JP7117757B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing a display effect using a display device when a game ball enters a starting hole (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In such a game machine, display effects using character images, patterns, and the like can be performed.

JP 2016-202930 A JP 2016-198339 A JP 2016-182376 A

However, even with the gaming machines described above, there is still room for improvement in terms of techniques for enhancing the interest in games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the enjoyment of games.

The present invention has been made to solve at least part of the above problems, and can be implemented as the following application examples. In addition, the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column indicate the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. .

[Application example 1]
a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
decorative pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of decorative patterns on a predetermined display screen according to the variable display of the patterns by the pattern display means;
A gaming machine comprising
The decorative pattern display means can execute a pseudo-continuous effect,
In the pseudo-continuous production, there may be multiple reach,
In the plurality of ready-to-reach performances, a ready-to- reach performance pattern A in which a first ready-to-reach performance and a second ready-to-reach performance are performed, and a ready-to-reach performance pattern B in which a third ready-to-reach performance and a fourth ready-to-reach performance are performed. there is
In the ready-to- win production pattern A, the second ready-to-win production is performed after the first ready-to-win production and is a ready-to-win production with a higher expectation for a big hit than the first ready-to-win production,
In the ready-to-reach production pattern B, the fourth ready-to-reach production is performed after the third ready-to-reach production and is a ready-to-win production with a higher expectation for a big hit than the third ready-to-win production,
In the reach production pattern A,
There is a case where the second ready-to-win effect is performed after the final stop symbol is temporarily stopped during the first ready-to-win effect and the losing pattern arrangement is temporarily displayed,
In the first ready-to-win performance, after temporarily stopping the decorative patterns in the ready-to-win pattern arrangement, the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is displaced to eliminate the ready-to-win state, and then the final stop pattern is temporarily stopped to display the losing pattern arrangement. There is a production A to
In the second ready-to-win production, when the production A is performed in the first ready-to-win production, after the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is displayed with the decorative pattern, the jackpot pattern arrangement is displayed ,
In the reach production pattern B,
The decorative design has a first decorative design and a second decorative design,
There is a case where the fourth ready-to-win effect is performed after the final stop symbol is temporarily stopped during the third ready-to-win effect and the losing pattern array is temporarily displayed,
In the third ready-to-win effect, after the ready-to-win pattern array is displayed by either the first decorative pattern or the second decorative pattern, the losing pattern array is changed to the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern. There is a production B that displays both of the decorative patterns of
In the fourth ready-to-win effect, when the effect B is performed in the third ready-to-win effect, after the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is displayed in either the first decorative pattern or the second decorative pattern. , displaying the jackpot pattern array in both the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern ;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine; FIG. It is an enlarged view of display devices. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a main ROM and a main RAM; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a sub-ROM and a sub-RAM; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining various random numbers used in the gaming machine; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining determination tables T1 to T4; It is explanatory drawing of jackpot classification determination table T5. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 at the time of a non-work-time-saving state. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 at the time of a time saving state. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of an electric chew opening pattern determination table T7; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a large winning opening opening pattern determination table T8; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a V opening/closing member opening pattern determination table T9; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 prior determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 prior determination processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is the 1st flow chart of fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is the second flowchart of the variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of game state reset processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessary product processing. 4 is a flowchart of V opening/closing member operation processing; It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 9 is a flowchart of V-region sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of the number of pending ball processing. 4 is a flowchart showing sub-control main processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the look-ahead effect determination process. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of a prior determination information storage area; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a look-ahead effect pattern determination table T51; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation production start processing. It is explanatory drawing of basic production|presentation pattern determination table T52. It is explanatory drawing of chance up production|presentation pattern determination table T53. It is a flow chart of processing in the middle of fluctuation production. 6 is a flowchart of display control processing; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first mode of a first movable accessory; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second aspect of the first movable accessory; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second aspect of the second movable accessory; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a combined performance of the first and second movable accessories; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a reserved image transparent visual recognition effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a reserved image transparent visual recognition effect B; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a reserved image transparent visual recognition effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a role object transparent visual recognition effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a role object see-through visual effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a role object see-through visual effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific image transparent visual effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific image transparent viewing effect B; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific image transparent visual effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a suggestive image transparent visual recognition effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a suggestive image transparent visual recognition effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a suggestive image transparent visual recognition effect C; It is a figure for demonstrating a decorative-design transparent visual recognition production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a performance content display transmissive viewing effect; It is a figure for demonstrating the number-of-acquired-balls display transparent visual recognition effect|action. It is a figure for demonstrating the character cooperation ready-to-reach production A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the character cooperation ready-to-reach production B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the character cooperation ready-to-win production C. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific image covering effect A; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific image covering effect B; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific image covering effect C; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a remaining time suggestion effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a remaining time suggestion effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a remaining time suggestion effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific image change effect A; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific image change effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific image change effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a meter effect A; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a meter effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a meter effect C; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a meter countdown effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a meter countdown effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a meter countdown effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a rewind effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a rewind effect B; FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a rewind effect C; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ready-to-win production A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ready-to-win production B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ready-to-win production C. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the jackpot determination suggestion production|presentation A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the jackpot determination suggestion production|presentation B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the jackpot determination suggestion production|presentation C. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect C. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pending icon display effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pending icon display effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pending icon display effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a suspended icon hard-to-recognize effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a suspended icon hard-to-visually recognize effect B; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a suspended icon hard-to-visually recognize effect C; It is a figure for demonstrating the decorative-design fluctuation|variation display production|presentation A. It is a figure for demonstrating the decorative-design fluctuation|variation display production|presentation B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the decorative-design fluctuation|variation display production|presentation C. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation A corresponding to suspension|holding. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation B corresponding to suspension|holding. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation C corresponding to suspension|holding. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pending jumpover effect A; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pending jumpover effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pending jumpover effect C; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a decorative pattern display effect A; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a decorative symbol display effect B; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the decorative design display production|presentation C. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a winning type suggestive image display effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a winning type suggestive image display effect B; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a win type suggesting image display effect C; It is a figure for demonstrating the two reach production|presentation A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the two reach production|presentation B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the two reach production|presentation C. FIG. It is a diagram for explaining a special symbol variation production A. It is a diagram for explaining a special symbol variation production B. It is a figure for demonstrating the special design variation production|presentation C. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a suggestive effect A other than failure; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a non-losing suggestion effect B; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a non-losing suggestion effect C; It is a figure for demonstrating the decorative design variation production|presentation A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the decorative design variation production|presentation B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the decorative design variation production|presentation C. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the special pseudo-continuous effect A. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a special pseudo-continuous effect B; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the special pseudo-continuous effect C. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a normal pseudo continuous effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pseudo-continue suggestive image usage effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining pseudo-continue suggestive image usage effect B; It is a figure for demonstrating the full rotation production|presentation A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the full rotation production|presentation B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the full rotation production|presentation C. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the countdown fluctuation production|presentation A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the countdown variation production|presentation B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the countdown fluctuation production|presentation C. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an operation section image superimposition effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an operation unit image superimposition effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an operation section image superimposition effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a character appearance effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a character appearance effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a character appearance effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a holding series suggestion effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a holding series suggestion effect B; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a holding series suggestion effect C; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining area display effect A; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining area display effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an area display effect C; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the time saving mode production|presentation A. It is a figure for demonstrating the time saving mode production|presentation B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating normal mode production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a non-holding rendition effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an effect with a holding run. It is a figure for clarifying resurrection production. It is a figure for demonstrating the right hitting reservation production|presentation A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the right hitting reservation production|presentation B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the right hitting reservation production|presentation C. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an indication image effect A; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an indication image effect B; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an indication image effect C; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a V winning remaining time notification effect A; It is a diagram for explaining a V winning remaining time notification effect B. FIG. It is a diagram for explaining a V winning remaining time notification effect C. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the jackpot design display production|presentation A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the jackpot design display production|presentation B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the jackpot symbol display effect|action C. FIG.

