JP6797782B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

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

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-195912

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

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

The game machine that solves the above problem can suspend the execution of the symbol variation game, and is pending in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game. An information notification means that notifies information that can identify a symbol variation game in a predetermined notification mode, a specific effect execution means that executes a specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of a pending symbol variation game, and the specific effect execution. The effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the specific effect executed by the means is provided, and the jackpot expectation degree of the pending symbol variation game can be specified in the notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means. There are various specific notification modes, and the specific effect executing means executes a specific effect in an effect mode corresponding to the specific notification mode in which information is notified by the information notification means , and the first effect element and the second effect element are combined. It is possible to execute a specific effect with the included effect content, and the first effect element has a plurality of types of effect elements that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending symbol variation game, and the second effect element is pending. There are a plurality of types of effect elements that can specify the expected degree of jackpot of the symbol variation game, and the effect content determining means is that when the pending symbol variation game becomes a jackpot, the first effect element and the second effect element are used. When the specific effect content, which is a specific combination, can be determined and the pending symbol variation game is out of the game, when the specific effect content cannot be determined and the pending symbol variation game becomes a big hit, When the special effect content, which is a special combination in which the second effect element is a special effect element, can be determined regardless of which effect element the first effect element is, and the pending symbol variation game is missed. The gist is that the content of the special production cannot be determined .

The game machine that solves the above problem can suspend the execution of the symbol variation game, and is pending in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game. An information notification means for notifying information that can identify a symbol variation game in a predetermined notification mode and a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect are provided, and the notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means includes. There is a specific notification mode that can specify the jackpot expectation degree of the pending symbol variation game, and the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect in the specific notification mode corresponding to the specific notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means. However, if the specific condition is satisfied while the specific effect is being executed, the execution of the specific effect is terminated, while the specific condition is not satisfied while the specific effect is being executed. The gist is to continuously execute the specific effect at least until the symbol variation game in which the jackpot expectation can be specified by executing the specific effect is executed.

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

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. (A) to (c) are diagrams schematically showing pachinko gaming machines. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing the effect mode in various effect display devices. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the effect mode in various effect display devices. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the effect mode in various effect display devices. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the effect mode in various effect display devices. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the effect mode in various effect display devices. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing the effect mode in various effect display devices. The figure which shows the look-ahead command setting process. The figure which shows the hold look-ahead effect decision processing. The figure which shows the production pattern of the hold look-ahead effect. The figure which shows the production pattern of the hold look-ahead effect. The figure which shows the production pattern of the hold look-ahead effect. The figure which shows the production pattern of the hold look-ahead effect. The figure which shows the specific production content determination process. The figure which shows the operation pattern of a movable body production. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing the effect mode of the hold look-ahead effect and the specific effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the effect mode in various effect display devices.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

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

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

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

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

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (specific display result) and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. .. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it is out of order.

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

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively. In this way, the execution of the special game can be suspended.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 usually includes a hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

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

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

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the first effect display device 27a includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The directing game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. In the present embodiment, the first effect display device 27a is an effect display device that does not operate (displace), but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an effect display device that operates in a predetermined direction.

The second effect display device 27b includes a second display area 27r2 on which an image is displayed. The second effect display device 27b is arranged so that the second display area 27r2 can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The second effect display device 27b displays a hold image capable of recognizing the number of special games whose execution is suspended and an execution image capable of recognizing the special game being executed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first effect actuator A3 that operates the second effect display device 27b in a predetermined direction (vertical direction in this embodiment) (shown in FIG. 3). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the second effect display device 27b is arranged in the original position, and the second effect display device 27b operates upward at a predetermined timing, and FIG. As shown in b), the second effect display device 27b may be arranged at the operating position. As described above, the second effect display device 27b is a device capable of operating in a predetermined direction.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second effect actuator A4 that operates the third effect display device 27c in a predetermined direction (vertical direction in the present embodiment) (shown in FIG. 3). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the third effect display device 27c is arranged in the original position, and the third effect display device 27c operates upward at a predetermined timing, and FIG. As shown in c), the third effect display device 27c may be arranged at the operating position. As described above, the third effect display device 27c is a device capable of operating in a predetermined direction.

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the large winning opening 31 as the special entry opening can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that opens into the gaming area 21 on the right side and the lower left side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with members such as nails and a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and a control in which the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

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

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

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. Further, the gaming state which is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "low probability high base state", and the gaming state which is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "high probability high base state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

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

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the plurality of round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZB. It is classified into each. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Zb. It is classified. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination after the reach production is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived without or after the reach effect is defined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

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

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

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

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

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

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the subtraction of the second special hold number, the determination of the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), and the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination). The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

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

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a big hit lottery for the first special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28, and the main control CPU 40a can perform the big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29. The big hit lottery of the second special game can be performed.

