JP6694414B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  There has been proposed a game machine that suggests a development destination by roulette (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-16222, A

  In the above-mentioned gaming machine, since the development destination is switched to the development destination immediately after the development destination is selected by the roulette, the effect is monotonous, and there is room for improving the interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves interest.

(1) To achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A third state (for example, bonus mode A, bonus mode B) that can shift to a second state (for example, roulette challenge mode) that can shift to the first state (for example, character selection mode) later Etc.) and the state transition means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of shifting (see FIG. 20-1),
In the first state, a plurality of types of effect modes (option 31SHSEL1, option 31SHSEL2, option 31SHSEL3 of FIG. 20-6 (E1)) are displayed, and a specific effect mode (option 31SHSEL1) from the plurality of effect modes. Thus, an effect mode in the third state (for example, a character or the like that appears in the bonus mode. For example, an image 31SHCharA of the character A that appears in the bonus mode A as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J1) or as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J2). Appear in bonus mode A by suggesting an image 31SHCharB, etc. of character B appearing in bonus mode B) (for example, in the character selection effect, option 31SHSEL1 corresponding to character A is selected as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1)) Suggesting character A to do, Fig. 20 6 and (E2) suggests etc.) can be first suggested means a character B appearing in the bonus mode B by choice 31SHSEL2 corresponding to character B is selected as (e.g. presentation control CPU 120),
In the second state, the effect mode suggested in the first state (for example, the character A selected in the character selection effect as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1), or the character selection effect as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2). Character B, etc.) (for example, when character A is selected, icon 31SHCAI corresponding to character A is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-6 (F1), and when character B is selected) An icon 31SHCAB corresponding to the character B is displayed as in FIG. 20-6 (F2), and suggests whether to shift to the third state (for example, FIG. 20-7 (G12) to FIG. 20-7 (G13) or FIG. As shown in 20-8 (G22) to FIG. 20-7 (G23), whether to shift to the bonus mode A or the bonus mode B is shown depending on whether the roulette effect is “◯” or “x”. Etc.) Possible second suggested means (for example the effect control for CPU 120),
Equipped with
The first suggestion means, as one of the plurality of types of performance modes (“X” of the roulette 31SHRoul of FIG. 20-6 (F1)), notifies that the third state is not transitioned ,
The second suggestion means can notify that the second state does not shift to the third state,
In the second state, it is possible to execute the notification of shifting to the third state after being notified by the second suggesting means that the state will not shift to the third state.
In the first state, after notifying by the first suggesting means that the third state is not entered, the notification of transitioning to the third state is not executed,
In the third state, the production is executed in the production mode suggested in the first state (for example, when option 31SHSEL1 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E1), it corresponds to option 31SHSEL1 as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J1). The character B corresponding to the option 31SHSEL2 appears as in FIG. 20-9 (J2) when the option 31SHSEL2 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E2). The bonus mode B is executed).
Further, in the above gaming machine, suggestive effect executing means capable of executing suggestive effect (reach effect) suggesting that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (big hit) advantageous to the player,
Title notifying means capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect (title 31AK002 of super reach A as shown in FIG. 9D),
Equipped with
The title notifying unit may be capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestive effect.

  With such a configuration, the interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The second suggestion means is
In the second state, in a suggestion mode corresponding to the effect mode suggested in the first state, it is suggested whether or not to shift to the third state (for example, when character A is selected in the selection effect, character A becomes an enemy character). If a character B is selected in the confrontation and the selection effect, the character B may confront the enemy character and suggest whether to shift to the bonus mode A or the bonus mode B depending on the result of the battle).

  According to such a configuration, since the effect state in which the first state and the second state are related to each other, it is possible to effectively perform the effect.

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

  With such a configuration, it is possible to easily understand the suggestion content in the first state.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
In the second state, when it is suggested that the state does not shift to the third state, and then it shifts to the third state (for example, in the roulette effect, after "x" as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G12)) There are cases such as "○" as in Figure 20-7 (G13)),
When it is suggested that the state is not shifted to the third state and then the state is shifted to the third state, in the third state, the rendering is performed in a rendering mode different from the rendering mode suggested in the first state. (For example, when the option 31SHSEL1 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E1) and becomes “x” as in FIG. 20-7 (G12) and then becomes “◯” as in FIG. 20-7 (G13), 20-9 (J2), a bonus mode B in which a character B different from the character A corresponding to the option 31SHSEL1 appears may be executed).

  With such a configuration, the interest is further improved.

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

  With such a configuration, it is possible to attract more attention of the player to the first state and the second state.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
In the first state, a specific effect execution unit (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that executes a specific effect (for example, the mini character effect shown in FIG. 20-3 or FIG. 20-5 (B)).
Equipped with
The specific effect is different from the effect related to the suggestion by the first suggestion means (for example, the character C that appears in the mini-character effect is different from the character A or the character B that is selected in the character selection effect. 2 and FIG. 20-3 are different regarding the determination of the effect, etc.), and the ratio of the third state is different depending on which of the specific effects is executed (for example, FIG. 20-3 ( As in B), the ratio of the big hit may vary depending on whether the mini character weak effect is executed or the mini character strong effect is executed).

  With such a configuration, the interest can be further improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a figure for demonstrating a variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the determination rate in a notice production determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | generation effect | action of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | generation effect | action of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | generation effect | action of a modification. It is a figure for explaining an example of a mode which can change. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination rate etc. of various productions. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination rate etc. of various productions. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production decision processing. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading notice setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of the action production decision table. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of the action production decision table. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the production aspect of reservation announcement production. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the production aspect of reservation announcement production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production mode of the pending notice production in the modified example 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production mode of the pending notice production in the modification 2. 11 is a flowchart showing a prefetching notice setting process according to the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows reservation display control processing in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows reservation display control processing in a 3rd embodiment. (A) is an explanatory view showing a reservation change pattern determination table, and (B) is an explanatory view showing a selection ratio of red reservation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change timing determination lottery table. (A) is an explanatory view showing a first special suggestion execution lottery table, (B) is an explanatory view showing a second special suggestion execution lottery table, and (C) is an explanatory view showing a pseudo continuous suggestion execution lottery table. And (D) is an explanatory diagram showing an SP suggestion execution lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display in a 3rd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying a hold display by the 2nd special suggestion aspect in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying a hold display by the 2nd special suggestion aspect in 3rd Embodiment.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. There is provided a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged / reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable.

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

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

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

  A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

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

  In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B that are configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first pending storage number is displayed by, and the second pending display unit 25B displays the second pending storage number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

  The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

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

  At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the left and right lower sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs a variable display of a normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a universal symbol game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. The universal figure game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

  Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the action (operation etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotating operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

  In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) during the period during execution of the special drawing game, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) Is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit symbol" is reached and the big hit symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing symbol".

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

  In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier of the two. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, one cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

  In the big hit game state, the player can get the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the big hit game state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  In addition, the "big hit" is set to the big hit type. For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., described later) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain a large number of prize balls, or a big hit type that has few prize balls or almost no prize balls may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same. Etc.) the special winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

  After the jackpot gaming state is over, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the jackpot type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure changing time (period during which the special figure is changed) is executed as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of being "Public hit" in the figure game is improved compared to the normal state. The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, which is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

  The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until one of the end conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of the times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than special states such as a big hit game state, which is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset. It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

  A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to be "small hit".

  The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on / off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

  As effects to be executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing at which the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination described later, the decorative design which is not yet stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect that continues.

  In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the proportion of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) that is a “big hit” (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

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

  In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "uncertain variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation design, and the even decoration pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation design (normal design). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special drawing game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of a mode similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special drawing game is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design does not become the reach mode, but as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach-miss".) May be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach-miss"). Further, when the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss") (Also referred to as) fixed decoration pattern may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern becomes “reach lost”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design, and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display can be simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

  Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit performance, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect showing that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, in some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the form similar to the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following game state the high-precision state) big hitting game By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision state. May be.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

  The I / O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the signal.

  The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (the game ball passes or the game ball passes from the various switches for detecting the game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23)). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle has entered is transmitted and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the effect execution based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and is a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal according to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting / extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

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

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

  It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 updatable counts the numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

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

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

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

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

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

  When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop time process immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for advancing the game, the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

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

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. For these commands, the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the recovery from the power interruption has been performed or is being restored from the power interruption. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to execute the predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are performed via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, controlling the game state, etc. See below).

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure hit". The execution of the general figure game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the general figure reservation display unit 25C is turned on to display the number of general figure reservations.

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

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

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the holding information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of holding memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information. In addition, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the look-ahead determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the start winning set to be transmitted in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game, based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" when the big hit type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

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

  The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random number value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

  The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether reach or not), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

  The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, the stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes the process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the jackpot opening state based on that the display result is "jackpot" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of times of execution of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening preprocessing is completed.

  The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The processing during the big hit opening ends.

  The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the big winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the big hit game state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. Then, when the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

  The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, or a certain change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing is ended.

  The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included is included. When the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during opening of the small hitting ends.

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

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter / timer circuit) are performed. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control processing, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a performance control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I / O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

  After the command analysis process is executed in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

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

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

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like specifying start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

  The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6." Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed without receiving the command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

  The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Further, in the small hitting production effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hitting finish effect. The value is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is finished.

  The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In the small hitting end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

  The big hit midfield effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

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

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

  What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

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

  The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game can be executed not only by mounting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed by using the hardware resources of the other device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining variation patterns and reach types in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8 (A), in the present embodiment, the variation pattern PA1-1, PA1-2 in which the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode and the display result is “miss” is displayed. , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is “miss”. The reach change pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., the display result is “big hit”. Variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. are prepared.

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

  In this embodiment, the super reach is executed via the normal reach. Further, during the reach effect of the super reach, there is a case where a development effect of developing (promoting) to a reach with higher reliability is executed. The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like shown in FIG. 8A are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. Note that FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability develops to one level higher super reach, but a variation pattern in which the reliability develops in two or more steps is also provided. Also, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed multiple times may be provided.

  In this embodiment, except for the normal reach, which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8B, the title notification mode differs depending on the reach type. Specifically, the super-reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super-reach, is notified of the title of the reach only by display, and the other super-reach is notified of the title by display and voice. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than in the reach with low reliability. As a result, the player's expectation can be effectively agitated, and the effect of production is improved. It should be noted that the notification mode of the title may be changed depending on the reliability or irrespective of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Also, the font of the title character (Gothic font, Mincho font, etc.) and typeface (line book, open book, etc.) may be different depending on the type of reach.

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

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

(Super reach A)
In the case of Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the super reach production is started, such as when the introduction part of the reach production of the super reach (also referred to as super reach production) is finished, as shown in FIG. 9 (D), the entire screen of the image display device 5 The title 31AK002 (here, "SP reach A" here) of the super reach A is displayed on the screen, and the voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here "super reach A") is output from the speaker 8. , The title of Super Reach A is notified. After that, the title 31AK002 of the super reach A is erased, the character 31AK003 that is an enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 are confronted with each other, as shown in FIG. 9 (E). The succeeding part of the reach effect of the super reach A is executed. The production in which the characters confront each other is also called a battle production, and when the teammate character wins in the battle production, it becomes a big hit, and when the teammate character is defeated, it becomes a loss.

  Note that when the dialogue is displayed on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, the speaker 8 may output a voice corresponding to the dialogue. The dialogue is not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed in subtitles on the lower portion of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super reach B)
In the case of the super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses from the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 9 (F), the title 31AK005 of the super reach B (here "SP Reach B" is displayed, and the speaker 8 outputs a voice corresponding to the title name of Reach ("Super Reach B" in this case) to notify the title of Super Reach B. It After that, the title 31AK005 of the super reach B is erased, as shown in FIG. 9 (G), the character 31AK006 which is an enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 are confronted. The succeeding part of the reach effect of Super Reach B is executed.

  In this way, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach title is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the super reach effect was started. By doing so, the title can be notified after the player has shown the introduction part of the super reach effect, etc., so that the effect effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

  Further, in Super Reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (FIG. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...), the titles are In the introduction part until the notification, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9 (C)). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super-reach is performed after the super-reach effect is started and which title is notified. Super-reach A and super-reach B are not limited to completely commoning the presentation mode until the title is informed, and it is possible to determine which super-reach will be achieved by paying attention to the production. You may make it a common production mode. For example, in the introduction part of the super reach A and the super reach B, the super reach effect (for example, the effect of displaying the enemy character or suggesting the enemy character) is executed in a mode related to the subsequently notified title. You can By doing so, the effect of the effect is improved, and the player comes to pay attention to the effect. In this way, the title notification may be performed after it is possible to specify which super-reach will be performed.

(Super reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 9 (H), the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the characters “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, a voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "defeat the enemy") is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach D. As described above, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach effect. Further, below the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion display 31AK008 that indicates the expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. Here, the expectation is the expectation of a big hit, but it does not have to be exactly the same as the reach's big hit reliability.

  It should be noted that the notification of the voice of the super reach D does not notify the title name as it is, but notifies the contents of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the title notification by voice is changed depending on the type of reach. As a result, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

  After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 9 (I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation suggestion display 31AK008 are continuously reduced and displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the reach even during the reach production. Note that FIG. 9 (I) shows the same effect contents as in FIG. 9 (C) (super reach A, super reach B), but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (J), the enemy character character 31AK009 is displayed, the character 31AK001 lines 31AK004 are displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 are confronted is executed. It

(Super reach E)
In the case of the super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of the super reach E (here, the characters “SP reach E”) is displayed in a part of the upper left of the image display device 5. As a result, the title of Super Reach E is announced. Note that in Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 that is an enemy character are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 face each other is displayed. Executed. In this way, in Super Reach E, the title is notified along with the progress of the reach effect. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach production.

  In the reach effect of the super reach E with low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation by notifying the title without stopping the reach effect. On the other hand, in the reach effects of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach effects is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 9D, 9F, and 9F). H)). By doing so, the title notification according to the super reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that in super reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach. Contrary to this embodiment, in the reach effect of super reach with high jackpot reliability, title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach effect. In the super-reach reach effect with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach effect may be stopped to notify the title.

(Timing notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the super reach production is performed. The title is announced at the start. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, which have a high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach that have a low jackpot reliability. In E, the title was announced at the start of the super reach production, but in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title was announced at the start of super reach production, and in the case of a reach with low jackpot reliability, The title may be announced after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the image display device 5 is displayed. The title is announced on a part (second area) of the screen. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be that the title is displayed in a size that fits in the entire screen, or the title is displayed on the entire background as a background for title notification. It may be a thing (title notification using the entire screen) or the like. Further, the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach A and the super reach B, and the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach D and the super reach E.

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

(Expectation level indication)
In this embodiment, in the title notification in super-reach A and super-reach B, which have a high jackpot reliability, super-reach D, which has a lower jackpot reliability than super-reach A and super-reach B, is displayed without displaying the expectation indication. In the title notification in, the expectation level suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming dull. Further, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation level suggestion display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his / her expectation by displaying the expectation suggestion display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with low reliability. In addition, you may make it display an expectation degree suggestion display in at least one part of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach E.

  Note that the expectation indication is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9 (H), etc., and the expectation may be indicated by a meter or a gauge, or it corresponds to the expectation. The displayed numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (H) and the like, when the number of black stars is shown, half (corresponding to half) black stars may be displayed, and the number of stages of expectation may be increased.

(Timing display end timing)
In addition, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach effect can be focused. Further, in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until the determination effect described later is executed. As a result, in super reach D and super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during super reach production. Further, by performing the above, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the title display end timing may be changed at any timing, because the effect of production can be improved.

  Here, although the effect operation of the reach effect of the super reach C is omitted, for example, title notification or expectation degree suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decision production)
After each of the reach effects has been executed, at the timing of deriving the display result (the final stage of the variable display), the decided effect for notifying whether or not the display result is the “big hit” is executed. The decision effect includes a decision effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and a decision effect indicating that the display result is “miss”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), a decided effect in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. After that, if the display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 10C, an image 31AK013 indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. The fixed decorative design is derived. If the display result is “miss”, an image showing that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach lose combination is derived.

  In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified even during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the decided effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to focus attention on the decided effect, and it is possible to execute the title notification with a sharpness.

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

  When displaying a hold display, an active display, a character that is permanently displayed during variable display, and a display related to cell-phone interlocking on the image display device 5, it is not displayed as appropriate during the reach effect of super reach in order to draw attention to the reach effect. May be At that time, these displays may be kept displayed during the reach production with low reliability such as the super reach E. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively expecting the reach effect with low reliability, and to focus on the reach effect in the reach effect with high reliability.

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

  Note that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11B, and may be an effect in which the screen gradually cracks and cracks, or a sandstorm (display indicating a failure) is displayed. You may do it. With such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. It should be noted that there may be a developmental development effect such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion production)
In the example of the production operation shown in FIG. 9 (H), the expectation suggestion display 31AK008 displays the black stars indicating the expectation from the beginning, but five white stars are displayed first, and step by step. You may make it perform the expectation suggestion production which shows an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, five white star expectations indication indication 31AK021 is displayed first. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK021. A production that fits into one of the white stars of is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise every time it is repeated (for each number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation has settled in the degree-of-expectation suggestion display 31AK021, as shown in FIG. 12F, the black star is highlighted such that it glows. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion production has ended.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one and the degree of expectation indicated by the expectation suggestion display is increased by one step, but there are two or more black stars. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation increases by two or more steps. Alternatively, half the black stars may be displayed to raise the expectation by half. In this case, different voices may be output, or the same voice may be output, depending on the number of stars displayed (the number of stages of expected degree of increase). For example, the same sound may be output when half a black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing so, the expectation suggestive production is diversified, and the production effect is improved. In addition, the same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of steps of the degree of expectation increasing at one time, and it fits into the white star of the degree of expectation indication, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of steps of the degree of expectation increasing You may make it perform the effect like.

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

  FIGS. 12G to 12L are example production operations of title notification and expectation suggestion production in the special mode when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the production modes. In the normal mode, the title notification and the expectation suggestion effect are executed as shown in FIGS. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the variation pattern of super reach D is the reach effect of super reach D2 having a different effect mode from the reach effect of super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, although the voice corresponding to the reach title name is output from the speaker 8, a voice different from the normal mode (for example, voice having a different voice color) is output. Further, the expectation indication 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star shape but a rhombus shape.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (I), the black diamond 31AK025 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 A production that fits in one of the white rhombuses is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs the sound "Pong" indicating that the black diamonds indicating the degree of expectation have increased. As shown in FIGS. 12J and 12K, the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the reach expectation. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation has been set in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black rhombus is highlighted, such as shining, as shown in FIG. In this way, depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed) that is determined according to the player's selection, the game status, etc., the title notification mode is made different, and the effect is diversified. improves.

  Although FIG. 12 shows an example of the production operation when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, other reach productions (title notification, expectation suggestion production) depending on the production mode (state when the reach production is executed). (Including) may be different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not the reach title is notified and the execution rate of the title notification may be changed. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing so, an effect according to the player's preference can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the expectation suggestion effect that gradually increases the number of black stars is executed. You may make it perform the expectation suggestion production which reduces the number of the display which suggests stepwise. Such an expectation suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the expectation suggestion effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other example of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect that gradually increases the display indicating the expectation of the expectation suggestion display, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation. In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at once instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of gradually increasing the black stars is completed, as shown in FIG. The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when the operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 of the super reach C (here, the characters of "SP reach C") is displayed, thereby The reach C title is announced. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, below the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is 3 is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. It should be noted that, after the movable body 32 has operated, the development effect in which the title and the expectation suggestion display change may be executed.

(Preliminary performance)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed according to the title notification mode (for example, the title display color). For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the title 31AK036 of the super reach A is displayed in black, and the voice corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach A. After that, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the title notice is executed in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red. As described above, the title is displayed in black when the title announcement is not executed, and the title is displayed in a color other than black when the title announcement is executed. In the title notice shown in FIG. 14, the title display mode (display color) may change after the reach title is announced by voice. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. The timing of displaying the title in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display.

  In addition, when the title announcement in which the display mode (display color) of the title changes is executed, the sound according to the changed display mode may be output after the display mode of the title has changed. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. Further, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the changed title.