<First Embodiment>
1. Structure of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 as one embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1 corresponds to the left-right direction viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1 . Also, the front direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as the direction from the gaming machine 1 to the player, and the rearward direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as the direction from the player to the gaming machine 1 .

The game machine 1 is a pachinko game machine that shoots game balls based on the player's shooting operation, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the player based on the winning when the game balls win in a specific winning device. be. The game machine 1 includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2, and the game board 2 is attached inside the game machine frame 50.例文帳に追加The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame (front frame portion) 53, an outer frame (base frame portion) that forms the outer shell of the game machine, and an inner frame to which the game board 2 is attached inside the outer frame. I have it. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is a vertically rectangular unit arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame. ) 62 , an effect button 63 , a sword member 64 , a sword button 65 , a frame lamp 66 , a speaker 67 and a frame movable body 600 . An opening is formed in the center of the front frame 53, and the game area 3 of the game board 2 can be viewed through the opening.

The handle 60 is arranged at the lower end on the right side of the front frame 53, and shoots the game ball with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 is provided below the front frame 53 and stores game balls. The surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 is arranged below the hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 61 . The production button 63 is an operation unit arranged near the batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61, and is operated (pressed) by the player at the time of production performed as the game progresses. The sword member 64 is an operation part in the shape of a sword, and can be pushed downward by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The sword button 65 is an operation unit provided at the upper end portion of the sword member 64, that is, at the end of the hilt of the sword, and is operated (pressed) by the player during effects that are executed as the game progresses. be. The sword member 64 is configured to be able to perform two different operations: a first operation of pushing the entire sword member 64 downward, and a second operation of pressing the sword button 65 at the tip. The frame lamp 66 is arranged around the opening of the front frame 53, and performs light emission effects during a game or the like. The speakers 67 are arranged on the upper left and upper right sides of the front frame 53, and perform sound production during a game or the like. The frame movable body 600 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper portion of the front frame 53 . The frame movable body 600 is configured to be displaceable from a retracted state in which it is stored inside the front frame 53 to an exposed state in which it protrudes upward from the front frame 53 .

The game board 2 includes a game area 3, a rail member 4, a board lamp 5, an image display device 7, a center decoration 10, a fixed winning device (navel) 19, and a normal variable winning device (electric chew) 22. , a gate (through chucker) 28, a first big winning device (first attacker) 31, a second big winning device (second attacker) 36, a general winning slot 27 (ordinary winning slot 27), and a general winning It has an opening 29 (normal winning opening 29), an out opening 16, and indicators 40. - 特許庁

The game area 3 is an area where the game ball shot by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, and a plurality of game pegs for guiding the game ball are protruded. The rail member 4 is arranged at the left end portion of the game area 3 and guides the game ball shot by operating the handle 60 toward the upper part of the game area 3 . The board lamp 5 is arranged on the back side of the game area 3 and emits light from the back side of the game area 3 .

The image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and includes a first image display device 7A and a second image display device 7B. The first image display device 7A has a display screen 7a. The second image display device 7B has a display screen 7b. The image display device 7 may be a liquid crystal display device, or may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device, a plasma display, a projector, or a dot matrix. The display screens 7a and 7b of the image display device 7 include a first production pattern display area in which production patterns (decorative patterns) 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display), a production pattern (decorative pattern) 8L, A second effect symbol display area in which other decorative symbols different from 8C and 8R are variably displayed, a pending image display area in which pending images 9A and 9B are displayed, and a pending digested image display in which a pending digested image 9C is displayed. and a region. The pending images 9A and 9B are images representing pending and are also called pending icons 9A and 9B. The pending digest image 9C is an image representing the pending and is also called the pending image 9C. The first pending icon and the second pending icon are collectively referred to simply as pending icons.

The first performance symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". A left effect pattern (left decorative pattern) 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area. A middle effect pattern (middle decoration pattern) 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area. A right effect pattern (right decorative pattern) 8R is displayed in the right pattern display area. The production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are composed of a plurality of patterns representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol which will be described later. The image display device 7 displays the first special symbol and the The result of variable display of the second special symbol (big hit lottery result) can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In the case of a miss, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose pattern such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. The player can grasp the jackpot lottery result by the image display device 7 in addition to the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b. The position of the pattern display area does not have to be fixed. Moreover, as a mode of the variable display of the effect symbols, a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction may be used, or a mode other than that may be used. It is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set as to what combination of performance symbols to stop display according to each lottery result. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is also called "variation effect of effect pattern", "variation effect of decorative symbol", or simply "variation effect". In this decorative pattern variation performance, the performance in the period from when the special symbols start to stop until it stops (also called a special symbol variation period) is counted as one variation performance (one cycle of variation performance). Therefore, even if the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped during the period from when the special symbols start to fluctuate until they stop, the effect of the temporary stop is included in the variable effect of the decorative symbols.

The second effect symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". A left effect pattern (left decorative pattern) (not shown) is displayed in the left pattern display area. A medium effect pattern (middle decorative pattern) (not shown) is displayed in the middle pattern display area. A right effect pattern (right decorative pattern) (not shown) is displayed in the right pattern display area. The performance designs displayed in the second performance design display area are the same designs as the performance designs 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed in the first performance design display area, and are smaller than the decorative designs 8L, 8C, and 8R. Is displayed.

The image display device 7 can display, on the display screens 7a and 7b, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect, a big win effect performed in parallel with a big win game (an example of a special game), a demo effect for waiting for customers, and the like. . In the production design variation production, production images such as a background image and a character image may be displayed in addition to the production design. In addition to the effect pattern, the image display device 7 also provides an identification display (fourth pattern, not shown) that can suggest that the special pattern is changing or that the special pattern lottery result can be suggested. may be displayed on the display screen 7a. The identification display (fourth pattern) may be displayed by a light emitter such as an LED provided in the game area 3 .

The reserved image display area is a first reserved display area that displays a reserved image 9A according to the number of memories of the first special figure reservation described later, and a reserved image 9B according to the number of memories of the second special figure reservation that will be described later. and a second reserved display area. By the display of the pending images 9A and 9B, the storage number of the first special figure suspension displayed on the first special figure suspension display 43a described later, and the second special figure suspension displayed on the second special figure suspension display 43b can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player. The pending digest image display area includes a pending digest display area that displays a pending digest image 9C. The pending digested image 9C corresponds to the production pattern (the production pattern 8L, 8C, 8R) currently fluctuating on the display screen 7a or the display screen 7b. 2 It is possible to display in an easy-to-understand manner for the player that the special figure reservation is digested ("digestion of special figure suspension" described later).

On both left and right sides of the image display device 7, a first board movable body 14 (also referred to as a first movable accessory 14), which is a movable so-called gimmick, is provided. The first movable accessory 14 includes a transparent left plate member 14L and a transparent right plate member 14R. The left side plate member 14L and the right side plate member 14R are movable left and right, respectively, and transition between a closed state that covers the entire image display device 7 and an open state that does not cover the central portion of the image display device 7, as will be described later. configured as possible.

The center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 . A second board movable body 15 (also referred to as a second movable accessory 15), which is a movable so-called gimmick, is attached to the center decorative body 10. - 特許庁A stage portion 11 is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . The stage portion 11 has a shape capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the stage portion 11 to a first starting port 20 which will be described later. A warp portion 12 is provided on the lower left side of the center decorative body 10 . The warp part 12 has an entrance part into which the game balls flow in and an exit part from which the game balls flow out, and the game balls flowing in from the entrance part flow out to the stage part 11 from the exit part.

A fixed winning device (navel) 19 is arranged below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, and is a first start opening (first start winning opening, first ball entry opening) in which the ease with which a game ball enters is always unchanged. port, fixed starting port) 20. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 triggers a first special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery). In other words, the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is a trigger for the acquisition of a big hit random number and the like and the judgment of the big hit.

A normal variable winning device (electric chew) 22 is arranged below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, and has a second starting port (second starting winning port, second ball entrance, variable starting port) 21. ing. Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is a trigger for a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery). The electric chew 22 has a movable member 23 in front of the second starting port 21 , and the second starting port 21 is opened and closed by the operation of the movable member 23 . The movable member 23 is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 24 (FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in an open state. It is sufficient for the electric chew 22 that it is easier for the ball to enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when it is in the closed state. It may be possible to enter the ball into.

