JP6692785B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a value of a random number for jackpot determination is obtained according to the entry of a game ball into a starting winning opening, and the jackpot is determined by determining whether or not the value of the random number and the jackpot determination value match. There is a big hit lottery. Then, the symbol variation game is executed based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and the display result of the symbol variation game is derived. In addition, various effects that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit (anticipation of a big hit) are executed.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a look-ahead effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is triggered by the start of a previous symbol variation game. What is executed is disclosed, and attention can be given to the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

JP, 2016-195912, A

  However, in such a gaming machine, although various effects such as look-ahead effects are executed, it is desired to further enhance the interest of the game by enhancing the effect.

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

A gaming machine that solves the above problem can hold the execution of the symbol variation game, and in the gaming machine to which the jackpot game is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game, Information notifying means for notifying information capable of specifying the symbol variation game in a predetermined notification mode, specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending symbol variable game, and the specific effect execution Means for determining the effect contents of the specific effect executed by the means, and in the notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means, it is possible to specify the jackpot expectation of the pending pattern variation game. There is a first specific notification mode and a second specific notification mode, and the specific effect execution means is notified of the first information in the first specific notification mode by the information notification means, and If the second information in the second specific notification manner is notified, executable der a specific effect in effect manner corresponding to the one of the first specific notification manner and the second specific notification manner is, first effect A specific effect can be executed with effect contents including an element and a second effect element, and the first effect element includes a plurality of kinds of effect elements capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree of the pending pattern variation game, 2 effect elements, there are a plurality of types of effect elements that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending symbol variation game, the effect content determination means, if the pending symbol variation game is a jackpot, the first effect The combination of the element and the second effect element can determine the specific effect content that is a specific combination, and if the pending symbol variation game is out of the way, the specific effect content cannot be determined and the pending symbol Fluctuation game is a big hit In this case, it is possible to determine the special effect content that is a special combination in which the second effect element is the special effect element, regardless of which effect element the first effect element is, and the pending pattern variation game is out of sync. In this case, the gist is that the contents of the special effect cannot be determined .

A gaming machine that solves the above problem can hold the execution of the symbol variation game, and in the gaming machine to which the jackpot game is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game, The notification mode in which information notifying information for specifying the symbol variation game is notified in a predetermined notification mode, and specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect, and the information is notified by the information notification means, There is a first specific notification mode and a second specific notification mode that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending pattern variation game, and the information notification means is the first specific notification that the jackpot expectation of the pending symbol fluctuation game is The information is notified in the second specific notification mode so that the information becomes higher than the mode, and the specific effect execution means is notified of the first information in the first specific notification mode by the information notification means, and If the second information notification manner is notified to the gist to perform a specific effect in representation embodiment corresponding to the second specific notification manner.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. (A)-(e) is a figure showing the production mode in various production display devices. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the performance aspect in various performance display devices. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the performance aspect in various performance display devices. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the performance aspect in various performance display devices. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the performance aspect in various performance display devices. (A)-(e) is a figure showing the production mode in various production display devices. The figure which shows a prefetch command setting process. The figure which shows a reservation prefetching effect determination process. The figure which shows the production pattern of a hold prefetching production. The figure which shows the production pattern of a hold prefetching production. The figure which shows the production pattern of a hold prefetching production. The figure which shows the production pattern of a hold prefetching production. The figure which shows specific production content determination processing. The figure which shows the operation pattern of movable body production. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a hold prefetching production and a specific production. (A)-(c) is a figure showing the production mode in various production display devices.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing strength of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a light emitting body (not shown) built therein, and is configured to be able to emit light, blink, and turn off by the light emitting body. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and a music.

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

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one kind or a plurality of kinds of first special symbols. The first special symbol display portion 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

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

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

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In the present specification, "confirmed stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a, the special symbols that can be derived in the second special symbol display unit 22b, respectively, there is a big hit symbol as a big hit display result (specific display result), and a stray symbol as a stray display result. .. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the jackpot will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the deviating symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it is deviating.

  In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game won in the big hit lottery. As will be described later in detail, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be won.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each “4”. In this way, the execution of the special game can be suspended.

  The information display device 22 is normally provided with a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normally out-of-symbol symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal winning symbol will be the normal winning symbol. In the normal game, when the outlying pattern is derived, the player can recognize that it is outlying normally. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described later in detail, the normal-winning game is an advantageous state for the player, because the holding condition of the second special game is easily established.

  The information display device 22 normally includes a hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is suspended to be recognized because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normally reserved number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations substantially in the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

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

  In the present embodiment, the display effect executable by the first effect display device 27a includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect symbol is a symbol (decorative symbol) in which decoration such as a character or pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the outlying symbols are derived, in the effect game, outlying symbol combinations due to the effect symbols are derived. For example, a deviating symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbol in at least a part of the columns is different from the effect symbol in the other column. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect design is fluctuatingly displayed.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously variably displayed. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different. In the present embodiment, the first effect display device 27a is an effect display device that does not move (displace), but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an effect display device that operates in a predetermined direction.

  The second effect display device 27b includes a second display area 27r2 in which an image is displayed. The second effect display device 27b is arranged so that the player can view the second display area 27r2 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The second effect display device 27b displays a hold image in which the number of special games that are held in execution can be recognized, and an execution image in which the special game that is being executed can be recognized.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first effect actuator A3 that operates the second effect display device 27b in a predetermined direction (up and down direction in this embodiment) (shown in FIG. 3). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the second effect display device 27b is arranged at the original position, the second effect display device 27b operates upward at a predetermined timing, and the second effect display device 27b moves upward as shown in FIG. As shown in b), the second effect display device 27b may be placed at the operation position. In this way, the second effect display device 27b is a device that can operate in a predetermined direction.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the third effect display device 27c includes a third display area 27r3 that emits light in a predetermined display color and a fourth display area 27r4 that displays an image. The third effect display device 27c is arranged so that the player can view the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The fourth display area 27r4 is a circular display area, and the third display area 27r3 is arranged so as to cover the outer periphery of the fourth display area 27r4. It can also be said that the fourth display area 27r4 is a display area larger than the third display area 27r3, and the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 are display areas larger than the third display area 27r3. The third effect display device 27c executes, as one of the effects, an effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree in the special game being executed or the special game whose execution is suspended.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second effect actuator A4 that operates the third effect display device 27c in a predetermined direction (the vertical direction in this embodiment) (shown in FIG. 3). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the third effect display device 27c is arranged at the original position, and at a predetermined timing, the third effect display device 27c operates upward, and the result shown in FIG. As shown in c), the third effect display device 27c may be placed in the operating position. In this way, the third effect display device 27c is a device that can operate in a predetermined direction.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting opening 29 that opens to the game area 21 in the lower right part of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game may be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is also satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection means detects the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29 (the game ball entered into the second start opening 29).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal variable member 30 which can be operated in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 29 or can be easily inserted. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game. In this way, the normal variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can be in the allowed state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opening to the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as the special detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the special winning opening 31).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 that is operable in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or is easily inserted into the special winning opening 31. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be inserted into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special ball entrance can be in the allowed state or the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the base game hold condition may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the game area 21 on the right side and the lower left side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that enter the general winning opening 34 pass. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning openings.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a special winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the above winning opening. “Prize” is to enter a game ball into a winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning the big hit lottery are higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls shot is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29. Therefore, a game state advantageous for the player (ball entering It will be in an easy state and an improved rate of entry.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is the variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is set to be larger than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state is preferably performed.