(Timing notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title in the reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of an effect (specific effect) such as a notice effect or a development effect in which the degree of expectation of being controlled to a big hit advantageous state is improved. By doing so, when the title is once notified, the effect of improving the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

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

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

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, for example, depending on whether the display result is "big hit" or "miss". As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the title of Super Reach changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and “black” to “fruit pattern”. The ones that change from "red" to "fruit pattern" are provided, and the jackpot reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the jackpot reliability varies according to the timing of change in the title display color. By doing so, the player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the effect of production is improved.

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

  When the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes, the display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16 (A) in the normal mode, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16 (B) is set in the special mode. Determine the title display color in different proportions. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by changing the execution mode (display color or change timing of the display color) of the title announcement depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a dialogue notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed by the display mode of the character's dialogue in the reach production of super reach (for example, the display color of the dialogue).

  After the display color of the title of the super reach is determined, the display color of the character dialogue (whether or not to execute the dialogue notice) in the reach production of the super reach is determined (step 31AKS003).

  In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C, for example, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “miss”. As shown in FIG. 16 (C), the display color of the lines in the reach effect is changed from “white”, “red”, and “white” to “red”, and in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the change timing of the display color of the dialogue. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue, and the effect of the production is improved. For the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the dialogue is displayed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be changed according to the timing at which the display color changes.

  Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the effect modes of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the title notice and the dialogue notice include the same effect mode (display color), the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same effect mode is achieved. Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the timing of changing the presentation mode of the title announcement and the dialogue announcement. For example, when the change timing is the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timing is different, or the jackpot reliability may be changed depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

  When the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes, the display color of the dialogue may be determined in the special mode at a rate different from that of the normal mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

  It should be noted that instead of the speech notice, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability may be executed by changing the effect mode of the reach effect. In that case, in the notice production, a plurality of change timings of the production mode may be provided so that the jackpot reliability varies according to the change timing.

  After the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined, or when it is determined that the variation pattern is not the super reach (step AK31S001; No), the presence / absence of execution and the effect mode are determined for other notice effects (step AK31S004). After that, the determination results in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the notice effect determination process is ended.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the title notice and the line notice can be executed in the case of super-reach, but the title notice in the case of a specific super-reach (for example, other than super-reach with low reliability) is possible. Alternatively, at least one of the speech notice and the notice may be made executable. Further, the title notice and the dialogue notice have been described as being determined by the determination rate shown in FIG. 16, but the determination rate is arbitrary, and the determination rate may be different depending on the type of super reach, for example. By doing so, the notice effect corresponding to the type of reach can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the number of executable presentation modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) is different between the title notice and the dialogue notice. By doing so, the effects are varied and the effect of the effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the dialogue notice, the number of executable production modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and type of executable production modes may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute a notice presentation with a sense of unity, and it becomes easier for the player to grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action production)
When the effect form of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect form changes may be executed. For example, the action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the action effect in which the image acts on at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. Then, after the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or the dialogue may be changed. The effect mode (effect effect image or the like) of the effect effect may be the same regardless of whether it acts on the title or the dialogue. In addition, there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the dialogue does not change even though the effect effect is executed. When the action effect is executed, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination result related to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be executed by the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which at least one of the title notice and the dialog notice changes according to the effect mode of the action effect (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may differ, or the title effect may change. The ratio of which presentation mode is changed and the ratio of which effect is changed may be different from that of the speech notice, or the ratio of how many colors (how many stages) it is changed may be different. . By executing such action effect, the player pays attention to which one of the title and the dialogue is acted when the action effect image is displayed, and the effect is improved. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence / absence of execution of the effect effect and the effect mode may be determined at different rates depending on the effect modes. By doing so, the effect effect according to the effect mode can be executed, and the effect effect is improved.

  As another example of such action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of one of a title and a dialogue is displayed according to the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the action content of the character or the effect content in the battle effect). May be changed. By doing so, the player comes to pay attention to the effect contents of the reach effect.

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

(Sub liquid crystal)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5, a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3. Although referred to as a sub liquid crystal here, the sub display device may be configured by an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed to the vicinity of the image display device 5 or the like, or may be a movable type or a retractable type. On the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a display of a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. When the title is continuously displayed after the notification of the title, like the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, the title or the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, the title or the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal after the title is notified on the image display device 5. By doing so, the title and the expectation suggestion display can be displayed without hindering the super reach effect on the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation suggestion display can be easily understood.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestive effect has been described, but the present invention is applied to the notification of the title related to other effects (informing mainly displaying characters). May be. For example, in the case of executing a look-ahead zone effect for shifting to a plurality of zones (stages, effect modes, etc.) having different background images and effect modes in the image display device 5 as the notice effect (for example, the look-ahead notice effect), the transition zone is executed. The present invention may be applied to the title notification. In the case of presenting a mission (“reach with 7”, “use the stick controller to annihilate the enemy”, etc.) and perform a mission effect that gives the player an advantageous state when the mission is achieved, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 31AK)
In the above-described embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a decided effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a “big hit” is executed, and then the display result is displayed ( 10 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a decided effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving a display result, an operation effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the win / loss of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. By doing so, the display result is shown according to the operation of the player, so that the player's motivation to participate in the game can be increased and the interest is improved.

  FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are diagrams showing a production operation example of super reach in a modified example in which an operation production is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after the reach mode is set on the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), a character 31AK041 which is a friend character and a character 31AK042 which is an enemy character are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) to (F) and FIGS. 18 (G) to (I), the reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

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

  In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that the operation effect is executed are prepared. The jackpot reliability varies depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. Further, the image showing that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a mode with higher reliability.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17 (E), the praying character 31AK045 is changed to a pleased character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 is changed to the large button image 31AK047. Changes to.

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

  As described above, in this modified example, when the operation effect image changes, the action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. The operation effect image may change without the effect effect. In addition, the operation effect image may not change even though the effect effect has been executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

  After that, a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is deleted as shown in FIG. 18 (J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the central portion as shown in FIG. 18 (K). , A display prompting the user to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation on the stick controller 31A is in an effective operation valid period.

  Here, when the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, as shown in FIG. 18L, an image 31AK052 showing that the teammate character has won is displayed. Then, at the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination is derived. Note that when an operation is not detected within the predetermined operation valid period, the image shown in FIG. 18L is automatically displayed.

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

  In the example of the effect operation shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the reach title notification and the expectation degree suggestion display are omitted, but the reach effect and the operation effect shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. It may be executed. The determination related to the operation effect and the operation effect image (whether the operation effect is present, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence of the effect effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.

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

  The specific image is an image with high jackpot reliability that is displayed by including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plurality of types of elements include a banana image of the element E1, a melon image of the element E2, an apple image of the element E3, a watermelon image of the element E4, and a strawberry image of the element E5. The fruit pattern image configured to include these elements E1 to E5 is the specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Further, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 forming the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter display and the reach title display, respectively.

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

  When performing the shutter display and the reach title display, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits light. The common sound and the emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When performing such shutter display and reach title display, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed. Further, in the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. The output periods of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

  FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed at the start of the variable display on the image display device 5. In the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started as shown in FIG. 19 (b). The downward arrows indicate the variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, the reach state is set as shown in FIG. 19 (c).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, the super reach effect is started. The variable display is displayed, for example, in a small size on the upper right of the screen, and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the content of the super reach to be executed is shown as a reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, in the reach title image 31AK062, the characters "battle reach" indicating that the reach effect accompanied by the battle effect is executed are displayed.

  Further, when the reach title effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Furthermore, after the common sound is output, an effect is produced in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) such as "hot and hot" indicating that the jackpot reliability is high. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed. Note that the common sound and the specific sound have been described in the case where the output periods are completely separated, but the output periods may be partially overlapped.

  Then, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19E is executed. The enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, the word "Battle Victory!" Is displayed on the upper left of the screen. It is announced that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle production is completed, the variable display screen is returned to the original numerical design. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all the symbols are stopped and the big hit symbol of "777" is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 that form the fruit pattern image. By doing so, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 which have different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately notify that the fruit pattern image with high jackpot reliability is displayed.

  The display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

  Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

  The determination regarding the shutter effect (presence / absence of shutter effect and effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. In that case, the shutter effect may be determined based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when the title display color is determined to be a fruit pattern, the fruit pattern shutter effect may be easily executed. Further, the determination regarding the reach title effect may be executed together with the determination regarding the shutter effect in step 31AKS004 in FIG.

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state). Suggestion effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) that suggests that the state is controlled, and title notification means (for example, effect) that can notify the title corresponding to the suggestion effect. The control CPU 120), and the title notifying means can notify the title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect (for example, FIGS. 9D and 9F). ).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect.

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

  With such a configuration, it is possible to give attention to which suggestive effect is executed, and the interest is improved.

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

  With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation even after the notification of the title.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the suggestive effect execution means has at least a first suggestive effect (e.g., reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) as the suggestive effect. 2 suggestive effects (for example, reach effects of super reach D and super reach E) can be executed, and in the second suggestive effect, the title notifying unit starts the second suggestive effect from the start of the second suggestive effect. You may make it notify the title corresponding to.

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

  (5) In the gaming machine of (4) above, the ratio in which the advantageous state is controlled is higher when the first suggestive effect is executed than when the second suggestive effect is executed. Good.

  With such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the suggestion effect executing means is configured to be able to execute the suggestion effect in an effect mode related to a title notified in the predetermined period. May be.

  With such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, a detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting the movement of the player, and a specific display corresponding to the detection means ( For example, a specific display execution unit (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that performs the small button image 31AK043, the large button image 31AK047, and the stick image 31AK051) is further provided, and the specific display execution unit is the first specific display as the specific display. It is possible to display (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047, a stick image 31AK051) which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display, and detection by the detection means is possible. In the non-effective period of, after displaying the first specific display, 1 specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIG. 17 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), and during the effective period of the detection by the detecting means, the action effect using the changed second specific display May be executed (for example, FIGS. 18J and 18K).

  With such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

  (8) In the gaming machine according to any of (1) to (7) above, as a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state, a first suggestion display in which the display size is the first size (FIG. 19). (A) The shutter image 31AK061 of the first size displayed during the shutter effect shown in (a) and the second suggestion display in which the display size is the second size (the one displayed during the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19D). A display unit (for example, the image display device 5 and the CPU 120 for effect control) capable of displaying a two-size reach title image 31AK062) is further provided, and the display unit includes a plurality of types of elements having different modes (FIG. 19A). , Element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc. shown in (d)). An image (a fruit pattern or the like shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D) can be displayed, and any of the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display is displayed in a pattern including the specific image. , A plurality of types of elements are displayed so as to be included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (in either shutter image 31AK061 or reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D). May be displayed such that the elements E1 to E5 are included).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the specific image regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. Thereby, it is possible to accurately notify that the specific image is displayed.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 31SH)
Next, the characteristic part 31SH of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 20-1 is a diagram for explaining an example of modes that can be changed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the character selection mode and the roulette challenge mode are executed as a kind of reach effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to transition to the character selection mode or the roulette challenge mode as at least a part of the reach effect. In FIG. 20-1, a rounded quadrangle indicates a mode, and a rectangle indicates a result or the like (for example, an effect result or the like). Further, an arrow from a certain mode to another mode indicates a transition (transition) from a certain mode to another mode. For example, an arrow from "normal mode" to "character selection mode" indicates that the "normal mode" is changed to "character selection mode". An arrow from a certain mode to a certain result or the like indicates that a certain result or the like occurs in the certain mode. For example, an arrow from “character selection mode” to “character A selection” indicates that the result of “character A selection” or the like occurs in the “character selection mode”. An arrow from a certain result or the like to a certain mode indicates a transition to a certain mode via the certain result or the like. For example, the arrow from "select character A" to "roulette challenge mode" indicates that the transition to "roulette challenge mode" occurs after the result "select character A" or the like. An arrow from a certain result or the like to another result or the like indicates that another result or the like occurs through the certain result or the like. For example, the arrow from “×” to “◯” in the “roulette challenge mode” indicates that the result of “◯” or the like is passed through the result of “x” or the like.

(Each mode)
As shown in FIG. 20-1, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of modes (normal mode, character selection mode, roulette challenge mode, bonus mode A, bonus mode B, chance mode A, chance mode). B etc.). It should be noted that the mode shown in FIG. 20-1 is an example, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a mode different from the mode shown in FIG. 20-1 (for example, a demo mode in which a customer waiting demonstration effect is performed). You may have.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the effect of selecting a character executed in the character selection mode may be referred to as a character selection effect. Alternatively, the mode in which the character selection effect is performed may be referred to as a character selection mode. Also, an effect using roulette executed in the roulette challenge mode may be referred to as a roulette effect. Alternatively, the mode in which the roulette effect is performed may be referred to as the roulette challenge mode. Further, in the present embodiment, an effect different from the character selection effect and the roulette effect (for example, a mini character effect described later) can also be executed.

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

  According to FIG. 20-2 (A), in the case of a big hit through super-reach (in the case of super-reach big hit), "no execution" is determined at a rate of 70%, and "execution" is 30%. It is determined by the ratio. Further, in the case of losing after super-reach (in case of super-reach losing), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 80%, and “execution” is determined at a rate of 20%. When the normal reach is lost without developing to the super reach (normal reach loss), "no execution" is determined at a rate of 98%, and "execution" is determined at a rate of 2%. In other cases (for example, non-reach loss, normal reach big hit, etc.), "no execution" is determined at a rate of 100%.

  For example, the ROM 121 is a table for determining whether or not to execute character selection effects / roulette effects for super-reach jackpots, a table for determining whether or not to perform character selection effects / roulette effects for super-reach loss, and a character selection effect / roulette effects for normal reach loss. The presence / absence determination table is stored, and in the case of a super-reach jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 is one of the performance presence / absence determination table for the character selection / roulette effect for the super-reach jackpot, and one of the effect random numbers. Based on the random number for determining whether or not to execute the character selection / roulette effect, whether or not to execute the character selection / roulette effect is determined, and in the case of super reach loss, the character selection / roulette effect for super reach loss The execution decision table Based on the random number, whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect is determined, and in the case of normal reach loss, a character selection effect / roulette effect execution / non-execution determination table for normal reach loss, the random number and Whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect may be determined based on. The effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect in cases other than the above.

  Note that the effect control CPU 120 recognizes whether a super-reach jackpot, a super-reach loss, a normal reach loss, or the like is recognized by an effect control command (for example, a variation pattern command that specifies a variation pattern). Good.

  Also, in the table for determining whether or not to execute the character selection / roulette effect for super-reach jackpot, which is referred to when the super-reach jackpot is hit, 70% of each of “no execution” and “execution performed”. As determined, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number may be assigned to each of “no execution” and “execution”. Further, in the table for determining whether or not to execute the character selection / roulette effect for super-reach loss, which is referred to in the case of super-reach loss, each of “no execution” and “execution performed” is determined at a ratio of 80:20. As described above, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number may be assigned to each of “no execution” and “execution”. Further, in the table for determining whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect for normal reach loss, which is referred to in the case of normal reach loss, each of “no execution” and “execution performed” is determined at a ratio of 98: 2. As described above, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number may be assigned to each of “no execution” and “execution”.

  In addition, in the ROM 121 other than the above (when it is neither super reach jackpot nor super reach loss nor normal reach loss), the presence / absence determination table of the character selection effect / roulette effect (“no execution” and “execution available”) So as to be determined at a ratio of 100: 0, a table in which a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value of the random number is assigned to each of “no execution” and “execution” In a case other than the above, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect based on the table and the random number.

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

  In the present embodiment, the roulette effect is executed according to the effect result of the character selection effect. Specifically, when the character is selected in the character selection effect (when the character A or the character B is selected), the roulette effect is executed, and when the character is not selected in the character selection effect (the character A is also selected. The roulette effect is not executed when the character B is not selected. Specifically, seven types (“EP1” to “EP7”) are prepared as effect patterns for character selection effects and roulette effects.

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

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

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

  In the case of super reach loss, “EP2” is determined at a rate of 60% and “EP5” is determined at a rate of 40%. In the case of super reach loss, “EP1”, “EP3”, “EP4”, “EP6”, and “EP7” are not determined (determination rate is 0%).

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

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern determination table for a super reach sure change jackpot, a character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern determination table for super reach loss, and the effect control CPU 120 stores: In the case of a super reach sure change jackpot, a character selection / roulette effect production pattern determination table for the super reach sure change jackpot and a character selection / roulette effect production pattern determination, which is one of the random numbers for production, are used. Based on the random number, decide the effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect, and if it becomes super reach loss, based on the random number and the effect pattern determination table of the character selection effect / roulette effect for super reach loss. , Character selection production It may be used to determine the effect pattern of roulette production. The effect control CPU 120 determines “EP3” when the super reach normal big hit occurs, and determines “EP1” when the normal reach loss occurs.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 recognizes whether it is a probability variation big hit, a normal big hit, or the like by an effect control command (for example, a display result designation command that specifies whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type). Good.

  Further, in the production pattern determination table of the character selection production / roulette production for the super reach sure variation jackpot, which is referred to when the super reach sure variation jackpot is made, "EP1": "EP2": "EP3": "EP4": "EP5": "EP6": "EP7" is determined at a ratio of 0: 0: 0: 20: 0: 40: 40, so that the random numbers are randomized in each of "EP1" to "EP7". A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the numerical value may be assigned. In addition, in the production pattern determination table of the character selection / roulette production for super reach loss, which is referred to when the super reach loss occurs, "EP1": "EP2": "EP3": "EP4": "EP5": “EP6”: “EP7” is compared with the random number value of the above random number for each of “EP1” to “EP7” so that “EP6” is determined at a ratio of 0: 60: 0: 0: 40: 0: 0. It is sufficient that a numerical value (judgment value) is assigned.

  It should be noted that the ROM 121 refers to an effect pattern determination table (“EP1”: “EP2”: “EP3”: “EP4”) for character selection effects and roulette effects for the super reach normal big hit, which is referred to when the super reach normal big hit occurs. : "EP5": "EP6": "EP7" are determined at the ratio of 0: 0: 100: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0 to each of the "EP1" to "EP7". The table for allocating a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value is stored, and the CPU 120 for effect control, based on the table and the random number, produces a character selection effect in the case of a super-reach normal jackpot. -The effect pattern of the roulette effect (specifically, "EP3") may be determined. Further, in the ROM 121, an effect pattern determination table (“EP1”: “EP2”: “EP3”: “EP4”: “EP5”, which is referred to when the normal reach loss occurs, is a character selection effect / roulette effect effect for the normal reach loss. : “EP6”: “EP7” is compared with the random number value of the above random number for each of “EP1” to “EP7” so that “EP6” is determined at a ratio of 100: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0. Stored in the table) to which numerical values (judgment values) are assigned, and the effect control CPU 120 produces a character selection effect / roulette effect effect pattern based on the table and the random number when the normal reach loss occurs. (Specifically, “EP1”) may be determined.

  In addition, when it is determined that "execution is performed" as to whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed (that is, when any effect pattern of "EP1" to "EP7" is determined), for example, a predetermined timing ( For example, a predetermined message (for example, the message 31SHME1 shown in FIG. 20-5 (C)) may be displayed at the timing immediately before the character selection effect is executed.

  FIG. 20-3 (A) is an example of a determination rate of whether or not to execute the mini character effect, by the effect control CPU 120.

  According to FIG. 20-3 (A), in the case of super-reach (super-reach jackpot, super-reach lost), "no execution" is determined at a rate of 40%, and "execution" is 60%. It is determined by the ratio. In the case of normal reach (normal reach jackpot, normal reach loss), "no execution" is determined at a rate of 90%, and "execution" is determined at a rate of 10%. In other cases (for example, in the case of non-reach loss), "no execution" is determined at a rate of 100%.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, two types (“OCP1” and “OCP2”) are prepared as the effect patterns for the mini character effect. “OCP1” is an effect pattern in which the mini character weak effect (weak effect by the character C) is executed, as shown in FIG. "OCP2" is an effect pattern in which the mini character strong effect (strong effect by the character C) is executed as shown in FIG.

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

  The method of determining the effect pattern of the mini-character effect is the same as the method of determining the effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

(Decision processing of various effects)
FIG. 20-4 is a flowchart showing an example of effect determination processing for determining whether or not to execute various effects and an effect mode (effect pattern). The effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. In the effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect at the determination rate shown in FIG. 20-2 (A) (step 31SHS001), and determines the content of the determination (presence / absence). Yes (step 31SHS002).