The gate (through chucker) 28 is arranged above the first big winning device (first attacker) 31 in the game area 3, and is configured to allow game balls to pass through. Passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.例文帳に追加In other words, the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers acquisition of a normal symbol random number (hit random number), hit determination, and the like.

Here, the "lottery of special symbols" means that when a game ball wins in the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, a random number for special symbol determination is obtained, and the obtained random number is determined in advance. It is a process of determining whether or not a big hit is made by comparing with the value corresponding to the "big hit". The lottery result of this "jackpot" is not immediately notified to the player, but the variable display of special symbols is performed on the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b, which will be described later, and the predetermined variation is performed. When the time elapses, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed (determined display), and the player is notified of the lottery result. In the image display device 7, a pattern matching game for variably displaying a performance pattern is performed in synchronism with the variable display of the special pattern, and the pattern matching game informs the player of the lottery result of the big win more effectively.

In addition, the ``lottery for normal symbols'' means that when a game ball passes through the gate 28, a random number for judging normal symbols is obtained, and the obtained random number is compared with a value corresponding to a predetermined ``hit''. By doing so, it means the process of judging whether or not it is a hit. As for the lottery result of this normal pattern, the game ball passes through the gate 28 and the lottery result is not immediately reported, but the normal pattern is displayed in a normal pattern display device 42 to be described later, and the predetermined fluctuation is performed. When the time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is fixedly displayed (lighted or extinguished), and the player is notified of the lottery result.

The first big winning device (first attacker, first special variable winning device) 31 is arranged above the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, and the first big winning port (first special winning port) 30 and , a V region 39 , a non-V region 70 , and a V opening/closing member 71 . The first big winning hole 30 has an opening/closing member (first special winning hole opening/closing member) 32 that permits or inhibits reception of game balls by a swing-type opening/closing operation. The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first grand prize winning solenoid 33 (FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 30 when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state.

The first big prize winning device 31 has a V area (specific area) 39, a V area sensor 39a (FIG. 3), a non-V area (non-specific area) 70, and a non-V area sensor 70a (FIG. 3). , a first prize winning hole sensor 30a (FIG. 3), a V opening/closing member 71, and a V opening/closing member solenoid 73 (FIG. 3). The V area (specified area) 39 and the non-V area (non-specified area) 70 are configured as areas inside the first big winning device 31 through which game balls that have passed through the first big winning hole 30 can pass. . The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is arranged upstream of the V area 39 and the non-V area 70 and detects the winning of the game ball into the first big winning hole 30 . The V area sensor 39 a is arranged in the V area 39 and detects passage of a game ball to the V area 39 . The non-V area sensor 70 a is arranged in the non-V area 70 and detects passage of a game ball to the non-V area 70 . The V opening/closing member 71 distributes the game ball that has passed through the first big winning hole 30 to either the V area 39 or the non-V area 70 . The V opening/closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening/closing member 71 . The V opening/closing member 71 is configured to rotate (clockwise and counterclockwise with respect to the game board 2), and when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is energized, it rotates counterclockwise from the origin position to release the game ball. A first state (rotating state) in which the ball is distributed to the V area 39 is entered, and a second state (stopped state) in which the game ball is positioned at the origin and distributed to the non-V area 70 is entered when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is not energized. . In addition, the V opening and closing member 71 is not limited to rotational movement, and may have a function of distributing game balls that have passed through the first big winning hole 30 to either the V area 39 or the non-V area 70. For example, It may be configured to move in the horizontal direction with respect to the game board 2 . That is, when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is energized, it becomes a retracted state (first state) in which game balls are distributed to the V area 39, and when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, it is in an advanced state in which game balls are distributed to the non-V area 70. (Second state). In the gaming machine 1, passage of the game ball to the V area 39 triggers a transition to a high probability state, which will be described later. That is, the V region 39 is a variable probability operating port. On the other hand, the non-V region 70 is not a variable probability operating port. The first big winning device 31 of this embodiment further includes a first big winning device discharge sensor (not shown) that counts the number of game balls discharged from the first big winning device 31 . The first big winning device discharge sensor is provided at a point where the V area 39 and the non-V area 70 merge downstream, and counts the number of game balls that have passed through the V area sensor 39a or the non-V area sensor 70a.

A second big winning device (second attacker, second special variable winning device) 36 is arranged above and to the right of the first big winning port 30 in the game area 3 , and a second big winning port (second special winning port) 35 . It has The second big prize winning opening 35 is provided with an opening/closing member (second special winning opening opening/closing member, movable member) 37 that inhibits or permits reception of game balls by a swing-type opening/closing operation. The opening/closing member 37 is driven by a second prize winning opening solenoid 38 (FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35 when the opening/closing member 37 is in an open state.

The general winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3 . The out port 16 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3, and discharges out of the game area 3 game balls that have not won any prize winning openings. The display devices 40 are arranged near the center on the right side of the game board 2 . The details of the display devices 40 will be described later.
The general winning opening 29 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 3 and adjacent to the right side of the first big winning opening 30 .

The game area 3 includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the hitting method of shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". In the game machine 1, it is possible to aim for winning to the first start hole 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, it is configured so that it is possible to aim to pass through the gate 28 and to win the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, and the second big winning hole 35 by hitting to the right.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the indicators 40. As shown in FIG. The display devices 40 include a first special symbol display device 41a, a second special symbol display device 41b, a normal symbol display device 42, a first special symbol reservation display device 43a, and a second special symbol reservation display device 43b. , and a normal map holding display 44 . The first special symbol display 41a variably displays the first special symbol. The second special symbol display 41b variably displays the second special symbol. The normal symbol display 42 variably displays normal symbols. The 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a displays the number of memory of operation reservation (1st special figure reservation) of the 1st special design indicator 41a. The 2nd special figure reservation indicator 43b displays the number of memory of the operation reservation (2nd special figure reservation) of the 2nd special design indicator 41b. The normal pattern display device 44 displays the number of memory of the normal pattern display device 42 operation reservation (normal pattern reservation). The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as a trigger. Below, the 1st special design and the 2nd special design are named generically, and it is also called a "special design." Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b are collectively referred to as "special symbol display device 41". In addition, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b are also collectively referred to as "special figure reservation display 43".

The special symbol display device 41 variably displays (changes display) the special symbol (identification information), and then displays it in a stopped state, so that a lottery (lottery per special symbol) based on the winning of the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 is performed. , jackpot lottery) results. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a special pattern (jackpot pattern) of a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first big prize opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped jackpot pattern (type of jackpot won). Alternatively, a special game (jackpot game) for opening the second big winning hole 35 is performed. The opening patterns of the big winning holes (the first big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole 35) in the special game will be described later.

The special symbol display device 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the special symbol winning lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see 1, 2 from the left like "○○●●○○●●" (○: lit, ●: unlit). , 5th and 6th LEDs light up to display the jackpot symbols. In the case of a failure, a failure pattern is displayed in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. Before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed (variably displayed) for a predetermined variable time. As for the aspect of the variable display, for example, each LED may light so that the light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode, but can be any lighting mode, as long as each LED is not in a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode). For example, all the LEDs may blink simultaneously in the aspect of the variable display.

In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 (enters a ball), the values (numerical information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are , It is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage area 85 (FIG. 5). Specifically, if it is a prize to the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area 85a (FIG. 5) as a first special figure reservation, and if it is a prize to the second start port 21 , is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area 85b (FIG. 5) as the second special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage area 85, and the upper limit in this embodiment is the first special figure reservation storage area 85a and the second special figure reservation storage area 85b. There are four. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage area 85 is digested when variable display of special symbols based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. "Digestion of special figure reservation" means to determine a jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and execute variable display of special symbols for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbols. Even if a prize is won during execution of a special game, the right of a jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved with a predetermined number as the upper limit. The number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 43 . The 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a and the 2nd special figure reservation indicator 43b are each constituted by four LEDs, for example. Each special figure reservation indicator 43 displays the number of special figure reservations by turning on LEDs corresponding to the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol variably (variably displaying) and then stopping the display. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the normal pattern stop pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (a normal pattern in a predetermined stop mode, ie, a normal winning pattern), an auxiliary game that opens the second start port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. is done. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

The normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning pattern with both LEDs lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern in which only the right LED lights up is displayed, such as "●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the normal losing pattern. Before the normal symbols are stop-displayed, the normal symbols are varied and displayed for a predetermined variation time. As for the aspect of the variable display, for example, both LEDs may alternately light up. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode, and can be any lighting mode, as long as each LED is not stopped (lighting display in a specific mode). For example, all the LEDs may blink simultaneously in the aspect of the variable display.