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, normally, the variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 29 than the high base state or the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 29.

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

  In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "low-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state". Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. A plurality of types of jackpot designs (types of jackpots) are defined for each type of jackpot game.

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

  One round game is a first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in the present embodiment) of game balls enter the special winning opening 31, or a second end when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is met. In other words, the end condition for ending each of the plurality of round games is the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that enter the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit number, and the special winning opening 31 is entered. There is a second end condition in which the number of game balls entered does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a concrete big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols ZA, and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols ZB. It is classified into each. Further, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed in the second special symbol display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols Za, and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols Zb, respectively. It is classified. Hereinafter, as the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb by using the kind of big hit symbols. Also, as the type of big hit game given based on the kind of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the kind of big hit symbols.

  As the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, 8 times, which is less than 16 times, is set as the upper limit number of round games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in the present embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

  As a game state given after the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, as a game state given after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is given, and a special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) The high base state is given until the game is finished or until the big hit game is given before the special number of times of the special game is finished.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and 451/65536 (about 1/145) in the high probability state. The normal hit probability is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is 400 ms in the low base state, and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). There is. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when the general winning sensor SE5 detects a game ball, "5" is set.

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

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

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

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

  The fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving out the deficit symbol combination are determined without the reach effect or after the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. The main control board 40 is also configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the interrupt processing after the next time.

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

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

  When a game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

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

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when not in the big hit game and in the special game, while making a negative decision in the big hit game or during the special game. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special pending number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special reserved number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

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

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

  On the other hand, in the case of a win that does not win the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the miss symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a missing symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the outlier symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined outfall symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the above-mentioned control when starting the first special game. In other words, the main control CPU 40a, based on the result of the subtraction of the second special holding number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the determination of the big hit symbol or the outlying symbol, and the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, the instruction to stop the variation of the effect symbol, information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game (Shown as the end command) in the output buffer.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can carry out a jackpot lottery of the first special game in response to the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28, and in response to the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 29. The big hit lottery of the second special game can be performed.

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed. In this way, the main control CPU 40a capable of giving a big hit game corresponds to a big hit game giving means.

Next, the game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a, when the big hit game is finished, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled in a high probability state. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given, when the big hit game is finished, a value capable of specifying that the high base state is controlled is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so that it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a stores a main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c at a value that can be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, when the big hit game is finished, a value capable of specifying to control to a high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a grants the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, and therefore, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of the special game to which the high base state is assigned Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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

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

  The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) capable of specifying a low probability state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control in the high-probability state to the main-probability state flag, the main-control CPU 40a can identify information in the high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command). ) In the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to the low base state to the main base state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that the high base state is controlled, the main control CPU 40a can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

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

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an outlying symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787") when the reach effect is executed and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is defined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect is determined. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect display device 27a so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol, and at the same time as the input of the game end command, the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol. To derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the pending image is displayed in a display mode other than white (for example, blue, green, red) on the second effect display device 27b, whereby the jackpot expectation of the pending special game corresponding to the pending image is displayed. It is possible to execute the hold prefetching effect. For this reason, the hold prefetching effect is an effect that can be executed before the execution of the special game that is the target of the jackpot expectation is started.

  In the present embodiment, when the held special game is the running special game, the holding image corresponding to the holding special game is displayed as the execution image corresponding to the running special game. In the hold prefetching effect, the execution image is displayed in a display mode other than white (for example, blue, green, red) on the second effect display device 27b, so that the special game being executed corresponding to the execution image is a big hit. The expectation level will also be continuously shown.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the hold prefetching effect is executed so that the green display mode has a higher jackpot expectation than the blue display mode, and the red display mode has a higher jackpot expectation than the green display mode. To be done. In other words, there are a plurality of types of display modes (blue display mode, green display mode, and red display mode) with different jackpot expectations in the display modes of the held image. Similarly, as the display mode of the execution image, there are a plurality of types of display modes (blue display mode, green display mode, and red display mode) having different jackpot expectations.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold-ahead read effect includes a hold image that indicates that the execution of the special game that is the target of the big hit expectation is on hold, and a special game that is the target of the big hit expectation. It is an effect in which an execution image indicating that it is being executed is displayed in a display mode (effect content) indicating the jackpot expectation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the hold image and the execution image may change in a display mode other than white. In this case, the hold image or the execution image may change in accordance with the display of the character image that can identify the predetermined character, and the jackpot expectation degree of the special game corresponding to the hold image may change depending on the type of the character image. different.

  Specifically, when the holding image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the holding image or the execution image changes without displaying the character image. In addition, the case where the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image that can specify the character CB is better than the case where the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image that can specify the character CA. Also, the expectation of a big hit increases. Further, the case where the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image that can specify the character CC is more than the case where the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image that can specify the character CB. Also, the expectation of a big hit increases. In this way, in order to specify the jackpot expectation according to the hold prefetching effect, when the hold image or the execution image changes, pay attention to whether the character image is displayed or not and the type of the displayed character image. Can be made

  In the present embodiment, the hold prefetch effect is based on the result of the determination of the first special game from various random numbers acquired when the execution of the first special game is held, and the jackpot expectation level. Is a production. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold prefetching effect can be executed for one image or a plurality of images among the hold image and the execution image. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold-ahead read effect can be said to be an effect that can be simultaneously executed by a plurality of systems.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the specific effect can be executed on the third effect display device 27c in addition to the hold-ahead read effect executed on the second effect display device 27b. In particular, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is an effect that can be executed using the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 of the third effect display device 27c.

  The specific effect is an effect executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the held image or the executed image and the displayed character image in the currently executed reservation prefetching effect. In particular, even when a plurality of systems of hold-ahead read effects are being executed, the specific effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to a plurality of systems of hold-ahead read effects. Further, in the present embodiment, if the hold-ahead read-out effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game that is on hold and the hold-ahead read-out effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game that is being executed conflict, execute The specific effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the hold-ahead read-ahead effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation level of the medium special game.

  In this way, the specific effect corresponds to the display mode of the execution image, and corresponds to the display mode of the reserved image and the specific effect executed in the production mode capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed. There is a specific effect executed in an effect mode capable of specifying the jackpot expectation level of the special game that is on hold. In the present embodiment, the special effect executed in the effect mode capable of specifying the jackpot expectation level of the special game being executed is the first specific effect, and the effect mode capable of specifying the jackpot expectation level of the special game being held. The specific effects executed in step 2 correspond to the second specific effects, respectively.