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

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

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses. In this way, the main control CPU 40a capable of granting the jackpot game corresponds to the jackpot game granting means.

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

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

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

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command). Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the information that can identify the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can be specified to be in the low base state. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can be specified to be in the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-design symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of out-of-order symbols by the effect symbol.

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

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the first effect display device 27a so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time as a trigger. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the reserved image is displayed in a display mode other than white (for example, blue, green, red) on the second effect display device 27b, so that the jackpot expectation of the pending special game corresponding to the reserved image is high. It is possible to execute a hold look-ahead effect indicating. Therefore, the hold look-ahead effect is an effect that can be executed even before the execution of the special game that is the target indicating the jackpot expectation degree is started.

In the present embodiment, when the pending special game becomes the executing special game, the pending image corresponding to the pending special game is displayed as the execution image corresponding to the executing special game. Then, the hold look-ahead effect is a jackpot of the special game being executed corresponding to the executed image by displaying the executed image in a display mode other than white (for example, blue, green, red) on the second effect display device 27b. Expectations will continue to be shown.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hold look-ahead effect is executed so that the green display mode has a higher jackpot expectation than the blue display mode and the red display mode has a higher jackpot expectation than the green display mode. Will be done. That is, there are a plurality of types of display modes (blue display mode, green display mode, and red display mode) in which the expected degree of jackpot is different. Similarly, as the display mode of the execution image, there are a plurality of types of display modes (blue display mode, green display mode, and red display mode) having different jackpot expectations.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold look-ahead effect includes a hold image indicating that the execution of the special game that is the target indicating the jackpot expectation is suspended, and the special game that is the target indicating the jackpot expectation. This is an effect of displaying an execution image indicating that the game is being executed in a display mode (effect content) indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit.

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

Specifically, the jackpot expectation is higher when the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image than when the hold image or the execution image changes without displaying the character image. Further, the case where the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image in which the character CB can be identified is more than the case where the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image in which the character CA can be specified. Also, the expectation for big hits will be high. Further, the case where the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image in which the character CC can be specified is more than the case where the hold image or the execution image changes with the display of the character image in which the character CB can be specified. Also, the expectation for big hits will be high. In this way, in order to specify the jackpot expectation degree according to the hold look-ahead effect, when the hold image or the execution image changes, pay attention to whether or not the character image is displayed and the type of the displayed character image. Can be made to.

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

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

The specific effect is an effect executed in an effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image and the displayed character image in the hold look-ahead effect being executed. In particular, even when the hold look-ahead effect of a plurality of systems is being executed, the specific effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the hold look-ahead effect of the plurality of systems. Further, in the present embodiment, when the hold look-ahead effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game on hold and the hold look-ahead effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed conflict with each other, the execution is executed. The specific effect will be executed in an effect mode corresponding to the hold look-ahead effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game in the game.

In this way, the specific effect corresponds to the display mode of the executed image, the specific effect executed in the effect mode in which the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed can be specified, and the display mode of the reserved image. There is a specific effect that is executed in an effect mode that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game. In the present embodiment, the specific effect executed in the effect mode in which the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed can be specified is the first specific effect, and the jackpot expectation of the pending special game can be specified in the effect mode. The specific effects executed in the above correspond to the second specific effects.