  When it is determined to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect (step 31SHS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20-2 (B). Yes (step 31SHS003). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the mini character effect at the determination rate shown in FIG. 20-3 (A) (step 31SHS004), and determines the content of the determination (presence or absence of execution) (step 31SHS005).

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect (step 31SHS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 skips the process of step 31SHS003 (that is, determines the effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect). 20-3 (A), the presence / absence of execution of the mini character effect is determined (step 31SHS004), and the determination content (presence / absence of execution) is determined (step 31SHS005).

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the mini character effect is not executed (step 31SHS005; No), the effect control CPU 120 skips the process of step 31SHS006 (that is, without determining the effect pattern of the mini character effect) and performs the effect determination process. finish.

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

  Note that in the effect determination process shown in FIG. 20-4, it is assumed that “execution enabled” has been determined as to whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed. In addition, it is assumed that “execution is performed” has been determined as to whether or not to execute the mini character effect, and “OCP1” has been determined as the effect pattern of the mini character effect. The result of determining the effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect will be described later.

  FIG. 20-5 (A) shows that the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5. ing. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B), the decorative pattern showing the number 7 on “left” and “right” is stopped, and the reach mode is set. In FIG. 20-5 (B), a weak effect (31SHcharCJ, see FIG. 20-3 (C)) by the character C is executed as a mini character effect (mini character weak effect) corresponding to the effect pattern “OCP1”. The execution timing of the mini character effect is not after the reach (FIG. 20-5 (B)). For example, it may be before the reach (FIG. 20-5 (A)).

  20-5 (C) is a scene following FIG. 20-5 (B). In FIG. 20-5 (C), a message 31SHME1 of the text "Challenge to bonus mode !!" is displayed. When "execution is performed" is determined as to whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect, at least the character selection effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-2 (B) (specifically, "EP2"). In the case of "EP-7", the character selection effect and the roulette effect are executed, and in the case of "EP1", the roulette effect is not executed but the character selection effect is executed). In other words, when "executed" is determined as to whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed, at least the normal mode is switched to the character selection mode as shown in FIG. 20-1. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (B), the roulette effect may be executed after the execution of the character selection effect (specifically, in the case of “EP2” to “EP7”, the character selection effect). The roulette effect is executed after execution of, and in the case of "EP1", the roulette effect is not executed after execution of the character selection effect). In other words, when “execution is performed” is determined for the execution / non-execution of the character selection / roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 20-1, when the mode is changed to the roulette challenge mode from the normal mode through the character selection mode. There is. When the roulette challenge mode is entered (when the roulette effect is executed), the bonus mode (bonus mode A, bonus mode B) may be entered depending on the effect result of the roulette effect. In other words, when "execution is performed" is determined as to whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed, and when the character selection effect is executed, there is a possibility that the bonus mode may be finally entered depending on the development. From the above, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (C), the message 31SHME1 of the phrase "Challenge to bonus mode !!" is displayed.

  20-5 (D) is a scene following FIG. 20-5 (C). Specifically, FIG. 20-5 (D) is a scene where the character selection effect is started. In FIG. 20-5 (D), a notification image 31SHMD1 for notifying that the current mode is the character selection mode, a message 31SHME2 of the message "Selecting effects in bonus mode !!", and three options (option 31SHSEL1). , Option 31SHSEL2, option 31SHSEL3) and the like are displayed.

  The character selection effect executed in the character selection mode is an effect for selecting an effect in the bonus mode (more specifically, an effect mode of the effect executed in the bonus mode when the bonus mode is assumed to have been entered). Therefore, the message 31SHME2 of the message "Selecting the effect in the bonus mode !!" is displayed.

  The option 31SHSEL1 is an option corresponding to an effect in which the character A appears as an effect in the bonus mode (more specifically, an option that suggests that if the character shifts to the bonus mode, the character A appears. ). As shown in FIG. 20-5 (D1), in the option 31SHSEL1, notification information 31SHCAN for notifying the name of “character A” and an image 31SHCharA of character A are displayed.

  The option 31SHSEL2 is an option corresponding to an effect in which the character B appears as an effect in the bonus mode (more specifically, an option that suggests that if the character mode is switched to the bonus mode, the character mode is switched to the bonus mode in which the character B appears). ). As shown in FIG. 20-5 (D2), in the option 31SHSEL2, notification information 31SHCBN for notifying the name of “character B” and an image 31SHCharB of character B are displayed.

  The option 31SHSEL3 is an option corresponding to the option 31SHSEL1 or the option 31SHSEL2 not being selected (more specifically, an option indicating not to shift to the bonus mode).

  From the scene shown in FIG. 20-5 (D), among the scenes shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1), the scene shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2), and the scene shown in FIG. 20-6 (E3), Transition to any scene.

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

  FIG. 20-6 (E2) is a scene in which the option 31SHSEL2 is selected in the character selection effect. In FIG. 20-6 (E2), the option 31SHSEL2 is selected as a selection result (effect result of character selection effect) by enlarging the option 31SHSEL2 and changing the image of the character B (changes to a jumping image). I am informing you.

  FIG. 20-6 (E3) is a scene in which the option 31SHSEL3 is selected in the character selection effect. In FIG. 20-6 (E3), the option 31SHSEL3 is selected as the selection result (the effect result of the character selection effect) by expanding the option 31SHSEL3 and changing (enlarging, etc.) the word "sorry". Is informed.

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

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

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

  20-6 (F1), the scene shown in FIG. 20-7 (G11) or the scene shown in FIG. 20-7 (G12) transits to either one of the scenes. 20-6 (F2), the scene shown in FIG. 20-8 (G21) or the scene shown in FIG. 20-8 (G22) transits to either one of the scenes. .. Moreover, the scene of FIG. 20-6 (F3) makes a transition to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M3).

  FIG. 20-7 (G11) is a scene in which “◯” is selected in the roulette effect shown in FIG. 20-6 (F1). 20-7 (H11) is a scene following FIG. 20-7 (G11). Specifically, FIG. 20-7 (H11) is a scene in which the fixed decorative design which is a big hit is stopped and displayed. The scene of FIG. 20-7 (H11) transits to the scene of FIG. 20-9 (I1).

  FIG. 20-7 (G12) is a scene in which “x” is selected in the roulette effect shown in FIG. 20-6 (F1). 20-7 (G12), the scene shown in FIG. 20-7 (H12) or the scene shown in FIG. 20-7 (G13) transits to either one of the scenes. FIG. 20-7 (H12) is a scene in which the fixed decorative design, which is lost, is stopped and displayed. The scene of FIG. 20-7 (H12) transits to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M3).

  FIG. 20-7 (G13) is a scene in which “◯” is reselected after the selection of “x”. 20-7 (H13) is a scene following FIG. 20-7 (G13). Specifically, FIG. 20-7 (H13) is a scene in which the fixed decorative design that is a big hit is stopped and displayed by displaying the reverse effect image 31SHG (by causing the reverse effect image 31SHG to act). The scene of FIG. 20-7 (H13) transits to the scene of FIG. 20-9 (I2).

  FIG. 20-8 (G21) is a scene in which “◯” is selected in the roulette effect shown in FIG. 20-6 (F2). 20-8 (H21) is a scene following FIG. 20-8 (G21). Specifically, FIG. 20-8 (H21) is a scene in which the fixed decorative design which is a big hit is stopped and displayed. The scene of FIG. 20-8 (H21) transits to the scene of FIG. 20-9 (I2).

  FIG. 20-8 (G22) is a scene in which “x” is selected in the roulette effect shown in FIG. 20-6 (F2). 20-8 (G22), the scene shown in FIG. 20-8 (H22) or the scene shown in FIG. 20-8 (G23) transits to either one of the scenes. FIG. 20-8 (H22) is a scene in which the fixed decorative design that is a loss is stopped and displayed. The scene of FIG. 20-8 (H22) transits to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M3).

  FIG. 20-8 (G23) is a scene in which “◯” is reselected after the selection of “x”. 20-8 (H23) is a scene following FIG. 20-8 (G23). Specifically, FIG. 20-8 (H23) is a scene in which the fixed decorative design which is a big hit is stopped and displayed by displaying the reverse effect image 31SHG (by causing the reverse effect image 31SHG to act). The scene of FIG. 20-8 (H23) transits to the scene of FIG. 20-9 (I2).

  20-9 (I1) is a scene following FIG. 20-7 (H11). Specifically, it is a screen that notifies the start of bonus mode A. In FIG. 20-9 (I1), a message 31SHME3A of the text "I did it! Bonus mode A start !!" and an image 31SHCharA of character A are displayed. 20-9 (I1) is a scene in which the start of the round game (round game related to bonus mode A) is notified.

  20-9 (J1) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (GI1). In FIG. 20-9 (J1), a notification image 31SHMD3A that notifies that the current mode is the bonus mode A, and an image 31SHCharA of the character A are displayed. 20-9 (K1) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (J1). 20-9 (J1) and 20-9 (K1) are scenes in which a round game is being executed. 20-9 (L1) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (K1). In FIG. 20-9 (L1), the message 31SHME4A of the message "It is chance mode A." is displayed. 20-9 (L1) is a scene in which the end of the round game (round game related to the bonus mode A) or the transition to the chance mode A is notified. The scene of FIG. 20-9 (L1) transits to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M1).

  20-9 (I2) is a scene following FIG. 20-7 (H13) or FIG. 20-8 (H21) or FIG. 20-8 (H23). Specifically, it is a screen for informing the start of bonus mode B. In FIG. 20-10 (I2), a message 31SHME3B of a phrase "I did it! Bonus mode B start !!" and an image 31SHCharB of character B are displayed. 20-9 (I2) is a scene in which the start of the round game (round game related to bonus mode B) is notified.

  20-9 (J2) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (GI2). In FIG. 20-9 (J2), a notification image 31SHMD3B for notifying that the current mode is the bonus mode B and an image 31SHCharB of the character B are displayed. 20-9 (K2) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (J2). 20-9 (J2) and 20-9 (K2) are scenes in which a round game is being executed. 20-9 (L2) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (K2). In FIG. 20-9 (L2), the message 31SHME4B of the message "It is chance mode B." is displayed. 20-9 (L2) is a scene in which the end of the round game (round game related to the bonus mode B) or the transition to the chance mode B is notified. The scene of FIG. 20-9 (L2) transits to the scene of FIG. 20-10 (M2).

  FIG. 20-10 (M1) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (LI). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (M1) is a scene in which the first variable display is started in the chance mode A. In FIG. 20-10 (M1), a notification image 31SHMD4A that notifies that the current mode is the chance mode A and an image 31SHCharA of the character A are displayed. 20-10 (N1) is a scene following FIG. 20-10 (M1). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (N1) is a scene in which the fixed decorative design that is a loss is stopped and displayed. 20-10 (O1) is a scene following FIG. 20-10 (N1). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (O1) is a scene where the next variable display is started.

  20-10 (M2) is a scene following FIG. 20-9 (L2). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (M2) is a scene in which the first variable display is started in the chance mode B. 20-10 (M2), a notification image 31SHMD4B for notifying that the current mode is the chance mode B and an image 31SHCharB of the character B are displayed. 20-10 (N2) is a scene following FIG. 20-10 (M2). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (N2) is a scene in which the fixed decorative pattern that is a loss is stopped and displayed. 20-10 (O2) is a scene following FIG. 20-10 (N2). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (O2) is a scene where the next variable display is started.

  20-10 (M3) is a scene following FIG. 20-6 (F3) or FIG. 20-7 (H12) or FIG. 20-8 (H22). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (M3) is a scene in which the variable display is started in the normal mode. 20-10 (N3) is a scene following FIG. 20-10 (M3). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (N3) is a scene in which the fixed decorative design that is a loss is stopped and displayed. 20-10 (O3) is a scene following FIG. 20-10 (N3). Specifically, FIG. 20-10 (O3) is a scene where the next variable display is started.

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

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

  When EP3 is determined as the effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect, in the effect operation example of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (B). → Fig. 20-5 (C) → Fig. 20-5 (D) → Fig. 20-6 (E1) → Fig. 20-6 (F1) → Fig. 20-7 (G11) → Fig. 20-7 (H11) → diagram 20-9 (I1) → FIG. 20-9 (J1) → FIG. 20-9 (K1) → FIG. 20-9 (L1) → FIG. 20-10 (M1) → FIG. 20-10 (N1) → FIG. 20- It changes to 10 (O1).

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

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

  When EP6 is determined as the effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect, in the effect operation example of FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, FIG. 20-5 (A) → FIG. 20-5 (B). → Fig. 20-5 (C) → Fig. 20-5 (D) → Fig. 20-6 (E2) → Fig. 20-6 (F2) → Fig. 20-8 (G21) → Fig. 20-8 (H21) → diagram 20-9 (I2) → FIG. 20-9 (J2) → FIG. 20-9 (K2) → FIG. 20-9 (L2) → FIG. 20-10 (M2) → FIG. 20-10 (N2) → FIG. 20- It transits to 10 (O2).

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

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

(Modification of the characteristic part 31SH)
For example, the determination rate of whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, in FIG. 20-2 (A), the determination rate of execution / non-execution in the case of super-reach jackpot and the determination rate of execution / non-execution in the case of super reach loss are different, but they may be the same. In addition, in FIG. 20-2 (A), the determination rate of execution / non-execution in the case of the super-reach certainty big jackpot and the determination rate of execution / non-execution in the super reach normal jackpot are the same, but they may be different. Further, the determination rate of the execution presence / absence may be changed depending on the presence / absence of the pseudo-relation and the number of times. In addition, the determination rate of execution / non-execution may be changed in accordance with the number of reserved memories.

  The determination rate of whether or not to execute the mini character effect is not limited to the example shown in Fig. 20-3 (A). For example, in FIG. 20-3 (A), the execution / non-execution determination rate in the case of super-reach jackpot and the execution / non-execution determination rate in the case of super-reach loss are the same, but may be different. Moreover, the determination rate of execution presence / absence may be different between the case of the super reach sure variation big hit and the case of the super reach normal big hit. Further, in FIG. 20-3 (A), the determination rate of the presence / absence of execution in the case of the normal reach jackpot is the same as the determination rate of the presence / absence of execution in the case of the normal reach loss, but they may be different. Further, the determination rate of the execution presence / absence may be changed depending on the presence / absence of the pseudo-relation and the number of times. In addition, the determination rate of execution / non-execution may be changed in accordance with the number of reserved memories.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-5, when it is determined in the effect determination process whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed, it is determined that a predetermined message (FIG. 20-5 (C)) is displayed. Although the message 31SHME1) is displayed, the message displayed when it is determined to be “executed” need not always be the same. That is, any one of a plurality of types of messages (for example, a plurality of types having different wording, character color, etc.) may be displayed. For example, one message may be randomly selected from a plurality of types of messages, and the expectation for the bonus mode may be different depending on which message is displayed (for each message type, the bonus mode is changed to the bonus mode. In order to change the expectation level of each message), the determination rate of each message may be different for each effect pattern. As an example, when there is a sober message A and a flashy message B, when EP3 that reaches the bonus mode is determined in the effect determination process, it is more than when EP1 that does not reach the bonus mode is determined. The plain message A may be difficult to be determined, and the flashy message B may be easily determined.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20-5, the predetermined message (message 31SHME1) is displayed at the timing immediately before the character selection effect is executed (the scene in FIG. 20-5 (C)). Is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined message may be issued at the timing when the reach state is reached (the scene in FIG. 20-5 (B)) or at the timing before the reach state is reached (the scene before the scene in FIG. 20-5 (B)). It may be displayed. Further, the predetermined message may be displayed at any one of the display timings of the plurality of types. For example, one display timing may be randomly determined from a plurality of types of display timings, and the expectation for the bonus mode may be different depending on which display timing (the bonus mode is changed for each display timing). In order to change the expectation of each), the determination rate of each display timing may be different for each effect pattern.

  In addition, when it is determined that "execution is performed" as to whether or not the character selection effect / roulette effect is executed, a predetermined message may be displayed or not displayed. That is, the normal mode may be switched to the character selection mode without displaying a predetermined message. For example, in the effect determination process, when it is determined that “execution is performed” regarding whether or not to execute the character selection effect / roulette effect, the presence / absence of a predetermined message is determined in addition to the effect pattern of the character selection effect / roulette effect. May be. As a result, the sense of expectation for the transition from the normal mode to the character selection mode (that is, the sense of expectation for the bonus mode) can be maintained. The predetermined message may not always be displayed (the predetermined message itself may not be provided).

  Note that in FIG. 20-5 (D), the display start timing and the display end timing of the notification image 31SHMD1, the message 31SHME2, and the three options (option 31SHSEL1, option 31SHSEL2, option 31SHSEL3) do not necessarily match. Good. For example, after displaying the notification image 31SHMD1, the message 31SHME2 and three options may be displayed.

  Further, in FIG. 20-6 (F1), the display start timing and the display end timing of the notification image 31SHMD2, the roulette 31SHRoul, and the icon 31SHCAI do not necessarily have to match. For example, after displaying the notification image 31SHMD2, the roulette 31SHRoul or the icon 31SHCAI may be displayed. The same applies to FIG. 20-6 (F2).

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

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

  Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 20-5, the character selection mode is entered after the reach state is reached, but the transition timing to the character selection mode is not limited to this. That is, the reach state may be entered after the character selection mode is entered, or the character selection mode may be entered when the reach state is entered.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-5 to 20-10, when a certain character is selected in the character selection effect of a certain variable display and a big hit occurs in the variable display, after the big hit occurs. In the bonus mode, the character selected during the variable display appears. That is, the character in the bonus mode is selected for each big hit. However, it is not always necessary to select the character in the bonus mode for each big hit. For example, in the case of a long-running game (for example, when a big hit occurs again from the chance mode), the character selection effect is not executed in the variable display when the big hits are made for each of the second and subsequent big wins. Even if the character selected in the variable display when it is the big hit of the first time (so-called first big hit) is made to appear (continuously used) in the bonus mode of each of the second and subsequent big hits, which becomes the consecutive villa. Good. The same applies to the characters appearing in the chance mode during the continuous vacation.

  Further, in the variable display in which the pseudo continuation is performed, the reach state may be performed after the pseudo continuation (temporary stop, re-fluctuation) is performed, or the pseudo continuation may be performed after the reach state is achieved. In other words, the flow of variable display start → pseudo-relationship → reach state → character selection mode or variable display start → pseudo-relationship → character selection mode → reach state may be started, or variable display start → reach state → pseudo-replication → Reach status → Character selection mode may be used again, variable display start → Reach status → Character selection mode → Pseudo ream → Reach status may be changed, variable display start → Character selection mode → Pseudo ream → Reach status The flow may be changed, or variable display may be started → character selection mode → reach state → pseudo-link → reach state again.

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

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-6 to 20-8, during the roulette chance mode (while the roulette effect is being executed), the character selection mode (characters) is always (in the entire period of the roulette chance mode) by the same notification mode. Although the effect result of the effect in the selection effect is notified (for example, when the character A is selected in the roulette effect, the icon 31SHCAI is always displayed in a fixed display position, and the character B is selected in the roulette effect). In this case, although the icon 31SHCBI is always displayed at a fixed display position), the notification mode may be changed during the roulette chance mode. For example, when the character A is selected in the roulette effect, the display position of the icon 31SHCAI or the display size may be changed during the roulette chance mode.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-6 to 20-8, in the roulette chance mode (during execution of roulette effect), the player selects the character selection mode (character selection effect) to make the player recognize the effect result. The icon (31SHCAI, 31SHCBI) corresponding to the character selected in the effect is displayed, but during the roulette chance mode, in addition to or in addition to the above-mentioned icon, the character selection mode (character selection The player may be made to recognize the effect result in (effect). For example, in the roulette chance mode, a word (for example, character A selection, character B selection, etc.) indicating the effect result of the character selection effect may be displayed. Further, in the roulette chance mode, a sound (music for character A, music for character B, etc.) corresponding to the effect of the character selection effect may be output. Further, the background of the roulette chance mode may be the background (background for character A, background for character B, etc.) corresponding to the effect result of the character selection effect.

  Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 20-7 (G13) and 20-8 (G23), the reverse effect image 31SHG of the character C is displayed, but the reverse effect image 31SHG may not be the character C. .. For example, the reverse effect image 31SHG of the character B may be displayed in the scene of FIG. 20-7 (G13) or the scene of FIG. 20-8 (G23). Further, the reverse effect image 31SHG that is neither the character A, the character B, nor the character C may be displayed. Further, the reverse effect image 31SHG may not be displayed (the mode may be reselection without displaying the reverse effect image 31SHG).