In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area 86 (FIG. 5) as the normal pattern reservation. memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage area 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area 86 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, a prize is won. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit. The number of normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 44 . The normal map hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map holds by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map holds.

2. Electrical Configuration of Game Machine The electrical configuration of the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the game machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 80 (FIG. 3), a sub control board 90 (FIG. 4), an image control board 100 (FIG. 4), a lamp control board 107 (FIG. 4), and an audio control board 106 ( 4) and a payout control board 110 (FIG. 3). The main control board 80 is a game control board that controls game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and constitutes a main control section. The sub-control board 90 is an effect control board that controls effects executed as the game progresses, and constitutes a sub-control section together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the sound control board 106. It should be noted that the sub-control section can be configured as long as it includes at least the sub-control board 90 .

The main control board 80 includes a game control microcomputer 81 and an input/output circuit 87 . The game control microcomputer 81 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 80, and controls the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a main ROM 83 that stores programs for controlling the progress of the game, a main RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a main CPU 82 that executes the programs stored in the main ROM 83. contains. Details of the data stored in the main ROM 83 and details of the storage areas provided in the main RAM 84 will be described later. The main ROM 83 may be configured as an external ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit (I/O port section) 87 . The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81 .

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87 and a relay board 88 . The main control board 80 receives signals output from each sensor and outputs signals to each solenoid. Sensors connected via the relay board 88 include the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, and the V area. A sensor 39a, a non-V area sensor 70a, and normal winning opening sensors 27a, 29a are exemplified. Examples of the solenoids connected via the relay board 88 include the electric tuning solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, the second big winning opening solenoid 38, and the V opening/closing member solenoid 73. The first starting hole sensor 20 a is provided inside the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 20 . The second starting hole sensor 21 a is provided inside the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28 a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28 . The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided inside the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has won the first big winning hole 30 . The second big winning hole sensor 35 a is provided inside the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has won the second big winning hole 35 . The V area sensor 39 a is provided in the V area 39 inside the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the V area 39 . The non-V area sensor 70 a is provided in the non-V area 70 inside the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-V area 70 . The normal winning hole sensor 27 a is provided inside the normal winning hole 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning hole 27 . The normal winning hole sensor 29 a detects a game ball that has passed through the normal winning hole 29 . The electric tooth solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric tooth 22 . The first big winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31 . The second big winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening/closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36 . The V opening/closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening/closing member 71 of the first big winning device 31 .

The display devices 40 are connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87 . The game control microcomputer 81 includes a first special symbol display device 41a, a second special symbol display device 41b, a normal symbol display device 42, a first special symbol reservation display device 43a, a second special symbol reservation display device 43b, and a general design reservation. Display control for the display device 44 is performed.

A payout control board 110 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87 . The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is connected with a prize ball payout device 120 , a rental ball payout device 130 and a card unit 135 , and is connected with a launcher 112 via a launch control circuit 111 . The prize ball payout device 120 pays out prize balls. The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 to pay out the prize balls. Prize balls to be dispensed are detected by a prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The rental ball dispensing device 130 discharges the rental balls. The payout control board 110 drives the rented ball motor 131 of the rented ball payout device 130 based on the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the gaming machine 1 to pay out the rented balls. The rented balls to be paid out are detected by a rented ball sensor 132 for counting. The card unit 135 is arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 1, and outputs information regarding ball lending based on information such as the inserted prepaid card. Firing device 112 includes handle 60 ( FIG. 1 ), firing motor 113 , touch switch 114 and firing volume 115 . When the player operates the handle 60 , the shooting device 112 detects the contact of the handle 60 with the touch switch 114 and detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60 with the shooting volume 115 . Then, the shooting motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is shot with strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 115 .

A sub control board 90 ( FIG. 4 ) is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87 . The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

The sub-control board 90 includes a production control microcomputer 91 and an input/output circuit 95 . The effect control microcomputer 91 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the sub-control board 90, and controls the game effect of the gaming machine 1 according to a program. The production control microcomputer 91 includes a sub ROM 93 for storing programs and the like for controlling the production as the game progresses, a sub RAM 94 used as a work memory, and a sub ROM 93 for executing the programs stored. and a CPU 92 . Details of the data stored in the sub-ROM 93 and details of the storage areas provided in the sub-RAM 94 will be described later. The sub ROM 93 may be configured as an external ROM. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit (I/O port section) 95 . The input/output circuit 95 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 91 . An image control board 100 , an audio control board 106 , a lamp control board 107 and a relay board 108 are connected to the sub control board 90 via an input/output circuit 95 .

The image control board 100 includes an image control microcomputer 101, an input circuit 105a, and an output circuit 105b. The image control microcomputer 101 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the image control board 100, and performs display control of the image display device 7 (the first image display device 7A and the second image display device 7B) according to a program. The image control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102 , a ROM 103 and a RAM 104 . In the ROM 103, in addition to programs for performing display control, still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. ) and image data such as background images are stored. A RAM 104 is used as a memory for developing image data. The CPU 102 executes programs stored in the ROM 103 . The effect control microcomputer 91 causes the image control microcomputer 101 to control the display of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and performs display control based on the read image data.

A speaker 67 is connected to the audio control board 106 , and based on commands received from the main control board 80 , the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs sounds, music, and sound effects from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 . etc. is output. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 . Note that the audio control board 106 may have a CPU mounted thereon, and the CPU may execute audio control based on commands. Furthermore, the audio control board 106 may be implemented with a ROM, and the audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform voice control. Furthermore, the sound data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100. FIG.

The lamp control board 107 is connected with the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, the first movable accessory 14, and the second movable accessory 15, and controls them. The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . In other words, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and creates the light emission pattern. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled according to the data. Data stored in the sub-ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data. The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The first movable accessory 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on both left and right sides of the image display device 7 . The second movable accessory 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10 . The performance control microcomputer 91 creates motion pattern data (driving data) that determines the motion mode of each of the first movable role product 14 and the second movable role product 15, and controls the first movable role product 14 and the second movable role product 15 according to the motion pattern data. 2 Control the operation of the movable accessory 15 . Data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that the lamp control board 107 may have a CPU mounted thereon, and the CPU may execute lighting control of the lamp and operation control of the movable accessories 14 and 15 based on commands. In this case, the lamp control board 107 may be mounted with a ROM, and data relating to the light emission pattern and operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

An effect button detection switch 63 a and a frame movable body 600 are connected to the relay board 108 . The performance button detection switch 63a detects that the performance button 63 (FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90 via the relay board 108. FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the frame movable body 600 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The frame movable body 600 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the front frame 53 (Fig. 1). The effect control microcomputer 91 creates motion pattern data (driving data) that determines the motion mode of the frame movable body 600, and controls the motion of the frame movable body 600 according to the motion pattern data. Data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. The relay board 108 includes a select button detection switch that detects that the select button 68 (FIG. 1) is pressed down, a touch sensor that is provided on the front frame 53 and outputs a detection signal when a human body touches it, and the like. may be connected.

3. Data Configuration of Gaming Machine The data configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the main ROM 83. FIG. FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining storage areas provided in the main RAM 84. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining the table stored in the sub ROM 93. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6B is a diagram for explaining storage areas provided in the sub-RAM 94. As shown in FIG.

The main ROM 83 (FIG. 5(A)) contains a jackpot determination table T1, a reach determination table T2, a normal symbol hit determination table T3, a normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4, a jackpot type determination table T5, and a variation pattern. A judgment table T6, an electric chew opening pattern judgment table T7, a big winning opening pattern judgment table T8, and a V opening/closing member opening pattern judgment table T9 are stored. These determination tables are referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in main control main processing (described later) executed by the game control microcomputer 81 . Specific contents of each determination table will be described later.