Next, the effect modes in the first to third effect display devices 27a to 27c will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 4A, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first display area 27r1 of the first effect display device 27a. Then, in the second display area 27r2 of the second effect display device 27b, the execution images G0 and the reserved images G1 to G4 can be displayed up to four images. When all of the reserved image and the executed image are white, the third display area 27r3 of the third effect display device 27c does not emit light in a predetermined display color, and the fourth display area of the third effect display device 27c does not emit light. In 27r4, the predetermined image is not displayed. As described above, since the third display area 27r3 does not emit light in a predetermined display color, it is possible to identify that the hold look-ahead effect is not executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the hold look-ahead effect in which any of the hold images corresponding to the special game on hold is displayed in the blue display mode is executed, the third display area 27r3 is blue. Lights up. In this way, the third display area 27r3 emits light in a predetermined display color, so that the jackpot expectation of the pending special game can be specified.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the pending special game becomes the executing special game, and the reserved image displayed in the blue display mode is displayed as the execution image, the third display is displayed. The region 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and the blue image, which is a blue display mode, is displayed in the fourth display region 27r4. By displaying the image of the predetermined color in the fourth display area 27r4 in this way, the jackpot expectation degree of the special game being executed can be specified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the reserved image changes from the blue display mode to the green display mode with the display of the character image in which the character CA can be identified, the third display area 27r3 is green. An image in which the character CA can be identified is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), when the reserved image changes from the green display mode to the red display mode with the display of the character image in which the character CB can be identified, the third display area 27r3 is red. An image in which the character CB can be identified is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. By displaying the image that can identify the character in the fourth display area 27r4 in this way, it is specified that the display mode of the hold image or the execution image has changed with the display of the character image that can identify the character. It will be possible.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 5 (f), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the first display area 27r1, and the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. .. In this case, the first reserved image G1 is displayed as the execution image G0 in the second display area 27r2. As a result, the execution image G0 is displayed in the blue display mode in the second display area 27r2. At this time, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and the blue image is displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. This makes it possible to identify that the special game being executed has a jackpot expectation corresponding to the blue display mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed may be displayed as a definite stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination in the first display area 27r1.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the special game is being executed, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the first display area 27r1, and the first hold in the second display area 27r2. The image G1 is displayed in a blue display mode, and the execution image G0 is displayed in a white display mode. At this time, the third display area 27r3 emits blue light, and the predetermined image is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed may be displayed as a definite stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination in the first display area 27r1.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7D, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 during the execution of the special game, the second reserved image G2 may be displayed in a green display mode. .. At this time, the third display area 27r3 continuously emits blue light, and the fourth display area 27r4 continuously displays the blue image. In other words, the third display area 27r3 does not emit green light so as to correspond to the display mode of the reserved image, and the green image which is the green display mode is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed may be displayed as a definite stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination in the first display area 27r1.

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

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

As described above, when the display mode of the reserved image and the display mode of the execution image are display modes other than white, the specific effect is executed so as to correspond to the display mode of the execution image. Further, in this case, when the special game being executed ends, the specific effect is executed so as to correspond to the display mode of the reserved image.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, when the third display area 27r3 emits light so as to change to a color having a high jackpot expectation, and when an image having a high jackpot expectation is displayed in the fourth display region 27r4, the first 3 The effect display device 27c may operate in the vertical direction.

Here, the look-ahead command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the look-ahead command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 when the first special hold number is not the upper limit number. In this look-ahead command setting process, whether or not various random numbers acquired in association with the entry of the first start port 28 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value is determined by the special game corresponding to the entry. It is a process of determining (in advance) before execution.

First, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first special hold number is the upper limit value, the high base state, the main control CPU 40a is controlled from the high base state to the low base state a predetermined number of times (for example,). It is determined whether or not the regulation conditions are satisfied, such as in the case of a special game (4 times) (step S101). When the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the look-ahead command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

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

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special hold number, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the common jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, matches the jackpot determination value dedicated to high probability, or does not match the jackpot determination value. To identify. That is, whether the value of the random number used in the big hit lottery of the main control CPU 40a matches the big hit determination value regardless of whether or not it is in the high probability state, or matches the big hit determination value only when it is in the high probability state. , It is necessary to specify whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number for special symbol distribution acquired when the ball enters the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, the big hit symbol (big hit) in the case of a big hit. Type) is specified.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28, and based on the read-out value, a reach state is formed when the value is out of alignment. Identify whether or not the fluctuation pattern is to be performed. In the present embodiment, regardless of the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the look-ahead command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, the look-ahead command includes the current number of first special hold, whether or not to win the big hit lottery depending on whether or not it is in a high probability state, the type of big hit in the case of a big hit, and the case of losing. It is a command that can specify whether or not the fluctuation pattern in which the reach state is formed is determined.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a, triggered by the entry of the first starting port 28, at least determines whether the first special game corresponding to the entry becomes a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry. Generate a identifiable look-ahead command. Such a look-ahead command is information that can identify the current number of special holds, whether or not it will be a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not it will be a missed reach fluctuation, and whether or not to win the big hit lottery in a high probability state. Can be said to be identifiable information. In this way, the look-ahead command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the look-ahead command corresponds to the specific information generation means.

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

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

Next, the hold look-ahead effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This hold look-ahead effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the hold look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead command. Further, the hold look-ahead effect determination process is executed when the look-ahead command is input.

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

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

As an example of the regulation condition in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the executing flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and the number of systems of the pending look-ahead effect being executed has reached the upper limit. If it is determined, it is determined that the regulatory conditions are satisfied. This executing flag is information indicating whether or not the hold look-ahead effect is being executed and the number of systems of the hold look-ahead effect being executed. When the execution of the hold look-ahead effect is determined, the executing flag is set to "1". Is added, and when the execution of the hold look-ahead effect is completed, "1" is subtracted from the executing flag. In the present embodiment, two systems of hold look-ahead effects can be executed at the same time, and the upper limit is defined as "2", but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the regulation condition is satisfied in the case of a predetermined number of special games after the high base state is given. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the regulation condition is satisfied when it is in the high base state.