Next, a description will be given of an effect mode in the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c.
First, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a, the effect symbols are fixedly displayed. Then, in the second display area 27r2 of the second effect display device 27b, the execution image G0 and the reserved images G1 to G4 with the upper limit of four images can be displayed. When all of the reserved image and the execution image are white, the third display area 27r3 of the third effect display device 27c does not emit light in a predetermined display color, and the fourth display area of the third effect display device 27c. At 27r4, the predetermined image is not displayed. In this way, since the third display area 27r3 does not emit light in the predetermined display color, it is possible to specify that the hold prefetching effect has not been executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the hold prefetching effect in which any of the hold images corresponding to the held special game is displayed in blue is executed, the third display area 27r3 is blue. Emits light. In this way, the third display area 27r3 emits light of a predetermined display color, whereby the jackpot expectation degree of the special game that is on hold can be specified.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the held special game is the special game being executed, when the held image displayed in the blue display mode is displayed as the execution image, the third display The area 27r3 continues to emit blue light, and a blue image in a blue display mode is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. By thus displaying the image of the predetermined color in the fourth display area 27r4, it is possible to specify the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the hold image changes from the blue display mode to the green display mode with the display of the character image that can identify the character CA, the third display area 27r3 is green. In addition to illuminating, the image capable of identifying the character CA is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Further, as shown in FIG. 4E, when the hold image changes from the green display mode to the red display mode along with the display of the character image that can identify the character CB, the third display area 27r3 is red. In addition to illuminating, the image capable of identifying the character CB is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. In this way, by displaying the image in which the character can be specified in the fourth display area 27r4, it is specified that the display mode of the hold image or the execution image has changed with the display of the character image in which the character can be specified. It will be possible.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a, and the first special is displayed in the second display area 27r2 of the second effect display device 27b. One holding image G1 showing the number of holdings and one execution image G0 showing the special game being executed are displayed in a white display mode.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5F, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. .. In this case, the first reserved image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0 in the second display area 27r2. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in the blue display mode in the second display area 27r2. At this time, the third display area 27r3 continues to emit blue light, and a blue image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. This makes it possible to specify that the special game being executed has the jackpot expectation level corresponding to the blue display mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed in the first display area 27r1 may be fixedly stopped and displayed as an outlying symbol combination.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the special game is executed, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the first display area 27r1 and the first hold is made in the second display area 27r2. The image G1 is displayed in blue and the execution image G0 is displayed in white. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits blue light, and the predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed in the first display area 27r1 may be fixedly stopped and displayed as an outlying symbol combination.

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

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the special game is being executed, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the first display area 27r1 and the second hold is displayed in the second display area 27r2. The image G2 and the execution image G0 are displayed in white, and the first reserved image G1 is displayed in blue. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits blue light, and the predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed in the first display area 27r1 may be fixedly stopped and displayed as an outlying symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. .. In this case, in the second display area 27r2, the first reserved image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0, and the second reserved image G2 is displayed as the first reserved image G1. As a result, in the second display area 27r2, the execution image G0 is displayed in the blue display mode and the first reserved image G1 is displayed in the white display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 continues to emit blue light, and a blue image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. This makes it possible to specify that the special game being executed has the jackpot expectation level corresponding to the blue display mode.

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

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

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

  In this way, when the display mode of the hold image and the display mode of the execution image are display modes other than white, the specific effect is executed so as to correspond to the display mode of the execution image. Further, in this case, when the special game being executed ends, the specific effect is executed so as to correspond to the display mode of the held image.

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

  Then, in the first display area 27r1, a character image that can identify the character CA may be displayed. At this time, after the character image is displayed across the first display area 27r1 and the second display area 27r2, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the first reserved image G1 changes from the blue display mode to the green display mode. The display mode may change. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change from blue to green, and an image capable of identifying the character CA is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed in the first display area 27r1 may be fixedly stopped and displayed as an outlying symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. .. In this case, the first reserved image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0 in the second display area 27r2. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in the green display mode in the second display area 27r2. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to continuously change to green, and an image capable of identifying the character CA is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. As a result, the special game being executed has the jackpot expectation degree corresponding to the green display mode, and the hold image and the execution image are changed to the green display mode in accordance with the display of the character image that can identify the character CA. Can be specified.

  Then, in the first display area 27r1, a character image capable of identifying the character CB may be displayed. At this time, after the character image is displayed across the first display area 27r1 and the second display area 27r2, as shown in FIG. 9C, the first reserved image G1 changes from the green display mode to the red display mode. The display mode may change. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change from green to red, and an image capable of identifying the character CB is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), in the first display area 27r1, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of the reach, and after the reach is formed, in FIG. 9 (e). As shown in the drawing, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of the big hit.

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

  Here, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The prefetch command setting process is a process of setting the prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process, triggered by the game ball entering the first starting opening 28 when the first special reserved number is not the upper limit number. This prefetch command setting process determines whether or not the various random numbers acquired in association with the entry of the first starting opening 28 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value, in the special game corresponding to the entry. This is a process of (prior) determining before execution.

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

  In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to the various random numbers acquired with the entrance of the first starting opening 28. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special reserved number when the game ball enters the first starting opening 28. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery acquired with the entry of the first starting opening 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the common big hit judgment value among the big hit judgment values, the big hit judgment value dedicated to high probability, or the big hit judgment value. Specify. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the big hit determination value regardless of whether it is in the high probability state or whether it matches the big hit determination value only in the high probability state. Whether or not it is a high-probability state and does not match the jackpot determination value is specified.

  Further, the main control CPU40a, the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired with the entrance of the first starting port 28 is read, based on the read value, the big hit symbol in the case of a big hit (big hit Type).

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

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the prefetch command corresponding to the result thus specified. Specifically, as the prefetch command, the current first special holding number, whether to win the big hit lottery according to whether it is in a high probability state, the type of big hit when it becomes a big hit, when it is out In the command, it is possible to specify whether or not the variation pattern for forming the reach state is determined.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a uses the entry of the first starting opening 28 as a trigger to determine whether or not the first special game corresponding to the entry is a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry. Generate an identifiable look-ahead command. Such a prefetch command is information that can specify the current special pending number, whether or not to be a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not there is a reach variation, and whether to win the big hit lottery in a high probability state. Can be said to be information that can be specified. Thus, the prefetch command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the prefetch command corresponds to the specific information generating means.

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

  On the other hand, when the prefetch command and the first hold number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the first special hold number from the preread command, and the preread command is set as the subcommand corresponding to the first special hold number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch commands for each first special game because the first special pending number is designated by the prefetch command.