The main RAM 84 (FIG. 5(B)) includes a command set area 84a, a flag set area 84b, a counter set area 84c, a special action status set area 84d, a special figure pending storage area 85, and a normal figure pending storage. A region 86 is provided. The command set area 84a is an area (output buffer) in which a command to be output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side is set in the main control main process (described later), and includes a pre-determining command, a pending ball number command, A variation start command, a variation stop command, an opening command, a round designation command, an ending command, a game state designation command, a V passage command, a customer waiting command, etc. are set. The flag set area 84b is an area in which flags indicating the state of the gaming machine and the game state are set in the main control main process (described later), and the jackpot flag, jackpot end flag, first prize flag, second prize flag, A V flag, a variable probability flag, a time saving flag, etc. are set. The counter set area 84c is an area where counters used in the main control main process (described later) are set, and a random number counter, a round counter, a probability variable counter, a time saving counter and the like are set. The special action status set area 84d is an area in which a status is set for special action processing, which will be described later. The special figure reservation storage area 85 includes a first special figure reservation storage area 85a in which the first special figure reservation is stored, and a second special figure reservation storage area 85b in which the second special figure reservation is stored. In the first special figure reservation storage area 85a, a random number group (reservation information) such as a random number per special symbol corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth of the first special figure reservation A first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided for storing. In the second special figure reservation storage area 85b, the first for storing the random number group (reservation information) corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth of the second special figure reservation A storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided. The general pattern reservation storage area 86 stores random number groups (reservation information) such as normal pattern random numbers (per random numbers) corresponding to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th general pattern reservations. A first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided. In addition to the above areas, the main RAM 84 also contains a win type set buffer in which special figure stop symbol data is set, and drive data for driving the movable accessories 14 and 15 and the frame movable body 600. A drive data buffer and the like are provided.

The sub-ROM 93 (FIG. 6A) stores a look-ahead effect pattern determination table T51, a basic effect pattern determination table T52, a chance up effect pattern determination table T53, and a stop symbol pattern determination table T54. . These determination tables are referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91 in sub-control main processing (described later) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 . Specific contents of each determination table will be described later.

The sub-RAM 94 (FIG. 6B) is provided with a command storage area 94a, an effect command set area 94b, a prior determination information storage area 94c, and a counter set area 94d. The command storage area 94a is an area (input buffer) in which commands input from the main control unit side are stored in the sub-control main process (described later). A stop command, an opening command, a round designation command, an ending command, a game state designation command, a V passage command, a customer waiting command, etc. are stored. The effect command set area 94b is an area ( It is an output buffer), and variable production start commands, pre-variation end commands, fluctuation production end commands, opening production start commands, round production start commands, ending production start commands, etc. are set. The prior determination information storage area 94c stores prior determination information in a sub-control main process (described later). The counter set area 94d is an area where the counters used in the sub-control main process (described later) are set, such as a random number counter, a first special figure pending effect counter, a second special figure pending effect counter, a general figure pending effect counter. , Probability variation production counter, time saving production counter, etc. are set.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining various random numbers used in the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 7A shows random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 on the main control section side, and FIG. 7B shows random numbers acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 on the sub control section side. there is The game control microcomputer 81 acquires a "jackpot random number", a "jackpot type random number", a "reach random number", a "fluctuation pattern random number", and a "normal symbol random number (hit random number)" at the timing described later. is configured as The “jackpot random number” is a random number used in a lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not a jackpot will be won, and takes a value ranging from 0 to 65,535. The “jackpot type random number” is a random number used for lottery (jackpot type determination) for the type of the winning jackpot, and takes a value ranging from 0 to 127. "Reach random number" is a random number used to determine whether or not to generate a reach in the effect pattern variation effect indicating the result when the big hit judgment is lost, and is a value in the range of 0 to 127. take. Reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of production patterns (decorative patterns) that is variably displayed remains, and it depends on which design the variably displayed production pattern is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") that is a combination of performance symbols indicating a jackpot winning. In addition, the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if it is shaking within the display screen 7a. The “fluctuation pattern random number” is a random number used to determine a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of 0-127. “Normal symbol random number (hit random number)” is used for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22 . The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0-255. The "jackpot random number", "jackpot type random number", "reach random number", and "fluctuation pattern random number" are obtained based on the ball entering the starting port (first starting port 20 or second starting port 21). The random value group obtained based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area 85a, and the random value group obtained based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 is It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area 85b. “Normal symbol random number (hit random number)” is acquired based on passage through the gate 28 . The acquired normal symbol random number value is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area 86 .

The effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to acquire a "prefetch effect random number" and a "chance-up random number" at the timing described later. The “read-ahead effect random number” is a random number used for determining the look-ahead effect during the variable effect, and takes a value in the range of 0-127. The “chance-up random number” is a random number used for determining the chance-up effect during the variable effect, and takes a value in the range of 0-127. The "read-ahead effect random number" is obtained based on the output of a pre-determination command from the main control section to the sub-control section. The acquired random value group is stored in the sub-RAM 94 . The "chance-up random number" is acquired based on the output of a variation start command from the main control section to the sub-control section. The acquired random number value is stored in the sub-RAM 94 .

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the determination tables T1 to T4. FIG. 8A shows a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination table T1, FIG. 8B shows a diagram for explaining the reach determination table T2, and FIG. shows a diagram for explaining the normal symbol hit determination table T3, and FIG. 8D shows a diagram for explaining the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4.

The jackpot determination table T1 determines whether the jackpot random number value (one of 0 to 65535) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to a "jackpot" or a "loss". It is a table referred to for determination. In FIG. 8 (A), in the "normal probability state", if the jackpot random value is "0 to 164", it is determined to be a "jackpot", and the jackpot random value is a number other than "0 to 164 (165 to 65535 )” is determined to be “losing”. Also, in the "high probability state", if the jackpot random value is "0 to 649", it is determined to be a "jackpot", and if the jackpot random value is "a number other than 0 to 649 (650 to 65535)" is determined to be "losing". The contents of the "normal probability state" and the "high probability state" will be described later.

In the reach determination table T2, the game control microcomputer 81 obtains a reach random number (any of 0 to 127) in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "with reach" or "without reach". This table is referenced to determine whether In FIG. 8 (B), in the "non-time saving state", if the reach random number is "0 to 13", it is determined to be "with reach", and the reach random number is a number other than "0 to 13 (14 to 127)” is determined to be “no reach”. Also, in the "time saving state", if the reach random number is "0 to 5", it is determined that there is reach, and if the reach random number is "a number other than 0 to 5 (6 to 127)" is determined to be "no reach". The contents of the "time saving state" and the "non-working time saving state" will be described later. In the reach determination table T2, the reach at the time of loss is less likely to be applied in the time saving state than in the non-working time saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure pending, by selecting more reach no loss with a short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

In the normal symbol hit determination table T3, the normal symbol random number value (one of 0 to 255) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "win" or "loss". This table is referenced to determine whether to In FIG. 8 (C), in the "non-time saving state", if the normal symbol random number is "0 to 2", it is determined to be "hit", and the normal symbol random number is a number other than "0 to 2 (3 ~ 255)” is determined to be “losing”. Also, in the "time saving state", if the normal symbol random number is "0 to 254", it is determined as "hit", and if the normal symbol random number is "a number other than 0 to 254 (255)" , is determined as “losing”.