In step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a hold look-ahead effect lottery process that determines whether or not to execute the hold look-ahead effect and the effect pattern of the hold look-ahead effect based on the input look-ahead command. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the hold look-ahead effect before (in advance) the execution of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command based on the look-ahead command.

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

Here, the hold look-ahead effect lottery process will be described in detail.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the hold look-ahead effect based on the input look-ahead command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that when a big hit look-ahead command is input, the hold look-ahead effect is executed at a higher rate than when a missed look-ahead command is input. That is, the jackpot expectation can be shown by executing the hold look-ahead effect.

Further, when the pre-reading command that becomes a big hit is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the hold pre-reading effect is executed at a higher rate when the number of hold storages specified by the pre-read command is large than when it is small. As a specific example, the sub-control CPU 41a holds the sub-control CPU 41a at a higher rate when the number of hold storages specified by the look-ahead command, which is a big hit, is "4" than when the number of hold storages is "3". It is decided to execute the look-ahead effect. That is, the jackpot expectation can be indicated by the number of special games in which the hold look-ahead effect is continuously executed, and when the number of special games in which the hold look-ahead effect is continuously executed is large, it is greater than when it is small. Also, the expectation for big hits will be high.

Then, when it is determined to execute the hold look-ahead effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern of the hold look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead command and stores it in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c. In particular, the effect pattern of the hold look-ahead effect includes a first type effect pattern in which the display mode of the hold image and the execution image can be specified, and a second type effect pattern in which the character image to be displayed can be specified.

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

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

Here, the effect pattern of the hold look-ahead effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15.
As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the sub-control ROM 41b has a plurality of types of effect patterns EP101 to which can specify the display mode (display color) of the hold image and the execution image as the first type effect pattern of the hold look-ahead effect. EP105, EP201-EP210, EP301-EP315, EP401-EP421 are stored. Each of the effect patterns as the first type effect pattern includes the number of hold storages (first hold memory number) specified by the input look-ahead command, and the display mode of the hold image or the execution image corresponding to each variation number. Are associated with each other. Further, as the first type effect pattern, a display mode of a hold image or an execution image corresponding to each fluctuation number is defined so that the jackpot expectation does not decrease in chronological order.

In particular, when the display mode of the execution image finally displayed is the red display mode, the effect pattern is higher at a rate where the jackpot expectation is higher than when the display mode of the execution image is the green display mode. It is determined. The effect pattern is determined at a rate in which the jackpot expectation is higher when the display mode of the execution image is the green display mode than when the display mode of the execution image is the blue display mode.

Further, when the display mode of the execution image finally displayed is the same, the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes more than the display mode of the hold image or the execution image does not change. The production pattern is determined at the rate at which the expectation for big hits increases. Further, when the display mode of the execution image is the same, the case where the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes twice is a big hit than the case where the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes once. The production pattern is determined at a rate that raises expectations.

As shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns EP501 to EP503 that can specify a character image as the second type effect pattern of the hold look-ahead effect. The type of the character image to be displayed is associated with each of the effect patterns as the second type effect pattern.

In particular, when the hold image or the execution image changes, the rate at which the jackpot expectation is higher when the character image that can identify the character CC is displayed than when the character image that can identify the character CB is not displayed. The production pattern is determined by. Further, when the hold image or the execution image changes, the rate at which the jackpot expectation is higher when the character image capable of identifying the character CB is displayed than when the character image capable of identifying the character CA is not displayed. The production pattern is determined by. When the hold image or the execution image changes, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the character image is displayed than when the character image is not displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on the combination of the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold look-ahead effect and the type of the character image displayed in the hold look-ahead effect. As a specific example, an effect pattern in which the display mode of the execution image changes from the blue display mode to the red display mode after the character image in which the character CB can be specified is displayed, and the character in which the character CA can be specified. The jackpot expectation is different from the effect pattern in which the display mode of the execution image changes from the blue display mode to the green display mode after the image is displayed.

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

In this way, when the effect pattern of the hold look-ahead effect is determined, in a process different from the hold look-ahead effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the hold look-ahead effect to be executed based on the information regarding the hold look-ahead effect. Control is performed to display the effect image on the first effect display device 27a and the second effect display device 27b.