  Next, the hold prefetching effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The hold prefetching effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the hold prefetching effect based on the prefetch command. Further, the hold prefetching effect determination process is executed upon the input of the prefetch command.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the prefetch command and the hold designation command are input (step S201). When this determination result is negative (the prefetch command and the suspend designation command have not been input), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the suspend prefetch effect determination process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command have been input), the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the number of reserved memories from the prefetch command and corresponds to the number of reserved memories. Is stored, and the process proceeds to step S202. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch command for each special game because the number of reserved memories is designated by the prefetch command.

  In step S202, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied. When this determination result is affirmative (the regulation condition is satisfied), the sub control CPU 41a ends the hold prefetching effect determination process. When this determination result is negative (the regulation condition is not satisfied), the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to step S203.

  Note that, as an example of the regulation condition in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a reads a value from the execution flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, and the number of systems of the hold prefetching effect being executed has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the restriction condition is satisfied. This in-execution flag is information indicating whether or not the hold-ahead read effect is being executed, and the number of systems of the hold-ahead read effect being executed. When execution of the hold-ahead read effect is determined, "1" is set in the in-execution flag. Is added, and when the execution of the hold prefetching effect is completed, “1” is subtracted from the in-execution flag. In addition, in the present embodiment, the two-system hold prefetching effect can be simultaneously executed, and the upper limit is defined as “2”, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when the special game is performed a predetermined number of times after the high base state is added. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the regulation condition is satisfied when in the high base state.

  In step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a reservation destination reading effect lottery process that determines whether or not to execute the reservation destination reading effect, and determines an effect pattern of the hold destination reading effect, based on the input prefetch command. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, based on the prefetch command, whether or not to execute the hold prefetching effect before (prior to) the execution of the special game corresponding to the prefetch command.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the holding prefetching effect lottery has been won (step S204). When this determination result is negative (it has not been won in the hold prefetching effect lottery), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the hold prefetching effect determination process without executing step S205. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (it won in the hold-ahead read effect lottery), the sub-control CPU 41a causes the hold-ahead read effect to be executed and information indicating the determination result such as information indicating an effect pattern of the hold-ahead read effect. Is set in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S205). Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the holding destination reading effect, it updates the in-execution flag and ends the holding destination reading effect determination process. The sub-control CPU 41a updates the in-execution flag even when the execution of the hold-ahead read effect is completed.

Here, the hold prefetching effect lottery process will be described in detail.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the hold prefetching effect based on the input prefetching command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the hold prefetching effect at a higher rate when the prefetch command for the big hit is input than when the prefetch command for the big hit is input. That is, it is possible to indicate the jackpot expectation level by executing the hold prefetching effect.

  In addition, when the pre-reading command that is a big hit is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the reservation pre-reading effect at a higher ratio when the number of reserved memories specified by the pre-reading command is larger than when it is smaller. As a specific example, the sub-control CPU 41a holds the holding storage at a higher ratio when the holding storage number designated by the pre-read command that is a big hit is "4" than when the holding storage number is "3". It is decided to execute the prefetch effect. That is, the jackpot expectation can be indicated by the number of special games in which the hold prefetching effect is continuously executed. Also, the expectation of a big hit increases.

  Then, when it is determined that the hold prefetching effect is to be executed, the sub control CPU 41a determines an effect pattern of the hold prefetching effect based on the prefetch command and stores it in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 41c. In particular, the effect patterns of the hold prefetching effect include a first type effect pattern in which the display modes of the hold image and the execution image can be specified, and a second type effect pattern in which the character image to be displayed can be specified.

  More specifically, if it is determined to execute the hold prefetching effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the effect patterns from the first type effect pattern based on the prefetch command, and the determined effect pattern is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Store in a predetermined area. When the effect pattern determined as the first type effect pattern is an effect pattern accompanied by a change in the display mode of the hold image or the execution image, the sub control CPU 41a displays the character image based on the prefetch command. It is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold image or the execution image. When it is determined that the display mode of the hold image or the execution image is changed along with the display of the character image, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any effect pattern from the second-type effect patterns based on the look-ahead command and holds the effect. The second type effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c so as to correspond to the change in the display mode of the image or the execution image.

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

Here, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15, an effect pattern of the hold-ahead look-ahead effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in the sub-control ROM 41b, a plurality of types of effect patterns EP101 to 101 capable of specifying the display mode (display color) of the hold image and the execution image as the first type effect pattern of the hold prefetching effect. EP105, EP201 to EP210, EP301 to EP315, EP401 to EP421 are stored. In each of the effect patterns as the first type effect pattern, the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory number) designated by the input look-ahead command and the display mode of the reserved image or the execution image corresponding to each number of changes Are associated with. Further, as the first type effect pattern, the display mode of the pending image or the execution image corresponding to each number of fluctuations is defined so that the big hit expectation degree does not decrease in chronological order.

  In particular, when the display mode of the finally displayed execution image is the red display mode, the effect pattern is higher than the case where the display mode of the execution image is the green display mode. It is determined. When the display mode of the execution image is a green display mode, the effect pattern is determined at a higher ratio than when the execution image display mode is a blue display mode.

  In the case where the display mode of the finally displayed execution image is the same display mode, when the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes, when the display mode of the hold image or the execution image does not change. Also, the effect pattern is determined at a rate at which the jackpot expectation is high. Further, in the case where the display mode of the execution image is the same display mode, when the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes twice, it is a big hit when the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes once. The effect pattern is determined at the rate of high expectations.

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

  In particular, when the held image or the execution image changes, the jackpot expectation is higher when the character image that can specify the character CC is displayed than when the character image that can specify the character CB is not displayed. The effect pattern is determined by. Further, when the hold image or the execution image changes, the jackpot expectation is higher when the character image that can specify the character CB is displayed than when the character image that can specify the character CA is not displayed. The effect pattern is determined by. In addition, when the hold image or the execution image changes, the big hit expectation degree is higher when the character image is displayed than when the character image is not displayed.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on the combination of the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold destination reading effect and the type of the character image displayed in the hold destination reading effect. As a specific example, after a character image that can identify the character CB is displayed, an effect pattern in which the display mode of the execution image changes from a blue display mode to a red display mode, and a character that can identify the character CA. The big hit expectation degree is different from the effect pattern in which the display mode of the execution image changes from the blue display mode to the green display mode after the image is displayed.

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

  In this way, when the effect pattern of the hold-ahead reading effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the hold-ahead reading effect based on the information regarding the hold-ahead reading effect in a process different from the hold-ahead reading effect determination process. The control for displaying the effect image on the first effect display device 27a and the second effect display device 27b is performed.

