquired from a random number counter for dummy lottery periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, and the acquired numerical information is collated with the dummy target lottery table read into the sound-light RAM 84. The probability of the dummy winning in the lottery process for the dummy target is constant at 20%, but is not limited to this, and the dummy winning is performed according to the contents of the special figure side hold information acquired this time. A configuration having different probabilities may be adopted.

  If a dummy win is achieved in the lottery process for the dummy target (step S1611: YES), a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current reserved number of the special figure side reserved information is set in the dummy target counter of the sound light RAM 84 (step S1611). S1612). In other words, when a dummy win is achieved in the lottery process for the dummy object, the order in which the game times are to be started with respect to the special figure side reservation information acquired this time corresponds to the immediately preceding special figure side reservation information. The hold unit image GR is a dummy target. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of a dummy win, the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target becomes a target for starting a game round before the special figure side hold information acquired this time. It is good also as a structure selected by lottery from the holding unit image GR corresponding to the figure side holding information.

  Next, the process of starting the display change effect will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that the display change effect start process is performed when the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 is set to “1” in the effect determination process (FIG. 21) executed when the game effect is started. Is executed in step S1202. That is, when a new game effect is started in a state where the display change effect is executed, the process of starting the display change effect is executed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the display duration of the game started this time is a display duration in which a display change effect can be executed (step S1701). As described above, if a new start timing of the game time occurs in a situation where the special figure side hold information is stored as the maximum number of eight hold times, the special figure side hold information is changed to the game time based on the new start time. The process is started in a situation where seven items are reserved. If both the jackpot result and the reach display do not occur in the game round based on the new start opportunity, the display duration of the game round is a short period of 1.5 seconds. On the other hand, the display duration of the shortest game time is 10 seconds in other situations. When the display change effect is executed as the effect for the game round, the display change suggestion image CH1 is displayed along the hold display area 41a in the situation where the symbol change display is performed in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 as described above. The moving display is performed. The display change suggestion image CH1 changes its display mode from the initial display mode to the changeability display mode while temporarily stopping above the predetermined hold unit image GR in the middle of the moving display. This change of the display mode is performed four times at the maximum, and when the change is performed four times, the time required for completing the movement display of the display change suggestion image CH1 is 4 seconds. Then, when 10 seconds, which is the shortest game time display continuation period in a situation other than the short period, is selected as the game time display continuation period, the variable display of the symbols in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is completed. Is required for 5 seconds, and when the display duration of the game times is longer than 10 seconds, the time required for completing the variable display of the symbols in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is 5 seconds or more. Therefore, if the display duration of the game times is a display duration other than the short 1.5 seconds, the display duration is a display duration in which the display change effect can be executed.

  If the game continuation display period is short (1.5 seconds) (step S1701: NO), the processing after step S1702 ends. In other words, even if the display change effect is set to be executed, if the display duration of the game is short (1.5 seconds), the display is performed in the game effect for the game. No change effect is performed. In such a configuration, even if the state in which the display change effect is executed is set, each time a start timing of the game round is generated, the special figure side hold information is stored as the maximum number of hold 8 pieces. If both the jackpot result and the reach display do not occur, the display change effect is not executed as the game effect. In addition, after the display change effect is set to be executed, the special figure side holding information is set to the maximum number of holdings until the special figure side holding information that triggered the setting of the state becomes the start target of the game round. In the situation where eight pieces of the game are held and stored, both the game times in which both the jackpot result and the reach display do not occur and the game times other than the game times occur in the game times due to the start timing being generated. In this case, the display change effect does not occur in the game effect for the former game time, while the display change effect may occur in the game effect for the latter game time. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the display change effect from occurring in a situation where the display change effect causes a sense of incongruity in relation to the display duration of the game times. Further, it is possible to limit the situation in which the display change effect is executed to the situation in which the symbol change display is performed in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, and the player can determine whether or not the display change effect is executed. It is possible to clarify a target to be noted.

  When the display duration of the game times is not short (1.5 seconds) (step S1701: YES), it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the scenario change flag provided in the sound-side RAM 84. (Step S1702). The scenario change flag sounds whether or not the special figure side hold information is newly set as a change possibility suggestion object when the special figure side hold information is newly acquired in a state where the display change effect is executed. This flag is specified by the optical MPU 82. The details of the scenario change will be described later in detail.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1702, it is determined whether the value of the promotion target counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 is “0” (step S1706). As described above, the promotion target counter is a display mode in which the hold unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the possibility of change, can finally reach the current display mode of the hold unit image GR, and is expected to generate a jackpot result. This is a counter for specifying by the sound light side MPU 82 how many levels the display mode is in the degree. The case where the value of the promotion target counter is “0” means that the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is not changed in the state where the current display change effect is executed, or In the state where the current display change effect is executed, the change of the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility has already been completed, so that the display mode of the hold unit image GR changes to the current display change effect. Is a state in which the display mode can be finally reached in the state where is executed. When the value of the promotion target counter is “0” (step S1706: YES), it is necessary to change the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is a target of suggesting the possibility of change in the display change effect in the current game effect. Since there is not, the process proceeds to step S1715 without executing the processes of steps S1707 to S1714.

  In this case, in the rendering processing of the rendering execution table in step S1207 of the rendering determination processing (FIG. 21), the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR for which the change possibility is suggested. Although the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the changeability display mode, the effect execution table corresponding to the display effect in which the display mode of the pending unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is not changed is on the sound light side. The data is read out to the RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the display mode of the pending unit image GR, which is the target of suggesting the possibility of change, is equal to or higher than the predetermined degree of expectation of occurrence of the jackpot result, the possibility of change is considered. The hold unit image GR that is the suggestion target is not a target of execution of the display change effect, and the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the suggestion target of the change possibility is less than the predetermined degree of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result. In the case of, the display mode is not changed, but the holding unit image GR that is a target of suggesting the change possibility may be configured to be the target of execution of the display change effect. The predetermined degree of expectation may be “red” or “rainbow”.

  When the value of the promotion target counter is 1 or more (step S1706: NO), the value set in the promotion target counter of the sound light RAM 84 is larger than the value set in the display change effect counter of the sound light RAM 84. It is determined whether the value is large (step S1707). As described above, the promotion target counter is a display mode in which the hold unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the possibility of change, can finally reach the current display mode of the hold unit image GR, and is expected to generate a jackpot result. This is a counter for specifying by the sound light side MPU 82 how many levels the display mode is in the degree. Further, as described above, the display change effect counter is a counter for specifying, when the display change effect is set to be executed, the trigger for terminating the state by the sound-light-side MPU 82. Is set in the display change effect counter, the number of game times executed until the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR to be suggested becomes a game time start target. In other words, in step S1707, the value of the number of steps at which the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the change possibility, can be promoted in the state where the current display change effect is executed, is executed in the current display change effect. It is determined whether or not the value is larger than the value of the number of remaining game times in the state.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1707, a lottery process for executing promotion is executed (step S1708). In the promotion execution lottery process, the promotion execution lottery table is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84. Then, numerical information is acquired from a random number counter for promotion execution lottery periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, and the acquired numerical information is collated with the promotion execution lottery table read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. . The probability of the promotion execution winning in the promotion execution lottery process is constant at 60%, but is not limited to this, and is a special map corresponding to the hold unit image GR for which changeability is suggested. A configuration in which the probabilities of the promotion execution winning depending on the contents of the side hold information may be different.

  When the promotion execution lottery process does not result in the promotion execution winning (step S1709: NO), the process proceeds to step S1715 without executing the processes of steps S1710 to S1714. In this case, in the effect determination table (FIG. 21), in the effect execution table readout process in step S1207, the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR for which the possibility of change is suggested. An effect execution table corresponding to a display effect in which the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the changeability display mode but the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the changeability is not changed is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84. Is read. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  If the promotion execution winning has been achieved in the promotion execution lottery process (step S1709: YES), the one-level promotion information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1710). The one-step promotion information changes the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the possibility of the change in the display change effect in the current game effect, to a display mode one step higher in the degree of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result. This is information for the sound-light-side MPU 82 to specify that a display effect to be performed should be performed. If the one-step promotion information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, in the rendering processing of the rendering execution table in step S1207 of the rendering determination processing (FIG. 21), the information is displayed above the hold unit image GR that is a target of suggesting the possibility of change. When the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, and the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is a jackpot result. The effect execution table corresponding to the display effect in which the degree of expectation is changed to the display mode one level higher is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20). Thereafter, the value of the promotion target counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 is decremented by 1 (step S1711).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1707, a process of calculating the number of stages is executed (step S1712). Specifically, the value of the display change effect counter of the sound-light RAM 84 is subtracted from the value of the promotion target counter of the sound-light RAM 84. Then, the promotion information corresponding to the calculated number of stages is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 84 (step S1713). The promotion information corresponding to the number of stages is calculated in step S1712 based on the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result in the display mode of the pending unit image GR that is a target of suggesting the possibility of change in the display change effect in the current game effect effect. This is information for the sound-light-side MPU 82 to specify that a display effect of changing to the display mode higher by the number of steps to be performed should be executed. When the promotion information corresponding to the number of stages is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the holding unit image GR that is a target of suggesting the possibility of change in the effect execution table reading process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). In the state where the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, and the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is a big hit. The effect execution table corresponding to the display effect in which the degree of expectation of the occurrence of the result is changed to the display mode higher by the number of steps calculated in step S1712 is read out to the sound-light side RAM. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20). Thereafter, the value corresponding to the number of steps calculated in step S1712 is subtracted from the value of the promotion target counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1714).

  When the value of the promotion target counter is larger than the value of the display change effect counter as described above, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the possibility of change is higher by the number of stages of the difference. Is changed to Thereby, it is possible to diversify the number of steps in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is the target of the possibility of change in the display change effect in one game turn effect, is changed at a time. In addition, it is possible to easily change the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the change possibility to the display mode that can be finally reached determined at the start of the state in which the current display change effect is executed. Become.

  When the affirmative determination is made in step S1706, the negative determination is made in step S1709, the process of step S1711 is performed, or the process of step S1714 is performed, the multiple change flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 is set to “1”. Is set (step S1715). As described above, the multiple change flag is a flag for the sound light side MPU 82 to specify that the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the plurality of dummy targets should be changed to “blue”. If "1" is set in the multiple change flag (step S1715: YES), the multiple change information is stored in the sound-side RAM 84 (step S1716), and then the multiple change flag is cleared to "0" (step S1717). .

  The multiple change information is 3 in the order in which the game round is to be started with respect to the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility in the display change effect in the current game round effect. The display effect of changing the display mode of the dummy target hold unit image GR corresponding to each of the three special figure side hold information from the previous to the previous one from “white” to “blue” should be executed. This is information to be specified by the sound light side MPU 82. In this case, if there are three or less special figure side reservation information to be the start of the game round before the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the reservation unit image GR indicating the possibility of change, the special figure All of the dummy unit hold unit images GR corresponding to each of the figure-side hold information are to be changed in the display mode. In addition, when there are four or more special figure side reservation information to be started the game times before the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the reservation unit image GR indicating the possibility of change, the change is possible. The dummy unit holding unit image GR corresponding to the three special figure side holding information from three to one before the special figure side holding information corresponding to the holding unit image GR which is the target of suggesting the sex is displayed. It becomes a subject of the change of the mode.

  When the plurality of change information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, in the rendering processing of the rendering execution table in step S1207 of the rendering determination processing (FIG. 21), the dummy unit GR as the dummy target identified as described above is read. When the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, and the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be the dummy target is changed from “white” to “blue”. The effect execution table corresponding to the display effect changed to "" is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In this case, when a plurality of the hold unit images GR to be the dummy targets are specified as described above, the display change suggestion image is displayed for each of the hold unit images GR to be the dummy targets in one game effect. An effect execution table in which the above-described display effect is executed by CH1 is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20). Note that when the multiple change information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the hold unit image GR whose display form is already “blue” is displayed on the dummy target hold unit image GR included in the display form change target. Is included, the holding unit image GR is not a target whose display mode is changed from “white” to “blue”.

  If “1” is not set in the multiple change flag (step S1715: NO), it is determined whether “1” is set in the dummy target flag of the sound-light RAM 84 (step S1718). As described above, the dummy target flag is a flag for specifying by the sound-light-side MPU 82 whether or not it is necessary to change the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target. Is set, it means that the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target has not been changed in the state where the present display change effect is executed.

  If "1" is set in the dummy target flag (step S1718: YES), a lottery process for executing a dummy change is executed (step S1719). In the dummy change execution lottery process, the dummy change execution lottery table is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84. Then, while acquiring numerical information from the random number counter for the dummy change execution lottery periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, the obtained numerical information is read out to the dummy change execution lottery table read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. Collate. In the lottery process of the dummy change execution, the probability of winning the dummy change execution is constant at 60%, but is not limited to this, and corresponds to the hold unit image GR for which change possibility is indicated. The dummy change execution winning probability may be different according to the contents of the special figure side hold information. The dummy change may be performed according to the contents of the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target. It is good also as composition which the probability of execution winning differs.

  When the dummy change execution lottery process results in a win for the dummy change execution (step S1720: YES), the dummy change execution information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1721). The dummy change execution information indicates that the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target corresponding to the value of the dummy target counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 in the display change effect in the current game effect is changed from “white” to “blue”. This is information for specifying by the sound-light-side MPU 82 that a display effect to be changed to “1” should be executed. When the dummy change execution information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the dummy object corresponding to the value of the dummy object counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 is read in the effect execution table reading process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). The display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode while the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR to be displayed, and the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be the dummy target is displayed. The effect execution table corresponding to the display effect in which is changed from “white” to “blue” is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20). Thereafter, the dummy target flag in the sound-light side RAM 84 is cleared to "0" (step S1722).

  Even if the dummy target flag is set to “1” as described above, the dummy target corresponding to the dummy target counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 unless the dummy change execution is won in the dummy change execution lottery process. Since the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be changed is not changed, the timing at which the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target is changed can be made irregular.

  In the state where the display change effect is executed, the game mode in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is changed by the display change effect is displayed, and the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the dummy target is displayed. It may be executed earlier than the game times changed by the change effect. Further, in the state where the display change effect is executed, the game mode in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR as the dummy target is changed by the display change effect is the display mode of the hold unit image GR as the target of suggesting the possibility of change. May be executed earlier than the game times changed by the display change effect. In addition, in the same game time in the state where the display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold unit image GR serving as the dummy target is changed by the display change effect, while the hold unit image GR serving as the target indicating the possibility of change is provided. Although the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the changeability display mode in a state where the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is a target of the change possibility is changed. May not be changed. In addition, in the same game time in a state where the display change effect is executed, the display mode can be changed from the initial display mode in a state where the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target. The display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the dummy target is not changed, but the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is changed by the display change effect. is there. In addition, in the same game time in a state where the display change effect is executed, the display mode can be changed from the initial display mode in a state where the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target. The display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the dummy target is not changed, but the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR that is the target of the possibility of change. In this state, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, but the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility may not be changed. Further, in the same game time in the state where the display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold unit image GR serving as the dummy target is changed by the display change effect, and the hold unit image GR serving as the target indicating the possibility of change is displayed. The display mode may be changed by the display change effect.

  When the display change effect is executed as the effect for the game time, as described above, the display change suggestion image CH1 is displayed from the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information in which the game time order is earlier. It is moved and displayed toward the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information whose digestion order is late. Therefore, in the same game time, the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target is changed by the display change effect, and the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be suggested as a change possibility is changed by the display change effect. In this case, after the display mode of the hold unit image GR serving as the dummy target is changed, the display mode of the hold unit image GR serving as the change possibility suggestion target is changed. Thereby, even if the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target is changed, it is determined that the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be further suggested to be changeable in the game round is changed. Can be expected.

  If “1” is not set in the dummy target flag (step S1718: NO), or if the dummy change execution lottery process does not result in a dummy change execution winning (step S1720: NO), the sound-light side RAM 84 It is determined whether the value of the dummy target counter is 1 or more (step S1723). The dummy target counter is a counter for specifying the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target by the sound light side MPU 82 as described above. When the value of the dummy target counter is 1 or more (step S1723: YES), the fluttering effect information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1724). When the fanning effect information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the display change suggestion image CH1 is displayed above the dummy unit holding unit image GR in the effect execution table reading process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). Is temporarily stopped, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, but the display mode corresponding to the display mode in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be the dummy object is not changed is sound light. The data is read out to the side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  Next, a processing configuration for ending the display change effect will be described.

  The process for ending the display change effect is executed in steps S1111 to S1115 in the effect control process for the game (FIG. 20). Specifically, if it is the end timing of the game effect (step S1111: YES), the value of the display change effect counter of the sound light RAM 84 is decremented by 1 (step S1112), and the dummy object of the sound light RAM 84 is reduced. The value of the counter is decremented by 1 (step S1113). As a result, when the special figure side reservation information stored in the special figure side reservation information is shifted to the reservation area 103 of the special figure reservation area 102 by newly digesting the special figure side reservation information with the end of the game round. Makes it possible to set the value of the display change effect counter to a value corresponding to the display order of the pending unit images GR, which is a target for suggesting the possibility of change, and to set the value of the dummy target counter to the pending unit image to be a dummy target. A value corresponding to the GR display order can be set.

  Thereafter, on condition that the value of the display change effect counter after subtraction by 1 is "0" (step S1114: YES), the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 is cleared to "0" (step S1115). . Accordingly, when the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR for which the possibility of change is indicated is the start target of the game round, the state in which the display change effect is executed is ended. .

  Next, a processing configuration for changing the execution contents of the display change effect when the special figure side hold information is newly acquired in a state where the display change effect is executed will be described.

  As described above, when the first hold command or the second hold command is transmitted from the main MPU 62 because the special figure side hold information is newly acquired, the sound light MPU 82 receives the hold command ( FIG. 15) is executed. Then, the display change effect setting process (FIG. 27) is executed in step S1316 in the hold effect setting process (FIG. 25) executed in step S611 of the hold command receiving process (FIG. 15).

  In the display change effect setting process (FIG. 27), if “1” is set to the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1401: YES), by referring to the effect-side holding area 125, It is determined whether or not the acquired special figure side hold information corresponds to occurrence of a predetermined reach or occurrence of a jackpot result (step S1414). When determining whether or not the occurrence of the predetermined reach has occurred, the same processing as that in step S1503 in the scenario lottery table reading process (FIG. 30) is executed, and when determining whether or not the occurrence of the jackpot result has been determined. Executes the same process as step S1501 in the process of reading the scenario lottery table (FIG. 30).

  If the special figure-side hold information acquired this time does not correspond to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S1414: NO), the display change effect setting processing is performed without executing the processing of step S1415 and thereafter. finish. In other words, even if the special figure side hold information is newly acquired in the state where the display change effect is executed, if the special figure side hold information does not correspond to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot result, the display change is performed. The execution contents of the effect are not changed. As a result, the execution content of the display change effect is changed on condition that the newly acquired special figure side hold information corresponds to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot result. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the fact that the execution content of the game is changed.

  If the special figure side holding information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S1414: YES), the special figure acquired this time by referring to the production side holding area 125 is referred to. It is determined whether or not the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot result exists in the special figure side reservation information to be the start of the game round before the side reservation information (step S1415). ). At the time of this determination, the same processing as step S1403 in the display change effect setting processing (FIG. 27) is executed.

  When the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the big hit exists in the special figure side hold information which is the start target of the game round before the special figure side hold information acquired this time ( (Step S1415: YES), the display change effect setting process ends without executing the process of step S1416 and thereafter. In other words, even when the special figure side hold information is newly acquired in the state where the display change effect is executed, the occurrence of a predetermined reach or the occurrence of a jackpot result in the special figure side hold information held and stored up to that time. When the corresponding special figure side hold information exists, the effect of the display change effect is not changed. Thus, it is possible to prevent a game time corresponding to the predetermined reach or the jackpot result from being generated during the execution of the display change effect. In addition, even though the special figure-side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR for which the change possibility has already been set is indicated, corresponds to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot, the change possibility is changed. Can be prevented from being changed.

  When the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot result does not exist in the special figure side hold information to be the start of the game round before the special figure side hold information acquired this time ( (Step S1415: NO), the scenario change lottery table is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84 (step S1416). Thereafter, a scenario change lottery process is executed (step S1417). In the scenario change lottery process, numerical information is acquired from a random number counter for scenario change that is periodically updated in the sound light RAM 84, and the acquired numerical information is read out to the sound light RAM 84 in step S1416. Check against the lottery table. If the special figure side reservation information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the predetermined reach, the probability of winning the scenario change is 50%, and the special figure side reservation information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot. If so, the probability of winning the scenario change is 75%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the former probability may be higher than the latter probability, and the former probability and the latter probability may be the same or substantially the same.

  If the scenario change has been won (step S1418: YES), a scenario change process is executed (step S1419). FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the scenario changing process.

  First, the value of the display change effect counter of the sound light side RAM 84 is set to the dummy target counter of the sound light side RAM 84 (step S1801). As a result, the pending unit image GR that has been the dummy target up to that point is released from the dummy target, and the pending unit image GR that has been the target of suggesting the possibility of change so far becomes the dummy target. Further, the dummy target flag of the sound light side RAM 84 is cleared to “0” (step S1802). Accordingly, even if the condition for changing the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target is satisfied in the state where the display change effect is executed up to that time, the display mode is not changed. In the display change effect after the execution content is changed, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the changeability display mode in a state where the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target. Although changed, the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be the dummy target is not changed.

  Thereafter, the number of special figure-side hold information stored in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102 is specified by referring to the production side hold area 125, and the number of the specified special figure side hold information is determined. Is set in the display change effect counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1803). As described above, the display change effect counter is a counter for specifying, when the display change effect is set to be executed, the sound-light-side MPU 82 to identify the end of the state. The value of the display change effect counter is decremented by 1 each time one game time ends in a situation where the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 is set to “1”. By executing the processing in step S1803, the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time is newly set as a change possibility suggestion target.

  After that, a process of reading a scenario lottery table is executed (step S1804), and a scenario lottery process is executed (step S1805). The processing contents of steps S1804 and S1805 are the same as steps S1411 and S1412 in the display change effect setting processing (FIG. 27). As a result, the scenario data corresponding to the current reserved number of the special figure side hold information and the scenario data selected by the lottery process in the mode corresponding to the content of the special figure side hold information acquired this time is obtained. . However, since the special figure side hold information which triggers the change of the execution content of the display change effect corresponds to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot result, the process of reading the scenario lottery table in step S1804 (FIG. 30) In step S1502 or step S1504, the scenario lottery table is read.

  Thereafter, the number of stages of promotion is grasped (step S1806). Specifically, the display mode that can finally reach the pending unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the possibility of change in the scenario data obtained this time is different from the current display mode of the pending unit image GR in that the jackpot result is generated. It is understood how many display levels are higher in the degree of expectation.

  Here, in the hold effect setting process (FIG. 25), when the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 is set to “1” (step S1301: YES), information corresponding to the display mode of “white” is displayed. Then, among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125, they are set as the holding display areas in the unit areas 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure side holding information acquired this time (step S1314). That is, the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time is “white” at the start of display. Further, in the scenario lottery table reading process (FIG. 30) in the scenario change process, the scenario lottery table is read in step S1502 or step S1504 as described above. Either “red” or “rainbow”. Therefore, for example, when the finally reachable display mode in the scenario data is “red”, it is specified that there are four levels. If the finally reachable display mode in the scenario data is "green", it is specified that there are three levels. Then, the numerical information corresponding to the specified stage number is set in the promotion target counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1807). That is, if it is determined that the number of steps is four as in the above example, “4” is set in the promotion target counter, and if it is specified that the number of steps is three as in the above example, “3” is set in the counter to be promoted. Is set.

  After that, “1” is set to the scenario change flag provided in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1808). The scenario change flag specifies, with the sound-light side MPU 82, that the execution content of the display change effect has been changed when the special figure side hold information is newly acquired in a state where the display change effect is executed. Is a flag for

  Next, in the state where the display change effect is executed, when the execution content of the display change effect is changed due to the acquisition of the special figure side hold information newly, the execution control of the subsequent display change effect is performed. A processing configuration for performing the processing will be described.