In the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the game control microcomputer 81 determines how many seconds the normal symbol variation time is according to the game state (whether it is a non-time saving state or a time saving state) in the main control main process (described later). This table is referenced to In FIG. 8 (D), when the "non-time-saving state", the normal pattern variation time is determined to be "30 seconds", and when the "time-saving state", the normal pattern variation time is determined to be "1 second". is shown.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot type determination table T5. The jackpot type determination table T5 is the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later), according to the jackpot type random number value (any of 0 to 127) acquired, "jack type" and "special symbol It is a table referred to in order to determine the type. In FIG. 9, when winning in the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1), if the jackpot type random number is "0 to 24", the jackpot type is determined to be "16RV passage scheduled jackpot", and the special figure 1 stop design (special figure stop design) is determined as "jackpot design 1". When the jackpot type random number value is "25 to 49", the jackpot type is determined as "16RV passage scheduled jackpot", and the special figure stop design is determined as "jackpot design 2". When the jackpot type random number value is "50 to 55", the jackpot type is determined as "16R (actually 15R) V passage scheduled jackpot", and the special figure stop pattern is determined as "jackpot pattern 3". When the jackpot type random value is "56 to 67", the jackpot type is determined as "16R (actually 13R) V passage scheduled jackpot", and the special figure stop pattern is determined as "jackpot pattern 4". When the jackpot type random value is "68 to 127", the jackpot type is determined as "16R (actually 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot", and the special figure stop symbol is determined as "jackpot symbol 5". On the other hand, when winning in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2), regardless of the jackpot type random number (any of 0 to 127), the jackpot type is determined to be "16RV passage scheduled jackpot". It is shown that the stop pattern of special figure 2 (special figure stop design) is determined to be "jackpot design 1". By referring to the jackpot type determination table T5, "special figure stop symbol data" corresponding to the special figure stop symbol, special game "opening (OP) command", "round designation command", "ending (ED) command" can also be specified. For the specific contents of "16RV planned passage jackpot", "16R (real 15R) V planned passage jackpot", "16R (real 13R) V planned passage jackpot" and "16R (real 13R) V non-passage planned jackpot" will be described later.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern determination table T6 during the non-time saving state. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern determination table T6 during the time saving state. Variation pattern determination table T6, game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later), according to the acquired variation pattern random number (0 to 127), is a table referred to for determining the variation pattern. . In FIG. 10, for example, the first start port 20 is won in a non-time saving state, it is determined as "losing" in the big hit determination table T1, and it is determined as "with reach" in the reach determination table T2, and the number of retained balls is "1 ~ 2" and the variation pattern random number is "0 to 60", the variation pattern is determined to be "P7". In FIG. 11, for example, the second start port 21 is won in the time saving state, it is determined as "jackpot" in the jackpot determination table T1, and it is determined as "16RV passage scheduled jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table T5, variation pattern random value is "0 to 10", the variation pattern is determined to be "P61". As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, once the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Also, when reach is achieved, it is also determined whether the reach is normal reach or super reach (SP reach). Super reach is a reach production with a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach. Here, three types of super reach (SP1, SP2, SP3) with different fluctuation times are set. The length of the fluctuation time is SP3>SP2>SP1. In SP1-3, it is executed progressively through normal reach. The difference between SP1-3 may be, for example, the presence or absence of pseudo-reams.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the electric tube opening pattern determination table T7. The electric chew opening pattern determination table T7 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) in order to determine the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 according to the game state (whether it is a non-time saving state or a time saving state). It is a referenced table. In FIG. 12A, the open pattern of the electric tube 22 is determined as "open pattern 11" in the "non-time saving state", and the open pattern is determined as "open pattern 12" in the "time saving state". is shown. FIG. 12B shows the contents of open pattern 11 and open pattern 12 . In the opening pattern 11, the power tube 22 is opened once for an opening time of 0.2 seconds. In the opening pattern 12, the power tube 22 is opened three times with an opening time of 2.0 seconds per opening and an interval (opening interval) of 1.0 second. However, the opening of the electric chew 22 is closed even if the opening time remains when a predetermined number of game balls have won a prize (prescribed number of winning prizes, maximum 10).

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the big winning opening opening pattern determination table T8. The game control microcomputer 81 uses the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) to select the first big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole opening pattern determination table T8 according to the special figure stop symbol data (FIG. 9). 35 is a table referenced to determine the T.35 opening pattern. In FIG. 13(A), when the special figure stop symbol data is "11H", "12H", or "21H", the opening pattern of the first big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole 35 is "opening pattern 21 ”, and when the special figure stop design data is “14H” or “15H”, the open pattern is determined as “open pattern 22”, and when the special figure stop design data is “13H”, the open pattern is “open Pattern 23” is determined. FIG. 13B shows the contents of open pattern 21, open pattern 22, and open pattern 23. FIG. In the opening pattern 21, in the 1st to 13th and 15th rounds, the number of times of opening is 1, and the opening time is 29.5 seconds (long opening). The opening (long opening) of the second big winning opening 35 with an opening time of 29.5 seconds is performed. In the opening pattern 22, in the 1st to 13th rounds, the number of openings is 1 and the opening time is 29.5 seconds (long opening). The second big prize winning opening 35 is opened (short opening) for 0.1 seconds, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened (short opening) once for 0.1 seconds at the 15th round. . In the opening pattern 23, in the 1st to 13th and 15th rounds, the number of openings is 1 and the opening time is 29.5 seconds (long opening). The second big prize winning port 35 is opened for 0.1 second (short opening), and at the 16th round, the second big prize winning port 35 is opened once for an opening time of 29.5 seconds (long opening). . However, the opening of the first big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole 35 is, if there is a predetermined number of game ball wins (regular winning number, maximum 9), even if the opening time remains Closed.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the V opening/closing member opening pattern determination table T9. The V opening/closing member opening pattern determination table T9 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 according to the special figure stop symbol data (FIG. 9) in the main control main process (described later). It is a referenced table. In FIG. 14(A), when the special figure stop symbol data is "11H", "12H" or "21H", the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 is determined as "open pattern 31", and the special figure stop symbol data When the data is "13H", the open pattern is determined as "open pattern 32", and when the special figure stop design data is "14H", the open pattern is determined as "open pattern 33", and the special figure stop design data is It is shown that the open pattern is determined to be "open pattern 34" at "15H". FIG. 14B shows the contents of open pattern 31, open pattern 32, open pattern 33, and open pattern . In the opening pattern 31, in the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th rounds, when the first winning opening 30 receives the first prize, the V opening/closing member 71 is short-opened with an opening time of 0.1 second. In the 10th and 12th rounds, when the first prize is won in the first big prize opening 30, the V opening/closing member 71 is short-opened with an opening time of 0.1 second, and when the second prize is won, the opening time is reached. A long opening of the V opening/closing member 71 is performed for a maximum of 31.5 seconds. In the opening pattern 32, in the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 12th R's, when the first prize is won in the first big prize opening 30, the V opening/closing member 71 is short-opened with an opening time of 0.1 second. In the 8th and 10th rounds, when the first prize is won in the first big prize opening 30, the V opening/closing member 71 is short-opened with an opening time of 0.1 second, and when the second prize is won, the opening time is A long opening of the V opening/closing member 71 is performed for a maximum of 31.5 seconds. In the opening pattern 33, in the 2nd and 6th rounds, when the first prize is won in the first big prize opening 30, the V opening/closing member 71 is short-opened with an opening time of 0.1 second, and when the second prize is won. The V opening/closing member 71 is opened for a long time with an opening time of maximum 31.5 seconds. In the 4th, 8th, 10th, and 12th rounds, when the first prize is won in the first big prize opening 30, the V opening/closing member 71 is short-opened with an opening time of 0.1 second. In the opening pattern 34, in the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th rounds, when the first prize is won in the first big prize opening 30, the V opening/closing member 71 is short-opened with an opening time of 0.1 second. .