  More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the hold-destination reading effect based on the determined effect pattern of the hold-destination reading effect. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the hold-ahead read effect, the hold-ahead read effect is executed by updating the execution count counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, triggered by the input of the game start command. The number of executions of the executed special game is counted. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the display mode corresponding to the counted number of times of execution of the special game based on the determined first type effect pattern, and displays the reserved image and the execution image in the second display area in the identified display mode. The control for displaying on 27r2 is performed. As a specific example, when the effect pattern EP304 is determined, when the number of times of execution of the special game in which the hold-ahead look-ahead effect is executed is the third time, the case in which the number of held memories is 1 is dealt with. The sub-control CPU 41a changes the first reserved image from the blue display mode to the green display mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the character image corresponding to the second type effect pattern in the first display area 27r1 and the second display area 27r2 during the execution of the special game accompanied by the change of the display mode of the hold image or the execution image. Control. As a specific example, when the effect pattern EP304 is determined and the effect pattern EP501 is determined so as to correspond to the third special game, execution of the special game in which the hold-ahead look-ahead effect is executed When the number of times is the third time, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image that can identify the character CA. Then, after that, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the first reserved image from the blue display mode to the green display mode. In addition, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of systems of hold-ahead read effects are executed, the sub-control CPU 41a will execute the above-described processing for each of the hold-ahead read effects of each system.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, among the display modes of the reserved image and the execution image, the display modes other than white correspond to the specific notification mode. In particular, among the display modes of the hold image and the execution image, the blue display mode corresponds to the first specific notification mode, the green display mode corresponds to the second specific notification mode, and the red display mode corresponds to the third specific notification mode. To do.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the specific effect content determination processing executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The specific effect content determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect, and an effect mode of the specific effect. In addition, the specific effect content determination process is executed depending on whether the prefetch command is input or the game start command is input. That is, the specific effect content determination process is executed when there is a possibility that the effect mode in the hold prefetching effect may change.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the hold prefetching effect is being executed based on the execution flag (step S211). If this determination result is negative (the hold prefetching effect is not being executed), the sub control CPU 41a ends the specific effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (the hold prefetching effect is being executed), the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the specific effect and, at the same time, sets the hold prefetching effect of the system according to a predetermined priority order. The effect contents are specified (step S212). In the present embodiment, of the special games for which the hold prefetching effect is executed, the special game with the earliest execution order (earliest) is specified to have a higher priority.

  In this process, when the 1-system hold-ahead read effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the effect content (display mode and character image type) of the 1-system hold-ahead read effect. On the other hand, when a plurality of systems of hold-ahead read effects are being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a, among the plurality of systems of hold-ahead read effects, contents of the hold-ahead read effects corresponding to the special game in which the execution is held in the old order. Specify. Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the specific effect based on the specified result (step S213), and ends the specific effect content determination process.

Here, the determination of the effect contents of the specific effect will be described.
When the hold-ahead read effect corresponding to the special game being executed and the hold-ahead read effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special hold number is "2" are respectively executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the special special character is being executed. The effect contents of the hold prefetch effect corresponding to the game are specified. In addition, in the case where the holding destination reading effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special holding number is "1" and the holding destination reading effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special holding number is "3" are executed, respectively. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the effect content of the hold-ahead read effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special hold number is "1".

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the character image has already been displayed, based on the specified content of the reserved prefetching effect. In this processing, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the first type effect pattern, the second type effect pattern in the specified hold-ahead read effect, and the number of times of execution of the special game in which the hold-ahead read effect is executed, and already displays the character image. It will be determined whether or not.

  As a specific example, in the case where the effect pattern EP304 is determined and the effect pattern EP501 is determined to correspond to the third special game, the number of executions of the special game in which the hold prefetching effect is executed is At the second time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the character image that can identify the character CA is not displayed. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the special game in which the hold prefetching effect has been executed is the fourth time, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the character image that can identify the character CA has already been displayed.

  When determining that the character image has already been displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of character image that has already been displayed, and displays an image in which the identified type of character image can be identified in the fourth display area 27r4. Decide that. In the present embodiment, when the character image has already been displayed a plurality of times, the sub control CPU 41a will specify the latest type of character image.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the character image is not displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the effect content of the hold-ahead read effect corresponding to the special game being executed, and the sub-control CPU 41a uses the color corresponding to the display mode of the execution image. It is determined that the third display area 27r3 is caused to emit light and an image of a color corresponding to the display mode of the execution image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Further, when it is determined that the character image is not displayed, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the effect content of the hold-ahead read-ahead effect corresponding to the special game that is being held, and displays the hold image in the color corresponding to the display mode of the hold image. It is determined that the 3 display area 27r3 is caused to emit light.

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

  Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a, in the third effect display device 27c, the first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game, and the first jackpot that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed. 2 The specific effect will be executed. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a competes with the first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game that is on hold and the second specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game that is being executed, The second specific effect is preferentially executed without executing the first specific effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first specific effect in the third display area 27r3, while executing the second specific effect in the larger third display area 27r3 and fourth display area 27r4.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, considering that the specific effect is executed so as to correspond to the hold-ahead read effect, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the hold image or the execution image is displayed in a display mode other than white, The specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode, and when the hold image or the execution image changes, the effect mode of the specific effect changes.

  In particular, when the plurality of hold images or execution images are displayed in a display mode other than white, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the specific effect to be executed in the effect mode corresponding to any of the display modes. In the form, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image that can specify the special game whose execution has been suspended first.

  Further, when the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game and the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the running special game compete with each other, the first specific effect is Although different, it can be said that the hold image is displayed in a display mode capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the held special game.

  Further, in the hold prefetching effect, there are a plurality of effect elements capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree, such as the display mode of the hold image or the execution image and the character image. Then, even in the specific effect executed in the effect mode corresponding to the hold prefetching effect, the jackpot expectation degree such as an image capable of specifying the emission color of the third display area 27r3 or the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 is set. There are multiple performance elements that can be specified. In addition, the emission color of the third display area 27r3 includes a plurality of types of emission colors that can specify the jackpot expectation degree, and the jackpot expectation degree is also set in the image in which the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 can be identified. There are multiple types of images that can be specified, and each is a production element that can be changed.

When the combination of the emission color of the third display area 27r3 and the type of the image that can identify the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 is different, the special game being executed or the special game being held is a big hit. The expectations will be different. In particular, it is possible to decide when the special game being executed or the special game being held is a big hit, but cannot be decided when the special game being executed or the special game being held is a big hit. The following combinations are included in the effect contents of the specific effect. The combination of a big hit confirmation, an emission color of the third display area 27r3 any combination identifiable image character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 is identifiable image characters CC (special Combination). In addition, a combination in which the jackpot is determined is a combination in which the light emission color of the third display area 27r3 is red and the image in which the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 can be specified is the image in which the character CB can be specified ( the combination of specific) there is. In addition, in the present embodiment, the effect contents of the specific combination correspond to the specific effect contents, and the effect contents of the special combination correspond to the special effect contents, respectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines whether to execute the specific effect at a predetermined trigger corresponds to the specific effect determination unit, and the input of the prefetch command or the input of the game start command corresponds to the predetermined trigger. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines the effect content of the specific effect corresponds to the effect content determination means.