  First, a case where the execution content of the display change effect is changed in response to the special figure side hold information newly acquired in the middle of the game time, and the display change effect according to the execution content after the change in the game time. Is described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the display change effect process executed in step S1109 in the effect control process for the game (FIG. 20).

  When “1” is set to the scenario change flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1901: YES), the current timing is a timing at which the execution content of the display change effect in the current game time can be changed. It is determined whether or not it is (step S1902). In this case, if the display continuation period of the current game time is a short period (1.5 seconds), the display change effect is not executed in the current game time in the first place. It is determined that it is time to change the execution content of the effect. If the display duration of the current game is a display duration other than the short period (1.5 seconds) and it is determined that the display change effect is to be performed in the game effect, the change is performed. If the timing before the display change suggestion image CH1 is stopped and displayed at a position above the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the possibility, the execution content of the display change effect in the current game is changed. It is determined that it is possible to perform the change, and if the timing is after the timing when the display change suggestion image CH1 is stopped and displayed at a position above the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility, the current time is determined. It is determined that it is time to change the execution content of the display change effect in the game times. The timing at which the display change suggestion image CH1 is stopped and displayed at a position above the hold unit image GR, which is a target for suggesting the possibility of change, in the effect execution table of the game effect for which the display change effect is to be executed. Is set, and the above determination is made according to the information.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1902, the display change effect process ends without executing the processes in step S1903 and thereafter. Thereby, even if the execution content of the display change effect is changed by newly acquiring the special figure side hold information in the predetermined game time in which the display change effect is executed, the predetermined game time In, the display change effect based on the execution content after the change is not executed. In this case, if the display continuation period of the predetermined game time is a display continuation period in which the display change effect can be executed, the display change effect is performed according to the content determined at the start of the predetermined game time. Be executed. Then, a display change effect is executed from the next game time with respect to the predetermined game time in accordance with the changed execution content.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1902, the scenario change flag in the sound-light side RAM 84 is cleared to "0" (step S1903). Thereafter, by referring to the production-side holding area 125, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the holding unit image GR corresponding to the value of the dummy target counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 is "blue" or more in the degree of expectation of the jackpot result. Is determined (step S1904). Specifically, among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125, information corresponding to a display mode other than "white" is displayed in the hold display area in the area corresponding to the value of the dummy target counter. It is determined whether or not it is stored.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1904, a process for specifying the number of stages is executed (step S1905). As described above, when the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 is set to “1” in the hold effect setting process (FIG. 25) (step S1301: YES), information corresponding to the display mode of “white” Is set as the hold display area in the unit areas 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side hold area 125 (step S1314). That is, the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time is “white” at the start of display. Therefore, in step S1905, the number of stages corresponding to the information stored in the hold display area in the area corresponding to the value of the dummy target counter among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side hold area 125 is determined. Identify. That is, if the information stored in the hold display area is “blue”, “1” is specified as the number of steps, and if the information stored in the hold display area is “yellow”, “1” is specified as the number of steps. 2 is specified, and if the information stored in the hold display area is "green", "3" is specified as the number of steps.

  In addition, in the situation where the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the jackpot result has already been stored on hold, the execution contents of the display change effect are changed even if the special figure side hold information is newly acquired. Is not selected, and the display mode of "red" is not selected unless the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the generation of the jackpot result, and the display mode of "rainbow" is the display mode of the jackpot result. It is not selected unless it is the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence. Therefore, the information stored in the hold display area in the area corresponding to the value of the dummy target counter among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side hold area 125 becomes “red” or “rainbow”. There is no support. On the other hand, in the scenario lottery table readout process (FIG. 30) in step S1804 in the scenario change process (FIG. 33), the scenario lottery table is read out in step S1502 or step S1504 as described above. The obtained display mode is any one of “green”, “red”, and “rainbow”. In other words, in the display mode of the hold target image GR of the dummy target specified in step S1905, the display mode with the highest expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result is “green”, but can be changed after the scenario change. The display mode in which the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is the lowest in the display mode that can ultimately reach the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the sex is also “green”. Therefore, even if the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is changed to the display mode of the number of stages specified in step S1905, the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is changed. It does not exceed the display mode that can be reached.

  After that, the promotion information corresponding to the number of steps specified in step S1905 is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1906). The promotion information corresponding to the number of stages specifies in step S1905 the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the possibility of change in the display change effect in the current game effect effect, in the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result in step S1905. This is information for the sound-light-side MPU 82 to specify that a display effect of changing to the display mode higher by the number of steps to be performed should be executed. Thereafter, the value corresponding to the number of stages specified in step S1905 is subtracted from the value of the promotion target counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1907).

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1904, the one-step promotion information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1908). The one-step promotion information changes the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the possibility of the change in the display change effect in the current game effect, to a display mode one step higher in the degree of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result. This is information for the sound-light-side MPU 82 to specify that a display effect to be performed should be performed. After that, the value of the promotion target counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 is decremented by 1 (step S1909).

  When the process of step S1907 or step S1909 is executed, a process of changing the effect execution table of the game times is executed (step S1910). In the change processing, if the promotion information corresponding to the number of stages is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 84, as a series of flows from the display change effect that has already been executed, the newly held dummy unit image A display effect in which, while the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the GR, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, but the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be the dummy target is not changed. The display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the changeability display mode in a state where the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR that has newly become the change possibility suggestion target, and A table in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is a suggestion object of the change possibility, is such that the expectation of the jackpot result is higher by the number of steps specified in step S1905. Demonstration execution table display effect and is to be generated is changed to embodiments is read anew in the sound beam side RAM 84.

  In addition, in the above-described change processing, if the one-stage promotion information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, a new dummy target hold unit image GR is set as a series of flows from the display change effect already executed. While the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the changeability display mode, but the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be the dummy target is not changed. In a state in which the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR that has been newly suggested as the change possibility, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, and the change is performed. A display effect is generated in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the possibility is changed to a display mode in which the expectation of the jackpot result is one step higher. Become demonstration execution table is newly read out to the sound beam side RAM 84.

  Thereafter, an effect change command corresponding to the effect execution table newly read out to the sound light RAM 84 in step S1910 is transmitted to the display MPU 92 (step S1911). Thereby, the content of the display effect on the symbol display device 41 is changed to the content corresponding to the effect execution table newly read out to the sound-light side RAM 84.

  The effect execution table newly read out to the sound-light side RAM 84 is the effect effect contents set in the effect execution table which has been read out to the sound-light side RAM 84 for the effect contents other than the display change effect contents. It is the same as the content. Therefore, even if the content of the display change effect executed in the game time effect is changed during the game time, the contents of the other effects are not changed. This is the same in any of the light emission effect in the display light emitting unit 53, the sound output effect in the speaker unit 54, and the display effect in the symbol display device 41.

  Next, a case in which the execution content of the display change effect is changed triggered by the special figure side holding information newly acquired during the game round, and the display according to the changed execution content in the game round is performed. A description will be given of a case where the display change effect is executed according to the execution content after the change from the next game time because the change effect cannot be executed.

  In the display change effect start process (FIG. 32) executed when the game effect is started, the display continuation period of the current game time is a display continuation period in which the display change effect can be executed (step S1701). : YES), in step S1702, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the scenario change flag of the sound-light side RAM 84. If the scenario change flag is set to “1” (step S1702: YES), the scenario change flag is cleared to “0” (step S1703), and the sound-light side is referred by referring to the production-side holding area 125. It is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the value of the dummy target counter in the RAM 84 is “blue” or more in the degree of expectation of the jackpot result (step S1704). Specifically, among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125, information corresponding to a display mode other than "white" is displayed in the hold display area in the area corresponding to the value of the dummy target counter. It is determined whether or not it is stored.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1704, the processing from step S1706 is executed. The processing contents of the processing after step S1706 are as described above. As a result, the hold unit image GR, which was a target of suggesting the possibility of change before the execution of the display change effect is changed, becomes a dummy target, and the special figure side hold that triggered the change of the execution of the display change effect is further changed. The display change effect is executed in a state where the hold unit image GR corresponding to the information is a target for indicating the possibility of change. In this case, the display mode of the newly held dummy unit image GR is not changed.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1704, a process for specifying the number of stages is executed (step S1705). As described above, when the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 is set to “1” in the hold effect setting process (FIG. 25) (step S1301: YES), information corresponding to the display mode of “white” Is set as the hold display area in the unit areas 125a to 125h corresponding to the special figure side hold information acquired this time among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side hold area 125 (step S1314). That is, the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information that has triggered the change of the execution content of the display change effect is “white” at the start of display. Therefore, in step S1705, the number of stages corresponding to the information stored in the hold display area in the area corresponding to the value of the dummy target counter among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side hold area 125 is determined. Identify. That is, if the information stored in the hold display area is “blue”, “1” is specified as the number of steps, and if the information stored in the hold display area is “yellow”, “1” is specified as the number of steps. 2 is specified, and if the information stored in the hold display area is "green", "3" is specified as the number of steps.

  In addition, in the situation where the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the jackpot result has already been stored on hold, the execution contents of the display change effect are changed even if the special figure side hold information is newly acquired. Is not selected, and the display mode of "red" is not selected unless the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the generation of the jackpot result, and the display mode of "rainbow" is the display mode of the jackpot result. It is not selected unless it is the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence. Therefore, the information stored in the hold display area in the area corresponding to the value of the dummy target counter among the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side hold area 125 becomes “red” or “rainbow”. There is no support. On the other hand, in the scenario lottery table readout process (FIG. 30) in step S1804 in the scenario change process (FIG. 33), the scenario lottery table is read out in step S1502 or step S1504 as described above. The obtained display mode is any one of “green”, “red”, and “rainbow”. In other words, in the display mode of the hold unit image GR of the dummy target specified in step S1705, the display mode with the highest expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result is “green”, but can be changed after the scenario is changed. The display mode in which the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is the lowest in the display mode that can ultimately reach the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the sex is also “green”. Therefore, even if the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is changed to the display mode of the number of stages specified in step S1705, the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is changed. It does not exceed the display mode that can be reached.

  After that, the promotion information corresponding to the number of steps specified in step S1705 is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S1713). The promotion information corresponding to the number of stages is the stage in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the possibility of change in the display change effect in the current game rendering effect, is specified in step S1705 in the degree of expectation of the jackpot result. This is information for the sound-light-side MPU 82 to specify that a display effect for changing the display mode to an upper display mode by several minutes should be executed. When the promotion information corresponding to the number of stages is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the holding unit image GR that is a target of suggesting the possibility of change in the effect execution table reading process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). In the state where the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above, the display mode is changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, and the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is a big hit. An effect execution table corresponding to the display effect in which the expected degree of the result is changed to the display mode in which the display mode is increased by the number of steps specified in step S1705 is read out to the sound-light side RAM. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20). Thereafter, the value corresponding to the number of stages specified in step S1705 is subtracted from the value of the promotion target counter of the sound-light-side RAM 84 (step S1714).

  Next, the manner in which the display change effect is performed will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 35 (a) shows the execution period of the game times, FIG. 35 (b) shows the period in which the display change effect is set to be executed, and FIG. Above GR, the display change suggestion image CH1 indicates a period during which the dummy effect is temporarily stopped, and FIG. 35D shows that the execution content of the display change effect is not changed midway or can be changed before it is changed. The display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold change unit image GR, which is a suggestion target of the sex, indicating a period during which the change target effect is being executed. FIG. 35 (e) newly acquires the special figure side hold information. FIG. 35 (f) shows the display change suggestion image CH1 above the hold unit image GR which has been newly suggested as a possibility of change due to the change in the execution content of the display change effect on the way. Once stopped Indicate the period during which the post-Nario change production is running.

  First, in the situation where the display change effect is set to be executed, when the execution contents of the display change effect are changed due to the acquisition of the special figure side hold information newly, this change is triggered. A case where the content of the display change effect is changed in the game effect for the game for which the special figure side hold information is acquired will be described.

  In a situation where the display change effect is set to be executed, a game round is newly started at the timing of t1 as shown in FIG. Since the display duration of the game times is a display duration other than the short period (1.5 seconds), the display change effect is started at the timing of t1 as shown in FIG. 35 (b). In the display change effect, a dummy effect is executed in which the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold target image GR to be a dummy object from timing t2 to timing t3 as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), a change target effect in which the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR which is the target of the possibility of change over the timing from t4 to t5. Be executed. In this case, the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target in the dummy effect may be changed and may not be changed. In addition, in the change target effect, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is a target of suggesting the possibility of change may be changed and may not be changed. At the timing of t5, the effect to be changed is ended as shown in FIG. 35 (d), so that the display change effect in the current game round effect is ended as shown in FIG. 35 (b).

  Then, at the timing of t6, the special figure side hold information is acquired as shown in FIG. 35 (e), and at the timing of t7, the current game round ends as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 35 (e), the special figure side hold information is acquired at a timing t8, which is a timing before the start timing. At the timing of t8, the number of the special figure side hold information held and stored in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102 becomes eight, which is the maximum hold number.

  Thereafter, at the timing t9 when the state in which the display change effect is executed is continued, a new game round is started as shown in FIG. Since the starting time of the game time has occurred in the situation where the special figure side hold information is the maximum number of holdings, the game time starts in the situation where the special figure side holding information has the number of holdings of seven. Become. In addition, in the game round, no jackpot result is generated and no reach display is generated. Therefore, the display continuation period of the game times is short (1.5 seconds). When the display duration of the game times is short (1.5 seconds), the display change effect is not executed in the game time effect even if the display change effect is executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the game times are executed from timing t9 to timing t10 as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the display change effect is not executed as shown in FIG. 35 (b).

  Thereafter, at the timing t11 when the state in which the display change effect is executed is continued, a new game round is started as shown in FIG. Since the display duration of the game times is a display duration other than the short period (1.5 seconds), the display change effect is started at the timing of t11, as shown in FIG. 35 (b). In the display change effect, a dummy effect is executed in which the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target from timing t11 to timing t12 as shown in FIG. Is done. In the dummy effect, the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target may be changed and may not be changed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), the special figure-side hold information is acquired at a timing t13 when the display change effect in the game round effect is being executed. In this case, the timing of the time t13 is a timing before the timing at which the change target effect is started with respect to the pending unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the possibility of change in the display change effect in the current game effect. I have. In addition, the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the big hit is included in the special figure side reservation information to be a start of the game round before the special figure side reservation information newly acquired this time. It does not exist, and the special figure side hold information newly acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the jackpot result. Then, in the scenario change lottery process of step S1417 in the display change effect setting process (FIG. 27), the scenario change has been won. Therefore, the hold unit image GR that is a dummy target is changed to the hold unit image GR that has been the target of suggesting the change possibility, and the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is newly acquired this time. It is changed to the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), a dummy effect is executed in which the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR which has been newly set as the dummy target from the timing t14 to the timing t15. You. In this dummy effect, the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target is not reliably changed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), a scenario in which the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR which has been newly suggested as the possibility of change over the timing from t16 to t17. The effect after the change is executed. In the effect after the scenario change, the display mode of the pending unit image GR, which is the target of the possibility of change, is surely changed. Specifically, if the display mode of the hold unit image GR newly set as the dummy target is blue or more, the display mode of the hold unit image GR as the target of suggesting the change possibility is changed to the hold unit image set as the dummy target. The display mode is changed to the same display mode as the display mode of the image GR. On the other hand, if the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is newly set as the dummy target is “white”, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the possibility is changed from “white” to “blue”. You. As shown in FIG. 35 (f), the effect after the scenario change is ended at the timing of t17, whereby the display change effect in the current game round effect is ended as shown in FIG. 35 (b). Then, at the timing of t18, the current game round ends as shown in FIG.

  Next, in the situation where the display change effect is set to be executed, if the execution contents of the display change effect are changed due to the acquisition of the special figure side hold information newly, the change is triggered. A description will be given of a case where the contents of the display change effect are not changed in the game effect for the game for which the special figure side hold information has been acquired.

  In a situation where the display change effect is set to be executed, a game round is newly started at the timing of t19 as shown in FIG. Since the display continuation period of the game time is a display continuation period other than the short period (1.5 seconds), the display change effect is started at the timing of t19 as shown in FIG. 35 (b). In the display change effect, since there is no hold unit image GR to be a dummy target, the dummy effect is not executed as shown in FIG. In addition, in the display change effect, the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility suggestion from the timing t20 to the timing t22 as illustrated in FIG. The effect to be changed is executed. In this case, the display mode of the pending unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the possibility of change in the change target effect, may be changed and may not be changed. When the effect to be changed is ended at the timing of t22 as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the display change effect in the current game round effect is ended as shown in FIG. 35 (b).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), the special figure side hold information is acquired at the timing of t21 when the effect to be changed is being executed. The special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach or the occurrence of the big hit exists in the special figure side hold information that is the target of the game round before the special figure side hold information newly acquired this time. In addition, the special figure-side hold information newly acquired this time corresponds to occurrence of a predetermined reach or occurrence of a jackpot result. Then, in the scenario change lottery process of step S1417 in the display change effect setting process (FIG. 27), the scenario change has been won. Therefore, the hold unit image GR that is a dummy target is changed to the hold unit image GR that has been the target of suggesting the change possibility, and the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is newly acquired this time. It is changed to the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information. However, the timing of t21 when the special figure side hold information is newly acquired this time is a change target with respect to the hold unit image GR initially set as a target of suggesting the possibility of change in the display change effect in the current game effect. The timing is after the timing of t20 when the effect is started. Therefore, the effect after the scenario change is not executed in the display change effect in the game round effect.

  Thereafter, a new game round is started at the timing of t24 when the state in which the display change effect is executed is continued as shown in FIG. Since the display duration of the game time is a display duration other than the short period (1.5 seconds), the display change effect is started at the timing of t24 as shown in FIG. 35 (b). In the display change effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), a dummy effect is executed in which the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR to be a dummy object from timing t25 to timing t26. Is done. In this dummy effect, the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a dummy target is not changed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), a scenario in which the display change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped above the hold unit image GR which has been newly suggested as the possibility of change over the timing from t27 to t28. The effect after the change is executed. In the effect after the scenario change, the display mode of the pending unit image GR, which is the target of the possibility of change, is surely changed. Specifically, if the display mode of the hold unit image GR newly set as the dummy target is blue or more, the display mode of the hold unit image GR as the target of suggesting the change possibility is changed to the hold unit image set as the dummy target. The display mode is changed to the same display mode as the display mode of the image GR. On the other hand, if the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is newly set as the dummy target is “white”, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the possibility is changed from “white” to “blue”. You. As shown in FIG. 35 (f), the effect after the scenario change is ended at the timing of t28, whereby the display change effect in the current game round effect is ended as shown in FIG. 35 (b). Then, at the timing of t29, the current game round ends as shown in FIG.

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Next, a description will be given of the rendezvous effect.

  The consecutive play confirmed effect is executed as one type of the fixed effect. The determined effect is an effect in which the effect content indicating that the jackpot result occurs is generated before the stop result after the display of the change of the symbol in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the game times corresponding to the jackpot result is displayed. It is. In the present pachinko machine 10, there are a normal finalized production and a consecutive finalized production as the extended final production.

  Normally, the fixed effect is performed in the game time in which the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result is obtained regardless of whether the special figure side holding information which is the jackpot result is stored in the holding area 103 of the special figure holding area 102 or not. This is a definitive effect that can be performed. In the normal finalization effect, in the stage of the game in which the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result is obtained, before the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed after the variation display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, in more detail, In the state where the reach display is being performed, the confirmation suggestion image is usually displayed. In addition, the normal confirmed effect is generated when the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed as the same symbol combination in the game that results in the jackpot. The same combination of odd symbols occurs when the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is 50, that is, in the number of games corresponding to the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result. Therefore, the player who has confirmed that the normal confirmation suggestion image is displayed on the symbol display device 41 as the game round effect is not only a jackpot result in the game round, but also the high frequency support mode after the opening and closing execution mode. It is convinced that the number of continuous games will be 50, which is a relatively large number. Therefore, the player usually expects the confirmation suggestion image to be displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the situation where the special figure side reserved information which becomes a jackpot result is reserved and stored in the reservation area 103 of the special figure reserved area 102, the consecutive winning decision effect is a jackpot result whose digestion order is earlier than the special figure side reserved information. This is a definite effect that is executed in the game time triggered by the special figure side hold information. In the consecutive play confirmation effect, in the game time that results in the jackpot, a stage before the combination of the same symbols after the symbol variation display of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is variably displayed, and more specifically, the reach display is performed. In this situation, the extended-village confirmation suggestion image is displayed. In the game time in which the consecutive play effect is generated, the same figure is used regardless of which of the first to third jackpot results corresponds to the special figure-side hold information that triggered the start of the game time. The combination of the same even symbols is stopped and displayed as the combination of. The same combination of the even-numbered symbols is selected in the game time that results in the first jackpot except in the game time in which the extended play effect is executed. However, when the extended-village-determination effect is executed, the special-figure-side holding information corresponding to the jackpot result is stored in the special-figure-side holding information held and stored in the holding area 103 of the special-figure holding area 102 at that time. Is included. Therefore, the player who has confirmed that the extended play confirmation suggestion image has been displayed on the symbol display device 41 as a game round effect is not only a jackpot result in the game round, but also a predetermined holding stored at that time. It will be convinced that the jackpot result will occur also in the game times corresponding to the special figure side hold information. Therefore, even if the same combination of even symbols is finally stopped and displayed in the game in which the extended play effect is generated, the player has a great satisfaction with the display of the extended play suggestion image. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the extended-village confirmation effect, after the extended-village confirmation suggestion image is displayed, the suspension unit image GR displayed in the suspension display area 41a of the symbol display device 41 corresponds to the special figure side suspension information corresponding to the jackpot result. A change-on-hold effect for changing the display mode of the held unit image GR to a display mode (specifically, “rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is executed. As a result, the player can grasp the number of game times after the end of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the current game time and the jackpot result will be generated. In addition, in the hold unit image GR changed to the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result by the confirmed hold change effect, a game round in which the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR starts is started. Until the display of the hold unit image GR is continued, the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is maintained. As a result, the player can clearly recognize in which order of the game times the jackpot result occurs.

  Here, the ending image displayed on the symbol display device 41 during the ending period that occurs after all round games are completed in the open / close execution mode, prior to the description of the specific execution contents of the normal finalization effect and the extended-village finalization effect. Will be described. FIGS. 36A to 36C are explanatory diagrams for explaining the contents of the ending image.

  FIG. 36 (a) shows the content of the first ending image G1 displayed in the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode after the first jackpot result in a situation where the consecutive-village effect is not executed. In this case, an ending display image CH11 (character image of “END”) indicating the ending period and a small number of times indicating that the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode is relatively small 25 times. The number image CH12 (the character image “25 chances”) is displayed. In addition, even in the situation where the opening / closing execution mode is being executed, the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41 displays the number of hold unit images GR corresponding to the hold number of the special figure side hold information stored and held. I have.

  FIG. 36 (b) shows the content of the second ending image G2 displayed in the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode after the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result in a situation where the consecutive-village effect is not executed. I have. In this case, an ending display image CH11 (character image of “END”) indicating the ending period and a frequent display indicating that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode is relatively large 50 times. The number image CH13 (the character image “50 chances”) is displayed. In addition, even in the situation where the opening / closing execution mode is being executed, the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41 displays the number of hold unit images GR corresponding to the hold number of the special figure side hold information stored and held. I have.

  In FIG. 36 (c), the hold unit image GR11 changed to a display mode (specifically, “rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed by the execution of the continuous play confirmation effect and the confirmation hold change effect. The third ending image G3 displayed during the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode thereafter. In this case, an ending display image CH11 (character image of “END”) indicating the ending period and a next fixed image indicating that the jackpot result will occur again within the range of the special figure side holding information stored and held. CH14 (the character image of “next determination”) is displayed. Note that even in the state where the open / close execution mode is being executed, the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41 includes the hold unit image GR11 which is a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result and is held and stored. A number of hold unit images GR corresponding to the number of holds in the figure-side hold information are displayed.

  FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (h) and FIGS. 38 (a) to 38 (g) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a state in which the extended-game fixed effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (a), as the start of the game round effect, the symbol display in all symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41 is started to be displayed. In this case, since six special figure side hold information are stored in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102, six hold unit images GR are stored in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41. Is displayed. The display mode of each of these six holding unit images GR is “white” with the lowest expectation of the jackpot result.

  After that, at the stage where the variable display of the symbols in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped, the symbol “6” is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2, and in that situation, the symbol variation display in the middle symbol row Z2. Is performed, a reach display is generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), in a situation where the reach display is being performed, the extended-village confirmation suggestion image CH21 is displayed. In other words, an extended play effect has occurred in the game time. By confirming that the extended-village confirmation suggestion image CH21 is displayed, the player is convinced that a jackpot result will occur in the current game round.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the "6" symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 where the reach line with the "6" symbol is formed, and the symbol variation display in the middle symbol row Z2 is performed. Stopped. That is, the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed as a result of the stoppage of the current game effect. Then, in the situation where the same even-numbered symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2, the moving display of the fixed hold change image CH22 is performed, and the fixed hold change image CH22 reaches the fifth hold unit image GR11 from the left. At the timing, a fixed hold change effect in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR11 is changed from “white” to “rainbow” corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is performed. The player confirms the confirmed hold change effect, and if the special figure side hold information corresponding to the fifth hold unit image GR11 from the left becomes the start target of the game round, a jackpot result occurs in the game round. I'm convinced that.

  Thereafter, an opening / closing execution mode is generated in response to a jackpot result in the current game round, and the ending period is completed by ending all round games in the opening / closing execution mode. In the current ending period, the third ending image G3 including the ending display image CH11 and the next confirmed image CH14 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 as shown in FIG. Further, a plurality of suspension unit images GR are displayed in the suspension display area 41a, including the suspension unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result.

  Here, the jackpot result that has triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is the second jackpot result, and therefore the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is actually 50 times. In this case, when the variable display of the symbols is stopped in the game rendition, the same combination of odd symbols is stopped and displayed, and the second ending image G2 including the ending display image CH11 and the multiple-time image CH13 is displayed in the ending period. A display configuration is also conceivable. However, after the same odd-numbered symbol combination is stopped and displayed and the second ending image G2 is displayed, the special figure-side holding information corresponding to the holding unit image GR in a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed. In the case of the first jackpot result in the game times, although the opening and closing execution mode has occurred, the high frequency support mode has been set even though the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode has been set to 50, which is relatively large. There is a concern that the player may feel disappointed that the number of continuous games has become 25, which is relatively small.

  On the other hand, in the situation where the pending unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result exists as described above, the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed in the game rendition, and thereafter, In the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode that has occurred, the third ending image G3 that does not clearly indicate the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels disappointed as described above.

  In order to prevent the situation that the player feels disappointed as described above, the ending display image is displayed even in the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result. A configuration in which the first ending image G1 including the CH11 and the small number of images CH12 is displayed is also conceivable. However, in this case, the fact that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is 25 is reported in spite of the fact that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is actually 50 times. On the other hand, by displaying the third ending image G3 that does not clearly indicate the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode, the player is disappointed as described above without notifying the number of continuous games different from the actual number. It is possible to prevent a situation that causes the user from thinking.

  After that, with the start of the new game round, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), as the start of the game round effect, the variable display of the symbols is started in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41. . In this case, the special figure side hold information of the first digestion order among the special figure side hold information held and stored in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102 has been used as the start target of the current game round. The number of special figure side hold information stored on hold is five. Further, the display mode of the hold unit image GR is shifted by one to the left from the end of the previous game round, with one digestion of the special figure side hold information. Therefore, in the last game time, the hold unit image GR11 corresponding to the fifth special figure side hold information in which the digestion order of the game times corresponds to the fifth special figure side hold information corresponds to the fourth special figure side hold information. The display mode of the fourth hold unit image GR2 is the same “rainbow color” as the display mode of the fifth hold unit image GR1 in the previous game.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is ended. In this case, the reach display is not executed and the big hit result does not occur in the gaming rendition, so the symbol combination corresponding to the complete departure is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2.

  Thereafter, with the start of the new game round, as shown in FIG. 37 (g), as the start of the game round effect, the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41 is started to be changed and displayed. . In this case, the special figure side hold information of the first digestion order among the special figure side hold information held and stored in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102 has been used as the start target of the current game round. The number of special figure side hold information stored on hold is four. Further, the display mode of the hold unit image GR is shifted by one to the left from the end of the previous game round, with one digestion of the special figure side hold information. Therefore, in the last game round, the hold unit image GR11 corresponding to the fourth special figure side hold information in which the digestion order of the game round is fourth corresponds to the third special figure side hold information in the third order. The display mode of the third hold unit image GR2 is the same “rainbow color” as the display mode of the fourth hold unit image GR1 in the previous game.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (h), the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is ended. In this case, the combination of the symbols “4” is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 via the reach display. That is, the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed as a result of the stoppage of the current game effect. Even in the situation where the hold unit image GR changed to the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result by the fixed hold change effect by the consecutive house fixed effect in this way, the hold unit The jackpot result may be triggered by the special figure side reservation information which is the start target of the game round before the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the image GR. As a result, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness.

  Thereafter, an opening / closing execution mode is generated in response to a jackpot result in the current game round, and the ending period is completed by ending all round games in the opening / closing execution mode. In the present ending period, the third ending image G3 including the ending display image CH11 and the next confirmed image CH14 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 as shown in FIG. Further, a plurality of suspension unit images GR are displayed in the suspension display area 41a, including the suspension unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result. In this case, the jackpot result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is the second jackpot result. However, in the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode, not the second ending image G2 but the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode is specified. A third ending image G3 not to be displayed is displayed.

  Thereafter, the game is performed twice. In the later game times of these two game times, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), after the symbol change display is started in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the pattern is shown in FIG. 38 (c). In this way, the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is ended. In this case, the reach display is not executed and the big hit result does not occur in the gaming rendition, so the symbol combination corresponding to the complete departure is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2. Further, at the timing when the game round is started, the hold unit image GR11 in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed on the leftmost side.

  After that, the game round triggered by the special figure-side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result is started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), as the start of the game effect, the symbol display is started to be varied in all the symbol columns Z <b> 1 to Z <b> 3 in the symbol display device 41.

  Thereafter, at the stage where the variable display of the symbols in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped, the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2, and in that situation, the symbol variation display in the middle symbol row Z2. Is performed, a reach display is generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (e), the normal confirmation suggestion image CH23 is displayed in the state where the reach display is being performed. That is, in the game round, a normal final effect is generated. By confirming that the normal confirmation suggestion image CH23 is displayed, the player is convinced that a jackpot result will occur in the current game round.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (f), the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 where the reach line with the "7" symbol is formed, and the symbol variation display in the middle symbol row Z2 is performed. Stopped. In other words, the special figure side hold information that has triggered the start of the current game round corresponds to the third jackpot result, and the same “7” symbol combination is stopped and displayed as the current game round effect stop result. You.

  Thereafter, an opening / closing execution mode is generated in response to a jackpot result in the current game round, and the ending period is completed by ending all round games in the opening / closing execution mode. In the current ending period, as shown in FIG. 38 (g), the second ending image G2 including the ending display image CH11 and the multiple-time image CH13 is displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  In addition, when the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR which becomes the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result by executing the fixed hold change effect becomes the start of the game round, It is not essential that the third jackpot result occurs in the above, and the second jackpot result may occur or the first jackpot result may occur. If the second jackpot result occurs, the same odd-numbered symbol combination other than the "7" symbol is stopped and displayed in the game rendition effect, and the second ending image G2 is displayed during the ending period of the open / close execution mode. If the first jackpot result is generated, the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed in the game effect, and the first ending image G1 is displayed during the ending period of the open / close execution mode.

  In the following, a specific processing configuration for executing the extended casino effect will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the setting process of the confirmed effect executed in step S1204 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21) executed at the start of the game effect. As described above, the processing for setting the confirmed effect is executed when the special figure-side hold information targeted for starting the current game round corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result.

  First, by referring to the hold display areas in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production side hold area 125, the hold unit image GR currently displayed in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41 is displayed. It is determined whether or not there is a hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2001). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, the processing for executing the extended-village effect in steps S2002 to S2008 is not executed. Thereby, in the situation where the hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed regardless of whether the fixed hold change effect is executed or not, It is possible to prevent the occurrence of an event in which another hold unit image GR is displayed in a display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result by executing the confirmed hold change effect by the effect. . When an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, the processing for executing the normal fixed effect in steps S2009 to S2012 is not executed. Accordingly, in the situation where the hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed regardless of whether the confirmed hold change effect is executed or not, the second jackpot It is possible to prevent the occurrence of the result or the third jackpot result, that is, the execution of the normal confirmed effect that indicates that the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode is 50 times. It becomes.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2001, the special figure-side holding information that is held and stored is referred to by referring to the hit / fail area at the high probability in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the staging-side holding area 125. It is determined whether or not there is special figure-side reservation information that results in a jackpot in the high probability mode (step S2002). When the special figure side reservation information which is a jackpot result in the high probability mode exists in the special figure side reservation information stored and stored (step S2002: YES), the special figure which becomes the start target of the current game round is determined. The figure-side hold information corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result, and the special figure-side hold information that becomes the jackpot result in the high probability mode in the special figure-side hold information held and stored at the start of the current game round. Means that it exists.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S2002, a lottery process for executing a consecutive-village effect is executed (step S2003). In the execution lottery process of the consecutive play determination effect, the execution lottery table of the consecutive play determination effect is read from the sound light side ROM 83 to the sound light side RAM 84. Then, the numerical value information is acquired from the random number counter for the execution lottery executed at the sound-light side RAM 84, and the acquired numerical information is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. Check against the executed lottery table.

  The probability of winning the execution of the consecutive play in the consecutive lottery process in the lottery process is constant at 40%, but is not limited to this, and the jackpot result generated in this game round It may be configured such that the probability of winning the execution of the extended-village effect is different depending on the type of the game. For example, when the most advantageous third jackpot result occurs in the current game round, the probability of winning the execution of the renewal-determined effect is greater when the second jackpot result occurs in the current game cycle. It may be configured to be higher than the probability of winning the execution of the villa finalization effect. If the second jackpot result occurs in this game round, the probability of the execution of the consecutive villa finalization effect is higher than the current game round. In the case where the first jackpot result is generated, a configuration may be adopted in which the probability of winning the execution of the consecutive-game fixed effect is higher. Further, for example, when the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the third jackpot result is held and stored, the probability of winning the execution of the extended play finalizing effect is higher than the special feature corresponding to the occurrence of the second jackpot result. When the figure-side hold information is stored on hold, it may be configured to be higher than the probability of winning the execution of the extended play effect, and the special figure-side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the second jackpot result is stored on hold. In this case, the probability of winning the execution of the extended-village-determined effect is higher than the probability of winning the execution of the extended-village-determined effect when the special figure-side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the first jackpot result is stored on hold. A high configuration may be used.

  When the winning is determined in the execution lottery process of the consecutive play determination effect (step S2004: YES), the winning / non-performing area at the high probability in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125 is referred to. In this way, it is determined whether or not a plurality of special figure side holding information that is a jackpot result in the high probability mode is stored (step S2005). In the case where only one special figure side hold information which is a jackpot result in the high probability mode is held and stored (step S2005: NO), the special figure side hold information which becomes the big hit result in the high probability mode is a game start target. Are set in the connected-village determination suggestion counter provided in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S2006). On the other hand, in the case where a plurality of special figure side holding information which is a jackpot result in the high probability mode is stored (step S2005: YES), the order in which the game times are to be started among the plurality of special figure side holding information is the most. The value of the order in which the late special figure side reservation information becomes the target of starting the game round is set in the connected-house confirmation suggestion counter of the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S2007). The extended play confirmation suggestion counter is a counter for specifying the hold unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result in the confirmed hold change effect in the current extended play determination effect by the sound-light-side MPU 82.

  When the processing in step S2006 or step S2007 has been executed, the connected-house-determined effect information is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 84 (step S2008). The extended-village-determined effect information is information for specifying by the sound-light-side MPU 82 that the extended-village-determined effect is to be executed in the current game play effect. In a case where the extended-village determination information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, in the rendering processing of the rendering execution table in step S1207 of the rendering determination processing (FIG. 21), the display rendering and the audio-video display of the extended-village determination suggestion image CH21 are performed. When the confirmed hold change image CH22 acts on the hold unit image GR corresponding to the value of the extended house confirmation suggestion counter of the side RAM 84, the hold unit image GR is changed to a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result. The effect execution table corresponding to the execution of the hold change effect is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  If a negative determination is made in step S2002 or if a negative determination is made in step S2004, it is determined whether or not the current game round corresponds to the first jackpot result (step S2009). When the current game time corresponds to the first jackpot result (step S2009: YES), the normal game effect in steps S2010 to S2012 is not executed, whereas the current game time is the second jackpot result. Or when it corresponds to the third jackpot result (step S2009: NO), the processing for generating the normal fixed effect in steps S2010 to S2012 is executed. With this, the player who has confirmed that the normal confirmed effect has been executed in the game effect is convinced that the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result will be generated in the game event, and after the opening / closing execution mode. I am convinced that the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode in will be 50 times.

  In step S2010, an ordinary lottery process for executing a fixed effect is executed. In the normal lottery execution lottery process, the normal lottery execution lottery table is read from the light-side ROM 83 to the light-side RAM 84. Then, while acquiring numerical information from the random number counter for execution lottery of a regular finalized production that is periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, and reading out the acquired numerical information into the audio-light side RAM 84, a regular lottery execution lottery Match against a table.

  The probability of winning the execution of the normal fixed performance in the normal lottery execution lottery process is constant at 40%, but is not limited to this, and the type of the jackpot result generated in the current game round May be configured to have different probabilities of winning the execution of the extended casino effect. For example, when the most advantageous third jackpot result occurs in the current game round, the probability of winning the execution of the normal confirmed effect is normally determined when the second jackpot result occurs in the current game round. It may be configured to be higher than the probability of winning the performance of the effect.

  When it is determined that the execution has been won in the normal lottery execution lottery process (step S2011: YES), the normal-determination effect information is stored in the sound-side RAM 84 (step S2012). The normal determined effect information is information for specifying, by the sound-light-side MPU 82, that the normal fixed effect should be executed in the current round effect. When the normal confirmation information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the process of reading the effect execution table in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21) corresponds to the execution of the display effect in which the normal confirmation suggestion image CH23 is displayed. The effect execution table is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  Next, the stop symbol determination processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The stop symbol determination process is executed in step S1206 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21) executed at the start of the game effect.

If the current game round does not correspond to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2101: NO), other processing is executed (step S2102). In other processes, if the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the off-reach display, the combination of the off-reach symbols is determined by lottery, and the lines L1 to L5 at which the off-reach symbol combination is stopped are set. It is determined by lottery, and the determined off-reach symbol information is stored in the sound-light RAM 84. When the off-reach symbol information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the stored off-reach symbol information is read in the effect execution table reading process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). The effect execution table to be stopped and displayed is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

In the other processing, if the current game time corresponds to complete out-of-bounds in which no reach display occurs, the combination of the same symbol and the combination of out-of-reach-reached symbols are completely out-of-line combinations that are not stopped and displayed on all the lines L1 to L5. It is determined by a lottery, and the determined completely off symbol information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84. When the completely-missing design information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the stored completely-off design information is read in the effect execution table reading process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). The effect execution table to be stopped and displayed is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  If the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2101: YES), whether or not the extended play confirmation effect is to be executed in the current game time effect, By referring to the hold display areas in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h, the hold unit image in the display mode ("rainbow color") corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41. It is determined whether a GR exists (step S2103). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2103, a lottery process for an even symbol is executed (step S2104). In the even symbol lottery process, the even symbol lottery table is read from the sound light ROM 83 to the sound light RAM 84. Then, the numerical value information is obtained from the random number counter for symbol lottery periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, and the obtained numerical information is collated with the even-numbered symbol lottery table read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. Accordingly, when the same combination of the even symbols is stopped and displayed in the current game, the type of the even symbol is determined by lottery, and the lines L1 to L5 where the same combination of the even symbols are stopped and displayed are displayed. Determined by lottery.

After that, the even-numbered symbol information determined by the even-numbered symbol lottery process and the even-numbered symbol information corresponding to the types of the lines L1 to L5 in which the same even-numbered symbol combination is stopped and displayed are stored in the sound-light RAM 84. It is stored (step S2105). When the even-numbered symbol information is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 84, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the stored even-numbered symbol information is stopped and displayed in the effect execution table readout process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). The effect execution table to be performed is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  As described above, when the extended play effect is performed in the game round effect, or in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41, the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result is held. In the situation where the unit image GR is displayed, a jackpot result is generated in the game round triggered by the special figure side reservation information whose digestion order is earlier than the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the reservation unit image GR. In this case, even if the types of the jackpot results are the second jackpot result and the third jackpot result, the same combination of even-numbered symbols is stopped and displayed in the game round effect that results in the jackpot result.

  If the jackpot result that has triggered the opening / closing execution mode is the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result, the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is 50 times. In this case, a configuration in which the same combination of odd symbols is stopped and displayed when the variable display of the symbols is stopped in the game effect is performed. However, after the same combination of odd symbols is stopped and displayed to make the player recognize that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode is 50, a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result When the first jackpot result is obtained in the game round based on the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR indicating “(rainbow color)”, although the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the high frequency support mode There is a concern that the player may feel disappointed that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode has become relatively small, 25 times, even though the number of continuous games is set to 50, which is relatively large. Is done. On the other hand, there is a suspended unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the game round effect in which the consecutive-village-determined effect is executed as described above or the occurrence of the jackpot result. In the game rendition effect in the situation, by stopping and displaying the same combination of even symbols, it is possible to prevent the situation that the player feels sorry as described above from occurring.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2103, "7" symbol information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84 on the condition that the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the third jackpot result (step S2106: YES). (Step S2107). When the “7” symbol information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the combination of “7” symbols is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 in the effect execution table reading process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). The effect execution table corresponding to this is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  In other words, the holding unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is not displayed in the holding display area 41a of the symbol display device 41, and the extended house confirmation effect is executed. In a case where the effect for the game round corresponding to the occurrence of the third jackpot result is executed in a situation where the third jackpot result is not performed, the combination of the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2. The third jackpot result is the most advantageous jackpot result for the player as described above. Therefore, the player expects that the combination of the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed. In particular, the combination is limited to the middle line L2 in which the symbol combination of "7" is stopped and displayed. Then, when the reach line with the symbol “7” is formed on the middle line L2 at the stage where the symbol display in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped in the game replay effect, the player wins the third big hit. You expect to see results.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2106, an odd symbol lottery process is executed (step S2109) on condition that the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the second jackpot result (step S2108: YES). In the odd symbol lottery process, the odd symbol lottery table is read from the sound light ROM 83 to the sound light RAM 84. Then, numerical information is acquired from a random number counter for symbol lottery periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, and the obtained numerical information is collated with the odd-number symbol lottery table read out to the sound-light RAM 84. In this way, when the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the current game round, the type of the odd symbol is determined by lottery, and the lines L1 to L5 where the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed are displayed. Determined by lottery. However, the odd symbol selected by the lottery does not include the symbol “7”.

Then, the odd symbol information corresponding to the type of the combination of the same odd symbols determined by the odd symbol lottery process and the types of the lines L1 to L5 where the combination of the same odd symbols is stopped and displayed is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84. It is stored (step S2110). When the odd symbol information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the stored odd symbol information is stopped and displayed in the effect execution table reading process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). The effect execution table to be performed is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  In other words, the holding unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is not displayed in the holding display area 41a of the symbol display device 41, and the extended house confirmation effect is executed. When the game effect corresponding to the occurrence of the second jackpot result is executed in a situation where the second jackpot result is not executed, the same combination of odd symbols (excluding the symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed on any of the lines L1 to L5. It becomes. As described above, the second jackpot result is 50, which is a relatively large number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode. Therefore, the player expects that the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2108, it means that the current game round corresponds to the occurrence of the first jackpot result. In this case, a lottery process for an even symbol is executed (step S2111). In the even symbol lottery process, the even symbol lottery table is read from the sound light ROM 83 to the sound light RAM 84. Then, the numerical value information is obtained from the random number counter for symbol lottery periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, and the obtained numerical information is collated with the even-numbered symbol lottery table read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. Accordingly, when the same combination of the even symbols is stopped and displayed in the current game, the type of the even symbol is determined by lottery, and the lines L1 to L5 where the same combination of the even symbols are stopped and displayed are displayed. Determined by lottery.

After that, the even-numbered symbol information determined by the even-numbered symbol lottery process and the even-numbered symbol information corresponding to the types of the lines L1 to L5 in which the same even-numbered symbol combination is stopped and displayed are stored in the sound-light RAM 84. It is stored (step S2112). When the even-numbered symbol information is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 84, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the stored even-numbered symbol information is stopped and displayed in the effect execution table readout process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). The effect execution table to be performed is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  That is, whether or not the hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41, and the extended-village effect is executed. Regardless of whether or not it is performed, when a game round effect corresponding to the occurrence of the first big hit result is executed, the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed on any of the lines L1 to L5. .

  Next, the ending effect setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. The ending effect setting process is repeatedly started by the sound-light-side MPU 82 at a relatively short cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds).

  First, it is determined whether an ending command has been received from the main MPU 62 (step S2201). The ending command is transmitted from the main MPU 62 to the light-side MPU 82 when the last round game is completed in the open / close execution mode. If the ending command has been received (step S2201: YES), processing for displaying the ending images G1 to G3 in step S2202 and thereafter is executed.

  In step S2202, by referring to the hold display areas in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side hold area 125, the hold unit image GR currently displayed in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41 is displayed. It is determined whether or not there is a pending unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2202). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2202, a setting process for the next confirmed effect is executed (step S2203). In the setting process of the next confirmed effect, an effect command for displaying the third ending image G3 (FIG. 36C) including the ending display image CH11 and the next confirmed image CH14 on the symbol display device 41 is displayed on the display side MPU 92. I do. Thereby, the third ending image G3 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 over the ending period. Further, an effect execution table for executing the light emission effect and the sound output effect corresponding to displaying the third ending image G3 over the ending period is read out to the sound light side RAM 84.

  As described above, the hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result is displayed in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41, and corresponds to the hold unit image GR. If the player recognizes that a jackpot result will be generated by starting the game round triggered by the special figure side hold information, the jackpot result that triggered the execution of the open / close execution mode will be displayed. The third ending image G3 in which the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is not specified during the ending period regardless of the type is displayed.

  If the jackpot result that has triggered the opening / closing execution mode is the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result, the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is 50 times. In this case, a configuration that clearly indicates that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode during the ending period is 50 is also conceivable. However, after the player recognizes that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is 50, the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is held. When the first jackpot result is obtained in the game times based on the special figure side hold information corresponding to the unit image GR, although the opening / closing execution mode has occurred, the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode has been increased to 50 times. There is a concern that the player may be disappointed that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is relatively small 25 times despite the setting. On the other hand, by displaying the third ending image G3 in the situation where the pending unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result exists as described above, As described above, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels disappointed.

  In order to prevent the situation that the player feels disappointed as described above, the ending display image is displayed even in the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result. A configuration in which the first ending image G1 including the CH11 and the small number of images CH12 is displayed is also conceivable. However, in this case, the fact that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is 25 is reported in spite of the fact that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is actually 50 times. On the other hand, by displaying the third ending image G3 in which the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is not specified, the player unfortunately does not need to be notified of the number of continuous games different from the actual game. It is possible to prevent a situation that causes a situation from occurring.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2202, and if the jackpot result that triggered the execution of the opening / closing execution mode this time is the first jackpot result (step S2204: YES), a setting process for a small number of effects is executed (step S2205). ). On the other hand, if the jackpot result that has triggered the execution of the opening / closing execution mode this time is the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result (step S2204: NO), a setting process of a multiple-effect effect is executed (step S2206).