4. Explanation of Big Wins, etc. In the gaming machine 1, there are “big wins” and “losses” as a result of a big win lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of "big win", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying "big win". In the case of "losing", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying "losing". When the jackpot is won, the jackpot game opens the jackpots (the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35) in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol (the jackpot type) that is stopped and displayed. ” is executed. A jackpot game is an example of a special game. The jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), an opening (OP) before the first round game starts, and an ending (ED) after the final round game ends. there is Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. Here, the types of jackpots are roughly classified into two types, namely, "V-passing scheduled jackpot" and "V non-passing scheduled jackpot". The ``V passage scheduled jackpot'' operates the opening/closing member 32, the opening/closing member 37 and the V opening/closing member 71 in an opening pattern (V passage scheduled opening pattern) that allows the game ball to pass through the V area 39 during the big winning game. It's a big hit. Here, the special figure stop symbol data 11H to 14H, 21H jackpots correspond to the "V passage scheduled jackpot". The combination of the opening pattern of the opening/closing member 32 and the opening/closing member 37 shown in FIG. 13 and the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 shown in FIG. ), or (open pattern 23: open pattern 32), the game ball can pass through the V area 39 during the jackpot game. The "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is an opening pattern (V non-passing scheduled opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot pass through the V area 39 during the jackpot game. It is a jackpot that activates the Here, the jackpot with the special figure stop symbol data of 17H corresponds to the "V non-passing scheduled jackpot". When the combination of the opening pattern of the opening/closing member 32 and the opening/closing member 37 shown in FIG. 13 and the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 shown in FIG. Passage of the game ball to 39 becomes impossible. As described above, the opening pattern 22 of the opening/closing member 32 and the opening/closing member 37 serves both as the V-passing planned opening pattern and the V-non-passing planned opening pattern.

The "V passage scheduled jackpot" includes "16RV scheduled passage jackpot", "16R (actually 13R) V passage scheduled jackpot", and "16R (substantially 15R) V passage scheduled jackpot". The "16RV scheduled jackpot" has a substantial total number of rounds of 16R. From 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. 14R and 16R open the 2nd big prize-winning mouth 35 for maximum 29.5 seconds per 1R (Fig. 13: opening pattern 21). In 10R and 12R, the V opening/closing member 71 is long opened (FIG. 14: opening pattern 31), and passage to the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30 is easily possible.

"16R (substantially 13R) V expected passing jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds is 13R. In other words, from 1R to 13R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but in 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is only opened for 0.1 second per 1R, and 14R and 14R are open. Even in 16R, the second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second per 1R (Fig. 13: opening pattern 22). Therefore, in this "16R (substantially 13R) V-passing scheduled jackpot", from 14R to 16R, the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short, and the rounds are such that no prize balls can be expected. In other words, the "16R (substantially 13R) V passage scheduled jackpot" is a substantially 13R jackpot. In 2R and 6R, the V opening/closing member 71 is long opened ( FIG. 14 : opening pattern 33 ), and passage to the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30 is easily possible.

"16R (substantially 15R) V scheduled passing jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds is 15R. In other words, from 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. The second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second per 1R (Fig. 13: opening pattern 23). Therefore, in this "16R (substantially 15R) V passage scheduled jackpot", the opening time of the big winning hole is extremely short in 14R, making it a round in which no prize ball is expected. In other words, the "16R (substantially 15R) V passage scheduled jackpot" is a substantially 15R jackpot. In 8R and 10R, the V opening/closing member 71 is long opened ( FIG. 14 : opening pattern 32 ), and passage to the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30 is easily possible.

The "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is a "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot" of the open pattern 22 in which the total number of rounds is 16R, but the substantial total number of rounds is 13. In other words, from 1R to 13R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but in 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is only opened for 0.1 second per 1R, and 14R and 14R are open. Even in 16R, the second big prize winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R (Fig. 13: opening pattern 22). Therefore, in this "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot", from 14R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning hole is extremely short, making it a round in which no prize balls can be expected. That is, the "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is a substantially 13R jackpot. In 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R and 12R, although the V opening/closing member 71 is opened, the opening is short opening (Fig. It is almost impossible for a game ball to pass through.

As is clear from the above description, the "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot" and the "16R (substantially 13R) V passing scheduled jackpot" are the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 ( The opening pattern of the opening/closing member 32 and the opening/closing member 37) is the same (opening pattern 22), and only the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 is different (opening pattern 34 and opening pattern 33). That is, in the "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot", it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30, and the game state after the jackpot is It becomes a low-probability short-time state (low-probability high base state). On the other hand, in the "16R (substantially 13R) V-passing scheduled jackpot", the game ball can easily pass through the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30, and the game state after the jackpot is highly certain. It becomes a time saving state (high accuracy high base state). For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to distinguish between the "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot" and the "16R (substantially 13R) V passing scheduled jackpot", and the game state after the jackpot is not certain. It becomes difficult to determine whether it will be a time saving state (low probability high base state) or a high probability time saving state (high probability high base state). That is, the game state after "16R (substantially 13R) V passing scheduled jackpot" is, when the game ball passes through the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30, a high probability short time state (high probability high base state ), but with a high probability, it becomes a latent state (latent probability variable state).

Also, as shown in FIG. 9, the distribution ratio of the jackpot in the lottery for the first special symbol (special pattern 1) is 68/128 (about 53%) for the V-passing scheduled jackpot and 60/60 for the V non-passing scheduled jackpot. 128 (about 47%). On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery for the second special symbol (special pattern 2) are all V-passing schedule jackpots. That is, when a jackpot is won by a lottery based on winning a prize to the second starting port 21 that can enter the ball by executing the electric sapo control described later, it will always be a V passage scheduled jackpot. As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the jackpot lottery (lottery of the first special symbol) is performed by winning a game ball in the first start port 20, and the jackpot is performed by winning a game ball in the second start port 21. The lottery (lottery for the second special symbol) is set to be more advantageous for the player.

5. Explanation of Game State The game state of the gaming machine 1 will be explained. The game control microcomputer 81 can execute "probability variation control" and "variation time shortening control" for the special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 41 and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 42, respectively. is. Here, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 is controlling the probability variation with respect to the special symbols of the special symbol display device 41 is called "high probability state", and the state in which the probability variation is not controlled is simply "normal probability state ( non-high-probability state, low-probability state). The game control microcomputer 81 uses a jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) in which the number of jackpot random numbers determined to be jackpots is larger in the high-probability state than in the normal-probability state as the probability variation control of the special symbols. A high probability state is realized by performing a big hit determination. Therefore, in the high-probability state, the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than in the normal-probability state. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the probability variation control for the special symbols of the special symbol display device 41, compared with the case where the probability variation control is not performed, the special symbol display device 41 The probability that the display result (stopped pattern) of the variable display of the special pattern becomes a jackpot pattern increases.

In addition, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 performs variable time shortening control on the special symbols of the special symbol display 41 is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the variable time shortening control is not performed is simply a "non-time saving state". It says. In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than the non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 81, when in the time saving state, the variation pattern determination table T6 (FIGS. 10 and 11) is determined so that the variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state. The variation pattern used is determined. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the variation time shortening control for the special symbols of the special symbol display 41, the special symbols are variable compared to the case where the variation time shortening control is not performed. A short variation time is likely to be selected as the display variation time. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game. Incidentally, the game control microcomputer 81 may simultaneously execute the probability fluctuation control and the fluctuation time shortening control for the special symbols on the special symbol display 41, or may execute only one of them.

The game control microcomputer 81 executes probability variation control and variation time shortening control for the normal symbols of the normal symbol display 42 in synchronization with variation time shortening control for the special symbols of the special symbol display 41 . That is, the game control microcomputer 81 normally performs the probability fluctuation control and the fluctuation time shortening control for the symbol in the case of the time saving state, and does not perform it in the case of the non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 81, as the probability variation control of normal symbols, normal symbol hit determination table T3 ( Using FIG. 8 (C)), hit determination (normal symbol determination) is performed. Therefore, in the time saving state, the probability of winning is higher than in the normal symbol normal probability state. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is performing the probability variation control on the normal symbols of the normal symbol display device 42, compared with the case where the probability variation control is not performed, the normal symbol display device 42 The probability that the display result (stopped pattern) of the variable display of the normal pattern becomes a winning pattern increases. In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shorter than the non-time-saving state. Here, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (FIG. 8(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (Fig. 12). That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the opening time extension control for the electric chew 22 . In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (FIG. 12). That is, the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the control for increasing the number of openings on the electric chew 22 . game control microcomputer 81, the probability variation control and variation time reduction control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 42, and the opening time extension control and opening frequency increase control for the electric chew 22, Compared to the case where these controls are not executed, the electric chew 22 is opened more frequently, and the game balls enter the second starting port 21 more frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, the state in which these controls are executed is called the "high base state", and the state in which they are not executed is called the "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the game balls on hand. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting the winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. The high base state (electric sapo control state) does not have to execute all of the above controls. That is, among the probability variation control for the normal symbols of the normal symbol display device 42, the variation time shortening control for the normal symbols of the normal symbol display device 42, the opening time extension control for the electric chew 22, and the opening number increase control for the electric chew 22 By executing one or more controls, it is sufficient that the electric chew 22 is more likely to be opened than when the controls are not executed. Further, the high base state (electrical support control state) may be independently controlled without accompanying the time saving state.