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

  Further, after determining the effect mode in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the effect mode in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 to an effect mode with a high jackpot expectation. It is determined whether or not to do. Specifically, when changing the color emitted by the third display area 27r3 to a color with a high jackpot expectation, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to change to an effect mode with a high jackpot expectation. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to change to a production mode having a high jackpot expectation when a new character image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 or when a character image having a high jackpot expectation is displayed. ..

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to operate the third effect display device 27c, based on the result of the determination as to whether or not to change to the effect mode with high jackpot expectation. Then, when operating the third effect display device 27c, the sub-control CPU 41a operates the third effect display device 27c based on the determination result of whether or not to change to an effect mode with a high jackpot expectation. Determine the operation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the motion patterns of the third effect display device 27c include a first motion pattern and a second motion pattern. The first operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the third effect display device 27c is vertically swung from the timing indicated by reference sign T11 to the timing indicated by reference sign T12. The second operation pattern is from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, and after the third effect display device 27c is vertically swung, the third effect display device 27c is moved upward by the timing indicated by reference sign T12. And the third effect display device 27c is moved downward to return to the original position at the timing T13. As described above, in the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern, the third effect display device 27c operates in the same operation mode from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. It is an operation pattern in which the third effect display device 27c operates in a different operation mode from the timing shown.

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

  Then, when it is determined that the third effect display device 27c is operated, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that either the first operation pattern or the second operation pattern is determined when it is determined that the effect mode has a high jackpot expectation. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not changed to the effect mode with a high jackpot expectation, the first motion pattern is determined.

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

  In the present embodiment, the effect of moving (moving) the third effect display device 27c in the predetermined direction corresponds to the special effect, and the second effect actuator A4 corresponds to the special effect executing means. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode based on the first motion pattern corresponds to the first special effect mode, and the effect mode based on the second motion pattern corresponds to the second special effect mode.

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

  When the execution of the second special game is started, the first reserved image is displayed in blue and the execution image is displayed in white in the second display area 27r2. In this case, the third display area 27r3 continues to emit blue light.

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

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18B, after the execution of the second special game is started, the first reserved image is changed from the blue display mode to the green display mode in the second display area 27r2. Change. In this case, the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change from blue to green.

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

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

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), during the execution of the second special game, the second display area 27r2 displays the second game area with the game ball entering the first starting opening 28. The reserved image is displayed in a white display mode. In this case, the third display area 27r3 continues to emit blue light.

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

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

  In this way, when the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree of the special game being held and the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree of the special game being executed compete with each other, the second specific effect. Can be said to be preferentially executed, and it can be said that the specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game whose execution is suspended (old) is preferentially executed. Further, when the second specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game that is being executed is being executed, it is determined whether to execute the first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game. When it becomes a trigger to perform, the second specific effect is continuously executed without executing the first specific effect.

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

  In this way, after the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image that can specify the special game whose execution has been previously suspended, the special game in which the execution has been suspended first shifts. When the display result is displayed, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image which can specify the special game whose execution is held later.

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

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

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

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

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The specific effects include a first specific effect capable of specifying a jackpot expectation degree of a special game that is on hold and a second specific effect capable of specifying a jackpot expectation degree of a special game that is being executed. When the specific effect and the second specific effect compete with each other, the second specific effect is preferentially executed. For this reason, by preferentially executing the second specific effect, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the special game to be executed first will be a big hit, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (2) Also, although different from the first specific effect, a hold prefetching effect that can specify the jackpot expectation level of the special game that is being held is executed. Therefore, by preferentially executing the second specific effect, it is possible to enhance the expectation for a big hit in the special game executed first, and by executing the hold prefetching effect. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that a big game will be won in the special game that is on hold, and to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (3) In particular, in the case where the second specific effect is being executed, the execution of the second specific effect that is being executed is interrupted even if it is a trigger to determine whether to execute the first specific effect. The game can be continued without any effect, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (4) A held image that can specify a held special game is displayed in a predetermined display mode, and the displayed state of the held image corresponds to the effect mode of the first specific effect and is a held special game. There are display modes of blue, green and red that can specify the jackpot expectation. Then, the first specific effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the display modes of blue, green and red. Therefore, by executing the first specific effect, the effect mode of the first specific effect and the display mode of the hold image correspond to each other, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced and the interest in the game can be improved. You can

  (5) There are a plurality of types of display modes in which the pending image is displayed include a plurality of types of display modes that can specify the jackpot expectation level of the special game that is on hold. The presentation mode is changed. Therefore, attention can be paid to the correspondence between the change in the display mode in which the hold image is displayed and the change in the effect mode of the specific effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (6) When the hold image is displayed in the blue display mode and another hold image is displayed in the green display mode, it corresponds to either the blue display mode or the green display mode. The specific effect is executed in the effect mode. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the fact that the hold image is displayed in the blue display mode and the green display mode, and it is possible to give variety to the performance mode of the specific effect. The interest in can be improved.

  (7) When the hold image is displayed in the predetermined display mode and another hold image is displayed in the predetermined display mode, the hold image that can specify the special game that was previously held is displayed. The specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the displayed display mode. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the reserved image that can specify the special game whose execution has been suspended earlier, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (8) After the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode in which the reserved image that can specify the special game whose execution has been suspended first is displayed, the shift display result in the special game whose execution is suspended first When is displayed, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode in which the hold image that can specify the special game whose execution is held later is displayed. For this reason, while suppressing the decline of interest in the game due to the shift display result in the special game whose execution has been suspended first, the expectation that the special game whose execution is suspended later will be a big hit It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (9) When the third effect display device 27c operates in the first operation pattern, the effect mode of the specific effect may or may not be changed, while the third effect display device 27c performs the second operation. When operating in a pattern, the effect mode of the specific effect is changed. Therefore, it is possible to specify whether or not the change in the effect mode of the specific effect is decided by the type of the operation pattern in which the third effect display device 27c operates, and the type of the operation pattern in which the third effect display device 27c operates. It is possible to be careful and improve the interest in the game.