  In the setting process of the small-number effect, an effect command for displaying the first ending image G1 (FIG. 36A) including the ending display image CH11 and the small-number image CH12 on the symbol display device 41 is displayed on the display side MPU 92. I do. As a result, the first ending image G1 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 over the ending period. In addition, an effect execution table for executing the light emission effect and the sound output effect corresponding to displaying the first ending image G1 over the ending period is read out to the sound light side RAM 84.

  In the setting process of the multiple renderings, a rendering command for displaying the second ending image G2 (FIG. 36 (b)) including the ending display image CH11 and the multiple renderings image CH13 on the symbol display device 41 is displayed on the display side MPU 92. I do. Thereby, the second ending image G2 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 over the ending period. Further, an effect execution table for reading out the light emission effect and the sound output effect corresponding to displaying the second ending image G2 over the ending period is read out to the sound light RAM 84.

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  With the configuration in which the hold unit images GR corresponding to the number of the special figure-side reserved information stored and stored are displayed, the player can easily recognize the number of the special figure-side reserved information stored and stored. In addition, since a plurality of display modes of the hold unit image GR are set in accordance with the degree of expectation that the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result, The display mode of the pending unit image GR can be diversified while being related to the expected degree of occurrence of the result, and the player's attention to the pending unit image GR can be increased. In this case, in a state where the predetermined suspension unit image GR is targeted in a situation where the game round is being executed, the display mode of the predetermined suspension unit image GR has a different degree of expectation. A display change effect that allows the player to recognize that there is a possibility of change may be executed. Then, in the display change effect, the display mode of the suggested predetermined holding unit image GR may be changed to a display mode having a higher expectation of a jackpot result. Thus, the player plays the game while expecting the display mode of the hold unit image GR to be a display mode having a higher degree of expectation. Furthermore, the display change effect may be executed on a plurality of pending unit images GR in one game. Thereby, even if a display change effect is performed on one hold unit image GR in one game time, the player can confirm that a display change effect is performed on still another hold unit image GR. You will expect it. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation of the display change effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Even if a display change effect is performed on a predetermined hold unit image GR in one game round, the display mode of the predetermined hold unit image GR is changed to a display mode with a higher expectation of occurrence of a big hit result. It may or may not be changed. Accordingly, when the display change effect is executed in one game round, the display mode of the held unit image GR to be executed is changed to a display mode having a higher expectation of occurrence of the big hit result. Is expected to be performed, and the player's attention to the display change effect can be increased.

  In the case where the display change effect is executed in a situation where each of the plurality of holding unit images GR is individually targeted in one game, a predetermined holding unit image GR among the plurality of holding unit images GR is While the display mode is changed to a display mode having a higher expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result, the display mode of the other holding unit images GR may not be changed. Thereby, it becomes possible to diversify the execution mode of the display change effect.

  When the display change effect is executed in a situation where each of the plurality of holding unit images GR is individually targeted in one game, each of the plurality of holding unit images GR is expected to generate a big hit result. May be changed to a higher display mode. Thereby, the player expects that the plurality of pending unit images GR are changed to the display mode in which the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit result is higher in one game round, and the player is asked for the display change effect. Attention can be increased.

  When "1" is set to the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 and the state where the display change effect is executed is set, the state corresponds to the special figure side hold information which triggered the setting of the state. The display mode that the hold unit image GR can finally reach is determined. Thus, when the display change effect is set to be executed, the content of the display change effect executed in the state can be determined to some extent.

  In one game round, not only the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information that triggered the setting of the state in which the display change effect is executed, but also the game before the special figure side hold information The hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information that is the start target of the round may also be a target of execution of the display change effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to diversify the execution mode of the display change effect.

  A plurality of holdings corresponding to the special figure-side hold information to be the start of the game time before the special figure-side hold information that triggered the setting of the state in which the display change effect is executed in one game round If the expected appearance of the jackpot result is changed to a higher display mode in each of the unit images GR, the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information which triggered the above setting is changed to the occurrence of the jackpot result. Means that it has been determined that the display mode corresponding to. Accordingly, the player expects that a change to a display mode having a higher degree of expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result will occur in each of the plurality of pending unit images GR in one game round, and a display change effect. It is possible to increase the degree of attention of the player with respect to.

  As described above, in one game round, it corresponds to the special figure side hold information which is the target of the game round start before the special figure side hold information which triggered the setting of the state where the display change effect is executed. When the expected appearance of the jackpot result is changed to a higher display mode in each of the plurality of holding unit images GR, the display modes become the same display mode. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that it has been determined that the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information that triggered the above setting can reach the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result. Become.

  In the configuration in which the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information that triggered the setting of the state in which the display change effect is executed is the change possibility suggestion target, the change possibility suggestion object is indicated. A display change effect is executed for each of the plurality of game times for the hold unit image GR. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the pending unit image GR that is the target of indicating the possibility of change.

  A difference in the number of stages regarding the degree of expectation of occurrence of a jackpot result between the current display mode and the display mode that can be finally reached for the pending unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility is calculated, and the difference is calculated. The calculated difference in the number of stages is the number of game times to be executed until the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR, which is the target of suggesting the change possibility, becomes the game time start target. If the number is larger than the number of times, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the change possibility is changed to a display mode that can finally reach or a display mode that can finally reach The display mode is changed so that the display mode approaches. This makes it easier for the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is the target of indicating the possibility of change, to finally become the display mode that can be reached.

  In the state where the display change effect is executed, the promotion execution winning in the promotion execution lottery process (step S1708) causes the hold unit image GR, which is the target of the change possibility, to be expected to generate the jackpot result. The display mode is changed to a higher display mode. Accordingly, it is possible to diversify the pattern in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is the target of indicating the possibility of change, is changed toward the display mode that can finally reach.

  When a short period is selected as the display duration of the game times, the display change effect is not executed even in the state where the display change effect is executed. Thereby, it is possible to execute the display change effect without affecting the display continuation period of the game times. In addition, in a situation where the hold unit image GR, which is a target of suggesting the possibility of change, is not in a display mode that can finally reach, the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR is a game start start target. Can be Thereby, even if the display mode that can be finally reached is determined in advance, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of executing the display change effect on the hold unit image GR that is the target of the change possibility. Becomes possible.

  When “1” is set to the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 and the display change effect is set to be executed, the hold unit image GR to be subjected to the display change effect is selected. Thus, when the display change effect is set to be executed, the content of the display change effect executed in the state can be determined to some extent.

  During the state in which the display change effect is being executed, the hold unit image GR to be subjected to the display change effect may be changed. Thereby, it becomes possible to diversify the execution mode of the display change effect.

  Even when the display change effect is being executed, when the special figure side hold information is newly acquired, the hold unit image GR to be subjected to the display change effect is changed or added as a trigger. . This allows the player to pay attention to the increase in the number of hold unit images GR even in a situation where the display change effect is already executed.

  In the state where the display change effect is executed, when the special figure side hold information is newly acquired, and the hold unit image GR to be subjected to the display change effect is changed or added, the newly acquired The hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information is a new change possibility suggestion target. This allows the player to pay attention to the increase in the number of hold unit images GR even in a situation where the display change effect is already executed.

  Even after the display change effect has already been started in one game time, if the display change effect in the game time has not ended, it corresponds to the newly acquired special figure side hold information. A display change effect may be executed on the hold unit image GR. Thereby, even after the display change effect is started in one game round, it is possible to make the player expect that the display change effect is executed for the subsequent increase of the reserved unit image GR. It becomes.

  When the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result or the occurrence of the predetermined reach is newly acquired in the state where the display change effect is executed, the hold corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side hold information The unit image GR can be a target for indicating the possibility of change. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the fact that the change suggestion target is changed in the state where the display change effect is executed.

  If the special figure-side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result or the occurrence of the predetermined reach is already stored, the hold unit image to be indicated as a change possibility even if the special figure-side hold information is newly acquired. GR is not changed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the execution content from being changed even though the display change effect in a mode in which the jackpot result is highly expected to be generated is being executed.

  When the hold unit image GR that is the change possibility suggestion target is changed, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the new change possibility suggestion target is changed in the display change effect in one game time. The expected appearance of the jackpot result may be changed to a display mode in which the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is higher than that of the previous display mode by a plurality of steps. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the fact that the pending unit image GR that is the target of the possibility of change is changed.

  In the case where the hold unit image GR that is a change possibility suggestion target is changed, the display mode of the hold unit image GR that is the new change possibility suggestion target is changed in a display change effect in one game time. Then, the display mode is changed to the same display mode as the display mode of the other hold unit images GR which is the display mode with the highest expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the fact that the pending unit image GR, which is the indication of the possibility of change, is changed.

  The determination mode of the combination of the stop symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41 in the game round triggered by the special figure side holding information corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit results in the special figure side holding information corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result being held. It differs depending on whether or not it is stored. This makes it possible to stop and display a combination of stop symbols in a preferable mode in relation to the game situation after the opening / closing execution mode has been triggered by the current game round.

  The hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result may have a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result. This allows the player to play the game while convinced that a jackpot result will occur thereafter. In this case, when the notification that the special figure side holding information corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result is held and stored is executed, the game round triggered by the special figure side holding information corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result is executed. Is different from the determination mode of the combination of the stop symbols of the game times triggered by the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result when the notification is not executed. . Thus, when the notification is executed, it is possible to cause the symbol display device 41 to display a combination of stopped symbols in a preferred mode.

  After the opening / closing execution mode has been triggered by the execution of the game round in which the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the high frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 50 times has been entered. In the situation where the game round triggered by the execution of the open / close execution mode is being executed, when the game round triggered by the special figure side held information stored and held is executed and the first jackpot result is generated, the game The player may think that the profit of the high-frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 50 has not been sufficiently obtained. On the other hand, in a situation where the notification that the special figure side holding information corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit is held and stored is executed, at least the special figure side holding information corresponding to the occurrence of the second big hit result Is executed, the combination of the same even symbols is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 41 in the game round. Accordingly, the player recognizes that the first jackpot result has occurred based on the content of the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed even in the situation where the front game round has been executed and the second jackpot result has actually occurred. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the profit of the second jackpot result could not be sufficiently obtained even if the first game hit result is generated by executing the game round on the rear side. It becomes possible.

  In the situation where the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit is notified that the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the second big hit is triggered and the game round is executed. In this case, not only the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed in the game times, but also as the ending image in the ending period of the open / close execution mode, the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode is displayed. A third ending image G3 that is not notified is displayed. This allows the player to recognize that the first jackpot result has occurred even in a situation where the front game round has been executed and the second jackpot result has actually occurred, and the ending image In fact, even if the false notification that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is 25 in spite of the fact that the number of continuous games is 50 is not actually performed, the above-described excellent effect can be achieved.

  In a situation where the hold unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed, the start of the game round has been triggered before the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR. A jackpot result may occur in a game round triggered by the special figure side hold information. As a result, it is possible to cause an event in which a jackpot result occurs in a game round executed earlier than a game round recognized by the player when the jackpot result occurs, thereby giving the player an unexpectedness. Becomes possible. Also, in a situation where the player is aware that a jackpot result will occur in the future, a jackpot result will be additionally generated in a game round executed before the game round corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, Can be given great satisfaction.

  In a situation where a plurality of special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is stored in a plurality, the effect of setting the hold unit image GR to a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is executed. The order of the starting timing of the game times in the diagram side holding information is the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit, while the holding unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side holding information on the rear side is the display mode. The hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information in the front order does not have a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result. Thus, in a situation where there is a pending unit image GR in a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, the starting timing of the game round is earlier than the special figure side retaining information corresponding to the pending unit image GR. It becomes possible to generate many chances that a jackpot result will occur as a result of the game times triggered by the special figure side holding information that has become the starting time.

  In a situation where a plurality of special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is stored in a plurality, the effect of setting the hold unit image GR to a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is executed. The hold unit image GR corresponding to one special figure side hold information in the figure side hold information has a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result. Thus, in a situation where there is a pending unit image GR in a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, the starting timing of the game round is earlier than the special figure side retaining information corresponding to the pending unit image GR. It becomes possible to generate many chances that a jackpot result will occur as a result of the game times triggered by the special figure side holding information that has become the starting time. Further, it is possible to suppress the frequency with which the hold unit image GR becomes a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result, and it is valuable that the hold unit image GR becomes a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result. It is possible to make the player aware.

  In a situation where a plurality of special figure-side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of a jackpot result is held and stored, when an effect of setting the hold unit image GR to a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is executed, the plurality of special features The holding unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side holding information in the order of the game trigger start timing being the latest among the figure side holding information has a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result. Thus, in a situation where there is a pending unit image GR in a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, the starting timing of the game round is earlier than the special figure side retaining information corresponding to the pending unit image GR. It becomes possible to generate many chances that a jackpot result will occur as a result of the game times triggered by the special figure side holding information that has become the starting time. In addition, in a situation where there is a hold unit image GR in a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, the start timing of the game round is set earlier than the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR. It is possible to cause a situation in which an event in which a jackpot result occurs repeatedly as a result of the game times triggered by the special figure-side hold information that has started is repeated.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration of the display change effect setting process executed by the sound-side MPU 82 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a display change effect setting process in the present embodiment, which is executed by the sound light side MPU 82.

  If "1" is not set to the display change effect flag of the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S2301: NO), other processing is executed (step S2302). In other processes, the same processes as those in steps S1402 to S1413 of the display change effect setting process (FIG. 27) in the first embodiment are executed.

  When "1" is set to the display change effect flag (step S2301: YES), the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the effect-side hold area 125 correspond to the special figure side hold information acquired this time. By referring to the predetermined reach presence / absence area in the specified area, it is determined whether or not the special figure side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the predetermined reach (step S2303). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2303, by referring to the production-side holding area 125, the special figure-side holding information that is the target of starting the game before the special figure-side holding information acquired this time has a predetermined reach. It is determined whether or not the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence or the occurrence of the jackpot result exists (step S2304). At the time of this determination, the same processing as step S1403 in the display change effect setting processing (FIG. 27) of the first embodiment is executed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2303, it is determined whether or not the special figure-side hold information acquired this time corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2305). At the time of this determination, the same process as step S1501 in the process of reading the scenario lottery table (FIG. 30) of the first embodiment is executed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2305, by referring to the production-side holding area 125, the special-drawing-side holding information, which is the start target of the game round, is displayed before the special-drawing-side holding information acquired this time. It is determined whether special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence exists (step S2306). At the time of the determination, a process for determining whether or not the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result in step S1403 in the display change effect setting process (FIG. 27) of the first embodiment exists. Execute the same processing as.

  If a positive determination is made in step S2303 and a negative determination is made in step S2304, or if a positive determination is made in step S2305 and a negative determination is made in step S2306, the scenario change shown in steps S2307 to S2310 occurs. Execute the process for causing The processing contents of steps S2307 to S2310 are the same as the processing contents of steps S1416 to S1419 of the display change effect setting processing (FIG. 27) in the first embodiment.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the special figure side holding information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined reach is acquired in a state where the display change effect is executed, the holding area 103 of the special figure holding area 102 has the predetermined reach. The scenario where the display change effect is executed may be changed on condition that the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence or the jackpot result is not stored on hold. If the special figure side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit is acquired in the state where the display change effect is executed, the special area corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit is stored in the holding area 103 of the special figure holding area 102. The scenario in the state where the display change effect is executed may be changed on condition that the drawing-side hold information is not stored on hold. Accordingly, in order to change the scenario in a state where the display change effect is executed by newly acquiring the special figure side hold information in a state where the display change effect is executed, the display change effect is executed. It is necessary to acquire the special figure-side hold information for performing an effect that is more advantageous or highly expected than the special figure-side hold information that triggered the setting of the state. Therefore, the special figure side hold information is newly acquired in the state where the display change effect is executed, and the expectation of the player when the scenario in the state where the display change effect is executed is changed is appropriately increased. It becomes possible.

<Third embodiment>
The present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the contents of execution of the extended casino effect. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIGS. 43 (a) to 43 (h) and FIGS. 44 (a) to 44 (g) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a state in which the extended-game fixed effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), as the start of the game round effect, the symbol display in the symbol display device 41 in all symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is started to be changed. In this case, since six special figure side hold information are stored in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102, six hold unit images GR are stored in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41. Is displayed. The display mode of each of the six holding unit images GR is “white”, which is the lowest expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result.

  Thereafter, at the stage where the variable display of the symbols in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped, the symbol "3" is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2. Is performed, a reach display is generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), in a situation where the reach display is being performed, the extended-village confirmation suggestion image CH21 is displayed. In other words, an extended play effect has occurred in the game time. By confirming that the extended-village confirmation suggestion image CH21 is displayed, the player is convinced that a jackpot result will occur in the current game round.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the symbol "3" is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 where the reach line with the symbol "3" is formed, so that the symbol variation display in the middle symbol row Z2 is performed. Stopped. That is, the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a result of the stoppage of the current game effect. Then, in the situation where the same odd-numbered symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2, the moving display of the fixed hold change image CH22 is performed, and the fixed hold change image CH22 reaches the fifth hold unit image GR11 from the left. At a timing, a fixed hold change effect in which the display mode of the hold unit image GR11 is changed from “white” to “rainbow” corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is performed. The player confirms the confirmed hold change effect, and if the special figure side hold information corresponding to the fifth hold unit image GR11 from the left becomes the start target of the game round, a jackpot result occurs in the game round. I'm convinced that.

  Thereafter, an opening / closing execution mode is generated in response to a jackpot result in the current game round, and the ending period is completed by ending all round games in the opening / closing execution mode. In the current ending period, the third ending image G3 including the ending display image CH11 and the next confirmed image CH14 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 as shown in FIG. Further, a plurality of suspension unit images GR are displayed in the suspension display area 41a, including the suspension unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result.

  Here, the jackpot result that has triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is the second jackpot result, and therefore the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is actually 50 times. In this case, a configuration in which the second ending image G2 including the ending display image CH11 and the multiple-time image CH13 is displayed during the ending period is also conceivable. However, after the second ending image G2 is displayed, the first jackpot result is obtained in the game round based on the special figure side holding information corresponding to the holding unit image GR which is in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result. In this case, although the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is relatively small despite the fact that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is set to 50, which is relatively large. It is feared that the player will be disappointed that this has happened.

  On the other hand, in the case where the pending unit image GR having the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result exists as described above, the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode during the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode By displaying the third ending image G3 that does not explicitly indicate, it is possible to prevent the situation that the player feels disappointed as described above from occurring. In order to prevent the situation that the player feels disappointed as described above, the ending display image is displayed even in the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result. A configuration in which the first ending image G1 including the CH11 and the small number of images CH12 is displayed is also conceivable. However, in this case, the fact that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is 25 is reported in spite of the fact that the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is actually 50 times. On the other hand, by displaying the third ending image G3 in which the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode is not specified, the player unfortunately does not need to be notified of the number of continuous games different from the actual game. It is possible to prevent a situation that causes a situation from occurring.

  Thereafter, with the start of the new game round, as shown in FIG. 43 (e), as the start of the game round effect, the symbol display in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 on the symbol display device 41 is started to be changed and displayed. . In this case, the special figure side hold information of the first digestion order among the special figure side hold information held and stored in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102 has been used as the start target of the current game round. The number of special figure side hold information stored on hold is five. Further, the display mode of the hold unit image GR is shifted by one to the left from the end of the previous game round, with one digestion of the special figure side hold information. Therefore, in the last game time, the hold unit image GR11 corresponding to the fifth special figure side hold information in which the digestion order of the game times corresponds to the fifth special figure side hold information corresponds to the fourth special figure side hold information. The display mode of the fourth hold unit image GR2 is the same “rainbow color” as the display mode of the fifth hold unit image GR1 in the previous game.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (f), the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is ended. In this case, the reach display is not executed and the big hit result does not occur in the gaming rendition, so the symbol combination corresponding to the complete departure is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2.

  Then, with the start of the new game round, as shown in FIG. 43 (g), as the start of the game round effect, the variable display of the symbols is started in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41. . In this case, the special figure side hold information of the first digestion order among the special figure side hold information held and stored in the hold area 103 of the special figure hold area 102 has been used as the start target of the current game round. The number of special figure side hold information stored on hold is four. Further, the display mode of the hold unit image GR is shifted by one to the left from the end of the previous game round, with one digestion of the special figure side hold information. Therefore, in the last game round, the hold unit image GR11 corresponding to the fourth special figure side hold information in which the digestion order of the game round is fourth corresponds to the third special figure side hold information in the third order. The display mode of the third hold unit image GR2 is the same “rainbow color” as the display mode of the fourth hold unit image GR1 in the previous game.

  Thereafter, at the stage where the variable display of the symbols in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped, the symbol “1” is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2, and in that situation, the symbol is varied in the middle symbol row Z2. Is performed, a reach display is generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (h), the normal confirmation suggestion image CH23 is displayed in a state where the reach display is being performed. That is, in the game round, a normal final effect is generated. By confirming that the normal confirmation suggestion image CH23 is displayed, the player is convinced that a jackpot result will occur in the current game round.

  Here, the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the first jackpot result. In an effect for a game round corresponding to the occurrence of the first big hit result, basically the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the situation where the hold unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result is displayed, even if it corresponds to the occurrence of the first big hit result, the effect for the game round is performed. , The same combination of odd symbols is stopped and displayed. Then, as the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed, a normal fixed effect that occurs only in the game round effect in which the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed can be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency of execution of the normal confirmed effect.

  Even in the case where the same combination of odd symbols is stopped and displayed in the corresponding game play effect in which the first jackpot result occurs, the opening / closing execution mode that is executed with the current game play as an opportunity In the ending period, a third ending image G3 including the ending display image CH11 and the next confirmed image CH14 is displayed as described later, and the ending period corresponds to the hold unit image GR in a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result. If the special figure side reservation information is the start target of the game round, a big hit result occurs. Thereby, even if the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the game rendition corresponding to the occurrence of the first jackpot result, the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the end of the subsequent opening / closing execution mode is actually It is difficult for the player to recognize that the number of games is 25 times, so if the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode becomes 50 times. This makes it possible to prevent the recognized player from being confused.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the symbol “1” is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 on which the reach line with the symbol “1” is formed, and the variation display of the symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 is performed. Stopped. That is, the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a result of the stoppage of the current game effect. Even in the situation where the hold unit image GR changed to the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result by the fixed hold change effect by the consecutive house fixed effect in this way, the hold unit The jackpot result may be triggered by the special figure side reservation information which is the start target of the game round before the special figure side reservation information corresponding to the image GR. As a result, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and to give the player a great satisfaction.

  Thereafter, an opening / closing execution mode is generated in response to a jackpot result in the current game round, and the ending period is completed by ending all round games in the opening / closing execution mode. In the current ending period, the third ending image G3 including the ending display image CH11 and the next confirmed image CH14 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 as shown in FIG. Further, a plurality of suspension unit images GR are displayed in the suspension display area 41a, including the suspension unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result.

  Thereafter, the game is performed twice. Of the two game times, in the rear game time, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), after the symbol change display is started in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the pattern is shown in FIG. 44 (d). In this way, the symbol display in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is terminated. In this case, the reach display is not executed and the big hit result does not occur in the gaming rendition, so the symbol combination corresponding to the complete departure is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2. Further, at the timing when the game round is started, the hold unit image GR11 in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed on the leftmost side.

  After that, the game round triggered by the special figure-side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result is started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), as the start of the game effect, the symbol display in all symbol columns Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41 is started to be displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (f), the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is ended. In this case, since the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the first jackpot result, the combination of the symbol “6” is stopped and displayed on the middle line L2 via the reach display. That is, the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed as a result of the stoppage of the current game effect.

  Thereafter, an opening / closing execution mode is generated in response to a jackpot result in the current game round, and the ending period is completed by ending all round games in the opening / closing execution mode. In this ending period, as shown in FIG. 44 (g), the first ending image G1 including the ending display image CH11 and the small number of images CH12 is displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  In addition, when the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR which becomes the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result by executing the fixed hold change effect becomes the start of the game round, It is not essential that the first jackpot result occurs in the above, and the second jackpot result may occur or the third jackpot result may occur in some cases. If the second jackpot result occurs, the same odd-numbered symbol combination other than the "7" symbol is stopped and displayed in the game rendition effect, and the second ending image G2 is displayed during the ending period of the open / close execution mode. If the third jackpot result occurs, the combination of "7" symbols is stopped and displayed in the game effect rendering, and the second ending image G2 is displayed during the ending period of the open / close execution mode.