To be described in detail, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the hold look-ahead effect based on the determined effect pattern of the hold look-ahead effect. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the hold look-ahead effect, the hold look-ahead effect is executed by updating the execution count counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, triggered by the input of the game start command. Count the number of times the special game has been executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display mode corresponding to the counted number of times the special game is executed based on the determined first type effect pattern, and displays the reserved image and the execution image in the second display area in the specified display mode. Control to display on 27r2 is performed. To give a specific example, when the effect pattern EP304 is determined, when the number of executions of the special game in which the hold look-ahead effect is executed is the third time, it corresponds to the case where the hold storage number is 1. , The sub-control CPU 41a changes the first reserved image from the blue display mode to the green display mode.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the character image corresponding to the second type effect pattern in the first display area 27r1 and the second display area 27r2 during the execution of the special game in which the display mode of the hold image or the execution image is changed. Control to make it. To give a specific example, when the effect pattern EP304 is determined and the effect pattern EP501 is determined so as to correspond to the third special game, the execution of the special game in which the hold look-ahead effect is executed is executed. When the number of times is the third time, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image in which the character CA can be identified. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the first reserved image from the blue display mode to the green display mode. In the present embodiment, when the hold look-ahead effect of a plurality of systems is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the above process for each hold look-ahead effect of each system.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the specific effect content determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This specific effect content determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect and the effect mode of the specific effect. In addition, the specific effect content determination process is executed when the look-ahead command is input and when the game start command is input. That is, the specific effect content determination process is executed when the effect mode in the hold look-ahead effect may change.

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

On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (the hold look-ahead effect is being executed), the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the specific effect and the hold look-ahead effect of the system according to the predetermined priority. The content of the production is specified (step S212). In the present embodiment, among the special games for which the hold look-ahead effect is executed, the special game with the earliest (earliest) execution pending order is defined to have a higher priority.

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

Here, the determination of the production content of the specific production will be described.
When the hold look-ahead effect corresponding to the special game being executed and the hold look-ahead effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special hold number is "2" are executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the executing special. Identify the production content of the hold look-ahead effect corresponding to the game. Further, when the hold look-ahead effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special hold number is "1" and the hold look-ahead effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special hold number is "3" are executed, respectively. , The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the effect content of the hold look-ahead effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special hold number is "1".

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the character image has already been displayed based on the effect content of the specified hold look-ahead effect. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a already displays the character image by referring to the first type effect pattern, the second type effect pattern, and the number of executions of the special game in which the hold look-ahead effect is executed in the specified hold look-ahead effect. It will be determined whether or not it has been made.

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

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the character image has already been displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of the character image that has already been displayed, and displays an image in the fourth display area 27r4 that can specify the type of the specified character image. Decide that. In the present embodiment, when the character image is already displayed a plurality of times, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the latest type of the character image.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the character image is not displayed and specifies the effect content of the hold look-ahead effect corresponding to the special game being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a has a color corresponding to the display mode of the execution image. It is determined that the 3 display area 27r3 is made to emit light and the image of the color corresponding to the display mode of the execution image is displayed in the 4th display area 27r4. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the character image is not displayed and specifies the effect content of the hold look-ahead effect corresponding to the special game on hold, the sub-control CPU 41a has a color corresponding to the display mode of the hold image. 3 It is decided to make the display area 27r3 emit light.

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

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game and the jackpot expectation of the running special game in the third effect display device 27c. 2 A specific effect will be executed. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a conflicts between the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game and the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the running special game, the second specific effect The first specific effect is not executed, but the second specific effect is preferentially executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first specific effect in the third display area 27r3, while executing the second specific effect in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4, which are larger than the third display area 27r3.

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

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

In addition, when the first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game and the second specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the running special game compete with each other, what is the first specific effect? Although it is different, it can be said that the held image is displayed in a display mode in which the expected jackpot of the special game on hold can be specified.

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

Then, when the combination of the emission color of the third display area 27r3 and the type of the image that can identify the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 is different, the jackpot of the special game being executed or the special game being held is hit. Expectations will be different. In particular, it can be determined when the special game being executed or the special game on hold is a big hit, but it cannot be determined when the special game being executed or the special game on hold is missed. Is included in the production content of the specific production. The combination of a big hit confirmation, an emission color of the third display area 27r3 any combination identifiable image character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 is identifiable image characters CC (special There is a combination of). Further, in the combination in which the jackpot is confirmed, the emission color of the third display area 27r3 is red, and the image in which the character displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 can be specified is an image in which the character CB can be specified ( the combination of specific) there is. In the present embodiment, the effect content that is a specific combination corresponds to the specific effect content, and the effect content that is a special combination corresponds to the special effect content.

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

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

Further, after determining the effect mode in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the effect mode in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4 to the effect mode with high expectation of big hit. Determine whether or not to allow. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a changes the color emitted by the third display area 27r3 to a color having a high expectation of a big hit, it determines that the color is changed to an effect mode having a high expectation of a big hit. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that when a character image is newly displayed in the fourth display area 27r4 and when a character image having a high expectation of a big hit is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a changes to an effect mode having a high expectation of a big hit. ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this way, when the first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game and the second specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the running special game conflict with each other, the second specific effect Is executed with priority, and it can be said that a specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the (old) special game in which the execution is suspended is executed with priority. In addition, when the second specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is executed, it is determined whether to execute the first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game. When it becomes an opportunity to do so, the second specific effect is continuously executed without executing the first specific effect.