  (10) The first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game is executed in the third display area 27r3. On the other hand, the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation level of the special game being executed is executed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 which are larger than the third display area 27r3. For this reason, the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree of the special game to be executed first is executed in a larger area, and the expectation for the jackpot in the special game to be executed first is enhanced. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (11) A specific effect can be executed with effect contents including effect elements called display colors and effect elements called characters. The display colors include a plurality of types of display colors that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game, and the characters include a plurality of types of characters that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game. Therefore, attention can be paid to both the display color and the character included in the effect contents of the specific effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (12) If the combination of the display color and the character is different, the jackpot expectation of the pending special game may be different. Therefore, in order to specify the jackpot expectation degree of the special game that is on hold, not only the display color and the character but also the combination thereof can be noted, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (13) Since the display color and the character can be changed respectively, attention can be paid to both the change of the display color and the change of the character, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (14) When the pending special game is a big hit, it is possible to determine the specific effect contents in which the combination of the display color and the character is a specific combination of red and the character CB, and the pending special game is missed. In such a case, it is impossible to determine the specific effect content. On the other hand, when the pending special game is a big hit, it is possible to determine the special effect content that is a special combination in which the character is the character CC regardless of the display color, and the pending special game is If it is out of the range, it is impossible to determine the content of the special effect. For this reason, it is possible to make it different depending on whether the combination of the display color and the character or the character is used as the effect element that makes it possible to specify that the jackpot is to be achieved. , It is possible to give a variety of production, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, in step S212 of FIG. 16, it is stipulated that the older the order in which execution of the special game is suspended, the higher the priority. However, the invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, with respect to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold prefetching effect, the display mode having a high jackpot expectation may be defined to have a high priority. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the duplicate description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

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

  By controlling in this way, when the hold image or the execution image is displayed in the blue display mode and another hold image or the execution image is displayed in the green display mode, the sub-control CPU 41a Causes the third display region 27r3 to emit green light so as to correspond to the green display mode in which the big hit expectation degree is high.

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

  Further, for example, when the first hold image is displayed in the green display mode and the third hold image is displayed in the blue display mode, the green color with high jackpot expectation is high. The third display area 27r3 is caused to emit green light so as to correspond to the display mode. Then, when the third hold image changes from the blue display mode to the red display mode, the sub-control CPU 41a emits red light in the third display area 27r3 so as to correspond to the red display mode with a high jackpot expectation. Will be made.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (14) in the first embodiment.
(15) When the hold image or the execution image is displayed in the blue display mode and another hold image or the execution image is displayed in the green display mode, the green display mode with a high jackpot expectation is displayed. The specific effect is executed in a corresponding effect mode. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the production mode with a high expectation of a big hit, and to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (16) In addition to this, when the blue display mode is changed to the red display mode, the effect mode of the specific effect is changed to the effect mode corresponding to the red display mode. For this reason, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode with the higher jackpot expectation, and the effect mode with the higher jackpot expectation can be paid attention to, which can enhance the interest of the game. ..

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the second embodiment, as the display mode of the hold image or the execution image, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode with high jackpot expectation, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the third embodiment, for example, the presentation mode of the specific presentation may be changed triggered by the input of the pre-read command that is a big hit.

  As a specific example, in the third embodiment, the first system of holding prefetching effect is executed based on the deviating prefetching command, and the holding image or the execution image is displayed in the holding prefetching effect. The specific effect is executed so as to correspond to the aspect. In this case, when it is determined to execute the hold prefetching effect of the second system based on the prefetch command that is a big hit, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the specific condition is satisfied. Then, when the specific condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a ends the execution of the specific effect corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold prefetching effect of the first system. Then, the sub control CPU 41a causes the specific effect to be executed in an effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold prefetching effect of the second system.

  In this way, if the specific condition is satisfied when the special game that is newly suspended is a special game that is a big hit, and if the specific condition is satisfied when the specific effect is executed, the sub control CPU 41a. Ends the execution of the specific effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the specific effect to be executed in an effect mode corresponding to the hold image or the execution image corresponding to the special game that is newly held and is a big hit.

  On the other hand, when the specific condition is not satisfied while executing the specific effect, the sub-control CPU 41a continues at least continuously until a special game in which the jackpot expectation degree can be specified by executing the specific effect. Execute a specific effect.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (14) in the first embodiment and (15) to (16) in the second embodiment.
(17) If the specific condition is satisfied while executing the specific effect, the execution of the specific effect is ended. On the other hand, if the specific condition is not satisfied while executing the specific effect, the specific effect is executed at least continuously until a special game that can specify the jackpot expectation is executed by executing the specific effect. To do. Therefore, by changing the execution period of the specific effect depending on whether the specific condition is satisfied, the specific condition is satisfied while the specific effect is being executed while giving the variety of the execution period of the specific effect. You can be careful about what you did, and you can improve your interest in the game.

  (18) In addition, the specific condition can be established when the special game that is newly suspended is a special game in which a big hit occurs. Therefore, when the specific condition is satisfied and the execution of the specific effect is completed, it is possible to raise the expectation that there is a special game that is a big hit in the special games that are on hold, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described.
In the first to third embodiments, the third display area 27r3 emits light in the emission color corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image, and the image corresponding to the display mode of the execution image or the type of the displayed character image. Although the image corresponding to is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4, the present invention is not limited to this. In the fourth embodiment, for example, when the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode having the low jackpot expectation degree, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3, but the jackpot expectation degree is high. When the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4.

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

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

  In this way, when the hold image or the execution image is displayed in the display mode in which the jackpot expectation is low, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3. On the other hand, when the hold image or the execution image is displayed in a display mode with a high jackpot expectation, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. Further, when the hold image or execution image is displayed in a display mode with a low jackpot expectation, and when another hold image or execution image is displayed in a display mode with a high jackpot expectation, in each display mode In the third display area 27r3 overlapping in the corresponding effect mode, the specific effect is preferentially executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode having a high jackpot expectation.

  In the present embodiment, the third display area 27r3 corresponds to the first area, and the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 correspond to the second area. The second region is larger than the first region, and the first region and the second region are regions at least partially different from each other and at least partially overlap each other.

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

  (19) When the reserved image is displayed in the blue display mode, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3. On the other hand, when the reserved image is displayed in the red display mode, the specific effect is executed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. Therefore, the specific effect is executed in the area corresponding to the type of display mode of the held image, and the type of display mode in which the held image is displayed and the area in which the specific effect is executed can be noted. , It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (20) The third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 corresponding to the red display mode are larger than the third display area 27r3 corresponding to the blue display mode. Therefore, when the hold image is displayed in a display mode in which the big hit expectation of the held special game is high, the area where the specific effect is executed becomes large, and the big hit expectation of the held special game is specified. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the type of display mode in which the reserved image is displayed and the area in which the specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (21) When the hold image is displayed in the blue display mode and another hold image is displayed in the red display mode, the big hit expectation of the special game being held is displayed in the overlapping third display area 27r3. The specific effect corresponding to the highly visible red display mode is executed. Therefore, in order to specify the jackpot expectation degree of the special game that is on hold, it is possible to call attention to the type of display mode in which the hold image is displayed and the area where a specific effect such as an overlapping area is executed. The interest in can be improved.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the first embodiment, when the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is being executed, the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game. The first specific effect and the second specific effect competed with each other when the execution of the above was decided, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game is being executed, a trigger for determining execution of the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed When, the first specific effect and the second specific effect may compete with each other. Further, for example, both the execution of the first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game that is on hold and the execution of the second specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game that is being executed are determined. When the opportunity is given, the first specific effect and the second specific effect may compete with each other.