  Hereinafter, a specific processing configuration for executing the extended-village effect in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the setting process of the fixed effect in the present embodiment, which is executed by the sound light side MPU 82. The process of setting the confirmed effect is executed when the special figure side reservation information which is the start target of the current game round corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot.

  First, by referring to the holding display areas in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125, the holding unit image GR currently displayed in the holding display area 41a of the symbol display device 41 is displayed. It is determined whether or not there is a hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2401). If a negative determination is made in step S2401, the processing in steps S2402 to S2412 is performed. The processing contents of steps S2402 to S2412 are the same as the processing contents of steps S2002 to S2012 of the setting processing of the fixed effect (FIG. 39) in the first embodiment. In this case, in steps S2409 to S2412, a process related to the execution setting of the normal fixed effect is executed. Specifically, in step S2409, it is determined whether or not the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the first jackpot result, and if it corresponds to the occurrence of the first jackpot result, the final fixed effect setting is performed as it is. When the process is terminated and the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result is generated, a process for generating a normal fixed effect in steps S2410 to S2412 is executed.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S2401, the process for generating the normal fixed effect in steps S2410 to S2412 is performed without performing the process in step S2409. That is, in step S2410, a normal lottery effect execution lottery process is executed. In the normal lottery execution lottery process, the normal lottery execution lottery table is read from the light-side ROM 83 to the light-side RAM 84. Then, while acquiring numerical information from the random number counter for execution lottery of a regular finalized production that is periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, and reading out the acquired numerical information into the audio-light side RAM 84, a regular lottery execution lottery Match against a table. The probability of winning the execution of the normal fixed performance in the normal lottery execution lottery process is constant at 40%, but is not limited to this, and the type of the jackpot result generated in the current game round May be configured to have different probabilities of winning the execution of the extended casino effect.

  When it is determined that the winning has been executed in the execution lottery process of the normal determined effect (step S2411: YES), the normal determined effect information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84 (step S2412). When the normal confirmation information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the process of reading the effect execution table in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21) corresponds to the execution of the display effect in which the normal confirmation suggestion image CH23 is displayed. The effect execution table is read out to the sound-light side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  By performing the processing as described above, in the game round effect corresponding to the occurrence of the first jackpot result, the normal fixed effect is not basically executed, but the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result In the situation where the hold unit image GR of which the color is “)” is displayed, in the game round effect corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, the normal fixed effect can be executed regardless of the type of the jackpot result. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of execution of the normal confirmed effect. In addition, in the situation where the hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed, the effect for the game round corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed. Even if the type is the first jackpot result, the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Therefore, even if a normal confirmed effect occurs in the game effect corresponding to the occurrence of the first jackpot result, the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the game effect effect, and the normal fixed effect occurs. In this case, it is possible to prevent the player who recognizes that the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed from being confused.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a stop symbol determination process in the present embodiment executed by the sound light side MPU 82. The stop symbol determination process is executed in step S1206 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21) executed at the start of the game effect.

  If the current game round does not correspond to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2501: NO), other processing is executed (step S2502). The other processing contents are the same as step S2102 of the stop symbol determination processing (FIG. 40) in the first embodiment.

  If the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2501: YES), whether or not the extended play confirmation effect is executed in the current game time effect, With reference to the reserved display areas in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h, the reserved unit image in the display mode ("rainbow color") corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result in the reserved display area 41a of the symbol display device 41. It is determined whether a GR exists (step S2503). If a negative determination is made in step S2503, the processing of steps S2506 to S2512 is performed. The processing contents of steps S2506 to S2512 are the same as the processing contents of steps S2106 to S2112 of the stop symbol determination processing (FIG. 40) in the first embodiment.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2503, an odd symbol lottery process is executed (step S2504). In the odd symbol lottery process, the odd symbol lottery table is read from the sound light ROM 83 to the sound light RAM 84. Then, numerical information is acquired from a random number counter for symbol lottery periodically updated in the sound-light side RAM 84, and the obtained numerical information is collated with the odd-number symbol lottery table read out to the sound-light RAM 84. In this way, when the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the current game round, the type of the odd symbol is determined by lottery, and the lines L1 to L5 where the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed are displayed. Determined by lottery. However, the odd symbol selected by the lottery does not include the symbol “7”.

  After that, the odd symbol information corresponding to the type of the combination of the same odd symbols determined by the odd symbol lottery process and the types of the lines L1 to L5 where the combination of the same odd symbols is stopped and displayed is stored in the sound-light RAM 84. It is stored (step S2505). If the odd symbol information is stored in the sound-light side RAM 84, the effect execution table corresponding to the stored odd-number symbol information is stored in the sound effect light reading process in step S1207 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21). The data is read out to the side RAM 84. In addition, an effect command corresponding to the effect execution table is transmitted to the display-side MPU 92 in step S1107 in the effect control process for game play (FIG. 20).

  As described above, the hold unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is displayed in the hold display area 41a of the symbol display device 41, and corresponds to the hold unit image GR. If the player recognizes that the jackpot result will be generated by starting the game round triggered by the special figure side hold information, or if the extended play confirmation effect is executed, Even if the type is the first jackpot result, the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the game round effect. Then, as described above, in the game round effect in which the same combination of the odd symbols is stopped and displayed, the normal fixed effect can be executed. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of execution of the normal confirmed effect.

  Even in the case where the same combination of odd symbols is stopped and displayed in the corresponding game play effect in which the first jackpot result occurs, the opening / closing execution mode that is executed with the current game play as an opportunity In the ending period, the third ending image G3 including the ending display image CH11 and the next confirmed image CH14 is displayed, and the special figure side holding corresponding to the holding unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result. If the information becomes the start target of the game round, a jackpot result occurs. Thereby, even if the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the game rendition corresponding to the occurrence of the first jackpot result, the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the end of the subsequent opening / closing execution mode is actually It is difficult for the player to recognize that the number of games is 25 times, so if the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode becomes 50 times. This makes it possible to prevent the recognized player from being confused.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration of the stop symbol determination processing executed by the sound light side MPU 82 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol determination processing in the present embodiment, which is executed by the sound light side MPU 82. The stop symbol determination process is executed in step S1206 of the effect determination process (FIG. 21) executed at the start of the game effect.

  If the current game round does not correspond to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2601: NO), other processing is executed (step S2602). The other processing contents are the same as step S2102 of the stop symbol determination processing (FIG. 40) in the first embodiment.

  If the current game time corresponds to the occurrence of the jackpot result (step S2601: YES), whether or not the extended play confirmation effect is executed in the current game time effect, With reference to the reserved display areas in the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h, the reserved unit image in the display mode ("rainbow color") corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result in the reserved display area 41a of the symbol display device 41. It is determined whether a GR exists (step S2603). If a negative determination is made in step S2603, the processing of steps S2609 to S2615 is performed. The processing contents of steps S2609 to S2615 are the same as the processing contents of steps S2106 to S2112 of the stop symbol determination processing (FIG. 40) in the first embodiment.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2603, if the extended play effect is to be executed in the current game play effect, a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result in the fixed hold change effect in the extended play effect. It is determined whether or not the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR changed to (“rainbow color”) corresponds to the first big hit result (step S2604). Further, when there is a reserved unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, the special figure side reserved information corresponding to the reserved unit image GR is the second. It is determined whether the result corresponds to one big hit result (step S2604).

  In the present embodiment, if the newly acquired special figure-side hold information is identified as corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result in the front specifying process (FIG. 13) in the main MPU 62, the jackpot result is obtained. Is also specified, and the first hold command and the second hold command are transmitted including the information on the specified type of the jackpot result. In each of the first to eighth unit areas 125a to 125h of the production-side holding area 125, a type area of a big hit result is set. When the information of the type of the jackpot result is included in the first hold command or the second hold command, the information of the type of the jackpot result is stored in the unit area 125a to 125h corresponding to the hold command received this time. Is set in the type area.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2604, that is, the hold unit image GR that is a display mode (“rainbow”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result or the hold unit image GR that is a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result If the special figure side hold information corresponds to the occurrence of the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result, the odd symbol lottery process is executed in step S2605, and the odd symbol lottery result is obtained in step S2606. Is stored in the sound-light-side RAM 84. The processing contents of steps S2605 and S2606 are the same as the processing contents of steps S2109 and S2110 of the stop symbol determination processing (FIG. 40) in the first embodiment. As a result, in the present round effect, the same odd symbol combination other than the “7” symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the case of making an affirmative determination in step S2604, that is, corresponding to the hold unit image GR that is a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result (“rainbow color”) or the hold unit image GR that is a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result If the special figure side hold information corresponds to the occurrence of the first jackpot result, a lottery process of an even symbol is executed in step S2607, and an even symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the even symbol in step S2608. The information is stored in the sound-side RAM 84. The processing contents of steps S2607 and S2608 are the same as the processing contents of steps S2111 and S2112 of the stop symbol determination processing (FIG. 40) in the first embodiment. As a result, the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed in the current round effect.

  According to the above configuration, the reserved unit image GR in the display mode (“rainbow color”) corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result or the special figure side reservation corresponding to the reserved unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result In the case where the information corresponds to the occurrence of the second jackpot result or the third jackpot result, the type of the jackpot result in the game round effect corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result started earlier than the special figure side hold information. Irrespective of the pattern, the combination of the same odd symbols other than the symbol "7" is stopped and displayed, and the display mode ("rainbow") corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is the hold unit image GR or the display corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result When the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR which is the mode corresponds to the occurrence of the first jackpot result, the special figure side hold information starts to be generated earlier than the special figure side hold information. The effect for a game once the combination of the same even-numbered symbols regardless of the type of the jackpot result is displayed stopped. Thereby, while increasing the chances that the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed at that point of time despite the fact that the big hit result is generated even though the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed. It is possible to make it difficult to generate an event that the first jackpot result is generated in the game corresponding to the special figure side reservation information.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. Incidentally, the following different configurations may be individually applied to the configuration of the above embodiment, or may be applied in combination.

  (1) When the display change effect is executed in the game time, the display mode of the hold unit image GR subjected to the execution of the display change effect may be surely changed. That is, the display change suggestion image CH1 stops at a position above the predetermined hold unit image GR, and the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1 may be changed from the initial display mode of “change”. When the display mode is changed to the display mode of “change?”, The predetermined holding unit image GR may be surely changed to a display mode in which the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result is higher. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the display change effect is executed in each game time.

  (2) Even if the display change suggestion image CH1 is displayed in the game time, the display change suggestion image CH1 is merely moved and displayed, and stops at a position above the predetermined hold unit image GR and is displayed. A configuration in which an event that the display mode of the change suggestion image CH1 is changed may not occur may be adopted. In this case, when the display change suggestion image CH1 is displayed, the display change suggestion image CH1 first stops at a position above any of the hold unit images GR, and the display mode of the display change suggestion image CH1 is changed. The player is expected to perform the display change effect, and as a result, the display mode of the hold unit image GR targeted for execution of the display change effect is changed to a display mode having a higher expectation of the occurrence of the big hit result. The player expects that.

  (3) When the display mode of the hold unit image GR on which the display change effect is executed is changed, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the display mode in which the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit result is increased is changed. When the display mode of the hold unit image GR is changed, the display mode may be changed to a display mode in which the expectation of the occurrence of the jackpot result is reduced.

  (4) In addition to the configuration in which the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result is notified according to the display mode of the hold unit image GR, the configuration in which the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result having a higher degree of advantage may be notified. For example, as the display mode of the hold unit image GR, there are a plurality of types of display modes corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, and in the case of the first display mode, the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, and the third It is notified that any of the jackpot results will occur, and in the case of the second display mode, it is notified that any of the second jackpot result and the third jackpot result will occur, and this is the third display mode. In this case, a configuration in which the third jackpot result is generated may be notified.

  (5) The present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the display change effect is executed when the special figure side hold information is newly acquired, but is triggered by the start of a new game round. The display change effect may be set to be executed. In this case, when a game round is newly started, a holding unit image GR that is a target of suggesting a change possibility among the holding unit images GR corresponding to the special figure side holding information stored and held at that time is determined by lottery. It may be configured to be determined, or the configuration may be such that the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information that is the latest in starting order of the game round is set as the change possibility suggestion target.

  (6) In the state where the display change effect is executed, the configuration may be such that the hold unit image GR to be subjected to the display change effect is determined by lottery in each game. In this case, according to the contents of the special figure side hold information corresponding to the hold unit image GR selected as the execution target of the display change effect, whether to change the display mode in the display change effect, and the display mode May be changed, it may be determined how many levels of the display mode are to be changed with respect to the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot result. Thereby, it becomes possible to diversify the execution mode of the display change effect.

  (7) In a situation where the display mode of the pending unit image GR that is the target of suggesting the change possibility is not the display mode that can be reached finally determined at the start of the state where the display change effect is executed. When a game round is started with the special figure side holding information, which is the digestion order one time earlier than the special figure side holding information corresponding to the holding unit image GR, as the start timing, the game unit of the holding unit image GR A configuration in which the display mode is reliably changed to a display mode that can be finally reached may be adopted.

  (8) When the special figure side reservation information is a trigger for starting the game round, the display of the reservation unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side reservation information is ended. The configuration may be such that the hold unit image GR corresponding to the figure-side hold information is also continuously displayed. In addition, in this configuration, the display mode of the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information which is the trigger for starting the game round is changed to a display mode in which the expectation of the occurrence of the big hit result is higher in the middle of the game round. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that can be performed. In this case, it is possible to increase the chances that the display mode of the hold unit image GR is changed to a display mode in which the expectation of occurrence of the big hit result is higher.

  In this configuration, a state in which the display mode of the pending unit image GR that is the target of the possibility of change is not the display mode that can be reached finally determined at the start of the state in which the display change effect is executed In the case where the special figure-side holding information corresponding to the holding unit image GR triggers the start of the game round, the display mode of the holding unit image GR can finally reach the middle of the game round. The configuration may be changed to an aspect. Thereby, it becomes possible to make the display mode of the hold unit image GR, which is the indication of the possibility of change, become a display mode that can finally reach.

  (9) In the state where the display change effect is executed, the display change effect may be executed in each game time regardless of the display duration of the game time. This makes it possible to increase the chances of the display change effect being executed. In addition, in this configuration, since the number of elements that change the execution content of the display change effect is reduced, when the state in which the display change effect is executed is set, all the execution contents of the display change effect in the state are determined in advance. May be adopted.

  (10) In the state where the display change effect is executed, if the execution contents (that is, scenario) of the display change effect is changed due to the acquisition of the special figure side hold information newly, the execution of the display change effect May be changed. Further, in the state where the display change effect is executed, if the execution content (that is, the scenario) of the display change effect is changed due to the acquisition of the special figure side hold information newly, the display change effect is not changed until then. The hold unit image GR corresponding to the newly acquired special figure side hold information is subjected to the display change effect while the hold unit image GR that has been the execution target is maintained as it is as the target of the display change effect. Alternatively, the configuration may be added.

  (11) The trigger for changing the execution content (ie, scenario) of the display change effect in a state where the display change effect is executed is not limited to the new acquisition of the special figure side hold information. The execution content of the display change effect may be changed in response to the execution of the game time having a predetermined display duration, and the display change effect is triggered by the execution of the predetermined reach display in the game time. May be changed.

  (12) When the special figure-side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result or the occurrence of the predetermined reach is held and stored, the special figure-side hold information is newly acquired in a state where the display change effect is executed. Although the execution content (ie, scenario) of the display change effect is not changed, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be changed. In this case, when the special figure-side hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result or the occurrence of the predetermined reach is stored on hold, the execution contents of the display change effect are performed more than when the special figure-side hold information is not stored. May be reduced.

  (13) In the display change effect, the display change suggestion image CH1 is moved and displayed in the horizontal direction along the hold display area 41a and is displayed at a position above the dummy unit or the hold unit image GR that is a change possibility suggestion target. Although the change suggestion image CH1 is temporarily stopped and changed from the initial display mode to the change possibility display mode, the present invention is not limited to this. The hold unit image GR to be a dummy target or the change possibility The specific effect contents are arbitrary as long as the player can recognize which of the hold unit images GR to be suggested is. For example, the display change effect may be performed by a roulette-type effect, or may be performed by a card game-type effect. Further, in a configuration in which the hold unit image GR corresponding to the special figure side hold information having the earlier game order is displayed on the right side, the display change suggestion image CH1 is shifted leftward from the upper position of the right end hold unit image GR. It may be configured to move and display toward.

  (14) A configuration in which the hold unit image GR can be set as a target for indicating the possibility of change in the display change effect on condition that the display mode at the start of the display of the hold unit image GR is “white” or “blue”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the hold unit image GR has a display mode of “yellow” or more in expectation of occurrence of the jackpot result, the hold unit image GR is set as a target for indicating the possibility of change in the display change effect. It is good also as a structure obtained.

  (15) The display change effect is set to be executed on condition that the number of the special figure side hold information stored on hold is three or more. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display change effect may be set to be executed even if the number of the special figure-side hold information stored on hold is two. The display change effect may be set to be executed on condition that the predetermined number is four or more.

  (16) Regarding the occurrence of the jackpot result, regardless of whether or not the extended play effect is executed and whether or not the hold unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result exists. In the situation where the special figure side hold information is stored on hold, if a jackpot result occurs in a game round executed earlier than the game round starting with the special figure side hold information, the special figure side hold information is executed first. As the stop symbol of the symbol display device 41 in the game round to be performed, the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed in the first embodiment, and the same combination of odd symbols is displayed in the third embodiment. The display may be stopped and displayed. In addition, in this configuration, the generation of the jackpot result is performed irrespective of whether or not the extended play effect is executed and whether or not the hold unit image GR having the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result exists. In the situation where the special figure side hold information corresponding to is held and stored, if a jackpot result occurs in a game round executed prior to the game round triggered by the special figure side hold information, In the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the jackpot result, the third ending image G3 in which the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode thereafter is not specified may be displayed.

  (17) Regarding the occurrence of the jackpot result, irrespective of whether or not the extended-village effect is executed and whether or not the hold unit image GR having the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result exists. In the situation where the special figure side hold information is stored on hold, if a jackpot result occurs in a game round executed before the game round triggered by the special figure side hold information, the jackpot result is displayed. In the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the trigger, the third ending image G3 in which the number of continuous games in the high-frequency support mode thereafter is not specified may be displayed.

  (18) Even in the case where the game is a game in which the extended play confirmation effect is executed, or in the case where the hold unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result exists, the third jackpot result is not obtained. When it occurs, a combination of "7" symbols may be stopped and displayed. In this case, the third ending image G3 may be displayed during the ending period in the subsequent opening / closing execution mode, or the second ending image G2 may be displayed.

  (19) The special figure side hold information is started in the case where the game is a game in which the consecutive play confirmation effect is executed, or in the case where the hold unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result exists. If a jackpot result occurs in a game round executed before the game round to be triggered, as a stop symbol of the symbol display device 41, either a combination of the same even symbol or a combination of the same odd symbol is used. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a special symbol combination that does not apply is stopped and displayed. The combination of the exclusive symbols is arbitrary, but is preferably a symbol combination that is not stopped and displayed in the game round in which the jackpot result is not obtained.

  (20) The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the display of the hold unit image GR is continued even in the open / close execution mode, and the display of the hold unit image GR is temporarily interrupted when the open / close execution mode is started. Is also good. In this case, the display of the hold unit image GR is restarted after the open / close execution mode ends. At the time of resuming, the display mode of the hold unit image GR before the opening / closing execution mode is started may be taken over or may not be taken over. If the opening / closing execution mode occurs in a state where the hold unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result is present, if the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the jackpot is obtained after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. The display of the pending unit image GR is restarted in a situation where the pending unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the result exists.

  (21) In a situation in which the held unit image GR in the display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit is not displayed, which is a game time in which the consecutive play confirmation effect is not executed, a game time in which the second big hit result is generated It is not limited to a configuration in which the same odd symbol combination is reliably stopped and displayed in the game, and any one of the same odd symbol combination and the same even symbol combination in the game round in which the second jackpot result occurs May be stopped and displayed. In the game round in which the first jackpot result has occurred, the same even symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and the same odd symbol combination is not stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the same even symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player Expect to be the second jackpot result. Further, in this configuration, when the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed in the game times corresponding to the occurrence of the second jackpot result, the subsequent open / close execution mode corresponds to the occurrence of the second jackpot result. May be notified.

  In the above configuration, even if the game number corresponds to the occurrence of the second jackpot result, the normal confirmed effect may not be executed unless the same combination of even symbols is stopped and displayed. In this case, the fixed game effect is normally executed only in the game in which the same odd symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the configuration is applied to the third embodiment, when the hold unit image GR is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot result, it corresponds to the occurrence of the first jackpot result. If the same combination of odd symbols is stopped and displayed in the game time by executing the game time, a normal fixed effect may be executed in the game time. This makes it possible to increase the frequency of the execution of the normal fixed effect while maintaining the rule that the same combination of odd symbols is stopped and displayed when the normal fixed effect is executed.

  (22) The type of the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the game display effect on the symbol display device 41 is changed depending on the difference in the number of continuous games in the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode, but is not limited thereto. If the number of continuous games in the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode differs depending on the type of the jackpot result, the effect for the game round on the symbol display device 41 due to the difference in the number of continuous games in the high probability mode will be described. The type of the combination of symbols stopped and displayed may be changed. If the number of round games in the open / close execution mode is different depending on the type of the jackpot result, the symbol display device is determined by the difference in the number of round games. The configuration may be such that the type of the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the game round effect in 41 is changed. .

  (23) The special figure side hold information is digested according to the order in which it was acquired, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one of the first special figure side hold information and the second special figure side hold information is either A configuration may be adopted in which the other is preferentially digested regardless of the acquisition order. For example, when the second special figure side hold information is stored on hold, even if the first special figure side hold information acquired earlier than the second special figure side hold information is stored on hold, the second special figure side hold information is stored. A configuration in which the drawing-side reservation information is preferentially digested may be adopted. Further, for example, when the first special figure side hold information is stored on hold, even if the second special figure side hold information acquired earlier than the first special figure side hold information is stored on hold, A configuration may be adopted in which one special figure side reservation information is preferentially digested.

  (24) Instead of a configuration in which the display control device 90 is controlled by the sound emission control device 80 based on a command transmitted from the main control device 60, display control is performed based on a command transmitted from the main control device 60. The device 90 may be configured to control the sound emission control device 80. Also, instead of the configuration in which the sound emission control device 80 and the display control device 90 are separately provided, a configuration in which both control devices are provided as one control device may be adopted. May be integrated in the main control device 60, and both functions of both control devices may be integrated in the main control device 60. The configuration of the command transmitted from the main control device 60 to the audio light emission control device 80 and the configuration of the command transmitted from the audio light emission control device 80 to the display control device 90 are also arbitrary.

  (25) The device in which the game effect is executed is not limited to the symbol display device 41, and may be configured such that the movable member is operated to operate the game effect. Alternatively, the game play effect may be executed by turning on a predetermined light emitting unit, or the game effect may be executed by a combination of all or a part of the above aspects.

  (26) A pachinko machine of another type different from the above embodiments, such as a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific region of a special device, or a game ball in a specific region of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that becomes a jackpot when a right enters and a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, and a sparrow ball.

  In addition, a game machine that is not a ball-and-ball type, for example, includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are provided in a circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reels by inserting medals and operating a start lever, and operates a stop switch. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols has been established on the activated line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported to be openable and closable on the outer frame includes a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, in which the rotation of a reel is started.