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

In this way, after the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image that can identify the special game whose execution is suspended first, the special game whose execution is suspended earlier is not. When the display result is displayed, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image that can specify the special game whose execution is suspended later.

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

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

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

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

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The specific effects include a first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of a pending special game and a second specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of a running special game. When the specific effect and the second specific effect conflict with each other, the second specific effect is preferentially executed. Therefore, by preferentially executing the second specific effect, it is possible to raise the expectation that the special game to be executed first will be a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) Further, although different from the first specific effect, a hold look-ahead effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game is executed. Therefore, by giving priority to the second specific effect, it is possible to raise the expectation that the special game to be executed first will be a big hit, and by executing the hold look-ahead effect, the hold look-ahead effect will be executed. It is possible to raise the expectation that the special game on hold will be a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) In particular, when the second specific effect is being executed, even if it becomes an opportunity to decide whether to execute the first specific effect, the execution of the second specific effect being executed is interrupted. It can be continued without any problems, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) A hold image that can identify the special game on hold is displayed in a predetermined display mode, and the display mode of the hold image corresponds to the effect mode of the first specific effect and is a special game on hold. There are display modes of blue, green, and red that can specify the expected degree of jackpot. Then, the first specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode of blue, green, and red. Therefore, by executing the first specific effect, the effect mode of the first specific effect and the display mode of the reserved image correspond to each other, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. Can be done.

(5) There are a plurality of types of display modes in which the hold image is displayed, which can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game on hold. When the display mode in which the hold image is displayed changes, a specific effect is produced. The production mode is changed. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the correspondence between the change in the display mode in which the reserved image is displayed and the change in the effect mode of the specific effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) When the reserved image is displayed in the blue display mode and another reserved image is displayed in the green display mode, it corresponds to either the blue display mode or the green display mode. A specific effect is executed in the effect mode. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the fact that the reserved image is displayed in the blue display mode and the green display mode, and it is possible to give diversity to the production mode of the specific effect. It is possible to improve the interest in

(7) When the reserved image is displayed in the predetermined display mode and another reserved image is displayed in the predetermined display mode, the reserved image capable of identifying the special game whose execution has been suspended earlier is displayed. The specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the displayed display mode. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the reserved image that can identify the special game whose execution has been suspended earlier, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(8) After executing the specific effect in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode in which the reserved image that can identify the special game whose execution is suspended earlier is displayed, the display result is shifted in the special game whose execution is suspended first. Is displayed, the specific effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the display mode in which the reserved image that can identify the special game whose execution is suspended later is displayed. For this reason, while suppressing the decline in interest in the game due to the misaligned display result in the special game whose execution was suspended earlier, the expectation that the special game whose execution was suspended later will be a big hit is raised. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(9) When the third effect display device 27c operates in the first operation pattern, the effect mode of the specific effect may or may not be changed, while the third effect display device 27c operates in the second operation. When operating in a pattern, the production mode of the specific effect is changed. Therefore, it is possible to specify whether or not the change in the effect mode of the specific effect is confirmed depending on the type of the operation pattern in which the third effect display device 27c operates, and the type of the operation pattern in which the third effect display device 27c operates. It is possible to make people pay attention and improve the interest in the game.

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

(11) A specific effect can be executed with an effect content including an effect element called a display color and an effect element called a character. The display color includes a plurality of types of display colors capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game, and the character includes a plurality of types of characters capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to both the display color and the character included in the production content of the specific effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(12) If the combination of the display color and the character is different, the jackpot expectation of the pending special game may be different. Therefore, in order to specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game, it is possible to pay attention not only to the display color and the character alone but also to the combination thereof, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

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

(14) When the pending special game is a big hit, it is possible to determine the specific production content in which the combination of the display color and the character is a specific combination of red and character CB, and the pending special game is missed. In that case, it is not possible to determine the specific production content. On the other hand, when the pending special game becomes a big hit, it is possible to determine the special production content which is a special combination in which the character is the character CC regardless of the display color, and the pending special game is If it is out of order, it is impossible to determine the content of the special production. For this reason, as an effect element that makes it possible to identify a big hit, it is possible to make a difference depending on the combination of the display color and the character or the character, and it is possible to raise the expectation for the big hit. , It is possible to give diversity to the production and improve the interest in the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, in step S212 of FIG. 16, it is specified that the order in which the execution of the special game is suspended has the higher priority, but the priority is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, in the hold look-ahead effect, the display mode of the hold image or the execution image may be defined so that the display mode having a high expectation of a big hit has a high priority. In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those of the embodiments already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

To give a specific example, in the second embodiment, the execution image corresponding to the special game being executed is displayed in blue, and the hold image corresponding to the special game in which the first special hold number is "2" is displayed. When each is displayed in the green display mode, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the effect content of the hold look-ahead effect corresponding to the special game in which the first special hold number is "2".