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 20-1, from the normal mode to the chance mode (chance mode A, chance mode B), normal mode → character selection mode → roulette challenge mode → bonus mode (bonus mode A, bonus Mode B) → Chance mode (chance mode A, chance mode B) is transitioned, but the next mode after the normal mode does not have to be the character selection mode, and the next mode after the normal mode (before the bonus mode) Mode) does not have to be the roulette challenge mode. In other words, if the development is the normal mode → first mode → second mode → third mode (bonus mode) → fourth mode (chance mode), the first mode executes the first effect. The first effect mode and the second mode to be performed may be the second effect mode in which the second effect is executed.

  For example, the first mode may be the same character selection mode as in the above-described embodiment, and the second mode may be the battle mode in which the battle effect is executed. In the battle effect executed in the battle mode, the character selected in the character selection effect executed in the character selection mode becomes a supporting character that supports the teammate character, and depending on the result of the battle, the bonus mode may be entered. .. For example, if the ally character wins the enemy character by the support of the character A, the mode shifts to the bonus mode A, and if the ally character wins the enemy character by the support of the character B, the mode shifts to the bonus mode B. If the ally character is defeated by the enemy character regardless of the above, the bonus mode may not be entered (the normal mode may be entered).

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-9, the number of bonus modes A and the number of bonus modes B are the same, but the number of bonus modes A and the number of bonus modes B may be different. .. For example, the number of rounds in bonus mode A may be less than the number of rounds in bonus mode B.

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 31SH)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game, and is put into a first state (for example, character selection mode) afterwards. Transition to a transitionable second state (for example, roulette challenge mode), and transition to the second state after which transition is possible to a third state (for example, bonus mode A, bonus mode B, etc.) (see FIG. 20-1). State transition means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control), and the effect mode in the third state in the first state (for example, a character that appears in the bonus mode. For example, bonus mode A as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J1). The image 31SHCharA of character A appearing in B., and the image 31S of character B appearing in bonus mode B as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J2). CharB and the like) (for example, in the character selection effect, by selecting option 31SHSEL1 corresponding to character A as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1), suggesting character A that appears in bonus mode A, FIG. 20-6 When the option 31SHSEL2 corresponding to the character B is selected as in (E2), the first suggesting means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) that suggests the character B appearing in the bonus mode B, and the second state The production mode suggested in one state (for example, the character A selected in the character selection production as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1), the character B selected in the character selection production as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2), etc.) While making it visible (for example, when character A is selected, it corresponds to character A as shown in FIG. 20-6 (F1)). When the icon 31SHCAI is displayed and the character B is selected, the icon 31SHCAB corresponding to the character B is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-6 (F2), and it is suggested whether to shift to the third state (for example, FIG. 20). As shown in -7 (G12) to FIG. 20-7 (G13) and FIG. 20-8 (G22) to FIG. 20-7 (G23), depending on whether the roulette effect is “◯” or “x”, the bonus is given. Second suggestion means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that suggests whether to shift to mode A or bonus mode B, and executes the effect in the effect state suggested in the first state in the third state ( For example, when the option 31SHSEL1 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E1), the bonus mode in which the character A corresponding to the option 31SHSEL1 appears as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J1). Do A, and when option 31SHSEL2 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E2), execute bonus mode B in which character B corresponding to option 31SHSEL2 appears as in FIG. 20-9 (J2). To do.

With such a configuration, the interest is improved. For example, since the result of the effect in the first state is reflected more strongly in the third state than in the second state, the depth of the effect is increased and the interest is improved. For example, whether character A or character B is selected in the character selection effect in the character selection mode, roulette effect is executed in the roulette challenge mode, and the character selected in the character selection effect is beside the roulette effect. While it is displayed relatively small (see FIGS. 20-6 to 20-8), it appears as a main effect in the bonus mode (see FIG. 20-9). Further, even when the above-described battle effect is executed in the second state, in the battle effect which is the second state, the character selected in the character selection effect appears as a supporting character less noticeable than the teammate character or the enemy character. On the other hand, in the bonus mode, it has appeared as the main effect.
Furthermore, although the result of the effect in the first state is reflected more strongly in the third state than in the second state, the result of the effect in the first state can be recognized in the second state, and therefore the first result in the second state can be recognized. The result of the effect in the state can be confirmed. In addition, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the transition to the third state.

  The chance mode (chance mode A, chance mode B) shown in FIGS. 20-1 and 20-10 is also the fourth state in which the state can be shifted to the third state (for example, character selection mode) later. Then, in the fourth state, the effect is executed in the effect mode suggested in the first state (for example, when the option 31SHSEL1 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E1), the option 31SHSEL1 is selected as shown in FIG. 20-10 (M1). The chance mode A in which the character A corresponding to is appears, and when the option 31SHSEL2 is selected in FIG. 20-6 (E2), the character B corresponding to the option 31SHSEL2 is selected as shown in FIG. 20-10 (M2). The chance mode B to appear appears.

  It should be noted that in the third state, the production mode suggested in the first state and a common mode regardless of the suggested content (for example, the number of rounds display, the payout display, etc.) are common modes in FIG. 20-9. Can be executed in combination with. As a result, it is possible for the player to easily understand that the player is in the third state.

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

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, in the second state, the second suggestion means suggests whether to shift to the third state in a suggestion mode corresponding to the performance mode suggested in the first state ( For example, a battle effect in which the character selected in the selection effect becomes a supporting character is executed, and whether or not to shift to the bonus mode A or the bonus mode B may be suggested depending on the result of the battle effect).

  According to such a configuration, since the effect state in which the first state and the second state are related to each other, it is possible to effectively perform the effect.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, the first suggestion means may have one or more effect modes in the third state in the first state (for example, a character A appearing in bonus mode A, a bonus). After the character B appearing in the mode B) is presented as a candidate (for example, the option 31SHSEL1 corresponding to the character A and the option 31SHSEL2 corresponding to the character B are displayed as shown in FIG. 20-5D), the third state is displayed. 20 suggests the character A appearing in the bonus mode A by selecting the option 31SHSEL1 as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1), and the option 31SHSEL2 as shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2). May be selected to suggest character B appearing in bonus mode B).

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

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), in the second state, it is suggested that the third state is not transitioned to after the third state is suggested ( For example, in the roulette effect, there may be a case where the mark becomes “x” as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G12) and then becomes “◯” as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G13), and it is suggested that the state does not shift to the third state. When it is suggested that the state shifts to the third state after being played, the production is executed in the third state in a production mode different from the production mode suggested in the first state (for example, in FIG. 20-6 (E1)). When the option 31SHSEL1 is selected and becomes “x” as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G12) and then becomes “◯” as shown in FIG. 20-7 (G13), as shown in FIG. 20-9 (J2) , Corresponds to option 31 SHSEL1 A bonus mode B in which a character B different from the character A appears may be executed).

  According to such a configuration, there are a plurality of routes that are in the third state, and since the effects are performed in different effect modes, the range of effects is expanded and the interest is further improved.

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

  With such a configuration, it is possible to attract more attention of the player to the first state and the second state.

  (6) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (5) above, in the first state, a specific effect (for example, the mini character effect shown in FIG. 20-3 or FIG. 20-5 (B)) A specific effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) to be executed is provided, and the specific effect is different from the effect related to the suggestion by the first suggesting means (for example, the character C appearing in the mini-character effect is selected in the character selection effect). 20A and 20B, and also regarding the determination of effects as shown in FIGS. 20-2 and 20-3), and which of the specific effects is executed. And the ratio of being the third state is different (for example, the ratio of being a big hit is different depending on whether the mini character weak effect is executed or the mini character strong effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-3 (B)). It may be.

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

  As shown in (1), (5), etc., the “state” includes a state on production, a state on game (game state), or a state on production and a state on game. It is a concept. The gaming state may include a jackpot gaming state, a normal state, a time saving state, a probability variation state, a reach state, a state in which pseudo-relation is performed, and the like.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) A gaming machine having both the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31AK is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is moved to a second state in which the first state can be changed later, and a second state is changed later. State transition means capable of transitioning to a transitionable third state, first suggestion means for suggesting an effect mode in the third state in the first state, and suggestion in the first state in the second state The second suggestion means for suggesting whether to shift to the third state while visually confirming the effect mode, and the title notifying means capable of notifying the title corresponding to the second suggestive effect are provided, and start of the suggestive effect. The game machine is capable of notifying the title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from, and executes the effect in the effect state suggested in the first state in the third state.

(2) A gaming machine that has both the characteristic unit 31SH and the characteristic unit 31AK is a gaming machine that can play a game, and shifts to a second state that can be shifted to the first state later, and to the second state later. State transition means capable of transitioning to a transitionable third state, first suggestion means for suggesting an effect mode in the third state in the first state, and suggestion in the first state in the second state The second suggestion means for suggesting whether to shift to the third state while visually confirming the effect mode, and the title notifying means for notifying the title corresponding to the first suggestive effect are provided, and start of the suggestive effect. The game machine is capable of notifying the title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from, and executes the effect in the effect state suggested in the first state in the third state.

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

(4) A gaming machine that has both the characteristic portion 31SH and the characteristic portion 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is changed to a second state that can be changed to the first state, State transition means capable of transitioning to the second state, which is capable of transitioning to the second state later, first suggesting means for suggesting an effect mode in the third state in the first state, and first state in the second state And a second suggestion means for suggesting whether to shift to the third state and a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing the suggestive effect for suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled. A title notifying unit capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect, performing the effect in the effect mode suggested in the first state in the third state, and elapses a predetermined period from the start of the suggestive effect. It is possible to inform the title corresponding to the suggested director at the time was, a game machine.

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

(First embodiment)
FIG. 20-11 is a flowchart showing the prefetching notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, the production control CPU 120 first creates a set of production control commands at the time of starting winning (that is, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a reserve storage number addition designation command (first reserve storage number addition). It is confirmed whether or not a designated command or a set of second reserved storage number addition designated command) is newly received (step 31SHS6001). Specifically, a set of symbol designating command, variation category command, and reserved storage number addition designation command (first reserved storage number addition designation command or second reserved storage number addition designation command) are stored in the command storage area at the time of starting winning. It can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a new set of commands for starting winning is not received, the process is terminated. The variation category is a variation pattern grouped (categorized) by variation type and is also referred to as variation pattern type.

  If a set of commands for starting winning is newly received, the effect control CPU 120 causes the probability variation state flag (a flag indicating whether the probability variation state is present) or the time saving state flag (whether it is the time reduction state or not). Is checked (step 31SHS6002). If the probability variation state flag or the time saving state flag is set (that is, if it is the probability variation state or the time saving state), the process is ended as it is.

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

  By executing the processing of Steps 31SHS6002 and 31SHS6003, in this embodiment, only when the start winning is newly generated in the first start winning opening when the game state is controlled to the normal state, The processes after 31 SHS6004 are executed, and the pending notice effect, which is one mode of the effect (prefetching notice effect) by the pending notice (one aspect of the readahead notice), can be executed.

  Not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, even if a start winning is generated in the second starting winning opening while the probability variation state or the time saving state is controlled, the pending notice effect can be executed. You may comprise.

  In addition, for example, when it is configured to execute the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the winning order to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the gaming state is normal. It is possible to execute the pending announcement effect regardless of whether it is in the state, the probability changing state or the time saving state, and regardless of whether the starting prize is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. You may comprise.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first number of pending storages is 2 or more (step 31SHS6004). Whether or not the first reserved storage number is 2 or more can be determined by, for example, checking the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM 122. If the first number of pending storages is not 2 or more (that is, if the number of first pending storages is 1), the process is ended as it is.

  In this embodiment, when executing the hold announcement effect, the display of the hold display is started in the normal manner at the time of the start winning, and then the hold display is changed to the special hold, the blue hold, and the red hold at the timing of the hold shift. However, the fact that the number of the first reserved memories is only 1 at the timing of the start winning is that when the reserved shift of the first reserved memory is performed thereafter, the reservation is immediately exhausted and the variable display is performed. Therefore, there is no room to execute the pending notice effect. In view of this, in this embodiment, it is determined in step 31SHS6004 that the hold announcement effect cannot be executed unless the first hold storage number is 2 or more, and the process is ended.

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

  Further, for example, in the case of a gaming machine configured to be able to display the active display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed by the display form that inherits the display form of the hold display, the active display of the active display after executing the hold notice effect is performed. Since it is possible to change the display mode, it is possible to shift to the process of step 31SHS6005 and execute the pending notice effect even if the first pending storage number is 1.

  If the first number of pending storages is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the latest pending display based on the latest variable category command and the first number of pending storages received (step 31SHS6005). .. In step 31SHS6005, the effect control CPU 120 selects a final display mode determination table for determining the final display mode of the latest pending display based on the latest variable category command and the first number of reserved memories. And CPU120 for production control performs the lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

  20-12 and 20-13 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, in this embodiment, in the final display mode determination table, as the final display mode of the pending display, normal hold (without special hold), normal hold (through special hold). Yes), blue hold, and red hold are assigned judgment values. Of these, "normal hold (with special hold)" means that after a change to special hold at the timing of the hold shift after the start winning, it finally becomes normal hold at the timing of the subsequent hold shift. This is to return, and the final display mode itself is normally on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, "normal hold (no special hold)" means that it does not change to special hold at all and does not change to normal hold until the hold is exhausted and the hold display is erased. It corresponds to the one that does not execute the performance itself.

  In addition, when the first hold storage number is 2, since there is only one opportunity to change the hold display at the timing of the hold shift after the start winning, there is room to temporarily change the hold display to the special hold. Absent. Therefore, in the final display mode determination table for the first reserved storage number “2” shown in FIGS. Only, the judgment value is assigned to each, and there is no allocation of the judgment value to the normal hold (with special hold).

  In the case where the hold display can be changed a plurality of times during one variable display or the active display can be displayed, even when the first hold storage number is 2, The special hold may be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, in this embodiment, when the variation category indicated by the variation category command is non-reach loss, super-reach loss or super-reach jackpot, the pending notice effect is executed. When the change category indicated by the change category command is any other change category, the effect control CPU 120 directly changes the final display mode of the hold display to “normal hold (without special hold)”. ", And it is determined not to execute the pending notice effect.

  When the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area is “2”, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates non-reach loss (variation category). In the case of 1), the two retained and non-reach-miss final display mode determination tables shown in FIG. 20-12 (A) are selected, and the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates super reach loss (variation category 7). 20-12 (B), the final display mode determination table for two held and super reach loss shown in FIG. 20-12 (B) is selected, and the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates super reach jackpot (variation category 23. , 26), the final display mode decision for two held and super-reach jackpots shown in FIG. 20-12 (C) To select the table. Further, when the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area is “3” or “4”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation category indicated by the variation category command is non-reach-missing. Is displayed (variation category 1), the final display mode determination table for 3-4 reserved and non-reach lost shown in FIG. 20-13 (D) is selected, and the variation category indicated by the variation category command is super. If it indicates the reach loss (variation category 7), the final display mode determination table for 3 to 4 reserved and super reach loss shown in FIG. 20-13 (E) is selected, and the variation category indicated by the variation category command is If it indicates a super-reach jackpot (variation categories 23, 26), it holds 3 to 4 pending items and supermarkets shown in FIG. 20-13 (F). Selecting a final display mode decision table for over switch jackpot. And CPU120 for production control performs the lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

  As shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, in this embodiment, in the case of super-reach loss or super-reach jackpot, compared with the case of non-reach loss, finally, blue color is more than normal hold. The rate of change to hold or red hold is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold display finally changes to blue hold or red hold, the expectation level (reach reliability) for the super reach is compared with the case where the hold display is finally normal hold. It's getting higher.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, in this embodiment, in the case of a super-reach jackpot, compared with the case of non-reach loss or super-reach loss, finally the normal hold Also, the rate of change to blue hold or red hold is high. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, in the present embodiment, in the case of a super-reach big hit, compared with the case of non-reach loss or super-reach loss, finally, blue holding is performed. The rate of change to red is even higher. Therefore, in this embodiment, the expectation (big hit reliability) for the big hit is the highest when the notice display of the notice object is finally changed to the red hold, and the next big hit is the case where it is finally changed to the blue hold. The expectation (big hit reliability) is high, and the expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is lowest when the game is normally held.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-12 and 20-13, when the winning determination result is non-reach loss, super-reach loss, or super-reach jackpot, the pending notice effect can be executed. Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when there is a variable category that can be identified as being a normal reach, it may be possible to execute the pending announcement effect based on the winning determination result being a normal reach loss or a normal reach jackpot.

  When it is determined not to execute the hold announcement effect (N in step 31SHS6006), that is, when the final display mode is set to normal hold (without special hold), or when the variation category indicates super reach loss or super reach big hit If not, the process is terminated as it is. When it is determined to execute the pending notice effect (Y in step 31SHS6006), the effect control CPU 120 displays the pending notice of the notice object based on the received latest variable category command, the first pending storage number, and the final display mode. Change pattern is determined (step 31SHS6007). In step 31SHS6007, the effect control CPU 120 selects the change pattern determination table for determining the change pattern of the notice display of the pending display, based on the latest variation category command, the first pending storage number, and the final display mode. And CPU120 for production control performs the lottery process based on a random number using the selected change pattern determination table, and determines the change pattern of the pending display of a notice object.

  20-14 and 20-15 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the change pattern determination table. In FIGS. 20-14 and 20-15, the special Δ indicates a special hold of triangle display, and the special □ indicates a special hold of rectangle display.

  If the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area is “2”, and the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is blue pending, the effect control CPU 120 of FIG. If the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is red hold by selecting the change pattern determination table for two hold and blue hold shown in -14 (A), two hold shown in FIG. 20-14 (B). In addition, the change pattern determination table for holding red is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 20-14 (A), in the change pattern determination table for two reservations and for blue reservation, the determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 21 is determined with a probability of 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (B), in the change pattern determination table for two reservations and red reservation, the determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 22 is determined with a probability of 100%. . The change pattern 21 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of winning the start prize and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the hold shift. Further, the change pattern 22 is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of the start winning and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to the red hold at the timing of the hold shift. That is, when the number of the first hold storage is “2”, since the hold shift timing is only once, the blue hold or the red hold of the final display mode is directly performed at the hold shift timing without passing through the special hold. Change to.

  When the first number of reserved memories stored in the first number of reserved memories storage area is “3”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is normally reserved (via special reservation). 20-14 (C), if the three hold patterns and the change pattern determination table for normal hold shown in FIG. 20-14C are selected and the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is blue hold, FIG. If the final display mode determined in step 31SHS6005 is the red hold, the change pattern determination table for the three hold and blue hold shown in (D) is selected, and the three hold and red are displayed in FIG. Select the change pattern determination table for holding.

  As shown in FIG. 20-14 (C), the determination values are assigned to the change patterns 31 and 32 in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and for the normal reservation. The change pattern 31 is such that the hold display of the notice object is displayed as the normal hold at the time of winning the start prize, and then the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the change display of the second hold shift is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to the normal hold again at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 32 is such that the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern for changing the hold display of the notice target to the normal hold again at the timing of the shift.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (D), the determination values are assigned to the change patterns 33 and 34 in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and blue reservation. The change pattern 33 is such that after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the time of winning the start prize, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold shift is displayed. It is a change pattern that changes the hold display of the notice target to blue hold at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 34 is such that the notice display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of winning the start prize, and then the notice display of the notice display is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to blue hold at the timing of the shift.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E), determination values are respectively assigned to the change patterns 35 and 36 in the change pattern determination table for three reservations and red reservation. In the change pattern 35, after displaying the hold display of the notice target as the normal hold at the time of winning the start prize, the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the hold display of the second hold shift is changed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to red hold at the timing. In addition, the change pattern 36 is such that the notice display of the notice subject is displayed as the normal notice at the time of winning the start prize, and then the notice display of the notice subject is changed to the special display of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern for changing the hold display of the notice target to red hold at the timing of the shift.