<About the invention group extracted from each of the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses or the like.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (a function of executing a process of acquiring hold information in the main MPU 62);
An acquired information storage unit (reservation area 103) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit up to a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit;
A determination is made to determine whether the special information corresponds to the corresponding information. If a plurality of the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, Grant determining means for sequentially performing the grant determination (a function of executing the process of step S703 in the main MPU 62);
Privilege granting means (steps S309-step in the main MPU 62) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the special information corresponds to the granting correspondence information specified in the granting determination. A function of executing the process of S311);
The game replay operation is started, and the end of the game replay operation as a state corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination is defined as one of the game times, and the game replay operation is performed in each game time. Game time control means (a function of executing effect control processing for the game time in the sound light side MPU 82);
Special unit display control means (holding effect setting in the sound-light-side MPU 82) so that a special unit display (holding unit image GR) corresponding to the number of the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means is performed. Function to perform processing),
With
In the display mode of the special unit display, a plurality of types are set in correspondence with the degree of expectation that the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponds to the assignment corresponding information,
This gaming machine
The display mode of the predetermined special unit display is changed to a display mode having the different degree of expectation in a state suggesting that the predetermined special unit display is a target in a situation in which the game round operation is being performed. Effect execution means for executing a change possibility effect (display change effect) that enables the player to recognize that the display change effect is likely to be performed (executes a process of starting a display change effect in the sound-light-side MPU 82) Function to perform display change effect processing)),
As the changeability effect, a mode change means (sound-light-side MPU 82) for changing the display mode of the predetermined special unit display, which is the target of execution of the changeability effect, to a display mode having a different degree of expectation. Function for executing the processing of steps S1710, S1713, S1716 and S1721),
With
A gaming machine characterized in that the changeability effect can be executed for a plurality of special unit displays in one game round.

  According to the characteristic A1, the number of special units corresponding to the number of special information stored in the acquired information storage means is displayed, so that the player can recognize the number of special information stored and stored. Easier to do. In addition, since a plurality of types of display modes of the special unit display are set in correspondence with the degree of expectation that the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponds to the assignment corresponding information, the privilege may be given. The display mode of the special unit display can be diversified in association with the expectation, and the player's attention to the special unit display can be increased.

  In this case, the display mode of the predetermined special unit display is changed to a display mode having a different degree of expectation while suggesting that the predetermined special unit display is targeted in a situation where the game round is being executed. A change possibility effect that allows the player to recognize that there is a possibility that the game may be changed may be executed. Then, in the change possibility effect, the display mode of the suggested special unit display may be actually changed to a display mode having a different degree of expectation. Thereby, the player plays the game while expecting the display mode of the special unit display to be a display mode having a higher degree of expectation.

  Furthermore, the change possibility effect may be executed for a plurality of special unit displays in one game round. Thereby, even if the change possibility effect is executed for one special unit display in one game time, the change possibility effect is executed for still another special unit display. Expect it. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation of the change possibility effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Feature A2. As the changeability effect, means for preventing the display mode of the predetermined special unit display, which is the target of execution of the changeability effect, from becoming a display mode having a different degree of expectation (step in the sound-side MPU 82). The gaming machine according to feature A1, further comprising a function of making a negative determination in S1709 and a function of executing the processing of step S1724).

  According to the feature A2, even if the change possibility effect is performed for a predetermined special unit display, the display mode of the predetermined special unit display may be changed to a display mode having a different degree of expectation, or may be changed. Not always. Thereby, when the change possibility effect is executed, the player expects that the display mode of the special unit display to be executed is changed to a display mode having a higher degree of expectation. Thus, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the change possibility effect.

  Feature A3. In the case where a changeability effect is performed on a plurality of special unit displays in one game round, the expectation degree is given for a predetermined special unit display among the plurality of special unit displays. The gaming machine according to Feature A2, wherein a situation may occur in which the display degree is changed to a different display mode, but the expectation degree is not changed to a different display mode for another special unit display.

  According to the feature A3, in the change possibility effect in one game round, the predetermined special unit display is changed to a display mode having a different expectation, while the other special unit display is not changed to a display mode having a different expectation. Sometimes. This makes it possible to diversify the execution modes of the changeability effect.

  Feature A4: When a change possibility effect is performed on a plurality of special unit displays in one game round, a change is made to a display mode in which the degree of expectation is different in each of the plurality of special unit displays. The gaming machine according to feature A2 or A3, wherein a situation in which the game is performed can occur.

  According to the feature A4, each of the plurality of special unit displays may be changed to a different display mode in a change possibility effect in one game round. Accordingly, the player expects that the plurality of special unit displays are changed to a display mode having a higher degree of expectation in one game round, thereby increasing the player's attention to the change possibility effect. Becomes possible.

Feature A5. State setting means for setting an executable state in which the changeability effect can be executed based on the acquisition of the special information by the information acquisition device (executes a setting process of a display change effect in the sound light side MPU 82) Function),
A mode determining unit (in the sound-light-side MPU 82) that determines a reachable mode that is a display mode that can be finally reached by the special unit display corresponding to the trigger corresponding to the special information that triggered the setting of the executable state. Function for executing the processing of steps S1411 to S1413), and
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, comprising:

  According to the feature A5, when the state is set to the executable state, the reachable mode in which the special unit display corresponding to the trigger corresponding to the special information that triggered the setting is finally determined is determined. This makes it possible to determine to some extent the content of the changeability effect that is executed in the executable state when the state is set to the executable state.

  Feature A6.1 The special unit display corresponding to the front side corresponding to the special information in which the order in which the game times are started is earlier than the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponding to the opportunity in one game time. The gaming machine according to Feature A5, wherein the gaming machine can also be a target of execution of the changeability effect.

  According to the feature A6, it is possible to change not only the special unit display corresponding to the opportunity in one game round but also the special unit display corresponding to the front side corresponding to the special information for which the game round is to be started earlier. Can be executed, so that the execution mode of the changeability effect can be diversified.

  Feature A7. The mode changing means may determine a plurality of the special units corresponding to the front side in one game round based on a display mode in which the expected degree is equal to or higher than a predetermined expected level as the reachable mode. In each of the displays, there is provided a plurality of change units (a function of executing the processing of step S1716 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) so that the expected degree is changed to a display form different from the previous display form. The gaming machine according to Feature A6.

  According to the feature A7, when a plurality of special unit displays corresponding to the front side are changed to a display mode having a different degree of expectation from the previous display mode in one game round, the special unit corresponding to the opportunity is provided. The display means that a display mode in which the degree of expectation is equal to or higher than the predetermined degree of expectation is determined as a reachable mode. Thereby, the player expects that a plurality of special unit displays corresponding to the front side will be changed to a display mode having a different degree of expectation from the previous display mode in one game round. It is possible to increase the degree of attention of the player for the sex effect.

  Feature A8. The plurality of change units may be configured such that, in one game round, the expectation degree is changed to a different display mode in each of the plurality of front-side special unit displays. The gaming machine according to feature A7, wherein all display modes are changed to the same display mode.

  According to the feature A8, when the display mode that is equal to or more than the predetermined expectation degree is determined as the attainable mode of the special unit display corresponding to the opportunity, the special unit display corresponding to a plurality of front sides can be displayed in one game round. All are changed to the same display mode. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the display mode that is equal to or higher than the predetermined expectation degree is determined as the attainable mode of the special unit display corresponding to the opportunity.

  Feature A9. The effect execution means is configured to execute the changeability effect on the same special unit display in each of the plurality of game times, wherein the change possibility effect is executed. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature A9, a changeability effect can be performed on the same special unit display in each of the plurality of game times, and thus the player's attention to the special unit display can be increased.

Feature A10. Mode determining means for determining a reachable mode which is a display mode corresponding to the degree of expectation that the same special unit display can finally reach (a function of executing the processing of steps S1411 to S1413 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) With
The aspect changing means,
Difference specifying means for specifying a difference in the number of steps relating to the degree of expectation between the current display mode and the reachable mode for the same special unit display (function of executing the process of step S1707 in the sound-light MPU 82) When,
When the difference specified by the difference specifying means is greater than the number of times of the game executed until the special information corresponding to the same special unit display becomes a start target of the game, Means for setting the display mode of the same special unit display to the reachable mode or a display mode in which the number of steps relating to the degree of expectation approaches the reachable mode (a function of executing the processing of step S1713 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) When,
The gaming machine according to feature A9, comprising:

  According to the feature A10, the difference in the number of stages regarding the degree of expectation between the current display mode and the attainable mode for the same special unit display is better than the special information corresponding to the same special unit display. If the number of games to be executed before the start target is greater than the number of games to be executed, the display mode of the same special unit display becomes a reachable mode, or the number of steps related to the degree of expectation approaches the reachable mode. It is changed so that it becomes an aspect. This makes it easier for the same special unit display mode to be reached.

Feature A11. The aspect changing means,
In a situation in which the display mode of the same special unit display is not the reachable mode, a mode change lottery means (lot in the sound light side MPU 82) that determines by lottery whether to change the display mode of the same special unit display. Function for executing the processing of step S1708);
Means for changing the display mode of the same special unit display when the display mode of the same special unit display is determined to be changed by the mode changing lottery means (executing the processing of step S1710 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) Function) and
The gaming machine according to feature A10, comprising:

  According to the feature A11, it is possible to diversify the pattern in which the display mode of the same special unit display is changed toward the reachable mode.

Feature A12. Means for preventing the changeability effect from being executed if the execution period of the game time corresponds to the effect disable period even in the executable state in which the changeability effect can be executed (the sound light side) MPU 82 has a function of making a negative determination in step S1701).
The feature A10 or A11 in which the special information corresponding to the same special unit display can be the start of the game round in a situation where the display mode of the same special unit display is not the reachable mode. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature A12, when the execution period of the game times is the non-executable period, the changeability effect is not executed even in the executable state. As a result, it is possible to execute the changeability effect while not affecting the execution period of the game times. In addition, in a situation where the display mode of the same special unit display is not the reachable mode, the special information corresponding to the same special unit display can be a start target of the game round. Thus, even if the attainable mode is determined in advance, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in executing the changeability effect for the same special unit display.

  Feature A13. Means for preventing the changeability effect from being executed if the execution period of the game time corresponds to the effect disable period even in the executable state in which the changeability effect can be executed (the sound light side) The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, including a function of making a negative determination in step S1701 in the MPU 82).

  According to the feature A13, when the execution period of the game times is the non-executable period, the changeability effect is not executed even in the executable state. As a result, it is possible to execute the changeability effect while not affecting the execution period of the game times.

Feature A14. State setting means (a function of executing a display change effect setting process in the sound-side MPU 82) for setting an executable state in which the changeability effect can be executed based on the fulfillment of the execution condition;
Target selecting means (steps S1410, S1608 and S1612 in the sound-side MPU 82) for selecting the special unit display to be subjected to the changeability effect when the state setting means sets the executable state. Function to execute the process),
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A13, comprising:

  According to the feature A14, the special unit display to be executed for the changeability effect is selected when the state is set to the executable state. Therefore, when the state is set to the executable state, the special unit display is executed in the executable state. It is possible to determine the contents of the change possibility effect to some extent.

  Feature A15. A target changing unit (a function of executing a process for changing a scenario in the sound-light-side MPU 82) for adding or changing the special unit display for which the change possibility effect is to be performed based on a change condition being satisfied; The gaming machine according to feature A14, wherein

  According to the feature A15, the special unit display as the target of the execution of the changeability effect may be changed. This makes it possible to diversify the execution modes of the changeability effect.

  Feature A16. The gaming machine according to Feature A15, wherein the change condition is satisfied based on the special information being newly acquired by the information acquiring unit in the executable state.

  According to the feature A16, as the number of special unit displays to be displayed increases in the executable state, the special unit display for which the changeability effect is executed may be changed. This allows the player to pay attention to the increase in the special unit display even in the situation where the executable state has already been set.

  Feature A17. The target change unit is configured to display the special unit corresponding to the newly acquired special information when the change condition is satisfied by newly acquiring the special information by the information acquisition unit in the executable state. The gaming machine according to feature A16, characterized in that the game machine is targeted for execution of the changeability effect.

  According to the feature A17, as the number of special unit displays increases in the executable state, the increased special unit display may become a target of execution of the changeability effect. This allows the player to pay attention to the increase in the special unit display even in the situation where the executable state has already been set.

  Feature A18. The effect execution means is configured to execute the special processing by the information acquisition means in a situation after the change possibility effect has been started in one game time and the change possibility effect in the game time has not ended. When the change condition is satisfied by newly acquiring information, the change possibility effect for the special unit display corresponding to the newly acquired special information can be executed in the game round. The gaming machine according to feature A17, further comprising means (function of executing the processing of steps S1906 and S1908 in the sound-light-side MPU 82).

  According to the feature A18, even after the change possibility effect has already been started in one game time, if the change possibility effect in the game time has not ended, a new acquisition is performed. A change possibility effect may be executed for the special unit display corresponding to the special information. Thereby, even after the change possibility effect is started in one game time, it is possible to make the player expect that the change possibility effect is executed with respect to the subsequent increase of the special unit display. It becomes possible.

  Feature A19. Any one of the features A16 to A18, wherein the change condition is established based on the fact that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is newly acquired by the information acquisition unit in the executable state. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature A19, when a special unit display targeted for execution of the changeability effect in the executable state is added or changed, it is possible that the newly acquired special information corresponds to the grant of the privilege. is there. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the addition or change of the special unit display for which the changeability effect is executed in the executable state.

  Feature A20. The change condition is satisfied based on the fact that the information obtaining means newly obtains the special information for performing the predetermined reach display in the game replay operation in the executable state. The gaming machine according to any one of features A16 to A19.

  According to the feature A20, when a special unit display targeted for execution of the changeability effect in the executable state is added or changed, or when newly acquired special information is targeted for starting a game round, A predetermined reach indication may occur. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the addition or change of the special unit display for which the changeability effect is executed in the executable state.

  Feature A21. When the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit, the change condition is not satisfied even if the special information is newly acquired by the information acquisition unit in the executable state. The gaming machine according to any one of features A16 to A20, comprising means for causing the sound light-side MPU 82 to make an affirmative determination in the process of step S1415.

  According to the feature A21, in the case where the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is already stored, the addition and the change of the execution target of the changeability effect are not performed even if the special information is newly acquired. Thus, it is possible to prevent the execution content from being changed even when the change possibility effect in the mode of high expectation is being executed.

  Feature A22. In the case where the obtained information is stored in the acquired information storage means, the special information to be displayed in the predetermined reach display in the game replay operation is stored in the executable state. Any one of features A16 to A21 characterized by comprising means for preventing the change condition from being satisfied even if acquired (a function of making an affirmative determination in the process of step S1415 in the sound-light-side MPU 82). A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature A22, when special information corresponding to the predetermined reach display is already stored, addition and change of the change possibility effect execution target are not performed even if new special information is acquired. . Thus, it is possible to prevent the execution content from being changed even when the change possibility effect in the mode of high expectation is being executed.

  Feature A23. The aspect change means, when the special unit display to be executed of the change possibility effect selected by the object selection means is added or changed by the target change means, newly changes the change possibility effect Means for causing the display mode of the special unit display to be executed to be changed to a display mode in which the degree of expectation is higher than the display mode by a plurality of stages in one changeability effect The gaming machine according to any one of features A16 to A22, comprising a function of executing the processing of steps S1713 and S1906 in the sound-side MPU 82).

  According to the feature A23, when the special unit display for which the changeability effect is to be executed is added or changed, the display mode of the special unit display for which the changeability effect is newly executed is changed. In one change possibility effect, the display mode can be changed to a display mode in which the degree of expectation is higher than that of the previous display mode by a plurality of steps. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the addition or change of the special unit display for which the change possibility effect is executed.

  Feature A24. The aspect change means, when the special unit display to be executed of the change possibility effect selected by the object selection means is added or changed by the target change means, newly changes the change possibility effect The same display mode as the display mode of the other special unit display in which the display mode of the special unit display to be executed is the display mode with the highest degree of expectation in one changeability effect The gaming machine according to any one of features A16 to A23, further comprising a unit (a function of executing the processes of steps S1713 and S1906 in the sound-side MPU 82) to be changed to an aspect.

  According to the feature A24, when a special unit display targeted for execution of the changeability effect is added or changed, the display mode of the special unit display newly targeted for execution of the changeability effect is changed. In one change possibility effect, the display mode is changed to the same display mode as the display mode of the other special unit display, which is the display mode with the highest expectation. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the addition or change of the special unit display for which the change possibility effect is executed.

Feature A25. When a plurality of the special unit displays are displayed, the plurality of special unit displays are arranged and displayed in a predetermined direction,
The effect execution means, in the game times in the state where the change possibility effect is executed, the direction in which the plurality of special unit displays are displayed side by side, and the order in which the game times are started is earlier. A change suggestion image (display change suggestion image CH1) is moved and displayed from the special unit display side corresponding to special information toward the special unit display side corresponding to the special information in which the order in which the game times are started is later. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A24, wherein the gaming machine has a configuration.

  According to the feature A25, when a plurality of special unit displays are displayed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which special unit display is a target of execution of the changeability effect.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features A1 to A25, one or more of the configurations of the features A1 to A25, the features B1 to B11, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D16, the features E1 to E6, and the features F1 to F6. May be applied. As a result, a synergistic effect of the combined configuration can be achieved.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (a function of executing a process of acquiring hold information in the main MPU 62);
An acquired information storage unit (reservation area 103) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit up to a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit;
A determination is made to determine whether the special information corresponds to the corresponding information. If a plurality of the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, Grant determining means for sequentially performing the grant determination (a function of executing the process of step S703 in the main MPU 62);
Privilege granting means (steps S309-step in the main MPU 62) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the special information corresponds to the granting correspondence information specified in the granting determination. A function of executing the process of S311);
Special unit display control means (holding effect setting in the sound-light-side MPU 82) so that a special unit display (holding unit image GR) corresponding to the number of the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means is performed. Function to perform processing),
With
In the display mode of the special unit display, a plurality of types are set in correspondence with the degree of expectation that the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponds to the assignment corresponding information,
This gaming machine
State setting means (a function of executing a setting process of a display change effect in the sound-side MPU 82) for setting an executable state in which a changeability effect can be executed based on the fulfillment of the execution condition;
Target selecting means (steps S1410, S1608 and S1612 in the sound-side MPU 82) for selecting the special unit display to be subjected to the changeability effect when the state setting means sets the executable state. Function to execute the process),
The display mode of the predetermined special unit display in a state in which the predetermined special unit display selected as a target of execution of the changeability effect in the state of being in the executable state is indicated as being the target Effect execution means (sound-light side) for executing a changeability effect (display change effect) for enabling a player to recognize that the display mode may be changed to a display mode having a different expected degree. A function of executing a display change effect start process and a function of executing a display change effect process in the MPU 82);
As the changeability effect, a mode change means (sound-light-side MPU 82) for changing the display mode of the predetermined special unit display, which is the target of execution of the changeability effect, to a display mode having a different degree of expectation Function for executing the processing of steps S1710, S1713, S1716 and S1721),
Target changing means for adding or changing the special unit display as a target of execution of the changeability effect based on the satisfaction of the change condition (a function of executing a scenario change process in the sound-side MPU 82);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature B1, the number of special units corresponding to the number of special information stored in the acquired information storage means is displayed, so that the player can recognize the number of special information held and stored. Easier to do. In addition, as a display mode of the special unit display, a privilege is provided by setting a plurality of types in correspondence with the degree of expectation that the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponds to the provision correspondence information. The display mode of the special unit display can be diversified while being related to the degree of expectation of the event, and the player's attention to the special unit display can be increased.

  In this case, the display mode of the predetermined special unit display is changed to a display mode having a different degree of expectation while suggesting that the predetermined special unit display is targeted in a situation where the game round is being executed. A change possibility effect that allows the player to recognize that there is a possibility that the game may be changed may be executed. Then, in the change possibility effect, the display mode of the suggested special unit display may be actually changed to a display mode having a different degree of expectation. Thereby, the player plays the game while expecting the display mode of the special unit display to be a display mode having a higher degree of expectation.

  In addition, since the special unit display to be executed in the executable state is selected when the state is set to the executable state, the change possibility executed in the executable state when the state is set to the executable state is selected. It is possible to determine the content of the effect to some extent. Further, a special unit display to be subjected to the changeability effect may be added or changed. This makes it possible to diversify the execution modes of the changeability effect.

  Feature B2. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the change condition is satisfied based on the special information being newly acquired by the information acquiring unit in the executable state.

  According to the feature B2, the special unit display targeted for execution of the changeability effect may be changed as the number of special unit displays displayed in the executable state increases. This allows the player to pay attention to the increase in the special unit display even in the situation where the executable state has already been set.

  Feature B3. The target change unit is configured to display the special unit corresponding to the newly acquired special information when the change condition is satisfied by newly acquiring the special information by the information acquisition unit in the executable state. The gaming machine according to the feature B2, wherein the game device is a target of execution of the change possibility effect.

  According to the feature B3, as the number of special unit displays increases in the executable state, the increased special unit display may become a target of execution of the changeability effect. This allows the player to pay attention to the increase in the special unit display even in the situation where the executable state has already been set.

Feature B4. The game replay operation is started, and the end of the game replay operation as a state corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination is defined as one of the game times, and the game replay operation is performed in each game time. Game time control means (a function of executing the effect control process for the game time in the sound light side MPU 82),
The effect execution means is configured to execute the special processing by the information acquisition means in a situation after the change possibility effect has been started in one game time and the change possibility effect in the game time has not ended. When the change condition is satisfied by newly acquiring information, the change possibility effect for the special unit display corresponding to the newly acquired special information can be executed in the game round. The gaming machine according to Feature B3, further comprising means (a function of executing the processing of Steps S1906 and S1908 in the sound-light-side MPU 82).

  According to the feature B4, even after the change possibility effect has already been started in one game time, if the change possibility effect in the game time has not ended, a new acquisition is performed. A change possibility effect may be executed for the special unit display corresponding to the special information. Thereby, even after the change possibility effect is started in one game time, it is possible to make the player expect that the change possibility effect is executed with respect to the subsequent increase of the special unit display. It becomes possible.

  Feature B5. Any one of the features B2 to B4, wherein the change condition is satisfied based on the fact that the information acquisition unit newly acquires the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information in the executable state. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature B5, when a special unit display for which the changeability effect is executed in the executable state is added or changed, there is a possibility that the newly acquired special information corresponds to the grant of the privilege. is there. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the addition or change of the special unit display for which the changeability effect is executed in the executable state.

  Feature B6. The change condition is satisfied based on the fact that the information obtaining unit newly obtains the special information that causes a predetermined reach display to be executed by the information acquisition unit in the playable operation in the executable state. The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B5.

  According to the feature B6, when a special unit display for which the changeability effect is executed in the executable state is added or changed, or when newly acquired special information becomes a target for starting a game round, A predetermined reach indication may occur. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the addition or change of the special unit display for which the changeability effect is executed in the executable state.

  Feature B7. When the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit, the change condition is not satisfied even if the special information is newly acquired by the information acquisition unit in the executable state. The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B6, characterized in that the gaming machine has a means for making the sound light MPU 82 perform an affirmative determination in the process of step S1415.

  According to the feature B7, when the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is already stored, even if the special information is newly obtained, the addition and the change of the execution target of the changeability effect are not performed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the execution content from being changed even when the change possibility effect in the mode of high expectation is being executed.

  Feature B8. In the case where the acquired information storage means stores the special information that causes a predetermined reach display to be executed in a game round operation, the information acquisition means newly acquires the special information in the executable state. Any one of the features B2 to B7, including means for preventing the change condition from being satisfied even if the change is made (a function of making an affirmative determination in the process of step S1415 in the sound-light-side MPU 82). The described gaming machine.

  According to the feature B8, when special information corresponding to the predetermined reach display is already stored, addition and change of the execution target of the change possibility effect are not performed even if new special information is acquired. . Thus, it is possible to prevent the execution content from being changed even when the change possibility effect in the mode of high expectation is being executed.

  Feature B9. The aspect change means, when the special unit display to be executed of the change possibility effect selected by the object selection means is added or changed by the target change means, newly changes the change possibility effect Means for causing the display mode of the special unit display to be executed to be changed to a display mode in which the degree of expectation is higher than the display mode by a plurality of stages in one changeability effect The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B8, further comprising a function of executing the processes of steps S1713 and S1906 in the sound-side MPU 82).