  In the first embodiment, when the first specific effect and the second specific effect compete, the second specific effect is preferentially executed without executing the first specific effect, but not limited to this. For example, if the second specific effect can be preferentially executed, the first specific effect may be executed such that the display area becomes smaller than the case where the first specific effect is executed independently.

  In the second embodiment, for example, in the case of a special game that is on hold and a special game that is being executed, a specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation level of the special game that is being executed is executed. In the case of the special game of one time, the specific effect may be executed in an effect mode corresponding to a display mode having a high expectation of a big hit.

  In the second embodiment, for example, similar to the third embodiment, the specific condition may be satisfied when a display mode with a high jackpot expectation is determined for the display mode of the hold image or the execution image.

  In the fourth embodiment, for example, when a character image having a high jackpot expectation is displayed instead of a display aspect having a high jackpot expectation with respect to the display manner of the hold image or the execution image in the hold prefetching effect, the third display area The specific effect may be executed in 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. As a specific example, when the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image that can identify the character CA, the image that can identify the character CA is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Displayed in. On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes due to the display of the character image that can specify the character CC, the images that can specify the character CC are displayed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. Displayed in. Further, for example, when an image capable of identifying the predetermined character is displayed, the image capable of identifying the predetermined character is displayed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. When the identifiable image is not displayed, the specific effect may be executed in the third display area 27r3 so as to correspond to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image.

  In the fourth embodiment, for example, when the specific effect is performed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode with high jackpot expectation, the specific effect is executed in the fourth display area that does not overlap with the third display area 27r3. Good.

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

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the 3rd display field 27r3 itself and the 4th display field 27r4 itself are a separate object, they were constituted as one as the 3rd effect display device 27c, but it is not limited to this, for example, the 1st. The third display area 27r3 itself and the fourth display area 27r4 themselves may be integrally configured.

  In the above-described embodiment, the hold image and the execution image are displayed on the second effect display device 27b that displays an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Information that can specify a game or information that can specify a special game being executed may be notified.

  -In the said embodiment, although the 3rd production | presentation display apparatus 27c was operated to a predetermined direction, it is not restricted to this, For example, by making a 4th display area 27r4 of the 3rd production | presentation display apparatus 27c display a suggestion image, it specifies. A change in the presentation mode of the presentation may be suggested. In this case, the third effect display device 27c does not have to be operated in the predetermined direction. Further, for example, an effect that suggests a change in the effect mode of the specific effect may be executed using the decoration lamp 17 or the speaker 18.

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

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, the holding destination reading effect and the specific effect are executed at the same time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the holding destination reading effect and the specific effect may not be executed at the same time. As a specific example, the specific effect may be executed first, and the hold prefetching effect may be executed after the specific effect is executed. In addition, for example, the hold destination reading effect may be executed first, and the specific effect may be executed after the hold destination reading effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the effect content of the specific effect is determined after the effect content of the hold-ahead read effect is determined, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect pattern is defined such that the effect contents of the hold-ahead read effect correspond to the effect contents of the specific effect, and the effect pattern of the hold-ahead read effect and the effect effect of the specific effect are determined by determining the effect pattern. May be determined at the same time.

  In the above-described embodiment, the holding prefetching effect and the specific effect can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the holding prefetching effect may not be executed while the specific effect can be executed. The hold prefetching effect may not be executable. Further, for example, instead of the hold prefetching effect, an image capable of specifying the effect content (type of variation pattern, type of reach effect) to be executed is displayed in advance, and the specific effect is executed corresponding to the image. May be done.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the hold prefetching effect or the specific effect may be executed in the high base state, or the hold prefetching effect or the specific effect may be executed in both the low base state and the high base state.

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

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting opening 28 and the second starting opening 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of one board is mounted as the function of the other board. May be. In addition, means for controlling the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, but may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an integrated control board that performs overall control of production and a display control board that performs control of image display.

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

  In the above embodiment, various kinds of random number information related to the special game may be stored in the storage area provided according to the special reserved number. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special reserved number is decremented by "1".

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game machine provided with a big hit game when the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 has passed a specific passage area. (So-called “two types of gaming machines”) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (a so-called “mixing machine of one type and two types”). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, the high probability state may not be given.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) The special effect executing means is means for moving the specific effect executing means.

A1 ... Ordinary actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, A3 ... First effect actuator, A4 ... Second effect actuator (special effect executing means), SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Special prize sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize sensor, 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 20 ... Game board, 22a ... First special symbol display section, 22b ... Second special symbol display section, 27a ... First effect display device, 27b ... Second effect display device (information notifying means, predetermined effect executing means), 27c ... Third effect display device (specific effect executing means), 27r1 ... First display area, 27r2 ... Second display area, 27r3 ... Third display area (1st area | region, 2nd area | region), 27r4 ... 4th display area | region (2nd area | region), 28 ... 1st starting opening, 29 ... 2nd starting opening, 30 ... Normal variable member, 31 ... Winning hole, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub control board, 41a ... Sub control CPU (production) 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (2)

In the gaming machine in which the execution of the symbol variation game can be suspended, and the jackpot game is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game,
Information notifying means for notifying information that can identify the pending symbol variation game in a predetermined notification mode,
Specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending pattern variation game ,
And an effect content determining unit that determines effect content of the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing unit ,
The notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means includes a first specific notification mode and a second specific notification mode capable of specifying the jackpot expectation level of the pending symbol variation game,
The specific effect execution means,
When the first information is notified in the first specific notification mode by the information notification unit and the second information is notified in the second specific notification mode, the first specific notification mode and the second specific notification mode executable der a specific effect in effect manner corresponding to the one of is,
A specific effect can be executed with effect contents including a first effect element and a second effect element,
The first effect element, there are a plurality of kinds of effect elements that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending pattern variation game,
The second effect element, there are a plurality of kinds of effect elements that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending pattern variation game,
The effect content determination means,
When the pending symbol variation game is a big hit, the combination of the first effect element and the second effect element can determine the specific effect content that is a specific combination, and the pending symbol variable game is lost. In that case, it is impossible to determine the content of the specific performance,
When the pending pattern variation game is a big hit, it is possible to determine the special effect content that is a special combination in which the first effect element is any effect element and the second effect element is a special effect element. A game machine in which the special effect contents cannot be determined when the pending pattern variation game is missed . In a gaming machine in which the execution of the symbol variation game can be suspended, and the jackpot game is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game,
Information notifying means for notifying information capable of specifying the pending symbol variation game in a predetermined notification mode,
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect,
The notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means includes a first specific notification mode and a second specific notification mode capable of specifying the jackpot expectation level of the pending symbol variation game,
The information notifying unit notifies the information in the second specific notification mode so that the jackpot expectation of the pending symbol variation game is higher than that in the first specific notification mode,
If the first information is notified in the first specific notification mode by the information notification unit and the second information is notified in the second specific notification mode, the specific effect execution unit is in the second specific notification mode. gaming machine that perform specific effect in representation embodiment corresponding to.