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (G), in the change pattern determination table for four reservations and blue reservation, judgments are made for the change pattern 405, the change pattern 406, the change pattern 407, and the change pattern 408, respectively. A value has been assigned. The change pattern 405 is such that the hold display of the notice object is displayed as the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then the hold display of the notice object is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the change display of the second hold shift is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is changed to blue hold at the timing, and the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 406 is such that the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of winning the start prize, and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the hold display of the notice target is displayed as it is in the special hold of the triangular display at the timing of the shift, and the hold display of the notice target is changed to the blue hold at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 407 is such that the notice display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of the start winning, and then the notice display of the notice display is changed to the special display of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the notice display is changed to the blue hold at the shift timing, and the notice display is displayed as the blue hold at the third hold shift timing. In addition, the change pattern 408 is such that the notice display of the notice subject is displayed as the normal notice at the time of the start winning, and then the notice display of the notice subject is changed to the special display of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the notice display is displayed in the special display of the rectangular display as it is at the shift timing, and the notice display is changed to blue hold at the third hold shift timing.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20-15 (H) and (I), a change pattern determination table for four reserved and non-reach loss / super reach lost and red retention, and four reserved and super reach jackpots and red retention for red retention. In the change pattern determination table, determination values are assigned to the change pattern 409, the change pattern 410, the change pattern 411, the change pattern 412, the change pattern 413, and the change pattern 414, respectively.

  The change pattern 409 is such that the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the change display of the second hold shift is performed. This is a change pattern in which the notice-holding display is changed to red-holding at a timing, and the notice-holding display is displayed as red-holding as it is at the timing of the third hold shift. In addition, the change pattern 410 is such that the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of winning the start prize, and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the notice display of the notice display is displayed as the special display of the triangle display as it is at the shift timing, and the notice display of the notice display is changed to red hold at the timing of the third hold shift. Further, the change pattern 411 is such that the notice display of the notice subject is displayed as the normal notice at the time of winning the start prize, and then the notice display of the notice subject is changed to the special notice of the triangle display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the notice display of the notice display is again displayed as the normal hold at the shift timing, and the notice display of the notice hold is changed to red hold at the third hold shift timing. In addition, the change pattern 412 is such that the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of winning the start, and then the hold display of the notice target is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift, and the second hold is performed. This is a change pattern in which the notice display is changed to red notice at the shift timing, and the notice notice is displayed as red at the third hold shift timing. In addition, the change pattern 413 is such that the notice display of the notice subject is displayed as the normal notice at the time of the start winning, and then the notice display of the notice subject is changed to the special hold of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the notice display is displayed in the special display of the rectangular display as it is at the shift timing, and the notice display is changed to red hold at the third hold shift timing. Further, the change pattern 414 is such that the notice display of the notice subject is displayed as the normal notice at the time of winning the start prize, and then the notice display of the notice subject is changed to the special display of the rectangular display at the timing of the first hold shift. This is a change pattern in which the notice display of the notice display is again displayed as the normal notice hold at the shift timing, and the notice display of the hold display is changed to the red notice at the third hold shift timing.

  As shown in FIG. 20-15, in this embodiment, when the first number of held memories is “4”, the notice display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of the start winning, and the first hold shift is performed. It is configured to be changed to special hold at the timing of, and can be changed to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold at the third and subsequent hold shift timings. Therefore, in this embodiment, the notice display of the hold display is displayed at the fourth position (after the start winning) and at the third position in the first hold display area 31SH5a. At this time (the state after the first hold shift), the hold display of the notice target does not change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-14 (C) to (E), in this embodiment, even when the first number of held memories is “3”, the hold display of the notice target is normally held at the time of winning the start prize. Therefore, when the notice display for the notice is displayed at the third position in the first hold display area 31SH5a (the state after the start winning), the notice display for the notice is changed from the special hold to the normal hold. It does not change to blue hold or red hold. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the period in which the notice display is displayed at the fourth and third positions, the notice display is unlikely to change from special hold to normal hold. .. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing from the special hold to the normal hold at an early stage of the hold display of the notice target, and to prevent a reduction in the effect when the hold notice effect is executed. ..

  Not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, the special hold, the blue hold, and the red hold can be displayed immediately at the time of winning the start prize, or without displaying the special hold and waiting for the next hold shift. Immediately execute the action effect described below to change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold, so that the hold display of the notice target is displayed at the fourth or third position. It may be configured such that the hold display of the notice target can be changed from the special hold to the normal hold, the blue hold, and the red hold even during the period in which the notice is given. However, even when configured in this way, at least the notice display for the notice is changed from the special notice to the normal notice during the period in which the notice display for the notice notice is displayed at the fourth or third position. It is preferable that the rate of change is low.

  Further, in this embodiment, the action effect described later can be executed at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold is displayed, and the hold display of the notice target does not change to the special hold even if the action effect is executed. Or, it may change to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 20-15 (F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift and the special effect is executed. It is possible to change from hold to normal hold. Further, for example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 20-15 (F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift. However, the special hold does not change and the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift, and the special hold can be changed to the normal hold. As such, in this embodiment, not only the case where the special hold is returned to the normal hold by one action effect, but also the plurality of action effects may be executed to return from the special hold to the normal hold, It is possible to improve the effect of performing the pending notice effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20-14 (C) to (E) and FIGS. 20-15 (F) to (I), in this embodiment, special holding of triangular display and special holding of rectangular display are performed as special holding. There are two types, but when the special hold of the rectangular display is displayed, the ratio of the red hold as the final display mode is higher than that of the special hold of the triangular display. It's getting higher. On the contrary, when the special hold of the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of returning to the normal hold as the final display mode is higher than when the special hold of the rectangular display is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-15 (H) and (I), in this embodiment, even if the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed (that is, once the normal hold is restored. Change pattern (change pattern 411, 414) is provided to make red holding reappear and appear as if it was displayed. Change pattern 411 of this revival pattern is provided only when a super-reach jackpot is hit. A determination value is assigned so that 414 can be determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the red hold is finally returned after the special hold is once returned to the normal hold, the jackpot is fixed, and more than when the special hold is changed to the red hold. , The expectation (reliability) for big hits is high.

  It should be noted that the change patterns 411 and 414 of the revival pattern are not limited to those determined to be a big hit, and the change patterns 411 and 414 of the revival pattern can be determined with a low probability even in the case of a super reach loss. Good. At least, even with such a configuration, when the red hold is finally returned after returning from the special hold to the normal hold, the jackpot against the jackpot is more than that when the special hold is changed to the red hold. Anything that has high expectations (reliability) may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the change patterns 411 and 414 of the revival pattern are provided only when the final display mode is red hold is shown, but the same revival is performed when the final display mode is blue hold. You may comprise so that the change pattern of a pattern may be provided.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-15 (H) and (I), the winning determination result is non-reach loss / super reach loss or super reach jackpot only when the number of reservations changes to 4 and red. Although the case where a different change pattern determination table is used depending on whether or not is shown, is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the change pattern determination tables for two reservations and three reservations shown in FIGS. 20-14 (A) to (E), four reservations and normal reservations shown in FIGS. 20-15 (F), (G), or The change pattern determination table for holding blue may also be configured to use a different change pattern determination table according to the winning determination result. In this case, for example, when the change pattern of the revival pattern is provided even when the final display mode is blue hold as described above, the non-reach gap / It is configured to provide a change pattern determination table for super reach loss and a change pattern determination table for super reach jackpot, and when it finally becomes blue hold after returning from special hold to normal hold, it will be a big hit. It may be configured such that it is confirmed that the probability of becoming a big hit is high or the expectation (reliability) for a big hit is high.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (H), as a change pattern determination table for four reservations and red reservation, a table common to both non-reach loss and super reach loss. However, different change pattern determination tables may be used for non-reach loss and super reach loss.

  The examples of the change patterns shown in FIGS. 20-14 and 20-15 are examples, and various change patterns may be provided. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-14 and 20-15, the case where the normal hold is changed to the special hold at the timing of the first hold shift is shown, but the special hold is displayed from the timing of the start winning, or A change pattern for changing from normal hold to special hold at the timing of the second and subsequent hold shifts may be provided. Further, for example, a change pattern in which the color is changed to blue hold and then changed to red hold may be provided.

  20-14 and FIG. 20-15 show the case where only the change pattern in which the special display of either the triangular display or the rectangular display is displayed is provided. However, for example, the special display of the triangular display is changed to the rectangular display. It may be configured to provide a change pattern such as a change to special hold or a change from rectangular display special hold to triangle display special hold.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 associates the final display mode and the change pattern determined in steps 31SHS6005 and 31SHS6007 with the pending storage of the notification target and stores them in the pending notification effect setting information storage area provided in the RAM (step 31 SHS6008). In addition, in this embodiment, the pending notice effect can be executed in parallel with respect to the plurality of pending displays displayed in the first pending display area 31SH5a, and a maximum of four pending announcement effects can be performed in the first pending display area 31SH5a. Since the hold display can be displayed, the hold advance notice effect setting information storage area is provided with four storage areas, and the final display mode and the change pattern are stored in association with the respective hold memories.

  20-16 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 31SHS8000). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the decorative pattern according to the variation pattern command read in step 31SHS8000 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). The decorative pattern) is determined (step 31SHS8001). When the pseudo pattern is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 determines, in step 31SHS8001, a chance eye symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo sequence. , Which is not a reach, but also a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol that is offset by one symbol). The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the decided final decorative pattern in a predetermined storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the probability variation state flag or the time saving state flag is set (step 31SHS8002). If neither the probability variation state flag nor the time saving state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set ( Step 31 SHS8003). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the variable display of the first special symbol is started), the process proceeds to step 31SHS8004. That is, in the present embodiment, as already described, when the game state is the normal state, the pending notice effect is executed for the first pending storage, so the processing of steps 31SHS8002 and 31SHS8003 is executed. As a result, only when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed when the game state is the normal state, the processing of steps 31SHS8004 to 31SHS8010 is executed to change the notice display to the hold display and the special hold, or It is configured to be able to execute action productions.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 becomes the executable timing of the effect effect (effect that is executed in a manner that acts on the hold display and suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes) in the first hold storage. It is confirmed whether or not there is any (step 31SHS8006). Whether or not it is the executable timing of the action effect is confirmed by, for example, confirming the change pattern stored in the suspension notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008) to determine whether the current variation start (suspend shift) has occurred. Special △ → Special △ or Special △ → Normal hold, Special △ → Blue hold, Special △ → Red hold, Special □ → Special □, Special □ → Normal hold, Special □ → Blue hold, Special □ → Red hold It can be determined by confirming whether or not

  The executable timing of the action effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and the action effect may be executed at another timing. For example, it may be configured such that even when the normal hold is changed to the special hold, it is determined that it is a timing at which the action effect can be executed, and the processes after step 31SHS8007 are executed to execute the action effect. Further, for example, it may be configured to provide a special action effect when changing from the normal hold to the special hold, and when the special action effect does not change to the special hold (gase action effect). It may be configured to have.

  If there is a timing at which the action effect can be executed in the first hold memory, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display as an action effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the action effect. A table according to the mode is selected (step 31SHS8007). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected action effect determination table, and determines the presence or absence and the type of action effect (step 31SHS8008).

  In addition, in this embodiment, since the pending notice effect can be executed in parallel with respect to the plurality of reserved displays displayed in the first reserved display area 31SH5a, the effect effect is executed in the first reserved memory. It may happen that there are multiple things that are possible at the same time. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 preferentially determines the presence or absence and the type of the effect effect from the first reserved memory at which the effect effect can be executed, starting with the variable display first. Thus, the effect is controlled to be executed only once during one variable display. For example, when the first and third hold displays displayed in the first hold display area 31SH5a are the executable timings of the action effect, the action effect is first applied to the first hold display. If the presence and type of the item is determined and it is decided to execute the action effect, the action effect is executed only for the first hold display.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and for example, it may be possible to execute action effects a plurality of times during one variable display by performing the action effects at different times. Further, although the action effect is executed only once during one variable display, it is configured to execute the action effect in such a manner that the one action effect simultaneously acts on a plurality of hold displays. Good.

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

  As illustrated in FIGS. 20-17 and 20-18, in the action effect determination table, determination values are assigned to no action effect, action effect A, action effect B, and action effect C, respectively. In addition, in this embodiment, the case where there are three types of action effects A to C as the types of action effects is shown, but not limited to such a mode, for example, only two types of action effects may be used. It may be configured or configured to use four or more types of action effects.

  As shown in FIGS. 20-17 and 20-18, in this embodiment, when the effect A is executed, the determination value is assigned such that the rate of change from the special hold to the normal hold is high. ing. Further, when the action effect B is executed, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of the special hold without change is high. Further, when the effect C is executed, the determination value is assigned such that the ratio of change from special hold to blue hold or red hold becomes high.

  Note that the action effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-17 (A) and (B) are tables used when changing from the special hold to the normal hold, and the display mode of the hold display has low expectation. It can be said that it is a table for selecting a pattern to be lowered, but since the selection ratio of the action effect A is particularly high, the action effect A is an action effect of a pattern in which the display mode of the hold display is lowered to a low expectation. It can be said that there is (Pattern 1). In addition, the action effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-17 (C) and (D) are tables used when the special hold is not changed, and are used to select a pattern for maintaining the current state of the hold display. Even if it is a table, it can be said that the action effect B is an action effect of a pattern that maintains the display mode of the hold display as it is because the selection ratio of the action effect B is particularly high (pattern 2). In addition, the action effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-18 (E) to (H) are tables used when changing from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold, and the display mode of the hold display is highly expected. It can be said that it is a table for selecting a pattern to be realized, but since the selection ratio of the action effect C is particularly high, the action effect C has a pattern in which the display mode of the hold display is set to a high expectation. It can be said that this is an action effect (Pattern 3).

  Further, since the above-mentioned pattern 1 and pattern 2 are for reducing the display mode of the hold display or maintaining the current state, they are patterns for making the change effect appear to be unsuccessful, and the above-mentioned pattern 3 is for displaying the hold display. Since this is a form of embodiment, the effect is a pattern for making the change look successful. It should be noted that even in the case of the pattern for making the same change failure appear, the way of showing the action effect may be different between the pattern 1 and the pattern 2. For example, when the action effect according to the above-mentioned pattern 1 is executed, a character such as "Failure" is displayed, and when the action effect according to the above-mentioned pattern 2 is executed, a character such as "Failure" is displayed. You may display and make it different.

  Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-17 and 20-18, the presence / absence of action effect and the determination rate of the type are determined according to which display mode the hold display changes in this variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, regardless of the change mode of the variable display this time, the presence / absence of action effect and the determination rate of the type may be changed depending on which final display mode the hold display changes.

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

  Further, for example, in the case where the display mode of the hold display may be changed from blue hold to red hold, the action effect can be executed even when the variable display this time remains blue hold. You may.

  Further, even when the variable display this time is changed from the same special hold to the blue hold when the display mode of the hold display is configured to change from blue hold to red hold as described above, The execution ratio and the type of action effect may be changed depending on whether the final display mode is blue hold or red hold. For example, the effect display may be executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is red hold, or the effect effect having a higher degree of expectation (for example, effect effect C) may be executed. Alternatively, conversely, the effect display may be executed at a higher rate when the final display mode is blue hold, or the operation effect having a higher degree of expectation (for example, the effect effect C) may be executed. .. With such a configuration, it is possible not only to give an expectation whether or not the display mode of the hold display changes in the variable display executed this time, but whether the display mode of the hold display may change thereafter. On the other hand, you can have expectations.

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

  On the other hand, if the probability variation state flag or the time saving state flag is set (Y in step 31SHS8002), if the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (N in step 31SHS8003), in the first pending storage When there is no action effect executable timing (N in step 31SHS8006) or when it is decided not to execute the action effect (N in step 31SHS8009), the effect control CPU 120 changes the A normal process table (process table without action effect) corresponding to the pattern is selected (step 31SHS8011). Then, the process proceeds to step 31SHS8012.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps 31SHS8010 and 31SHS8011 (step 31SHS8012).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (for example, image display device 5, game effect lamp 9, speaker 8, etc.). ) Is executed (step 31SHS8013).

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the effect pattern is variably displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of winning the start stored in the storage area of the command storage area at the time of starting winning (a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a reserved storage number addition designating command (first reserved storage number addition). One of the designated command or the second reserved storage number addition designated command)) is deleted, and the contents of the starting winning command storage region are shifted ( Step 31 SHS8015).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 31SHS8016).

  FIG. 20-19 is a flowchart showing the variable display effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step 31SHS8101) and decrements the value of the variable time timer by 1 (step 31SHS8102). When the process timer times out (step 31SHS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 31SHS8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data and the sound number data set next (step 31SHS8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the effect effect is being executed and the effect effect end timing is reached (step 31SHS8106). It should be noted that whether or not it is the end timing of the effect production can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variation time timer set in step 31SHS8014. If it is the end timing of the action effect, the effect control CPU 120 causes the notice object hold display to be held in blue or based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008). It is confirmed whether or not it is the timing to change to red hold (step 31SHS8107). If it is the timing to change to blue hold or red hold, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to change the display mode of the notice display of the notice to blue hold or red hold in the first hold display area 31SH5a. (Step 31 SHS8108).

  If it is not the timing to change to the blue hold or the red hold, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold target of the notice based on the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008). It is confirmed whether or not is the timing to change to the normal hold (step 31SHS8109). If it is time to change to the normal hold, the effect control CPU 120 controls the first hold display area 31SH5a to change the display mode of the hold display of the notice target to the normal hold (step 31SHS8110).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120, even if it is not the end timing of the effect effect, based on the change pattern stored in the pending notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008), in the other pending storage. It is confirmed whether or not there is a timing to change to blue hold or red hold (step 31SHS8111). Then, if there is a timing to change to blue hold or red hold (Y in step 31SHS8111), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode of the hold display of the notice target in the first hold display area 31SH5a. Control to change to blue hold or red hold is performed (step 31SHS8112). That is, in this embodiment, it may be determined that the action effect is not executed even in the variable display at the timing of changing from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold (see steps 31SHS8008 and 31SHS8009). ), Even if the action effect is not executed, control is performed to change the blue hold or the red hold to the hold display at the timing of changing from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120, even if it is not the end timing of the effect effect, based on the change pattern stored in the pending notice effect setting information storage area (see step 31SHS6008), in the other pending storage. It is confirmed whether or not there is a timing for changing to the normal hold (step 31SHS8113). Then, if there is a change timing to the normal hold (Y in step 31SHS8113), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode of the notice display of the notice display to the normal hold in the first hold display area 31SH5a. Change control is performed (step 31 SHS8114). That is, in this embodiment, it may be decided not to execute the action effect even with the variable display at the timing of changing from the special hold to the normal hold (see steps 31SHS8008, 31SHS8009). Even when the effect is not executed, control is performed to change the hold display, which is the timing for changing from special hold to normal hold, to normal hold.

  If the variable time timer has timed out (step 31SHS8115), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 31SHS8116).

  Next, a specific example of the presentation mode of the pending notice production will be described. FIG. 20-20 and FIG. 20-21 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the presentation mode of the pending notice production. Among these, FIG. 20-20 has shown the production | generation aspect of the suspension notice production when the suspension display of a notice object finally changes to red suspension. FIGS. 20-21 show an effect mode of the hold notice effect when the notice display is finally returned to the normal hold. Note that in FIGS. 20-20 and 20-21, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

  First, with reference to FIG. 20-20, a description will be given of an effect mode of an on-hold notification effect when the on-hold notification display of the advance notification finally changes to red on-hold. As shown in FIG. 20-20 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening while the variable display of the left-middle-right decorative design is being performed on the image display device 5. .. In this example, it is assumed that a new start winning occurs in the state where the first reserved memory number is 3 and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the normal reserved number is increased by 1 in the first reserved display area 31SH5a. It is assumed that Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be red hold and the change pattern 410 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (2), the variable display of the decorative pattern is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-20 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the triangle display special hold based on the change pattern 410 (see step 31SHS8005). . Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (4), the variable display of the decorative pattern is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-20 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 410, and it is determined to execute the action effect, and It is assumed that the type of effect is determined to be the effect effect B (see step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (see steps 31SHS8010, 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and an effect is performed in which the character B throws a ball toward the special hold. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (5), the variable display of the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at the end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect production. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (6), even if the effect production B finishes, the pending display of the notice target does not change to the special pending based on the change pattern 410. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (7), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-20 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 410, and it is determined to execute the action effect. It is assumed that the type of effect is determined to be the effect effect C (see step 31SHS8008). Based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (8), the action effect C is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (see steps 31SHS8010, 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105). The example shown in FIG. 20-20 (8) shows a case where a character C appears as the action effect C and an effect is performed in which the character C throws a ball toward the special hold. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (8), the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect production. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (9), at the end timing of the action effect C, the pending display of the notice target changes from the special pending to the red pending based on the change pattern 410 (step 31SHS8107). , 31 SHS8108).