  According to the feature B9, when a special unit display for which the changeability effect is to be executed is added or changed, the display mode of the special unit display for which the changeability effect is newly executed is changed. In one change possibility effect, the display mode can be changed to a display mode in which the degree of expectation is higher than that of the previous display mode by a plurality of steps. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the addition or change of the special unit display for which the change possibility effect is executed.

  Feature B10. The aspect change means, when the special unit display to be executed of the change possibility effect selected by the object selection means is added or changed by the target change means, newly changes the change possibility effect The same display mode as the display mode of the other special unit display in which the display mode of the special unit display to be executed is the display mode with the highest degree of expectation in one changeability effect The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B9, further comprising a unit (a function of executing the processing of steps S1713 and S1906 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) to change the mode.

  According to the feature B10, when a special unit display for which the change possibility effect is to be executed is added or changed, the display mode of the special unit display for which the change possibility effect is newly executed is changed. In one change possibility effect, the display mode is changed to the same display mode as the display mode of the other special unit display, which is the display mode with the highest expectation. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the addition or change of the special unit display for which the change possibility effect is executed.

Feature B11. The game replay operation is started, and the end of the game replay operation as a state corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination is defined as one of the game times, and the game replay operation is performed in each game time. Game time control means (a function of executing the effect control process for the game time in the sound light side MPU 82),
When a plurality of the special unit displays are displayed, the plurality of special unit displays are arranged and displayed in a predetermined direction,
The effect execution means, in the game times in the state where the change possibility effect is executed, the direction in which the plurality of special unit displays are displayed side by side, and the order in which the game times are started is earlier. A change suggestion image (display change suggestion image CH1) is moved and displayed from the special unit display side corresponding to special information toward the special unit display side corresponding to the special information in which the order in which the game times are started is later. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A24, wherein the gaming machine has a configuration.

  According to the feature B11, when a plurality of special unit displays are displayed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which special unit display is a target of execution of the changeability effect.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features B1 to B11, any one or a plurality of configurations among the features A1 to A25, the features B1 to B11, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D16, the features E1 to E6, and the features F1 to F6. May be applied. As a result, a synergistic effect of the combined configuration can be achieved.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (a function of executing a process of acquiring hold information in the main MPU 62);
An acquired information storage unit (reservation area 103) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit up to a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit;
A determination is made to determine whether the special information corresponds to the corresponding information. If a plurality of the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, Grant determining means for sequentially performing the grant determination (a function of executing the process of step S703 in the main MPU 62);
Privilege granting means (steps S309-step in the main MPU 62) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the special information corresponds to the granting correspondence information specified in the granting determination. A function of executing the process of S311);
The game replay operation is started, and the end of the game replay operation as a state corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination is defined as one of the game times, and the game replay operation is performed in each game time. Game time control means (a function of executing effect control processing for the game time in the sound light side MPU 82);
Special unit display control means (holding effect setting in the sound-light-side MPU 82) so that a special unit display (holding unit image GR) corresponding to the number of the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means is performed. Function to perform processing),
With
In the display mode of the special unit display, a plurality of types are set in correspondence with the degree of expectation that the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponds to the assignment corresponding information,
This gaming machine
The display mode of the predetermined special unit display is changed to a display mode having the different degree of expectation in a state in which the predetermined special unit display is indicated as a target in a situation where the game is being executed. Effect execution means for executing a change possibility effect (display change effect) that allows the player to recognize that there is a possibility (function for executing a start process of a display change effect in the sound-light-side MPU 82) And a function of executing a display change effect process),
As the changeability effect, a mode change means (sound-light-side MPU 82) for changing the display mode of the predetermined special unit display, which is the target of execution of the changeability effect, to a display mode having a different degree of expectation. Function for executing the processing of steps S1710, S1713, S1716 and S1721),
Means for preventing the changeability effect from being executed if the execution period of the game time corresponds to the effect disable period even in the executable state in which the changeability effect can be executed (the sound light side) A function of making a negative determination in step S1701 in the MPU 82);
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature C1, the number of special units corresponding to the number of special information stored in the acquired information storage means is displayed, so that the player can recognize the number of special information held and stored. Easier to do. In addition, as a display mode of the special unit display, a privilege is provided by setting a plurality of types in correspondence with the degree of expectation that the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponds to the provision correspondence information. The display mode of the special unit display can be diversified while being related to the degree of expectation of the event, and the player's attention to the special unit display can be increased.

  In this case, the display mode of the predetermined special unit display is changed to a display mode having a different degree of expectation while suggesting that the predetermined special unit display is targeted in a situation where the game round is being executed. A change possibility effect that allows the player to recognize that there is a possibility that the game may be changed may be executed. Then, in the change possibility effect, the display mode of the suggested special unit display may be actually changed to a display mode having a different degree of expectation. Thereby, the player plays the game while expecting the display mode of the special unit display to be a display mode having a higher degree of expectation.

  Furthermore, when the execution period of the game times is the non-executable period, the changeability effect is not executed even in the executable state. As a result, it is possible to execute the changeability effect while not affecting the execution period of the game times.

  Feature C2. The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the effect execution means is configured to execute the changeability effect on the same special unit display in each of the plurality of game times.

  According to the feature C2, a changeability effect can be performed on the same special unit display in each of the plurality of game times, and thus the player's attention to the special unit display can be increased.

Feature C3. Mode determining means for determining a reachable mode which is a display mode corresponding to the degree of expectation that the same special unit display can finally reach (a function of executing the processing of steps S1411 to S1413 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) With
The aspect changing means,
Difference specifying means for specifying a difference in the number of steps relating to the degree of expectation between the current display mode and the reachable mode for the same special unit display (function of executing the process of step S1707 in the sound-light MPU 82) When,
When the difference specified by the difference specifying means is greater than the number of times of the game executed until the special information corresponding to the same special unit display becomes a start target of the game, Means for setting the display mode of the same special unit display to the reachable mode or a display mode in which the number of steps relating to the degree of expectation approaches the reachable mode (a function of executing the processing of step S1713 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) When,
The gaming machine according to feature C2, comprising:

  According to the feature C3, the difference in the number of steps regarding the degree of expectation between the current display mode and the attainable mode for the same special unit display indicates that the special information corresponding to the same special unit display is the game time. If the number of games to be executed before the start target is greater than the number of games to be executed, the display mode of the same special unit display becomes a reachable mode, or the number of steps related to the degree of expectation approaches the reachable mode. It is changed so that it becomes an aspect. This makes it easier for the same special unit display mode to be reached.

Feature C4. The aspect changing means,
In a situation in which the display mode of the same special unit display is not the reachable mode, a mode change lottery means (lot in the sound light side MPU 82) that determines by lottery whether to change the display mode of the same special unit display. Function for executing the processing of step S1708);
Means for changing the display mode of the same special unit display when the display mode of the same special unit display is determined to be changed by the mode changing lottery means (executing the processing of step S1710 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) Function) and
The gaming machine according to feature C3, comprising:

  According to the feature C4, it is possible to diversify the pattern in which the display mode of the same special unit display is changed toward the attainable mode.

  Feature C5. The feature C3 or C4 wherein the special information corresponding to the same special unit display can be a start target of the game round in a situation where the display mode of the same special unit display is not the reachable mode. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  According to the feature C5, when the execution period of the game times is the non-executable period, the changeability effect is not executed even in the executable state. As a result, it is possible to execute the changeability effect while not affecting the execution period of the game times. In addition, in a situation where the display mode of the same special unit display is not the reachable mode, the special information corresponding to the same special unit display can be a start target of the game round. Thus, even if the attainable mode is determined in advance, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in executing the changeability effect for the same special unit display.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features C1 to C5, one or a plurality of configurations of the features A1 to A25, the features B1 to B11, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D16, the features E1 to E6, and the features F1 to F6. May be applied. As a result, a synergistic effect of the combined configuration can be achieved.

<Characteristic D group>
Feature D1. A picture display means (symbol display device 41) for variably displaying pictures;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (a function of executing a process of acquiring hold information in the main MPU 62);
An acquired information storage unit (reservation area 103) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit up to a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit;
A determination is made to determine whether the special information corresponds to the corresponding information. If a plurality of the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, Grant determining means for sequentially performing the grant determination (a function of executing the process of step S703 in the main MPU 62);
Privilege granting means (main MPU 62) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode and high-frequency support mode) to the player based on the fact that the special information corresponds to the grant correspondence information in the grant determination. Function for executing the processing of steps S309 to S311) in
A game replay control means (sound light) for displaying and controlling the picture display means so that a game rendition effect in which a stop picture is displayed in a mode corresponding to the result of the provision determination after the change display of the picture is started is performed. A function of executing an effect control process for a game in the side MPU 82);
With
The game turn control means corresponds to the acquisition correspondence information in the acquisition information storage means, the determination mode of the stop pattern in the game turn effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information. A stop determining means (a stop symbol determining process in the sound-light-side MPU 82) which can make a difference between the case where the special information is stored and the case where the special information corresponding to the addition correspondence information is not stored. Gaming machine).

  According to the feature D1, whether or not the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit in the manner in which the stop pattern is determined in the game round effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information. It will be different depending on whether or not. Thus, it is possible to display a stop pattern in a preferable mode in the game round effect in relation to the game situation after the privilege is provided with the current game round effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Feature D2. The stop determination unit is informing that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit (display of a “rainbow” reserved unit image GR). In the case, the determination mode of the stop pattern of the game rendition effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information, the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information when the notification is not executed. The gaming machine according to feature D1, characterized in that the mode is determined differently from the mode of determining the stop pattern in the gaming effect.

  According to the feature D2, by performing the notification that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit, the player is convinced that the privilege will be given thereafter. It is possible to play the game while playing. In this case, when the notification that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquired information storage means is executed, the game effect for the game round triggered by the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is performed. Is different from the manner in which the stop pattern of the game effect is triggered by the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information when the notification is not executed. Thus, when the above-described notification is being executed, it is possible to display a stop pattern in a preferred mode for the game round effect.

Feature D3. As the benefits, there are at least a first benefit (a first jackpot result) and a second benefit (a second jackpot result) in which a player's profit is higher than the first benefit,
The stop determination means,
A first determination unit (first combination) that determines a first type of stop symbol (a combination of the same even symbols) as the stop symbol of the game effect rendering triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege. In the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2111 and S2112 in the sound-light MPU 82, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2511 and S2512 in the sound-light MPU 82, the fourth embodiment Now, the function of executing the processing of steps S2614 and S2615 in the sound-light-side MPU 82)
Second determining means (a combination of the same odd-numbered symbols) for determining the second type of stopped symbols as the stopped symbols of the game round effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege. In the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2109 and S2110 in the sound-light MPU 82, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 in the sound-light MPU 82, the fourth embodiment Then, the function of executing the processing of steps S2612 and S2613 in the sound-light-side MPU 82)
In a situation where the predetermined condition is satisfied by the special information corresponding to the grant correspondence information being stored in the acquisition information storage means, at least the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege is triggered. In the case where the above-mentioned game effect is performed, another determining means for determining the first type of stop image as the stop image of the game operation is performed (the processing of steps S2104 and S2105 in the sound-light-side MPU 82 is performed). Function to perform)
The gaming machine according to feature D1 or D2, comprising:

  The special information stored in the acquisition information storage means in a situation where the game effect is being executed after the game effect for which the second type of stop pattern is displayed is executed and the second privilege is provided. When the game rendition effect is executed and the first privilege is given, the player may think that the profit of the second privilege has not been sufficiently obtained. On the other hand, according to the feature D3, the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquired information storage means, so that at least the second privilege is assigned when the predetermined condition is satisfied. In the case where the game rendezvous effect is executed in response to the special information to be performed, the first type of stop pattern is displayed in the game rendition effect. Thereby, even in the situation where the game effect for the front side is executed and the second privilege is actually given, it is possible to make the player recognize that the first privilege has been given based on the content of the stop picture. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the profit of the second privilege has not been sufficiently obtained even if the first bonus is given by executing the game effect on the rear side. Become.

  Feature D4. When the notification that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit (display of the “rainbow-colored” holding unit image GR) is being executed, the predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to Feature D3, wherein the gaming machine is established.

  According to the feature D4, by performing the notification that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit, the player is convinced that the privilege will be given thereafter. It is possible to play the game while playing. In this case, a game triggered by at least the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege in a situation where the notification that the special information corresponding to the grant corresponding information is stored in the acquired information storage unit is being executed. When the round effect is executed, the first type of stop picture is displayed in the game round effect. Thereby, even in the situation where the game effect for the front side is executed and the second privilege is actually given, it is possible to make the player recognize that the first privilege has been given based on the content of the stop picture. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the profit of the second privilege has not been sufficiently obtained even if the first bonus is given by executing the game effect on the rear side. Become.

Feature D5. A first starting ball-in portion (first operating device 33) and a second starting ball-in portion (second operating device 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
An acceptance control means (mainly) capable of switching the second starting ball entry section between a non-acceptance state in which game balls are difficult to enter or impossible to enter and a reception state in which game balls are easier to enter. Function of executing the process of step S214 in the side MPU 62);
With
The acceptance control means includes a first mode (low-frequency support mode) as a control mode (support mode) of the second starting entry ball section, and a second mode (high) which is more likely to be in the acceptance state than the first mode. Frequency support mode) and
The gaming machine according to the feature D3 or D4, wherein the second privilege is more advantageous than the case where the first privilege is provided in the control mode.

  According to the feature D5, even in the situation in which the front game round effect is executed and the second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege is actually given in the control mode, the stop pattern is displayed. , It is possible to make the player recognize that the first privilege has been given, and even if the first bonus is given by executing the game effect on the rear side, the profit of the second privilege is sufficiently obtained. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling that he could not do so.

  Feature D6. The gaming machine according to Feature D5, wherein the number of executions of the gaming effect for which the second mode is maintained is greater for the second privilege than for the first privilege.

  According to the feature D6, even in a situation where a relatively large number of executions of the game effect for which the front game effect is executed and the second mode is actually maintained is set, the game mode is maintained. It is possible for the player to recognize that a relatively small number of times is set according to the content of the pattern, and the number of executions of the game effect for which the second game mode effect is executed and the second mode is maintained. Even if a relatively small number of times is set, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the profit due to the relatively large number of times being set could not be sufficiently obtained.

Feature D7. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 32) that can be switched between an open state and a closed state,
A variable ball entry control means for executing variable ball entry control for switching the variable ball entry unit to the closed state after the variable ball entry unit is set to the open state (a function of executing the processing of steps S309 to S311 in the main MPU 62);
With
When the privilege is given, a transition of a game state to an advantageous state (opening / closing execution mode) in which the variable ball-in control is executed occurs,
The gaming machine includes ending control means (a function of executing an ending effect setting process in the sound-light-side MPU 82) so that an ending effect is executed when the advantageous state ends.
When the first privilege has been granted, the game situation after the end of the advantageous state becomes the first game situation (high-frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 25),
When the second privilege has been granted, the game situation after the end of the advantageous state becomes a second game situation (high-frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 50), which is more advantageous than the first game situation,
The ending control means,
A first ending effect (first ending image G1) for notifying that the first game situation is to be executed is executed as the ending effect in the advantageous state due to the provision of the first privilege. 1 ending control means (the function of executing the process of step S2205 in the sound-light-side MPU 82);
A second ending effect (second ending image G2) for notifying that the second game situation is to be executed is executed as the ending effect in the advantageous state due to the provision of the second privilege. 2 ending control means (a function of executing the processing of step S2206 in the sound-light-side MPU 82);
When the special information corresponding to the additional information is stored in the acquisition information storage means and the privilege is granted in a situation where a predetermined condition is satisfied, the ending effect in the advantageous state is provided. A third ending control means (step in the sound-light-side MPU 82) for executing a third ending effect (third ending image G3) in which the first gaming state or the second gaming state is not notified. Function for executing the processing of S2203);
The gaming machine according to any one of features D3 to D6, comprising:

  According to the feature D7, at least the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege is triggered in a situation where the predetermined condition is satisfied because the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information is stored in the acquired information storage unit. When the game rendition effect is executed, not only the first type of stop pattern is displayed in the game rendition effect, but also the first game situation and the second game state after the end of the advantageous state as the ending effect of the advantageous state. A third ending effect in which it is not notified which of the two game situations is performed is executed. This allows the player to recognize that the first privilege has been given even in a situation where the game rendition effect has been executed and the second privilege has actually been given. In addition, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects without performing false notification that the first game situation is set in spite of the fact that the second game situation is actually set in the ending effect.

  Feature D8. The stop determination means, when executing the game round effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant corresponding information, the stop pattern determination mode of the game round effect, the acquisition information storage means The gaming machine according to any one of the features D1 to D7, wherein the gaming machine differs depending on the content of the special information corresponding to the stored correspondence information.

  According to the feature D8, the mode of the stop pattern of the game rendezvous effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information is the content of the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information stored in the acquisition information storage unit. It becomes possible to make it a desirable mode for.

Feature D9. As the benefits, there are at least a first benefit (a first jackpot result) and a second benefit (a second jackpot result) in which a player's profit is higher than the first benefit,
The stop determination means,
A first determination unit (first combination) that determines a first type of stop symbol (a combination of the same even symbols) as the stop symbol of the game effect rendering triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege. In the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2111 and S2112 in the sound-light MPU 82, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2511 and S2512 in the sound-light MPU 82, the fourth embodiment Now, the function of executing the processing of steps S2614 and S2615 in the sound-light-side MPU 82)
Second determining means (a combination of the same odd-numbered symbols) for determining the second type of stopped symbols as the stopped symbols of the game round effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege. In the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2109 and S2110 in the sound-light MPU 82, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 in the sound-light MPU 82, the fourth embodiment Then, the function of executing the processing of steps S2612 and S2613 in the sound-light-side MPU 82)
In a situation where a predetermined condition is satisfied by storing the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege in the acquisition information storage means, the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege is stored in a state where a predetermined condition is satisfied. Means for determining the first type of stop picture as the stop picture of the game play effect when executing the game play effect as a trigger (the processing of steps S2607 and S2608 in the sound-light side MPU 82 is performed) Function to perform)
When the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege is stored in the acquired information storage unit, the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege is triggered in a situation where a predetermined condition is satisfied. Means for determining the second type of stop picture as the stop picture of the game play effect (executing the processing of steps S2605 and S2606 in the sound-light-side MPU 82). Function) and
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D8, comprising:

  According to the feature D9, in the case where the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege is stored in the acquisition information storage unit, the first type is performed when the game round effect corresponding to the grant of the privilege is executed. Is displayed in the game round effect. As a result, immediately after the second type of stop symbol is displayed and the player is made aware of the grant of the second privilege, the first type of stop symbol corresponding to the grant of the first privilege is displayed. It is possible to reduce the chance of occurrence.

  Further, in the case where the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege is stored in the acquired information storage means, when the effect for the game round corresponding to the grant of the privilege is executed, the second type of stop pattern is displayed. It is displayed in the effect for the game round. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of displaying the second type of stop picture that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been given.

Feature D10. As the benefits, there are at least a first benefit (a first jackpot result) and a second benefit (a second jackpot result) in which a player's profit is higher than the first benefit,
The stop determination means,
A first determination unit (first combination) that determines a first type of stop symbol (a combination of the same even symbols) as the stop symbol of the game effect rendering triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege. In the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2111 and S2112 in the sound-light MPU 82, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2511 and S2512 in the sound-light MPU 82, the fourth embodiment Now, the function of executing the processing of steps S2614 and S2615 in the sound-light-side MPU 82)
Second determining means (a combination of the same odd-numbered symbols) for determining the second type of stopped symbols as the stopped symbols of the game round effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege. In the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2109 and S2110 in the sound-light MPU 82, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 in the sound-light MPU 82, the fourth embodiment Then, the function of executing the processing of steps S2612 and S2613 in the sound-light-side MPU 82)
In a situation where the predetermined condition is satisfied by the special information corresponding to the grant correspondence information being stored in the acquisition information storage means, at least the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege is triggered. In the case of executing the game round effect described above, another determining means for determining the second type of stop pattern as the stop pattern of the game round effect (the processing of steps S2504 and S2505 in the sound-light side MPU 82 is performed). Function to perform)
The gaming machine according to feature D1, comprising:

  According to the feature D10, in a situation where the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information is stored in the acquisition information storage means, the effect for the game round triggered by the special information corresponding to the assignment of the first privilege is executed. In this case, a second type of stop pattern is displayed in the game round effect. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of displaying the second type of stop picture that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been given. In addition, even if a second type of stop pattern that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been granted despite the fact that the first privilege has been granted is displayed, It is difficult to give a sense of incongruity to the player because the effect for the game round corresponding to the provision of the game is performed.

  Feature D11. When the notification that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit (display of the “rainbow-colored” holding unit image GR) is being executed, the predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to Feature D10, which is established.

  According to the feature D11, by performing the notification that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit, the player is convinced that the privilege will be given thereafter. It is possible to play the game while playing. In this case, a game triggered by at least the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege in a situation where the notification that the special information corresponding to the corresponding information is stored in the acquired information storage unit is being executed. When the round effect is executed, a second type of stop picture is displayed in the game round effect. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of displaying the second type of stop picture that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been given. In addition, even if a second type of stop pattern that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been granted despite the fact that the first privilege has been granted is displayed, It is difficult to give a sense of incongruity to the player because the effect for the game round corresponding to the provision of the game is performed.

Feature D12. A first starting ball-in portion (first operating device 33) and a second starting ball-in portion (second operating device 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
An acceptance control means (mainly) capable of switching the second starting ball entry section between a non-acceptance state in which game balls are difficult to enter or impossible to enter and a reception state in which game balls are easier to enter. Function of executing the process of step S214 in the side MPU 62);
With
The acceptance control means includes a first mode (low-frequency support mode) as a control mode (support mode) of the second starting entry ball section, and a second mode (high) which is more likely to be in the acceptance state than the first mode. Frequency support mode) and
The gaming machine according to the feature D10 or D11, wherein the second privilege is more advantageous than when the first privilege is provided in the control mode.

  According to the feature D12, even in a situation where the game effect is executed and the first privilege is actually given in the control mode, the player is made aware that the second privilege has been given based on the content of the stop picture. It becomes possible. In addition, even if a second type of stop pattern that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been granted despite the fact that the first privilege has been granted is displayed, It is difficult to give a sense of incongruity to the player because the effect for the game round corresponding to the provision of the game is performed.

  Feature D13. The gaming machine according to feature D12, wherein the number of executions of the gaming effect for which the second mode is maintained is larger in the second privilege than in the first privilege.

  According to the feature D13, even in a situation where a relatively small number is set as the number of executions of the game effect, in which the game effect is executed and the second mode is actually maintained, the stop pattern is not displayed. It is possible for the player to recognize that a relatively large number is set depending on the content. In addition, even if a second type of stop pattern that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been granted despite the fact that the first privilege has been granted is displayed, It is difficult to give a sense of incongruity to the player because the effect for the game round corresponding to the provision of the game is performed.

  Feature D14. In the game rendition effect in which the second type stop image is stopped and displayed, the game operation effect corresponds to the grant of the privilege before the second type stop image is stopped and displayed. (A function of executing the processing of steps S2410 to S2412 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) for executing a given fixed effect (normal fixed effect) that allows the player to recognize the fact. The gaming machine according to any one of features D10 to D13.

  According to the feature D14, the opportunity of the stop effect of the second type being stopped and displayed in the game replay effect is increased due to the configuration of the feature D10. It is possible to do.