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

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

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

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

(16) In addition to this, when the blue display mode changes to the red display mode, the effect mode of the specific effect is changed to the effect mode corresponding to the red display mode. For this reason, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode in which the jackpot expectation is higher, and it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode in which the jackpot expectation is higher, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. ..

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described.
In the second embodiment, as the display mode of the reserved image or the execution image, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode having a high expectation of big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the third embodiment, for example, the effect mode of the specific effect may be changed by inputting a look-ahead command that becomes a big hit.

To give a specific example, in the third embodiment, the hold look-ahead effect of the first system is executed based on the look-ahead command that is out of order, and the hold image or the execution image in the hold look-ahead effect is displayed. A specific effect is executed so as to correspond to the aspect. In this case, when the execution of the hold look-ahead effect of the second system is determined based on the look-ahead command that becomes a big hit, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the specific condition is satisfied. Then, when the specific condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the execution of the specific effect corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold look-ahead effect of the first system. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the specific effect in an effect mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold look-ahead effect of the second system.

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

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

As described in detail above, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (14) in the first embodiment and (15) to (16) in the second embodiment.
(17) If a specific condition is satisfied while the specific effect is being executed, the execution of the specific effect is terminated. On the other hand, if the specific condition is not satisfied when the specific effect is being executed, the specific effect is executed at least continuously until a special game in which the jackpot expectation can be specified is executed by executing the specific effect. To do. Therefore, by making the execution period of the specific effect different depending on whether the specific effect is satisfied, the specific condition is satisfied when the specific effect is being executed while the execution period of the specific effect is varied. It is possible to make people pay attention to what they have done, and to improve their interest in the game.

(18) Further, a specific condition can be satisfied when the special game whose execution is newly suspended is a special game that is a big hit. For this reason, when the specific condition is satisfied and the execution of the specific effect is completed, it is possible to raise the expectation that there is a special game that will be a big hit in the pending special game, and to improve the interest in the game. be able to.

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

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, to give a specific example, in the fourth embodiment, the production mode of the specific effect corresponds to the blue display mode and the green display mode. The third display area 27r3 emits light in the emission color, but a predetermined image corresponding to the blue display mode and the green display mode is not displayed in the fourth display area 27r4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(21) When the reserved image is displayed in the blue display mode and another reserved image is displayed in the red display mode, the jackpot expectation of the pending special game is obtained in the overlapping third display area 27r3. A specific effect corresponding to the display mode of red with a high degree is executed. Therefore, in order to specify the jackpot expectation of the special game on hold, it is possible to pay attention to the type of display mode in which the hold image is displayed and the area in which the specific effect such as the overlapping area is executed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the first embodiment, when the second specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is executed, the first specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending special game is executed. The first specific effect and the second specific effect competed with each other when it became an opportunity to decide the execution of the above, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game is being executed, an opportunity to determine the execution of the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed. When becomes, the first specific effect and the second specific effect may compete with each other. Further, for example, both the execution of the first specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the pending special game and the execution of the second specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the running special game are determined. When it becomes an opportunity, the first specific effect and the second specific effect may compete with each other.

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

-In the second embodiment, for example, in the case of a pending special game and a running special game, a specific effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the running special game is executed, but a plurality of pending special games are executed. In the case of a special game of times, a specific effect may be executed in an effect mode corresponding to a display mode with a high expectation of a big hit.

-In the second embodiment, for example, as in the third embodiment, a specific condition may be satisfied when a display mode having a high expectation of a big hit is determined for the display mode of the reserved image or the executed image.

-In the fourth embodiment, for example, when the display mode of the hold image or the execution image in the hold look-ahead effect is not the display mode with a high jackpot expectation but the character image with a high jackpot expectation is displayed, the third display area The specific effect may be executed in the 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. To give a specific example, when the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes due to the display of the character image that can identify the character CA, the image that can identify the character CA is the fourth display area 27r4. Is displayed in. On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold image or the execution image changes due to the display of the character image in which the character CC can be specified, the images in which the character CC can be specified are displayed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4. Is displayed in. Further, for example, when an image that can identify a predetermined character is displayed, the image that can identify the predetermined character is displayed in the third display area 27r3 and the fourth display area 27r4, but the predetermined character is displayed. When the identifiable image is not displayed, the specific effect may be executed in the third display area 27r3 so as to correspond to the display mode of the reserved image or the executed image.