  Note that, in the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 20, the case where the special hold of the triangular display is displayed as the special hold is shown. In 20-20 (3) to (8), the rectangular special hold is displayed. Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-20, the case where red hold is displayed as the final display mode is shown, but when the change pattern for displaying blue hold is selected as the final display mode, At 20-20 (9), the special hold changes to the blue hold.

  Next, an effect mode of the hold announcement effect when the hold display of the notice target finally returns to the normal hold will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 20-21 (1), it is assumed that a new start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening while the variable display of the left-middle-right decorative design is being performed on the image display device 5. . In this example, it is assumed that a new start winning occurs in the state where the first reserved memory number is 3 and the first reserved memory number is increased to 4, and the normal reserved number is increased by 1 in the first reserved display area 31SH5a. It is assumed that Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (with special hold), and the change pattern 402 is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (2), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-21 (3). In the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the triangular display special hold based on the change pattern 402 (see step 31SHS8005). .. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (4), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect, and It is assumed that the type of effect is determined to be the effect effect B (see step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the decorative pattern (see steps 31SHS8010, 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and an effect is performed in which the character B throws a ball toward the special hold. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (5), the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect production. Next, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (6), even if the action effect B is ended, the pending display of the notice target does not change to the special pending based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (7), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-21 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect and It is assumed that the type of effect is determined to be the effect effect A (see step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (see steps 31SHS8010, 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105). The example shown in FIG. 20-21 (8) shows a case where a character A appears as the action effect A and an effect is performed in which the character A throws a ball toward the special hold. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-21 (8), the variable display of the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect production. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-21 (9), when the end timing of the effect production A comes, the hold display of the notice target changes from the special hold to the normal hold based on the change pattern 402 (step 31SHS8109). , 31 SHS8110).

  Note that, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-21, the case where the special hold of the triangular display is displayed as the special hold is shown, but when the change pattern is determined to display the special hold of the rectangular display, In 20-21 (3) to (8), the special hold of the rectangular display is displayed.

  20-20 and 20-21, the presentation of the action effect may be changed depending on which display mode the hold display changes (or does not change). .. For example, if the hold display remains the special hold and does not change, a character display such as "failure" is displayed, or if the hold display is changed from the special hold to the normal hold, a character display such as "Failure" is displayed. When the hold display changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold, a character display such as "success" may be displayed.

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

  As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to display the specific display (in this example, the hold display) corresponding to the variable display, and the specific display in the first mode (in this example, the special hold). After displaying, it is possible to execute a change effect (in this example, a pending notice effect accompanied by an effect effect) that changes the display mode of the specific display. Further, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute an effect in which the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (in this example, blue hold or red hold) having a high advantage. In addition, as a change effect, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is set to the third mode (in this example, the normal mode). It is possible to execute an effect of changing to (hold). Then, the specific display displayed in the third mode has a lower rate of changing to the second mode than the specific display displayed in the first mode (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-14 and 20-15). In addition, the change pattern that changes from the special hold to the normal hold and then to the red hold has only the change patterns 411 and 414 that can be selected only when the number of the first holding memory is 4 at the time of winning the start and the super reach jackpot is hit. The allocation of judgment values is much smaller for the change patterns 31, 32, 401 to 404 in which the judgment values are extremely allocated and remain unchanged in the normal hold state. It may not be the case.) Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display displayed in the third mode has a lower advantage than the specific display displayed in the first mode (in this example, as shown in FIGS. When changing from special hold to normal hold (in case of normal hold (via special hold)), the percentage of super reach jackpot or super reach loss is low compared to blue hold or red hold, and non-reach loss occurs. Is high). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

  Specifically, if the first mode (special hold in this example) is continuously displayed even if the action effect of the failure mode is executed in the hold announcement effect, the first mode (in this example, Although there is a possibility that the feeling of expectation for (special hold) may decrease, in the present embodiment, since the first mode (special hold in this example) changes to the third mode (normal hold in this example), the first mode It is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the aspect and prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the hold display in which the special hold is changed to the normal hold is shown as the “specific display displayed in the third mode”, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the "specific display displayed according to the third aspect" is configured to include a normal display from the beginning without going through the special hold, and even such a normal hold is treated as a special hold. Alternatively, the ratio of change to blue hold or red hold may be reduced or the advantage may be reduced.

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

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot expectation and the reach (super reach) expectation are different as the “advantage” is shown. Good.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the display mode of the specific display is at least the first mode (in this example, special hold. Normal hold may be used) and the second mode with high advantage (in this example). , Blue hold, red hold). As the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode can be executed, and the change effect is changed according to the execution mode of the executed change effect. After that, it is possible to execute a change effect with a different ratio (in this example, when the effect production is executed in the hold notice effect, it remains in the special hold state, and then the effect effect is executed again and the special hold state is executed. It is possible to change from blue hold to red hold, but when the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and the special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, the effect effect is not executed thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to focus on the change effect that is executed first, and it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the action effect is executed in the hold announcement effect and the special hold is changed to the blue hold or the red hold, the effect effect is not executed thereafter. However, the action effect may be configured to be executable at a low rate. In this way, "when the change hold is changed from the special hold to the blue hold or the red hold," the change effect is executed at a different rate after the change effect depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect " It also includes those with a low performance rate of performance.

  According to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode, and the executed change effect. According to the execution mode of the change effect, it is possible to execute the change effect in a different effect mode after the change effect (in this example, even if the action effect is executed in the pending notice effect, the special hold does not change. , After that, the action effect is executed again and it is possible to change from special hold to blue hold or red hold, but if the action effect is executed in the hold notice effect and it changes from special hold to blue hold or red hold, then If the effect production is executed in the hold notice production and remains unchanged from the special hold, the effect production is executed again and the blue state is changed from the special hold. There is the case that change to red hold and if changes, many variations of the representation embodiment.). Therefore, it is possible to focus on the change effect that is executed first, and it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode. Depending on the execution mode, the ratio of which specific display is targeted for performing the change effect after the change effect is different (in this example, when a plurality of special holds are displayed, the action is performed in the hold advance notice effect). When the effect is executed and the first special hold changes to blue hold or red hold, after that, when the action effect is executed only for the second and subsequent special holds and the hold display changes. However, if there is no change in the first special hold, the effect display is executed for the first special hold and the hold display can be changed). Therefore, it is possible to focus on the change effect that is executed first, and it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode can be executed, and a plurality of types of changes can be performed. The effect can be executed (in this example, the effect effects A to C can be executed in the pending notice effect), and depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect, any kind of change effect is performed after the change effect. The ratio of whether or not to execute is different (in this example, when the effect production B is executed, there is a high ratio that the special hold is not changed, and when the effect is executed after the special hold is not changed. Often changes to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold, so the ratio of action effect A and action effect C increases. Therefore, it is possible to focus on the change effect that is executed first, and it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

  In addition, when the effect production is configured to be executable even after the special suspension is changed to the normal suspension, “any kind of change production is executed after the change production according to the execution mode of the executed change production”. The "proportion of doing differently" may include, for example, an action effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change in the action effect that is executed later (gase action effect) is easily executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (special holding in this example), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (highly advantageous). Then, it is possible to execute an effect of changing to blue hold or red hold), and as the change effect, after displaying the specific display in the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, The effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example) can be executed. Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode by a different ratio according to the execution mode of the change effect (in the present example, as shown in FIG. When the execution is performed, the rate of change from special hold to normal hold is high). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of the first mode (in this example, special hold for triangle display and special hold for rectangle display), and as the change effect, the first mode (special hold in this example) After the specific display is displayed by, the effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (in this example, blue hold or red hold) having a high degree of advantage can be executed, and as the change effect, the first When the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific display is displayed according to the mode, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example) can be executed. Is. Then, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode by a different ratio according to which type of the first mode is displayed (in this example, the display mode is shown in FIG. 20-14 (c)). As described above, when the special hold in the triangular display is displayed, the rate of change from the special hold to the normal hold is higher than in the case where the special hold in the rectangular display is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where there are two types of special reserves (triangle display and rectangle display) having different shapes as the plurality of types of first modes is shown. There may be a plurality of types of hold displays (for example, blue and green hold displays) with different numbers. Further, for example, the present invention is not limited to the two types of first mode (normal hold or special hold), and may be configured to have three or more types of first mode (normal hold or special hold).

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the change effect, after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (special holding in this example), the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode (highly advantageous). Then, it is possible to execute an effect of changing to blue hold or red hold), and as the change effect, after displaying the specific display in the first mode, the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, The effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example) can be executed. Then, in the predetermined period, the rate of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode is low (in the present example, in the period in which the pending display of the notice target is displayed at the fourth and third positions, It is difficult for the notice display of notice to change from special hold to normal hold.It is possible that the notice display of notice does not change from special hold to normal hold at all.) Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the specific display is displayed as the first mode in a special mode (special hold in this example) different from the normal mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is highest when the red suspension is held, and the next high expectation (reliability) when the blue suspension is held. The expectation degree (reliability) for the big hit may be the same between the special hold and the special hold, or the special hold may be configured so that the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than the normal hold.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the special hold is displayed as the first mode and the normal hold is displayed as the third mode to change from the special hold to the normal hold, but it is limited to such a mode. Absent. For example, the normal hold is displayed in the position of the first mode, and the third mode shows that the display mode of the hold display has been changed (for example, a circular display including a character display of “Done”). May be configured to be displayed. Hereinafter, a modified example 1 in which the completed reservation can be displayed will be described.

  20-22 is an explanatory view showing an example of the presentation mode of the pending notice production in the first modification. In the modified example 1, the process executed by the CPU 120 for effect control is performed after the special hold is read as the normal hold and is changed from the special hold in the processes of FIGS. 20-11 to 20-19 and the determination tables. It is equivalent to replacing the normal hold with the completed hold.

  In the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 20-22 as well, the allocation to the change pattern that changes from the special hold obtained by replacing the change patterns 411 and 414 shown in FIG. The rate of change from red-pending to red pending is lower than the rate of changing from normal-holding to red-holding, and redemption is less advantageous than normal-holding.

  In Modified Example 1, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (1), when the variable display of the left-middle-right decorative design is being executed on the image display device 5, a new start winning award to the first starting winning opening is newly obtained. It is assumed to have occurred. In the example shown in FIGS. 20-22, it is assumed that a new start winning occurs and the first number of reserved memories is increased to 4 in the state where the number of first reserved memories is 3, and the normal reservation is performed in the first reserved display area 31SH5a. Is increased by one. In addition, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be already reserved, and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern read as already reserved) is determined as the change pattern. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (2), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. However, in the example shown in FIG. 20-22 (3), when the variable display is started, based on the change pattern 402, the notice-pending hold display remains normal hold and does not change. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (4), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 20-22 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect and It is assumed that the type of effect is determined to be the effect effect B (see step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (see steps 31SHS8010, 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-22 (5), a character B appears as the action effect B, and an effect in which the character B throws a ball toward the notice display (normal hold) of the notice target is executed. It shows the case. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-22 (5), the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect production. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (6), even when the action effect B ends, the pending display of the notice target does not change based on the change pattern 402 and remains normal. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (7), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-22 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 20-22 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect and It is assumed that the type of effect is determined to be the effect effect A (see step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (see steps 31SHS8010, 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-22 (8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and an effect is performed in which the character A throws a ball toward the pending display (normally pending) of the notice target. It shows the case. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-22 (8), the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect production. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-22 (9), at the end timing of the action effect A, the hold display of the notice target is changed from normal hold to completed hold based on the change pattern 402 (step 31SHS8109). , 31 SHS8110).

  According to the modified example 1 shown in FIGS. 20-22, the specific display is displayed in the normal mode (normal hold) as the first mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

  In this embodiment, the expression of normal mode (normal hold) is used, but the normal mode (normal hold) is, for example, a display mode of the hold display displayed when the hold announcement effect is executed. Of these, the display mode has the highest display frequency, and the display mode does not suggest the possibility of a big hit or reach or suggests that the possibility is relatively low.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case of executing the pending notice effect so that only the pending display can be changed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in a gaming machine configured to be able to display an active display corresponding to a variable display that is currently being executed by a display mode that inherits the display mode of a hold display, the hold display is exhausted and the variable display of the notice subject is being executed. Even in the case of, the display mode of the active display may be changeable. That is, the active display may be configured to be changeable as the specific display, not limited to the case where the hold display is configured to be changeable as the specific display. Modification 2 will be described below in which the display mode of the active display is also changeable.

  20-23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the pending notice effect in the second modification. In the modification 2, the process executed by the CPU 120 for effect control adds the process of displaying the active display in each process of FIGS. 20-11 to 20-19 and each of the determination tables, and is normally performed in the active display. Display similar to hold, special hold, blue hold, and red hold may be configured to be displayed, and a change pattern may be configured to change the display mode of active display.

  In Modified Example 2, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (1), when the variable display of the left-middle-right decorative design is being performed on the image display device 5, a new start winning award to the first starting winning opening is newly obtained. It is assumed to have occurred. In this example, it is assumed that a new start winning occurs in the state where the number of the first reserved memories is 2, and the number of the first reserved memories is increased to 3, and the normal reserved is increased by 1 in the first reserved display area 31SH5a. It is assumed that Further, it is assumed that the display screen of the image display device 5 is provided with an active display area 31SH5F, and an active display corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed in the active display area 31SH5F. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the final display mode of the new hold display is determined to be normal hold (with special hold), and the change pattern 402 (however, the change pattern in which the active display is also read as changeable) is set as the change pattern. It is decided. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (2), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. In the example illustrated in FIG. 20-23 (3), when the variable display is started, the hold display of the notice target is changed from the normal hold to the special display of the triangle display based on the change pattern 402 (see step 31SHS8005). .. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (4), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed and the reserved displays are shifted one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (5). In the example shown in FIG. 20-23 (5), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect and It is assumed that the type of effect is determined to be the effect effect B (see step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (5), the action effect B is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (see steps 31SHS8010, 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-23 (5), the character B appears as the action effect B, and the effect is such that the character B throws a ball toward the special hold. In the example shown in FIGS. 20-23 (5), the variable display of the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect production. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (6), even when the action effect B ends, the pending display of the notice target does not change to the special pending based on the change pattern 402. Then, based on the end of the variable time, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (7), the variable display of the decorative design is terminated on the image display device 5.

  Next, one reserved memory is consumed, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (8). In addition, based on the start of the variable display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (8), the active of the display mode similar to the special hold corresponding to the variable display of the notice target currently being executed. The display is displayed in the active display area 31SH5F. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-23 (8), when the variable display is started, it is determined that it is the executable timing of the action effect based on the change pattern 402, and it is determined to execute the action effect. It is assumed that the type of action effect is determined to be action effect A (see step 31SHS8008). Further, based on the determination result, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (8), the action effect A is executed in the variable display of the decorative design (see steps 31SHS8010, 31SHS8013, 31SHS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 20-23 (8), a character A appears as the action effect A, and the effect is such that the character A throws a ball toward the active display in the same display mode as the special hold. The case is shown. Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 23 (8), the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the effect production. Next, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-23 (9), at the end timing of the action effect A, the active display having the same display mode as the special hold based on the change pattern 402 is displayed as the normal hold. The mode changes to active display (see steps 31SHS8109 and 31SHS8110).

  Note that when blue or blue display is determined as the final display mode, the active display may change to the active display in the same display mode as blue hold or red hold in FIG. 20-23 (9).

  Further, according to this embodiment, the effect produced by the mode that acts on the specific display displayed by the first mode (in this example, FIG. 20-20 (5) or FIG. 20-20 (8), 20-21 (5) and 20-21 (8) can be executed. In addition, the action effect can be executed a plurality of times for the specific display displayed in the first aspect of 1 (in the present example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 illustrated in FIG. After the special hold is displayed at the timing of the hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but the special hold remains unchanged and the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift. It can be changed from special hold to normal hold). Therefore, the effect of performing the change effect can be improved.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the change pattern capable of executing the action effect at most twice is provided is shown. However, the change pattern capable of executing the action effect at least three times is provided. Good.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the display mode of the specific display displayed in the third mode is changed to the second mode, the display mode of the specific display displayed in the first mode is changed to the second mode. The advantage is higher than the case of changing (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-15, a change pattern (change patterns 411 and 414) in which red hold is finally displayed even after returning from special hold to normal hold. Is provided, and the change patterns 411 and 414 can be determined only in the case of a super-reach jackpot). Therefore, the expectation for the specific display displayed in the third mode can be increased.

  In this embodiment, a case where the hold display changed from special hold to normal hold further changes to red hold as "when the display mode of the specific display displayed in the third mode changes to the second mode" Although it is shown, the advantage may be increased not only in such a case but also in the case where the hold display that is normally held from the beginning is changed to red hold.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the final display mode and the change pattern of the hold display are determined at the time of the start winning, and then the presence or absence and the type of the action effect are determined for each variable display have been described. I can't stop. For example, without using the change pattern, it is configured to determine the presence or absence and the type of action effect for each variable display, and to determine whether to change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. May be.

(Second embodiment)
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, another hold display is changed from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold display changed to the normal hold is consumed. It may be configured to limit the above. The second embodiment for restricting the change from the special hold to the normal hold will be described below.

  In this embodiment, detailed description of parts having the same configurations and processes as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  20-24 is a flowchart showing the prefetching notice setting process (step S161) according to the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in the prefetching advance notice setting processing, in addition to the processing shown in the first embodiment, the processing of steps 31SHS6009 and 31SHS6010 is executed. In step 31SHS6009, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the change pattern of the hold display determined in step 31SHS6007X is one of the change patterns 401 to 404, 412, 414 (change pattern including change from special hold to normal hold). It is confirmed whether or not (step 31SHS6009). If it is one of the change patterns 401 to 404, 412, and 414, the effect control CPU 120 sets a restriction flag indicating that the change from special suspension to normal suspension is restricted (step 31SHS6010).

  The restriction flag set in step 31SHS6010 is a variable display start setting when starting or ending the variable display corresponding to the hold display when the hold display changed from the special hold to the normal hold is exhausted. It is reset in the process and waiting process per special figure.

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

  20-25 and 20-26 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table in the second embodiment. However, when the first number of pending storages is 2, the effect control CPU 120 uses the final display mode determination table similar to FIGS. 20-12 (A) to (C) to determine the final display mode of the pending display. To decide.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120, when the first number of pending storages stored in the first number of pending storages storage area is "3" or "4", the variation indicated by the variation category command. If the category indicates non-reach loss (dynamic category 1), if the restriction flag is not set, 3 to 4 reservations shown in FIG. 20-25 (D-1) and for non-reach loss and restriction flag off If the final display mode determination table of No. 3 is selected and the restriction flag is set, the final display mode determination table for holding three to four non-reach-miss and restriction flags shown in FIG. Select. Further, if the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates super-reach loss (variation category 7), if the restriction flag is not set, the hold 3 to 3 shown in FIG. If the final display mode determination table for 4 and super reach loss and restriction flag is selected and the restriction flag is set, 3 to 4 reservations shown in FIG. 20-25 (E-2) and super reach loss and A final display mode determination table for turning on the restriction flag is selected. If the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates super-reach jackpot (variation categories 23, 26), and the restriction flag is not set, the variation category command is shown in FIG. 20-26 (F-1). When the final display mode determination table for holding 3 to 4 and super reach jackpot and limiting flag is selected and the limiting flag is set, holding 3 to 4 shown in FIG. 20-26 (F-2) Also, the final display mode determination table for super-reach jackpot and restriction flag on is selected. And CPU120 for production control performs the lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

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

  20-27 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the change pattern determination table according to the second embodiment. However, the effect control CPU 120 shows the change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-14 (A) to (E) and FIGS. 20-15 (F) to (H) in the first embodiment. The change pattern of the pending display is determined using a table similar to those change pattern determination tables.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 has the first number of reserved storages stored in the first number of reserved storages is “4”, and the variation category indicated by the variation category command indicates super reach jackpot. If the red flag is set as the final display mode, and the limit flag is not set, four hold and four super-reach jackpots and red hold and the limit flag are off. If the restriction flag is set, the change pattern determination table for four reservations, super-reach jackpot, red reservation, and restriction flag on is selected.

  As shown in FIGS. 20-25 and 20-26, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (that is, the hold display in which special hold is changed to normal hold is displayed). , Normal hold (with special hold) is not configured. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-27, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set, the change patterns 411 and 414 including the change from the special hold to the normal hold are not determined. ing. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, when the special hold is changed to the normal hold, another hold display is changed from the special hold to the normal hold until the hold display changed to the normal hold is consumed. There is no limit.