Feature D15. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 32) that can be switched between an open state and a closed state,
A variable ball entry control means for executing variable ball entry control for switching the variable ball entry unit to the closed state after the variable ball entry unit is set to the open state (a function of executing the processing of steps S309 to S311 in the main MPU 62);
With
When the privilege is given, a transition of a game state to an advantageous state (opening / closing execution mode) in which the variable ball-in control is executed occurs,
The gaming machine includes ending control means (a function of executing an ending effect setting process in the sound-light-side MPU 82) so that an ending effect is executed when the advantageous state ends.
When the first privilege has been granted, the game situation after the end of the advantageous state becomes the first game situation (high-frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 25),
When the second privilege has been granted, the game situation after the end of the advantageous state becomes a second game situation (high-frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 50), which is more advantageous than the first game situation,
The ending control means,
A first ending effect (first ending image G1) for notifying that the first game situation is to be executed is executed as the ending effect in the advantageous state due to the provision of the first privilege. 1 ending control means (the function of executing the process of step S2205 in the sound-light-side MPU 82);
A second ending effect (second ending image G2) for notifying that the second game situation is to be executed is executed as the ending effect in the advantageous state due to the provision of the second privilege. 2 ending control means (a function of executing the processing of step S2206 in the sound-light-side MPU 82);
When the special information corresponding to the additional information is stored in the acquisition information storage means and the privilege is granted in a situation where a predetermined condition is satisfied, the ending effect in the advantageous state is provided. A third ending control means (step in the sound-light-side MPU 82) for executing a third ending effect (third ending image G3) in which the first gaming state or the second gaming state is not notified. Function for executing the processing of S2203);
The gaming machine according to any one of features D10 to D14, comprising:

  According to the feature D15, in the situation where the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information is stored in the acquisition information storage means, the effect for the game round triggered by the special information corresponding to the assignment of the first privilege is executed. In this case, not only the second type of stop pattern is displayed in the game rendition effect, but also an ending effect of the advantageous state is notified of the first game state or the second game state after the end of the advantageous state. A third ending effect not performed is executed. This allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been given based on the content of the stop picture even in the situation where the game rendition effect is executed and the first privilege is actually given. Further, even in the ending effect, the excellent effect as described above can be achieved without executing false notification that the game state is actually the first game state but the second game state.

Feature D16. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 32) that can be switched between an open state and a closed state,
A variable ball entry control means for executing variable ball entry control for switching the variable ball entry unit to the closed state after the variable ball entry unit is set to the open state (a function of executing the processing of steps S309 to S311 in the main MPU 62);
With
When the privilege is given, a transition of a game state to an advantageous state (opening / closing execution mode) in which the variable ball-in control is executed occurs,
The gaming machine includes ending control means (a function of executing an ending effect setting process in the sound-light-side MPU 82) so that an ending effect is executed when the advantageous state ends.
As the privilege, a first privilege (first jackpot result) in which the gaming state after the termination of the advantageous state is the first gaming state (high-frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 25), and the termination of the advantageous state And at least a second privilege (second jackpot result) in which a later gaming state is more advantageous than the first gaming state in a second gaming state (high-frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 50). And
The ending control means,
A first ending effect (first ending image G1) for notifying that the first game situation is to be executed is executed as the ending effect in the advantageous state due to the provision of the first privilege. 1 ending control means (the function of executing the process of step S2205 in the sound-light-side MPU 82);
A second ending effect (second ending image G2) for notifying that the second game situation is to be executed is executed as the ending effect in the advantageous state due to the provision of the second privilege. 2 ending control means (a function of executing the processing of step S2206 in the sound-light-side MPU 82);
When the special information corresponding to the additional information is stored in the acquisition information storage means and the privilege is granted in a situation where a predetermined condition is satisfied, the ending effect in the advantageous state is provided. A third ending control means (step in the sound-light-side MPU 82) for executing a third ending effect (third ending image G3) in which the first gaming state or the second gaming state is not notified. Function for executing the processing of S2203);
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D15, comprising:

  According to the feature D16, whether or not the determined pattern of the stop pattern in the game rendezvous effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the additional information corresponds to the special information corresponding to the additional information stored in the acquired information storage unit. In the configuration that differs depending on whether or not the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquired information storage means, if the privilege is given, as the ending effect of the advantageous state, A third ending effect in which it is not notified which of the first game situation and the second game situation is performed is executed. Thereby, it is possible to make not only the content of the stop pattern of the effect for the game round but also the content of the ending effect favorable.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features D1 to D16, any one or a plurality of configurations of the features A1 to A25, the features B1 to B11, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D16, the features E1 to E6, and the features F1 to F6. May be applied. As a result, a synergistic effect of the combined configuration can be achieved.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. A picture display means (symbol display device 41) for variably displaying pictures;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (a function of executing a process of acquiring hold information in the main MPU 62);
An acquired information storage unit (reservation area 103) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit up to a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit;
A determination is made to determine whether the special information corresponds to the corresponding information. If a plurality of the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, Grant determining means for sequentially performing the grant determination (a function of executing the process of step S703 in the main MPU 62);
Privilege granting means (main MPU 62) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode and high-frequency support mode) to the player based on the fact that the special information corresponds to the grant correspondence information in the grant determination. Function for executing the processing of steps S309 to S311) in
A game replay control means (sound light) for displaying and controlling the picture display means so that a game rendition effect in which a stop picture is displayed in a mode corresponding to the result of the provision determination after the change display of the picture is started is performed. A function of executing an effect control process for a game in the side MPU 82);
With
As the benefits, there are at least a first benefit (a first jackpot result) and a second benefit (a second jackpot result) in which a player's profit is higher than the first benefit,
The game times control means,
A first determination unit (first combination) that determines a first type of stop symbol (a combination of the same even symbols) as the stop symbol of the game effect rendering triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege. In the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2111 and S2112 in the sound-light MPU 82, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2511 and S2512 in the sound-light MPU 82, the fourth embodiment Now, the function of executing the processing of steps S2614 and S2615 in the sound-light-side MPU 82)
Second determining means (a combination of the same odd-numbered symbols) for determining the second type of stopped symbols as the stopped symbols of the game round effect triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant of the second privilege. In the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2109 and S2110 in the sound-light MPU 82, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 in the sound-light MPU 82, the fourth embodiment Then, the function of executing the processing of steps S2612 and S2613 in the sound-light-side MPU 82)
In a situation where the predetermined condition is satisfied by the special information corresponding to the grant correspondence information being stored in the acquisition information storage means, at least the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege is triggered. In the case of executing the game round effect described above, another determining means for determining the second type of stop pattern as the stop pattern of the game round effect (the processing of steps S2504 and S2505 in the sound-light side MPU 82 is performed). Function to perform)
A gaming machine comprising:

  According to the feature E1, in a situation where the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, the game effect is triggered by the special information corresponding to the assignment of the first privilege. In this case, a second type of stop pattern is displayed in the game round effect. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of displaying the second type of stop picture that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been given. In addition, even if a second type of stop pattern that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been granted despite the fact that the first privilege has been granted is displayed, It is difficult to give a sense of incongruity to the player because the effect for the game round corresponding to the provision of the game is performed.

  Feature E2. When the notification that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit (display of the “rainbow-colored” holding unit image GR) is being executed, the predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to Feature E1, wherein the gaming machine is established.

  According to the feature E2, by performing the notification that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit, the player is convinced that the privilege will be given thereafter. It is possible to play the game while playing. In this case, a game triggered by at least the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege in a situation where the notification that the special information corresponding to the corresponding information is stored in the acquired information storage unit is being executed. When the round effect is executed, a second type of stop picture is displayed in the game round effect. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of displaying the second type of stop picture that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been given. In addition, even if a second type of stop pattern that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been granted despite the fact that the first privilege has been granted is displayed, It is difficult to give a sense of incongruity to the player because the effect for the game round corresponding to the provision of the game is performed.

Feature E3. A first starting ball-in portion (first operating device 33) and a second starting ball-in portion (second operating device 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
An acceptance control means (mainly) capable of switching the second starting ball entry section between a non-acceptance state in which game balls are difficult to enter or impossible to enter and a reception state in which game balls are easier to enter. Function of executing the process of step S214 in the side MPU 62);
With
The acceptance control means includes a first mode (low-frequency support mode) as a control mode (support mode) of the second starting entry ball section, and a second mode (high) which is more likely to be in the acceptance state than the first mode. Frequency support mode) and
The gaming machine according to features E1 or E2, wherein the second privilege is more advantageous than when the first privilege is provided for the control mode.

  According to the feature E3, even in a situation where the game effect is executed and the first privilege is actually given in the control mode, the player is made aware that the second privilege has been given based on the content of the stop picture. It becomes possible. In addition, even if a second type of stop pattern that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been granted despite the fact that the first privilege has been granted is displayed, It is difficult to give a sense of incongruity to the player because the effect for the game round corresponding to the provision of the game is performed.

  Feature E4. The gaming machine according to Feature E3, wherein the number of executions of the gaming rendition in which the second mode is maintained is greater for the second privilege than for the first privilege.

  According to the feature E4, even in a situation in which the relatively small number of times is set as the number of executions of the game effect for which the game effect is executed and the second mode is actually maintained, the stop pattern is not displayed. It is possible for the player to recognize that a relatively large number is set depending on the content. In addition, even if a second type of stop pattern that allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been granted despite the fact that the first privilege has been granted is displayed, It is difficult to give a sense of incongruity to the player because the effect for the game round corresponding to the provision of the game is performed.

  Feature E5. In the game rendition effect in which the second type stop image is stopped and displayed, the game operation effect corresponds to the grant of the privilege before the second type stop image is stopped and displayed. (A function of executing the processing of steps S2410 to S2412 in the sound-light-side MPU 82) for executing a given fixed effect (normal fixed effect) that allows the player to recognize the fact. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4.

  According to the feature E5, the configuration of the above-described feature E1 is provided, and the opportunity for the second type of stop picture to be stopped and displayed in the game replay effect is increased, so that the opportunity to execute the given finalized effect is increased as a result. It is possible to do.

Feature E6. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 32) that can be switched between an open state and a closed state,
A variable ball entry control means for executing variable ball entry control for switching the variable ball entry unit to the closed state after the variable ball entry unit is set to the open state (a function of executing the processing of steps S309 to S311 in the main MPU 62);
With
When the privilege is given, a transition of a game state to an advantageous state (opening / closing execution mode) in which the variable ball-in control is executed occurs,
The gaming machine includes ending control means (a function of executing an ending effect setting process in the sound-light-side MPU 82) so that an ending effect is executed when the advantageous state ends.
When the first privilege has been granted, the game situation after the end of the advantageous state becomes the first game situation (high-frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 25),
When the second privilege has been granted, the game situation after the end of the advantageous state becomes a second game situation (high-frequency support mode in which the number of continuous games is 50), which is more advantageous than the first game situation,
The ending control means,
A first ending effect (first ending image G1) for notifying that the first game situation is to be executed is executed as the ending effect in the advantageous state due to the provision of the first privilege. 1 ending control means (the function of executing the process of step S2205 in the sound-light-side MPU 82);
A second ending effect (second ending image G2) for notifying that the second game situation is to be executed is executed as the ending effect in the advantageous state due to the provision of the second privilege. 2 ending control means (a function of executing the processing of step S2206 in the sound-light-side MPU 82);
When the special information corresponding to the additional information is stored in the acquisition information storage means and the privilege is granted in a situation where a predetermined condition is satisfied, the ending effect in the advantageous state is provided. A third ending control means (step in the sound-light-side MPU 82) for executing a third ending effect (third ending image G3) in which the first gaming state or the second gaming state is not notified. Function for executing the processing of S2203);
The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5, comprising:

  According to the feature E6, in the situation where the special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information is stored in the acquisition information storage means, the game effect is triggered by the special information corresponding to the grant of the first privilege. In this case, not only the second type of stop pattern is displayed in the game rendition effect, but also an ending effect of the advantageous state is notified of the first game state or the second game state after the end of the advantageous state. A third ending effect not performed is executed. This allows the player to recognize that the second privilege has been given based on the content of the stop picture even in the situation where the game rendition effect is executed and the first privilege is actually given. Further, even in the ending effect, the excellent effect as described above can be achieved without executing false notification that the game state is actually the first game state but the second game state.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features E1 to E6, any one or a plurality of configurations of the features A1 to A25, the features B1 to B11, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D16, the features E1 to E6, and the features F1 to F6. May be applied. As a result, a synergistic effect of the combined configuration can be achieved.

<Characteristic F group>
Feature F1. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (a function of executing a process of acquiring hold information in the main MPU 62);
An acquired information storage unit (reservation area 103) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit up to a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit;
A determination is made to determine whether the special information corresponds to the corresponding information. If a plurality of the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, Grant determining means for sequentially performing the grant determination (a function of executing the process of step S703 in the main MPU 62);
Privilege granting means (steps S309-step in the main MPU 62) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the fact that the special information corresponds to the granting correspondence information specified in the granting determination. A function of executing the process of S311);
A game replay operation is started, and the end of the game replay operation in a state in which an operation result corresponding to the determination result of the giving determination is notified is set as one of the game turns. Game time control means for performing the operation (a function of executing the effect control process for the game time in the sound-side MPU 82);
Special unit display control means (holding effect setting in the sound-light-side MPU 82) so that a special unit display (holding unit image GR) corresponding to the number of the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means is performed. Function to perform processing),
In a situation where the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit, the special information corresponding to the special information is started before the game round, which is a trigger for starting the special information, is started. The specific display control means (the second display mode) is set to a specific display mode so that the player can recognize that the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponds to the assignment corresponding information. In the first embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2006 and S2007 in the sound-light MPU 82, and in the third embodiment, the function of executing the processing of steps S2406 and S2407 in the sound-light MPU 82);
With
In the situation where the special unit display in the specific display mode is present, the special information, which is a start timing of the game round earlier than the special information corresponding to the special unit display, is a start timing. A gaming machine, wherein the privilege can be given as a result of the playing times.

  According to the feature F1, the number of special units corresponding to the number of special information stored in the obtained information storage unit is displayed, so that the player can determine the number of special information stored in the obtained information storage unit. It becomes easy to recognize. Further, when special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquired information storage means, the display mode of the special unit display corresponding to the special information may be the specific display mode. As a result, it is possible for the player to recognize in advance that special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information exists, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's expectation. Further, by performing such advance notification using the special unit display, it becomes possible for the player to recognize at which timing of the game the reward is given.

  In this case, in a situation where the special unit display in the specific display mode exists, the special information which is the start timing of the game round earlier than the special information corresponding to the special unit display is set as the start timing. Benefits may be granted as a result of the game times. This makes it possible to generate an event in which a privilege is given in a game time executed earlier than a game time recognized by a player when a privilege is given, thereby giving a surprise to the player. It becomes possible. Further, in a situation where the player is made aware that the privilege will be given in the future, the privilege is additionally given prior to the grant of the privilege, and a great satisfaction can be given to the player.

  Feature F2. The specific display control means, in a situation where a plurality of the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage means, a plurality of the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information The display mode of the special unit display corresponding to the special information on the rear side is the specific display mode, and the order that is the start timing of the game round is the special information on the front side. The gaming machine according to Feature F1, wherein the display mode of the special unit display corresponding to (i) is not set to the specific display mode.

  According to the feature F2, when an effect in which the display mode of the special unit display is set to the specific display mode is executed in a situation where a plurality of special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored, among the plurality of special information, The display mode of the special unit display corresponding to the special information on the rear side corresponds to the special information on the rear side, while the special unit display corresponds to the special information on the front side of the special unit display corresponding to the special information on the rear side. Is not a specific display mode. Thereby, in the situation where the special unit display in the specific display mode exists, the game in which the special information corresponding to the start of the game round is started earlier than the special information corresponding to the special unit display. As a result of the rounds, it is possible to generate many opportunities for giving a privilege.

  Feature F3. The specific display control means, in a situation where a plurality of the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage means, a plurality of the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information The gaming machine according to Feature F1 or F2, wherein a display mode of the special unit display corresponding to one piece of the special information is the specific display mode.

  According to the feature F3, when an effect in which the display mode of the special unit display is the specific display mode is executed in a situation where a plurality of special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored, among the plurality of special information, The display mode of the special unit display corresponding to one piece of special information is the specific display mode. Thereby, in the situation where the special unit display in the specific display mode exists, the game in which the special information corresponding to the start of the game round is started earlier than the special information corresponding to the special unit display. As a result of the rounds, it is possible to generate many opportunities for giving a privilege. In addition, it is possible to reduce the frequency at which the display mode of the special unit display becomes the specific display mode, and to make it possible for the player to recognize that the display mode of the special unit display is the specific display mode. It becomes.

  Feature F4. The specific display control means, in a situation where a plurality of the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage means, a plurality of the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information The display mode of the special unit display corresponding to the special information in the order in which the order of starting the game round is the latest order is the specific display mode, and the special unit corresponding to the special information other than the special information. The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F3, wherein the display mode of the display is not the specific display mode.

  According to the feature F4, when an effect in which the display mode of the special unit display is the specific display mode is executed in a situation where a plurality of special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored, among the plurality of special information, The display mode of the special unit display corresponding to the special information in the order in which the order of starting the game round is the latest is the specific display mode. Thereby, in the situation where the special unit display in the specific display mode exists, the game in which the special information corresponding to the start of the game round is started earlier than the special information corresponding to the special unit display. As a result of the rounds, it is possible to generate many opportunities for giving a privilege. Further, in a situation where there is a special unit display in the specific display mode, a game round triggered by the special information which has started the game round earlier than the special information corresponding to the special unit display. As a result, it is possible to cause a situation in which an event to which a privilege is given repeatedly occurs.

Feature F5. The special information corresponding to the assignment corresponding information is executed in a situation where a predetermined condition is satisfied by the fact that the special information corresponding to the assignment correspondence information is stored in the acquisition information storage unit. In the game reusing operation, before the operation result corresponding to the determination result of the provision determination is notified, the player can be made aware that the game reusing operation corresponds to the provision of the privilege. Means for performing a predetermined finalization effect (a series of finalization effect) (a function of executing the process of step S2008 in the sound-side MPU 82 in the first embodiment, and a step S2408 in the sound-side MPU 82 in the third embodiment) Function to execute the processing of
The specific display control means may set the display mode of the special unit display corresponding to the special information to the specific display mode when the predetermined finalizing effect is performed. The described gaming machine.

  According to the feature F5, before the operation result of the game revolving operation is notified by the execution of the predetermined determined effect in the game revolving operation, the game revolving operation corresponds to the grant of the privilege. Can be recognized by the player. When the predetermined finalizing effect is executed, the display mode of the special unit display corresponding to the special information corresponding to the special information corresponding to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means at that time is specifically displayed. It becomes an aspect. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the predetermined confirmed effect will be performed.

  Feature F6. The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F5, wherein the assignment determination unit sequentially performs the assignment determination on a plurality of pieces of the special information in accordance with the order acquired by the information acquisition unit.

  According to the feature F6, it is possible to achieve the above-described excellent effects in a configuration in which the special information triggers the start of the game in accordance with the order in which the special information is obtained.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the features F1 to F6, any one or a plurality of configurations among the features A1 to A25, the features B1 to B11, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D16, the features E1 to E6, and the features F1 to F6. May be applied. As a result, a synergistic effect of the combined configuration can be achieved.

  According to the inventions of the feature group A, the feature group B, the feature group C, the feature group D, the feature group E, and the feature group F, the following problems can be solved.

  Pachinko machines, slot machines and the like are known as a kind of gaming machines. In these gaming machines, a configuration is known in which an internal lottery is performed based on a predetermined lottery condition being satisfied, and a bonus is given to a player according to the result of the internal lottery. In addition, a configuration is generally used in which an effect for causing the player to predict or recognize the result of the internal lottery is performed.

  For the pachinko machine, specifically, a lottery is performed based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry section provided in the game area, a variation display of the pattern is performed on the display surface of the display device, and the lottery is performed. There is known a configuration in which, when a winning result is obtained, a combination of specific patterns and the like is finally stopped and displayed on the display surface, and a transition is made to a special game state advantageous to the player. Then, in the case of transition to the special game state, for example, the opening and closing of the ball entry device provided in the game area is started, and game balls are paid out based on the ball entry into the ball entry device.

  Here, in the gaming machines as exemplified above, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each of the features will be described.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball firing means for firing game balls based on the operation of the operation means, a ball passage for guiding the fired game balls to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine comprising: a plurality of game components arranged in a region; and a bonus granted to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage portion of the game components.

  A spinning-type gaming machine such as a slot machine: provided with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably displaying the plurality of pictures is started by operation of a start operation means, and caused by operation of a stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of pictures is stopped by a predetermined time or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a bonus is provided to the player according to the pictures after the stop.

  Reference numeral 10: Pachinko machine, 32: Special winning a prize device, 33: First operating device, 34: Second operating device, 41: Symbol display device, 62: Main side MPU, 82: Sound light side MPU, 103: Reserve area, CH1: display change suggestion image; G1: first ending image; G2: second ending image; G3: third ending image; GR: reserved unit image.

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Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition,
Acquired information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means, with a prescribed number predetermined as a plurality as an upper limit,
A determination is made to determine whether the special information corresponds to the corresponding information. If a plurality of the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit, An application determination unit that sequentially performs the application determination,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player based on that the special information corresponds to the grant correspondence information in the grant determination,
The game replay operation is started, and the end of the game replay operation as a state corresponding to the determination result of the grant determination is defined as one of the game times, and the game replay operation is performed in each game time. Game times control means,
Special unit display control means for performing a special unit display of a number corresponding to the number of the special information stored in the acquisition information storage means,
With
In the display mode of the special unit display, a plurality of types are set in correspondence with the degree of expectation that the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponds to the assignment corresponding information,
This gaming machine
The display mode of the predetermined special unit display is changed to a display mode having the different degree of expectation in a state suggesting that the predetermined special unit display is a target in a situation in which the game round operation is being performed. Effect execution means for executing a changeability effect enabling the player to recognize that there is a possibility of being performed,
As the changeability effect, a mode change unit that changes the display mode of the predetermined special unit display that is the target of execution of the changeability effect to a display mode in which the degree of expectation is different,
With
A gaming machine characterized in that the changeability effect can be executed for a plurality of special unit displays in one game round.   As the changeability effect, there is provided means for preventing a display mode of the predetermined special unit display, which is a target of execution of the changeability effect, from becoming a display mode having a different degree of expectation. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   In the case where a change possibility effect is performed on a plurality of special unit displays in one game round, a display with a different expectation degree for a predetermined special unit display among the plurality of special unit displays. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a situation may occur in which a display mode is changed to a display mode in which the degree of expectation is different for another special unit display.   When a change possibility effect is performed on a plurality of special unit displays in one game round, a situation where the expectation is changed to a display mode different in each of the plurality of special unit displays The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game may occur. State setting means for setting an executable state in which the changeability effect can be executed, based on the special information being obtained by the information obtaining means,
A mode determining means for determining a reachable mode which is a display mode in which the special unit display corresponding to the trigger corresponding to the special information which triggered the setting of the executable state is a display mode which can be finally reached,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising:   The special unit display corresponding to the front side corresponding to the special information, in which the order in which the game is started is earlier than the special information corresponding to the special unit display corresponding to the opportunity in one game round, is also changed. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine can be a target of execution of a possibility effect.   The mode changing means may determine a plurality of the special units corresponding to the front side in one game round based on a display mode in which the expected degree is equal to or higher than a predetermined expected level as the reachable mode. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising: a plurality of change units configured to change the display degree to the display form different from the previous display form in each of the displays.   The plurality of change units may be configured such that, in one game round, the expectation degree is changed to a different display mode in each of the plurality of front-side special unit displays. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein all display modes are changed to the same display mode.   9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the effect execution unit is configured to execute the changeability effect for the same special unit display in each of the plurality of game times. 10. The described gaming machine. A mode determining means for determining a reachable mode which is a display mode corresponding to the degree of expectation that the same special unit display can finally reach,
The aspect changing means,
Difference specifying means for specifying a difference in the number of steps regarding the degree of expectation between the current display mode and the reachable mode for the same special unit display,
When the difference specified by the difference specifying means is greater than the number of times of the game executed until the special information corresponding to the same special unit display becomes a start target of the game, Means for setting the display mode of the same special unit display to the reachable mode or a display mode in which the number of steps related to the degree of expectation approaches the reachable mode;
The gaming machine according to claim 9, comprising:

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