-In the fourth embodiment, for example, when the specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the display mode with high expectation of big hit, the specific effect is executed in the fourth display area that does not overlap with the third display area 27r3. May be good.

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

-In the above embodiment, the third display area 27r3 itself and the fourth display area 27r4 itself are separate bodies, but they are integrally configured as the third effect display device 27c, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. The 3 display area 27r3 itself and the 4th display area 27r4 itself may be integrally configured.

-In the above embodiment, the hold image and the execution image are displayed on the second effect display device 27b that displays the image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, using lamps that emit light in a predetermined color, a special hold image is used. Information that can identify the game or information that can identify the special game being executed may be notified.

-In the above embodiment, the third effect display device 27c is operated in a predetermined direction, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it can be specified by displaying a suggestion image in the fourth display area 27r4 of the third effect display device 27c. It may suggest a change in the production mode of the production. In this case, it is not necessary to operate the third effect display device 27c in a predetermined direction. Further, for example, the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 may be used to perform an effect suggesting a change in the effect mode of the specific effect.

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

-In the above embodiment, the hold look-ahead effect and the specific effect are executed at the same time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the hold look-ahead effect and the specific effect may not be executed at the same time. As a specific example, the specific effect may be executed first, and the hold look-ahead effect may be executed after the specific effect is executed. Further, for example, the hold look-ahead effect may be executed first, and the specific effect may be executed after the hold look-ahead effect is executed.

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

-In the above embodiment, the hold look-ahead effect and the specific effect can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, while the specific effect can be executed, the hold look-ahead effect may not be executed. , The hold look-ahead effect may be infeasible. Further, for example, instead of the hold look-ahead effect, an image capable of specifying the effect content (type of variation pattern, type of reach effect) to be executed is displayed in advance, and the specific effect is executed so as to correspond to the image. May be done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, so that a big hit game is given. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "a game machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). Further, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The special effect executing means is a means for moving the specific effect executing means.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, A3 ... first effect actuator, A4 ... second effect actuator (special effect execution means), SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... special prize sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General winning sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 20 ... Game board, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27a ... 1st effect display device, 27b ... 2nd effect display device (information notification means, predetermined effect execution means), 27c ... 3rd effect display device (specific effect execution means), 27r1 ... 1st display area, 27r2 ... 2nd display area, 27r3 ... 3rd display area (1st area, 2nd area), 27r4 ... 4th display area (2nd area), 28 ... 1st starting port, 29 ... 2nd starting port, 30 ... ordinary variable member, 31 ... large winning opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... gate, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (effect content determining means, identification) Production determination means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine in which the execution of the symbol variation game can be suspended and the jackpot game is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game.
An information notification means for notifying information that can identify a pending symbol change game in a predetermined notification mode,
A specific effect execution means that executes a specific effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending symbol change game, and
The effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the specific effect executed by the specific effect execution means is provided.
The notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means includes a specific notification mode in which the jackpot expectation degree of the pending symbol variation game can be specified.
The specific effect executing means is
The specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the specific notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means.
It is possible to execute a specific effect with the effect content including the first effect element and the second effect element.
The first production element includes a plurality of types of production elements that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending symbol fluctuation game.
The second production element includes a plurality of types of production elements that can specify the jackpot expectation of the pending symbol fluctuation game.
The means for determining the content of the production is
When the pending symbol variation game is a big hit, it is possible to determine the specific effect content in which the combination of the first effect element and the second effect element is a specific combination, and the pending symbol variation game is missed. In the case, it is not possible to determine the specific production content,
When the pending symbol change game becomes a big hit, it is possible to determine the special effect content which is a special combination in which the second effect element is a special effect element regardless of which effect element the first effect element is. A game machine in which it is not possible to determine the content of the special effect when the pending symbol change game is missed. In a gaming machine in which the execution of the symbol variation game can be suspended and the jackpot game is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the executed symbol variation game.
An information notification means for notifying information that can identify a pending symbol change game in a predetermined notification mode,
With a specific effect execution means to execute a specific effect,
The notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means includes a specific notification mode in which the jackpot expectation degree of the pending symbol variation game can be specified.
The specific effect executing means is
The specific effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the specific notification mode in which the information is notified by the information notification means.
If the specific condition is satisfied while the specific effect is being executed, the execution of the specific effect is terminated, while if the specific condition is not satisfied while the specific effect is being executed, the specific effect is executed. A game machine that continuously executes a specific effect at least until a symbol variation game in which the jackpot expectation can be specified is executed .