  In this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set (when the hold display that has changed from special hold to normal hold is displayed), other hold displays may change from special hold to normal hold. Although the case where the restriction is made so as not to be shown is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the restriction may be performed by lowering the rate at which another hold display changes from the special hold to the normal hold.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the number of specific displays displayed according to the third mode is limited (in this example, when the restriction flag is set (that is, from special suspension to normal suspension). When the hold display changed to No. is displayed), change patterns 411 and 414 including normal hold (through special hold) and change from special hold to normal hold are not determined). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game when the change effect is executed.

(Third Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the case where the hold display is changed to a display mode (blue hold or red hold) having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode is shown, but the hold display can be changed to a display mode that suggests the effect contents. You may comprise. Hereinafter, a third embodiment in which the hold display can be changed to a display mode that suggests the effect contents will be described.

  In this embodiment, detailed description of parts having the same configurations and processes as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the first reserved display area 31SH5a and the second reserved display area 31SH5b are provided has been described, but in this embodiment, instead of these, the total reserved storage count is displayed. A reserved storage display area is provided. Note that the configuration shown in this embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine provided with the first hold display area 31SH5a and the second hold display area 31SH5b, without being limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. ..

  Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the normal big hit, the probability variation big hit, and the sudden probability variation big hit are provided as the big hit types are shown. However, in this embodiment, instead of these, 15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit Probability variation big hit and sudden variation sudden big hit shall be provided.

  In the present embodiment, as a display mode of the hold display displayed in the total hold storage display area, a normal display mode showing a reliability for a 15R / 8R probability variation big hit and a performance suggestion suggesting execution of a predetermined performance And a display mode.

  The normal display modes include “white” displayed in white, “red” displayed in red, and “gold” displayed in gold, and the reliability for achieving a 15R / 8R probability variation jackpot. Is gold> red> white.

  In the effect suggestion display mode, by displaying the character "special", the first special suggestion mode that indicates that it is a subject of advance notice of the special zone effect, and by displaying the character "special?", The special zone effect is displayed. Displaying the second special suggestion mode that suggests that it is the subject of advance notice, the pseudo-link suggestion mode that indicates that the pseudo-link is executed by displaying the characters "NEXT", and the character "SP" And an SP suggestion mode suggesting that it develops into a super reach. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the special zone effect is foretold, while the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether the special zone effect is foretold. It is a display mode to obtain. The pseudo-relationship suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the pseudo-ream mode is executed, and the SP suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the super reach is developed.

  The special zone effect is an effect in which a special background different from a normal background is displayed by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. In addition, the special zone effect is configured such that the more it is executed, the higher the reliability with respect to the 15R / 8R probability variation big hit. Hereinafter, starting the execution of the special zone effect may be referred to as “rushing into the special zone”. Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The rush success effect is an effect indicating that it is decided to rush into the special zone after suggesting that the user rushes into the special zone (for example, as shown in FIGS. 20-34 (4) and (5) described later, This is a production in which “Success!” Is displayed after displaying “Special zone chance!”. In addition, when the player does not rush into the special zone, a rush failure effect may be executed to give the player a sense of expectation by suggesting that the player will enter the special zone. For example, similar to the successful entry effect, after suggesting to enter the special zone, an effect indicating not to enter the special zone (for example, “Special zone chance!” Is displayed and then “Failure ...” is displayed. (Production) can be executed as a rush failure production. Hereinafter, the successful entry effect and the unsuccessful entry effect may be collectively referred to as a “rush announcement effect”. The rush advance notice effect is an effect that is performed for 3 seconds from the start of fluctuation. When entering the special zone, the special zone effect is started 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation (at the end of the successful entry effect). In addition, when the variation time of the variation for executing the rush announcement effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the rush announcement effect is forcibly ended 1 second before the variation stop. At that time, when the player enters the special zone, the successful player effect is forcibly ended and the special zone effect is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the total reserved storage display area, while the reserved display for the reserved storage that is not yet variably displayed is performed, and from the start to the end of the variable display for the reserved storage, The hold display for the hold storage is continuously displayed in the active display area 31SH5F different from the total hold storage display area. That is, in the active display area 31SH5F, the active display (variable display corresponding image) corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed. The active display is an image showing the degree of reliability with respect to the occurrence of a big hit based on the variable display being executed. As the display mode of the active display, the same display mode as the above-mentioned hold display (“white”, “red”, “gold” which are normal display modes, the first special suggestion mode and the second special suggestive display mode) (Suggestion mode, pseudo-link mode, SP mode).

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

  In addition, in this embodiment, in the effect control process process (step S76), a hold display control process for performing control related to the hold display is executed. 20-28 and 20-29 are flowcharts illustrating the hold display control process according to the third embodiment. In the hold display control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the hold change pattern determination lottery for determining the hold change pattern of the hold display for the newly generated hold storage (step 31SHS3701). Specifically, the pending change pattern is determined using the pending change pattern determination table shown in FIG.

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

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

  For example, if the winning determination result is super-reach loss, P01 is 70%, P02 is 15%, P03 is 7%, P04 is 5%, and P04 is 3%. P05 is determined as the pending change pattern.

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

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

Further, the pending change pattern according to the present embodiment includes a pending change pattern that does not become "red" (hereinafter, may be referred to as "no red"; for example, P01.) And a pending change pattern that becomes "red" (hereinafter, "red"). It may be referred to as "there is red." For example, other than P01).
Therefore, selection ratios with and without red are shown in FIG. 20-30 (B).

  As shown in the figure, when the winning determination result is a 15R certainty variation big hit or an 8R certainty variation big hit, 90% of the selections include red and 10% of the selection includes no red. If the winning determination result is super-reach loss, 30% is selected to have red and 70% is selected to have no red. When the winning determination result is other, 100% is selected without red.

  In this embodiment, when the selection ratio of execution of the special zone effect is compared with the selection ratio with red shown in FIG. 20-30 (B), the winning determination result is the 15R certainty variation jackpot or the 8R certainty variation jackpot. In that case, while the selection ratio with red is higher than the ratio with which special zone effects are executed, if the winning judgment result is super reach loss, the selection ratio with red is higher than the ratio with special zone effects. It's getting low. Therefore, when the selection with red is selected, the reliability with respect to the 15R certainty variation big hit or the 8R certainty variation big hit is higher than when the execution of the special zone effect is selected. That is, in the present embodiment, displaying the hold display or active display in the display mode of “red” is configured to have higher reliability than the special zone effect.

  In the present embodiment, P02 to P05 can be selected only when the winning determination result is 15R certainty variation big hit, 8R certainty variation big hit, or super reach loss, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, P02 to P05 may be selectable even if the winning determination result is a sudden change big hit, a small hit, a normal reach loss or a non-reach loss.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the hold change pattern determined in step 31SHS3701, in the storage area in the start prize winning command storage area (the storage area corresponding to the total number of held storages), thereby changing the hold. The pattern is stored (step 31SHS3702). When the stored pending change pattern is the pending pending change pattern (P01 or P03), the process proceeds to step 31SHS3710. When the stored pending change pattern is the pending pending change pattern (any one of P02, P04, and P05), the change timing determination lottery for determining the change timing is performed (step 31SHS3704). Specifically, the change timing is determined using the first change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 20-31 (A) or the second change timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 20-31 (B).

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

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

  For example, when the total number of pending storages is "1", the active timing is determined at a rate of 60% and the active start time is determined at a rate of 40% as change timings.

  For example, when the total number of pending storages is “2”, the change timing is determined as being active at a rate of 50%, active at a rate of 30%, and first at a rate of 20%.

  For example, when the total number of reserved storages is “3”, 40% of the active storages are active, 30% of them are active, 20% are the first active, and 10% are the second. The eyes are determined as the change timing.

  For example, if the total number of pending storages is "4", 30% of the active memory is active, 25% of the active memory is active, 20% is the first active, and 15% is the second active. The third eye is determined as the change timing at a rate of 10%.

  For example, in the case where the total number of pending storages is “5”, 22% is active, 20% is active, the first is 18%, and the second is 16%. The third eye is determined as a change timing at a rate of 14%, and the fourth eye is determined as a change timing at a rate of 10%.

  For example, if the total number of pending storages is “6”, 22% of the active memory is active, 18% of the active memory is active, 16% is the first active memory, and 14% is the second active memory. The eye is determined as the change timing at the rate of 12%, the third at the rate of 10%, the fourth at the rate of 10%, and the fifth at the rate of 8%.

  For example, if the total number of pending storages is “7”, 20% of the active memory is active, 18% of the active memory is active, 16% is the first active memory, and 14% is the second active memory. The eye is determined as the change timing at the rate of 12%, the third at the rate of 10%, the fourth at the rate of 10%, the fifth at the rate of 6%, and the sixth at the rate of 4%.

  For example, if the total number of pending storages is "8", 20% of the active memory is active, 18% of the active memory is active, 16% is the first active memory, and 14% is the second active memory. The eye is the third at a rate of 12%, the fourth at a rate of 8%, the fifth at a rate of 6%, the sixth at a rate of 4%, the seventh at a rate of 2%. The eyes are determined as the change timing.

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

  For example, when the total number of pending storages is “1”, the active timing is determined as 40%, and the active start time is determined as 60% as the change timing.

  For example, when the total number of pending storages is "2", the active timing is determined at a rate of 20%, the active start time is determined at a rate of 30%, and the first active timing is determined at a rate of 50%.

  For example, if the total number of pending storages is “3”, 10% of the active memory is active, 20% of the active memory is active, 30% is the first active, and 40% is the second active. The eyes are determined as the change timing.

  For example, if the total number of pending storages is “4”, 10% of the active memory is active, 15% of the active memory is active, 20% is the first active, and 25% is the second active. The third eye is determined as the change timing at a rate of 30%.

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

  For example, when the total number of pending storages is “6”, 8% is active, 10% is active, 12% is the first, and 14% is two. The third eye is determined as the change timing at a rate of 16%, the fourth eye at the rate of 18%, and the fifth eye at a rate of 22%.

  For example, if the total number of pending storages is “7”, 4% of the active memory is active, 6% of the active memory is active, 10% is the first active memory, 12% is the second active memory. The eye is determined as the change timing at the rate of 14%, the third at the rate of 16%, the fourth at the rate of 18%, the fifth at the rate of 18%, and the sixth at the rate of 20%.

  For example, if the total number of pending storages is “8”, 2% is active, 4% is active, 6% is the first, and 8% is two. The eye is the third at a rate of 12%, the fourth at a rate of 14%, the fifth at a rate of 16%, the sixth at a rate of 18%, and the seventh at a rate of 20%. The eyes are determined as the change timing.

  As described above, the present embodiment has a configuration in which it is easier to determine the earlier timing as the change timing after the hold display is started in the case of the loss than in the case of the big hit. Therefore, as the timing at which the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes, the reliability with respect to the big hit is higher when the hold display is started later. On the contrary, the structure may be such that the reliability of the big hit is higher as the hold display is started earlier, and the change timing may not show the reliability of the big hit.

  In this embodiment, when the winning determination result is neither a big hit nor a super reach loss (in other cases), only P01 can be selected as the pending change pattern. Although a lottery table is not provided, a change timing determination lottery table for other use may be provided as long as the hold change pattern that changes the display mode is selectable Good.

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined change timing in the start winning award command storage area (step 31SHS3705). When the pending change pattern stored in step 31SHS3702 is a pending change pattern in which the number of changes is two (that is, P04) (Y in step 31SHS3706), the change timing determination lottery is performed again (step 31SHS3707), and the decision is made. If the change timing determined is different from the change timing stored in step 31SHS3705 (N in step 31SHS3708), the change timing determined in step 31SHS3707 is stored in the start winning command storage area (step 31SHS3709). When the change timing determined in step 31SHS3707 is the same as the change timing stored in step 31SHS3705 (Y in step 31SHS3708), the change timing determination lottery (until the change timing different from the change timing stored in step 31SHS3705 is determined). Step 31SHS3707) is repeatedly executed. As a result, two different change timings are decided. Note that a plurality of combination patterns of two change timings are provided, and it is possible to collectively determine the two change timings by selecting one of them.

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process (steps 31SHS3710 to 31SHS3725) related to displaying the hold display in the effect suggestion display mode. The processing specifically includes a first processing (steps 31SHS3710 to 31SHS3713) related to displaying the hold display in the first special suggestion mode and a second processing related to displaying the hold display in the second special suggestion mode. Processing (steps 31SHS3714 to 31SHS3717), third processing (steps 31SHS3718 to 31SHS3721) related to displaying the hold display in the pseudo-link suggestion mode, and fourth processing related to displaying the hold display in the SP suggestion mode (step). 31SHS3722 to 31SHS3725).

  Hereinafter, the hold display in the first special suggestion mode is "first special suggestion hold", the hold display in the second special suggestion mode is "second special suggestion hold", and the hold display in the pseudo continuous suggestion mode is "pseudo continuous suggestion hold". , SP hold mode may be referred to as "SP suggestion hold".

  First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the new pending storage is scheduled to enter the special zone that is the subject of advance notice (step 31SHS3710). For example, a flag is set when it is decided to rush into the special zone, and if the flag is set, it is determined that new pending storage is scheduled to rush into the special zone of the notice target. ..

  When the new reserved memory is scheduled to enter the special zone of the notice target (Y in step 31SHS3710), the first special suggestion execution lottery for deciding whether or not to execute the display of the first special suggestion reservation is performed ( Step 31SHS3711). Specifically, the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (A) is used to determine whether to execute the first special suggestion hold.

  FIG. 20-32 (A) is an explanatory view showing the first special suggestion execution lottery table. In the first special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (A), determination values corresponding to presence / absence of execution of the display of the first special suggestion suspension are assigned to each of the winning determination result and the suspension change pattern. However, in the example shown in FIG. 20-32 (A), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the first special suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

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

  For example, when the winning determination result is super reach loss, if the hold change pattern is P01, the display of the first special suggestion hold may be executed at a rate of 30%, or the first special suggestion hold at a rate of 70%. It is decided not to execute the display of. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the display of the first special suggestion hold is performed at a rate of 60% and the display of the first special suggestion hold is not performed at a rate of 40%. It

  When it is determined to execute the display of the first special suggestion hold (Y in step 31SHS3712), the display of the first special suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step 31SHS3713).

  If the new pending storage is not scheduled to enter the special zone of the notice target (N in step 31SHS3710) or if it is determined not to display the first special suggestion pending (N in step 31SHS3712), the effect control CPU 120 The new pending memory executes the plunge announcement effect of the notice target (when it is planned to move to the special zone (when it is planned to execute the successful plunge effect), although it is planned not to move to the special zone, It is determined whether or not a rush failure effect is to be executed) (step 31SHS3714). For example, a flag is set when it is decided to rush into the special zone, and if the flag is set, it is determined that the new pending storage is to execute the rush success effect of the notice target. Is. Also, for example, a flag is set when it is decided to execute the inrush failure effect, and if the flag is set, it is planned that the new pending storage will execute the inrush failure effect for which the notice is given. It is a judgment.

  When the rush advance notice effect is to be executed, a second special suggestion execution lottery for determining whether or not to display the second special suggestion hold is performed (step 31SHS3715). Specifically, the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (B) is used to determine whether or not to display the second special suggestion hold.

  FIG. 20-32 (B) is an explanatory view showing the second special suggestion execution lottery table. In the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-31 (B), as a judgment value corresponding to the winning determination result and the presence or absence of execution of the display of the second special suggestion suspension for each suspension change pattern, the rush success presentation is performed. Although different values are assigned depending on the case of executing the rush failure effect and the case of performing the rush failure effect, in the example shown in FIG. 20-32 (B), in order to simplify the description, the ratio of the assigned determination value It is shown. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the second special suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  First, a case where the winning determination result is a 15R certainty variation jackpot or an 8R certainty variation jackpot will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, when a rush failure effect is planned to be executed (when it is planned not to move to the special zone), the display of the second special suggestion hold should not be executed at a rate of 100% regardless of which hold change pattern. Is determined. In the present embodiment, when the winning determination result is other, the special zone is not rushed. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the second special suggestion hold display is executed when the rush success effect is executed. No decision value has been assigned to determine.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold display can be displayed in the second special suggestion mode only when the winning determination result is 15R certainty variation big hit, 8R certainty variation big hit, or super reach loss. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the winning determination result is a sudden change big hit, a small hit, a normal reach loss, or a non-reach loss, the hold display may be displayed in the second special suggestion mode.

  In this way, when the hold change pattern is other than P01, the display of the second special suggestion hold is performed at a higher rate when the rush success effect is executed than when the rush failure effect is executed. It is configured. That is, when the display of the second special suggestion suspension is executed, the display mode is more likely to change to “red” when the user enters the special zone than when the user does not enter the special zone. The display mode may not change to "red" when the special zone is not entered.

  Here, the second special suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (B) is compared with the red pending selection rate shown in FIG. 20-30 (B). For example, when the winning determination result is a 15R certainty variation jackpot or an 8R certainty variation jackpot, the selection rate with red is 90% (see FIG. 20-30 (B)), while the execution rate of the second special suggestion suspension Is less than 90% (see FIG. 20-32 (B)). Further, for example, when the winning determination result is super reach loss, the selection ratio with red is 30% (see FIG. 20-30 (B)), while the execution ratio of the second special suggestion suspension is 30%. That is all (see FIG. 20-32 (B)). Therefore, the reliability with respect to the 15R certainty variation big hit or the 8R certainty variation big hit is red hold> second special suggestion hold.

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

  In step 31SHS3714, if the new hold storage does not execute the in-rush notice effect of the notice target, or if the display of the second special suggestion hold is not executed in step 31SHS3716, the effect control CPU 120 causes the new hold memory to involve pseudo-link. It is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous hold is set (step 31SHS3718). If it is a pseudo-relationship hold, a pseudo-relationship suggestion execution lottery for determining whether to display the pseudo-repair suggestion hold is performed (step 31SHS3719). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the pseudo-relational suggestion suspension display is executed using the pseudo-relational suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20-32 (C) is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo-linkage suggestion execution lottery table. In the pseudo-relationship suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (C), determination values corresponding to presence / absence of execution of display of pseudo-representation suggestion suspension are assigned for each winning determination result and suspension change pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 20-32 (C), the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of simplicity. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the pseudo-linkage suggestion execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, if the winning determination result is a big hit and the pending change pattern is P01, the pseudo-relational suggestion hold display may be executed at a rate of 20%, or the pseudo-relational suggestion hold display at a rate of 80%. It is decided not to execute. If the pending change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the pseudo-relational suggestion hold display is performed at a rate of 30% and the pseudo-relational suggestion hold display is not performed at a rate of 70%.

  For example, when the winning determination result is a loss, if the hold change pattern is P01, the pseudo-relational suggestion hold display may be executed at a rate of 10%, or the pseudo-relational suggestion hold display at a rate of 90%. It is decided not to execute. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the pseudo-relationship suggestion hold display is performed at a rate of 20% and the pseudo-relationship suggestion hold display is not performed at a rate of 80%.

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

  When the new pending storage is not the pseudo continuous pending in step 31SHS3718, or when the display of the pseudo continuous suggestive pending is not executed in step 31SHS3720, the effect control CPU 120 is the SP reach pending in which the new pending storage is expanded to super reach. It is determined whether or not (step 31SHS3722). If it is the SP reach hold, the SP suggestion execution lottery for determining whether to display the SP suggestion hold is performed (step 31SHS3723). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the SP suggestion suspension display is executed using the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20-32 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing an SP suggestion execution lottery table. In the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (D), determination values corresponding to presence / absence of execution of SP suggestion suspension display are assigned for each winning determination result and suspension change pattern. In the example shown in −32 (D), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown for the sake of simplicity. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for SP suggestion execution lottery, and determines it as a decision item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the winning determination result is a big hit, if the hold change pattern is P01, the SP suggestion hold display is performed at a rate of 30%, and the SP suggestion hold display is not performed at a rate of 70%. Is decided. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the SP suggestion hold display is performed at a rate of 40% and the SP suggestion hold display is not performed at a rate of 60%.

  For example, when the winning determination result is loss, if the hold change pattern is P01, the SP suggestion hold display is executed at a rate of 20%, and the SP suggestion hold display is not performed at a rate of 80%. Is decided. If the hold change pattern is other than P01, it is determined that the SP suggestion hold display is performed at a rate of 30% and the SP suggestion hold display is not performed at a rate of 70%.

  When it is determined to execute the hold display in the SP suggestion mode, the display of the SP suggestion hold is started as the hold display for the new hold storage (step 31SHS3725).

  Here, when the pseudo change suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (C) and the SP suggestion execution lottery table shown in FIG. 20-32 (D) are compared, the pending change pattern is other than P01. In, the execution rate of the display of the pseudo-link suggestion and the execution rate of the display of the SP suggestion are different. That is, the effect suggestion display mode is changed to "red" at a different rate based on the type of effect suggestion display mode. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the type of effect suggestion display mode.

  If the new pending storage is not SP reach pending in step 31SHS3722, or if the display of SP suggest pending is not executed in step 31SHS3724, the effect control CPU 120 displays in the display mode according to the pending change pattern stored in step 31SHS3702. The display of the hold display for the new hold storage is started (step 31SHS3726). Specifically, if any of P01, P02, and P04, the hold display is started with "white", and if it is P03 or P05, the hold display is started with "red".

  In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in steps 31SHS3710 to 31SHS3725, the display timing of the hold display of the effect suggestion mode is the start winning a prize, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hold display or the active display in the effect suggestion mode may be displayed at any timing, such as during shift of the hold display, during variable display, or during active display.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the execution priority (that is, the execution frequency) is the first special suggestion mode> the second processing by executing the processing in the order of the first processing, the second processing, the third processing, and the fourth processing. It is conceivable that the special suggestion form> the pseudo-relation suggestion form> the SP suggestion form. Therefore, for example, it is possible to collectively determine which one of the first special suggestion mode, the second special suggestion mode, the pseudo-relational suggestion mode, and the SP suggestion mode to display the hold display or the active display. By providing such a table, it is possible to prevent unevenness in execution priority (execution frequency). Alternatively, even if the lottery is sequentially performed to determine whether to perform the hold display or the active display in each effect suggestion display mode as in the present embodiment, the execution ratio is lower as the lottery is executed first. By doing so (the higher the execution ratio in the lottery executed later), it is possible to prevent the execution priority (execution frequency) from being biased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the hold display can be displayed only in a single effect suggestion display mode among a plurality of effect suggestion display modes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hold display may be displayed in a plurality of effect suggestion display modes. For example, when it is determined to execute the hold display in the first special suggestion display mode and the SP suggestion display mode, the hold display including the characters "special" and "SP" is displayed. Good. Specifically, the hold display may be displayed in a plurality of effect suggestion display modes by independently executing the above-described first process to fourth process. Since the notice productions suggested by the first special suggestion display mode and the second special suggestion display mode are special zone productions, the hold display is made in both the first special suggestion display mode and the second special suggestion display mode. It may be configured not to be executed. For example, the hold display in the first special suggestion display mode may be displayed with priority over the hold display in the second special suggestion display mode.

  FIG. 20-33 is a flowchart showing the effect display process during variable display (step S172) according to the third embodiment. In the variable display effect processing, it is determined whether or not it is the change timing of active display (step 31SHS4701). Specifically, in the above-mentioned active information storage area, “active” is stored as the change timing, and when a predetermined time (for example, 13 seconds) has elapsed from the start of fluctuation, it is determined that it is the change timing of active display. .. Note that, as described above, although “active” is stored as the change timing, but when the change time of the corresponding change is shorter than 13 seconds, 1 second before the change stops is determined as the change timing of the active display. I shall. When it is the change timing of the active display, the display mode of the active display is changed with reference to the pending change pattern in the active information storage area (step 31SHS4702). For example, if the pending change pattern is P02, it is changed to "red", and if it is P04 or P05, it is changed to "gold".

  When the hold display or the active display is displayed in the first special suggestion mode (Y in step 31SHS4703), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the rush success presentation (step 31SHS4704). Specifically, when the inrush success effect is started in a change having a change time of 3 seconds or more, it is determined that the timing at which 3 seconds have elapsed after the start of the inrush success effect is the end timing of the inrush success effect. When the rush success effect is started during the change having the change time of less than 3 seconds, the timing one second before the change stop is determined to be the end timing of the rush success effect. When it is the end timing of the rush success effect, the display mode of the hold display or the active display displayed in the first special suggestion mode is changed to the display mode according to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step 31SHS4705). Specifically, if the hold change pattern is P01, it is "white", if it is P02, it is "white" before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is "red". If it is P03, it becomes "red", if it is P04, it becomes "white" before both change timings, and if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, it becomes "red". , Both of the change timings are changed to “gold”, P05 is changed to “red” before the change timing, and changed to “gold” after the change timing.

  In addition, when the variation time of the variation that has executed the rush success effect is less than 8 seconds (a period for executing the rush success effect (3 seconds), a hold display or an active display is displayed after the rush success effect is finished. When the variation time is shorter than the total period of the waiting period (5 seconds) until the mode is changed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed one second before the fluctuation stop.

  When the hold display or the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode (Y in step 31SHS4706), whether it is the end timing of the rush advance notice effect (rush success effect or rush failure effect). Is determined (step 31SHS4707). Specifically, when the rush advance notice effect is started in a change having a change time of 3 seconds or more, it is determined that the timing at which 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the rush advance notice effect is the end timing of the rush advance notice effect. When the plunge notice production is started during the variation having a variation time of less than 3 seconds, the timing one second before the variation stop is determined to be the end timing of the plunge announcement production. When it is the end timing of the rush advance notice effect, the display mode of the hold display or the active display displayed in the second special suggestion mode is changed to the display mode according to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step 31SHS4708). Specifically, if the hold change pattern is P01, it is "white", if it is P02, it is "white" before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is "red". If it is P03, it becomes "red", if it is P04, it becomes "white" before both change timings, and if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, it becomes "red". , Both of the change timings are changed to “gold”, P05 is changed to “red” before the change timing, and changed to “gold” after the change timing.

  In addition, when the variation time of the variation that executes the rush announcement effect is less than 8 seconds (a period for executing the rush announcement effect (3 seconds), and a display of a hold display or an active display after the rush announcement effect is finished When the variation time is shorter than the total period of the waiting period (5 seconds) until the mode is changed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed one second before the fluctuation stop.

  When the active display is displayed in the pseudo-link suggestion mode (Y in step 31SHS4709), it is determined whether or not the start timing of the pseudo-link is reached (step 31SHS4710). Specifically, in the pseudo run, the re-variation is generally started after the chance eye symbol is stopped and displayed, but in step 31SHS4710, the first re-variation timing is determined as the start timing of the pseudo run. .. Note that the stop timing of the first chance pattern may be determined as the start timing of the pseudo-relation.

  When it is the start timing of the pseudo-relation, the display mode of the active display displayed in the pseudo-recommendation mode is changed to the display mode according to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step 31SHS4711). Specifically, if the hold change pattern is P01, it is "white", if it is P02, it is "white" before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is "red". If it is P03, it is changed to "red", if it is P04, it is changed to "red" if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, and if it is after both change timing, it is "gold". , P05, it is changed to “red” before the change timing, and is changed to “gold” after the change timing.

  It should be noted that a variation pattern is provided in which the variation ends before 5 seconds have elapsed from the start timing of the pseudo-relation, and when the display mode of the active display is changed during the variation of the variation pattern, the variation stop predetermined value is set. The display mode of the active display may be changed before time (for example, 1 second before).

  When the active display is displayed in the SP suggesting mode (Y in step 31SHS4712), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach effect (step 31SHS4713). Specifically, the timing determined in advance for each variation pattern is determined as the start timing of the super reach effect. When it is the start timing of the super reach effect, the display mode of the active display displayed in the SP suggestion mode is changed to the display mode corresponding to the hold display pattern after 5 seconds (step 31SHS4714). Specifically, if the hold change pattern is P01, it is "white", if it is P02, it is "white" before the change timing, and if it is after the change timing, it is "red". If it is P03, it is changed to "red", if it is P04, it is changed to "red" if it is after one change timing but before the other change timing, and if it is after both change timing, it is "gold". , P05, it is changed to “red” before the change timing, and is changed to “gold” after the change timing.

  It should be noted that there is a variation pattern in which the variation ends before 5 seconds have passed from the start timing of the super reach effect, and when the display mode of the active display is changed during the variation of the variation pattern, the variation stop The display mode of the active display may be changed before a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

  After that, the CPU 120 for effect control decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step 31SHS8101) and decrements the value of the variable time timer by 1 (step 31SHS8102). When the process timer times out (step 31SHS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 31SHS8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data and the sound number data set next (step 31SHS8105).

  If the variable time timer has timed out (step 31SHS8115), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 31SHS8116).

  20-34 and 20-35 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples in the case of displaying the hold display in the second special suggestion mode in the third embodiment. First, (1) active display and two pending displays are displayed, (2) new pending storage occurs and the pending display corresponding to the pending storage is the second special suggestion mode (“ "Special?") Is displayed. At this time, it is determined that the special zone effect for which the pending storage is to be notified is executed, and the execution count K is set to "3" and the remaining count R is set to "3". It is also assumed that P04 is determined as the pending change pattern, and the first and second changes are determined as the change timing.

  Then, (3) the variation ends at the lost eye, and (4) the next variation starts. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new change is displayed and the hold display is shifted. Then, the remaining number R becomes "2", and the value obtained by adding "1" to the remaining number R becomes the same value as the execution number K, so that the rush advance notice effect is executed. When 3 seconds have passed after that, (5) it is informed that it was a successful entry effect, and it enters the special zone. Five seconds after that, (6) the display mode of the hold display that was displayed in the second special suggestion mode changes to "red" (see step 31SHS4708).

  After that, (7) the variation ends at the losing eye, and (8) the next variation starts. At this time, the active display corresponding to the new change is displayed and the hold display is shifted. Then, the hold change pattern of the hold display that was displayed in "red" is P04, and since the change timing includes the first item, the display mode changes to "gold".

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine capable of executing the variable display, and at least the specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, the hold display, the active display) Aspect (in this example, “white”), a first specific aspect (in this example, “red”) having a higher degree of expectation than the normal aspect, and a second specific aspect (in this example, production) that suggests the effect content. Specific display means (in this example, for production control) that can be displayed in any display mode including a suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-relational suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode) Steps 31SHS3713, 31SHS3717, 31SHS3721, 31SHS3725, 31SHS3726, 31SHS4702, 31SHS4705, 31SHS4708, 31SHS4711 in the CPU 120 31SHS4714) and the effect execution means capable of executing the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (in this example, selected in the same processing as steps 31SHS8010 and 31SHS8011 in the effect control CPU 120). By executing the same processing as steps 31SHS8013 and 31SHS8105 in accordance with the process table described above, the special display area, the pseudo continuous area, and the super reach area can be executed), and the specific display means is the second specific mode. After the specific display is displayed at, when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed (in this example, 5 seconds after the effect of the suggested content is executed), the specification is performed. The display mode of the display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode. The CPU 120 for execution executes steps 31SHS4702, 31SHS4705, 31SHS4708, 31SHS4711, 31SHS4714, and when any of P02 to P05 is selected as the pending change pattern, the effect suggestion display mode that is the second display mode is displayed. It is possible to change the hold display or the active display that has been displayed as "red" which is the first specific mode). As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the specific aspect.

  When the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, for example, the first specific aspect or the second specific aspect shown in this embodiment is the first implementation. It corresponds to the second mode shown in the form, and after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (special hold), the first mode (special hold) is changed to the first specific mode or the second specific mode. It is possible to configure.

  Further, it is possible to configure a gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the above-described first to third embodiments. That is, the configurations shown in any one of the first to third embodiments described above are appropriately combined, or the configurations shown in all of the embodiments are combined. You may make it comprise a game machine.

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 31SH (246IW))
(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and a specific display capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, hold display. Active display may be used). After the specific display is displayed by the means (for example, the first reserved display area 31SH5a, the second reserved display area 31SH5b) and the first mode (for example, special reserved. Normal reserved may be used), the display mode of the specific display is changed. And a change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect to be changed (for example, a pending notice effect accompanied by an effect effect) (for example, a portion that executes steps S161, 31SHS8004 to 31SHS8010, 31SHS8106 to 31SHS8114 in the effect control CPU 120), The display mode of the specific display is at least the first mode and the second mode having a high advantage (for example, (Blue hold, red hold) is included, and the change effect execution means can execute, as the change effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode after displaying the specific display in the first mode. Yes (for example, the pending notice effect is executed based on the change patterns 33 to 36 shown in FIGS. 20-14 (D) and (E) and the change patterns 405 to 414 shown in FIGS. 20-15 (G) to (I). In this case, it is possible to execute the change effect at a different ratio after the change effect according to the execution mode of the executed change effect (for example, change from special hold to blue hold or red hold) (for example, hold announcement effect). If the special effect does not change even if the effect effect is executed, the effect effect is executed again and it is possible to change from the special effect to the blue effect or the red effect. Action Te effect is when being run from the special hold turned blue hold and red hold, then characterized by the directing effect not executed) it. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the case where the change effect is executed.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the change effect executing means displays the specific display as the change effect in the first mode (for example, special hold), and then displays the display mode of the specific display in the second mode (for example, blue hold). When the display mode of the specific display is changed to the third mode (for example, normal hold) when it is not changed to (for example, red hold), it is possible to execute an effect (for example, change pattern 31 shown in FIG. 20-14C). , 32 and the pending announcement effect based on the change patterns 401 to 404 shown in FIG. 20-15 (F) can be executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

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

(Means 4) In the means 2, the change effect executing means displays the specific display in a special mode (for example, special hold) different from the normal mode as the first mode (for example, FIGS. 20-14 (C) to (E). ), The special hold is temporarily displayed when executing the hold advance notice effect based on the change patterns 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 20) and the change patterns 401 to 414 shown in FIG. 20-15. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect when the change effect is executed.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 2 to 4, the change effect executing means is an effect effect executed by a mode that acts on the specific display displayed by the first mode (for example, FIG. ) And FIG. 20-20 (8), FIG. 20-21 (5), and FIG. 20-21 (8) effect production can be executed (for example, the production control CPU 120). By executing steps 31SHS8013 and 31SHS8105 in accordance with the process table selected in step 31SHS8010, the effect effect is executed in the hold notice effect), and the effect effect can be executed multiple times for the specific display displayed in the first aspect. (For example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 20-15 (F), the special pattern is set at the timing of the first hold shift. After the stop is displayed, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift, but the special hold remains unchanged, and the action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift, and the special hold is changed to the normal hold. It can be changed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of performing the change effect.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 2 to 5, when the display mode of the specific display displayed in the third mode changes to the second mode, the display of the specific display displayed in the first mode The advantage is higher than that in the case where the mode changes to the second mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-15, even if the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed. 411, 414) are provided, and the change patterns 411, 414 can be determined only when the super reach jackpot is achieved). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the specific display displayed in the third mode.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 2 to 6, a limiting means for limiting the number of the specific displays displayed in the third mode (for example, in the second embodiment, step 31SHS6005X in the effect control CPU 120). , 31SHS6007X, 31SHS6009, 31SHS6010)). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game when the change effect is executed.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the specific display means includes at least a normal mode (for example, "white") and a first specific mode (for example, " Red ”), and a second specific mode (for example, a performance suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-relational suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode)) that suggests the effect content. A specific display can be displayed depending on the display mode (for example, in the third embodiment, steps 31SHS3713, 31SHS3717, 31SHS3721, 31SHS3725, 31SHS3726, 31SHS4702, 31SHS4705, 31SHS4708, 31SHS4711, 31SHS471, 31SHS4714 are executed in the third embodiment. Part), the specific display of the second specific mode The effect execution means capable of executing the effect of the more suggested content (for example, in the third embodiment, step 31SHS8013, step 31SHS8013, according to the process table selected in the same processing as step 31SHS8010, 31SHS8011, in the effect control CPU120, By performing the same processing as 31SHS8105, a special zone effect, a pseudo-relation, and a super-reach effect can be provided), and the specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then performs the second display. When the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the specific mode is executed (for example, 5 seconds after the effect of the suggested content is executed), the display mode of the specific display is changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode. It is possible to change the mode (for example, in the third embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control) By executing Steps 31SHS4702, 31SHS4705, 31SHS4708, 31SHS4711, 31SHS4714, if any of P02 to P05 is selected as the pending change pattern, it is displayed in the effect suggestion display mode which is the second display mode. The pending display or active display that has been displayed can be changed to "red" which is the first specific mode). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific aspect.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31SH (246IW))
Next, the characteristic part 31SH and the characteristic part 31SH (246IW) of this embodiment will be described.
(1) A gaming machine that has both the characteristic unit 31SH and the characteristic unit 31SH (246IW) is a gaming machine that can perform variable display, and shifts to the second state, which can shift to the first state later, State transition means capable of transitioning to the second state, which is capable of transitioning to the second state later, first suggesting means for suggesting an effect mode in the third state in the first state, and first state in the second state The second suggestion means for suggesting whether to shift to the third state, the specific display means capable of displaying the specific display corresponding to the variable display, and the specific display by the first mode And a change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display, and in the third state, the effect is executed in the effect mode suggested in the first state, and the specific display is performed. Table of Aspects include at least the first aspect and a second aspect having a high degree of advantage, and the change effect execution means displays the specific display according to the first aspect as the change effect and then the specific display. It is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the display mode to the second mode, and according to the execution mode of the executed change effect, the change effect can be executed at a different ratio after the change effect. ..

(2) The gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 31SH and the characteristic portion 31SH (246IW) is the gaming machine of (1) above, and in the first state, changes the display mode of the specific display to the second mode. May be performed.

(3) The gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 31SH and the characteristic portion 31SH (246IW) is the gaming machine of the above (1), and in the second state, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the second mode. May be performed.

(Features)
In the description of each of the above characteristic parts, the change time and the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of pseudo-relation (effect in which temporary stop and re-change of the symbol are performed once or more during one variable display) In order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the variation pattern indicating the display mode of the variable display, one variation pattern command is transmitted at the time of starting the variable display, but two or more commands are used. The variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 side. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game controlling microcomputer 100 determines whether the first command is presence / absence of pseudo-relation, presence / absence of sliding effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reaching. A command indicating the variable time before the second stop and the display mode of the variable display is transmitted, and the type of the reach, the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect, and the like as the second command, after the reach is reached (when the reach is not reached). Alternatively, a command indicating a variation time after the so-called second stop or a display mode of variable display may be transmitted. In that case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the gaming control microcomputer 100 may notify the variable time with each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select the specific display mode of the variable display executed at each timing. Good. When transmitting two commands, two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after transmitting the first command (for example, A second command may be sent (in the timer interrupt). The display mode of the variable display indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the display variation pattern command for variable display can be reduced.

  Further, in the above description of each characteristic part, there is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit as a big hit type, and based on the fact that it was determined as a probability variation big hit as a big hit type, a gaming machine controlled to a probability variation state after the big hit game is shown. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region provided therein (the probability variable region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls are provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above-described embodiments to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probability changing state after the end.

  Further, in the above description of the respective characteristic parts, whether or not to be a big hit on the game control microcomputer 100 side is determined at the time of winning of the variation pattern type (pre-reading determination), and a command indicating the result of determination at the time of winning (pattern) Although a designated command, a variable category command) is transmitted, and the effect control CPU 120 side executes the pending notice effect on the basis of the command indicating the winning determination result, the embodiment is not limited to such a mode. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 side may be configured to perform a winning determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a command designating only the values of the big hit determination random number and the variation pattern type determination random number extracted when the start winning is generated, and the effect control CPU 120 side. The winning determination (prefetch determination) may be performed based on the value of the random number designated by those commands.

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
State transition means capable of transitioning to a transitionable second state after the first state and transitioning to a transitionable third state after the second state;
A first suggestion means capable of displaying a plurality of types of effect modes in the first state and suggesting an effect mode in the third state by a specific effect mode from the plurality of effect modes;
In the second state, a second suggestion means capable of suggesting whether to shift to the third state while visually confirming the effect mode suggested in the first state,
Equipped with
The first suggestion means, as one of the production modes of the plurality of types of production mode, notifies that the state does not shift to the third state ,
The second suggestion means can notify that the second state does not shift to the third state,
In the second state, it is possible to execute the notification of shifting to the third state after being notified by the second suggesting means that the state will not shift to the third state.
In the first state, after notifying by the first suggesting means that the third state is not entered, the notification of transitioning to the third state is not executed,
In the third state, the production is executed in the production mode suggested in the first state,
Amusement machine. Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing suggestion effect suggesting that the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A title notifying means capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect,
Equipped with
The title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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