In the game machine 1, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V passage scheduled jackpot is a high-probability state, a short-time state and a high-base state if the passage to the V area 39 is made during the jackpot game. . This game state is particularly referred to as a "high probability high base state" or a "high probability short working time state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 160 times), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V non-passing scheduled jackpot is normal probability state (non-high probability state (i.e., low-probability state) and time-saving state and high-base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low probability high base state" and "low probability time saving state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. When the game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-saving state, and a low-base state (non-electric support control state). This game state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low-probability low base state may be referred to as "normal game state" or "low-probability non-time-saving state (simply referred to as non-time-saving state)". Also, the state during execution of the special game (jackpot game) is referred to as "special game state (jackpot game state)". Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a "specific game state".

In a high base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 3B (FIG. 1) by hitting to the right. Due to the electric sapo control, it is easier to open the electric tube 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second start port 21 than to win the first start port 20. be. From this, in the high base state, while passing the game ball to the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is struck to the right to win the game ball to the second start port 21.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game. On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A (FIG. 1) by hitting to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start opening 20 than the second start opening 21. This is because For this reason, in the low base state, left-handed hitting is performed in order to win the game ball to the first start hole 20. - 特許庁This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 The operation of the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 (FIG. 3) will be described with reference to FIGS. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the main RAM 84 . The game control microcomputer 81 corresponds to the success/failure determination means (FIG. 23) and the success/failure preliminary determination means (FIGS. 18 and 19).

[Main control main processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of main control main processing. When the game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 81 reads a program for executing main control main processing from the main ROM 83 . In the main control main process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs initial setting (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, setting of the main CPU 82, resetting of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are performed. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting is performed only once after the power is turned on, and is not performed after that.

After the initial setting, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits the interruption of the interruption process (step S002), and performs normal design/special design main random number update process (step S003). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 is configured to control various random number counter values (jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number) shown in FIG. , Normal random number) is added by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

After the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 permits the interruption of the interruption process (step S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (step S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing is executed based on interrupt pulses that are repeatedly input to the main CPU 82 at a predetermined cycle (for example, a 4 msec cycle). That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing is executed at predetermined intervals (for example, 4 msec intervals). Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing is finished, until the next main side timer interrupt processing is started, the update processing of various counter values by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing is repeatedly executed. . If an interrupt pulse is input to the main CPU 82 while interrupts are disabled, the main-side timer interrupt processing is not started immediately, but is started after interrupts are enabled.

[Main side timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 15: step S005). In the main timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs random number update process (step S101). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number counter values shown in FIG. 7(A). This random number update process is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed in the main control main process (FIG. 15) described above. That is, the processing for updating the various random number counter values consists of the execution period of the main-side timer interrupt processing and the other period (the period from the end of the main-side timer interrupt processing to the start of the next main-side timer interrupt processing). and both.

After the random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an input process (step S102). In the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 reads detection signals detected by various sensors attached to the gaming machine 1, and outputs payout data for paying out prize balls according to the type of winning hole to the main RAM 84. set in the buffer. The various sensors include, for example, a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 21a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, a normal winning opening sensor 27a, and a normal winning opening sensor 29a (Fig. 3).

After the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start sensor detection process (step S103), a normal operation process (step S104), a special operation process (step S105), a V area sensor detection process (step S106), and a reserved ball. The number processing (step S107) is executed in order. Details of these processes will be described later. After the reserved ball number processing, the game control microcomputer 81 performs output processing (step S108). In the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs to the sub-control board 90 the commands set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 in each process described above. After the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processes (step S109). In other processing, for example, based on the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls to be described later, the second special-figure reservation display 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, and the first special-figure based on the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls The pending indicator 43a is controlled to display the number.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the starting opening sensor detection process (FIG. 16: step S103). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (step S201). This determination is made depending on whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (step S201: NO), the process skips to step S205. When the game ball passes through the gate 28 (step S201: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol reserved ball number is "4 (upper limit)" (step S202). The number of normal pattern reserved balls is the number of normal pattern reservations, more specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the main RAM 84 . If the normal design reserved ball number is "4" (step S202: YES), the process skips to step S205. When the number of normal design reserved balls is "3" or less (step S202: NO), after adding "1" to the number of normal design reserved balls (step S203), normal design random number acquisition processing is performed (step S204). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 acquires the value of the normal symbol random number counter (FIG. 7: label-TRND-H value), and stores the acquired random number in the normal symbol reservation storage area 86 of the main RAM 84. Among the fourth storage areas, it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls.

In step S205, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 21. FIG. This determination is made depending on whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 21a. When the game ball has not won the second starting port 21 (step S205: NO), the process skips to step S210. When the game ball wins (step S205: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "4 (upper limit)" (step S206). The number of special figure 2 reservation balls is the number of second special figure reservations, and more specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations provided in the main RAM 84 . If the number of special figure 2 pending balls is "4" (step S206: YES), the process skips to step S210. If the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "3" or less (step S206: NO), after adding "1" to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (step S207), special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing is performed (step S208). Here, the value of the jackpot random number counter (Figure 7: label-TRND-A value), the value of the jackpot type random number counter (Figure 7: label-TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (Figure 7: label -TRND-RC value) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (FIG. 7: Label-TRND-T1 value). The game control microcomputer 81 stores the obtained random value group in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 2 reservation ball number among the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure reservation storage area 85b. The game control microcomputer 81 temporarily stores the obtained random number group in a buffer (preliminary determination buffer) different from the second special figure reservation storage area 85b for the special figure 2 preliminary determination process (FIG. 18) described later. stored (retained). After the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure 2 preliminary determination process (step S209). The details of the special figure 2 pre-determination process will be described later.

In step S210, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20. FIG. This determination is made depending on whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a. When the game ball has not won the first start port 20 (step S210: NO), this process is terminated. When the game ball wins the first starting port 20 (step S210: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "4 (upper limit)" ( step S211). The number of special figure 1 reservation balls is the number of the first special figure reservations, and more specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reservations provided in the main RAM 84 . If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is "4" (step S211: YES), this process is terminated. If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "3" or less (step S211: NO), after adding "1" to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (step S212), special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing is performed (step S213). Here, the value of the jackpot random number counter, the value of the jackpot type random number counter, the value of the reach random number counter, and the value of the variation pattern random number counter are obtained in the same manner as the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (step S208) described above. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the obtained random value group in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 reserved ball number among the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area 85a. The game control microcomputer 81 temporarily stores the obtained random number group in a buffer (preliminary determination buffer) different from the first special figure reservation storage area 85a for the special figure 1 preliminary determination process (FIG. 19) described later. stored (retained). After the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure 1 preliminary determination process (step S214). The details of the special figure 1 pre-determination process will be described later.

[Special figure 2 pre-determination process]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the special figure 2 preliminary determination process (FIG. 17: step S209). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (step S301). If the variable probability flag is OFF (step S301: NO), this process ends. That is, when the probability variation flag is OFF, the prior determination is not performed. On the other hand, when the variable probability flag is ON, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the high-probability state table in the big-hit determination table T1 (FIG. 8) to perform the big-hit prior determination (step S302). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first acquires a jackpot random value as a determination value temporarily stored in the preliminary determination buffer by special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (FIG. 17: step S208) do. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs prior determination of whether or not a big hit is made by using a big hit determination table T1 (FIG. 8) to be referred to and a big hit random number value. Here, since it is a high probability state (probability variation flag is ON), the game control microcomputer 81 selects a table for high probability state (jackpot determination value is "0" to "649") among the jackpot determination tables T1. Refer to it and determine in advance whether it is a big hit or not. That is, when the jackpot random number is "0" to "649", it is pre-determined as "big hit", and when it is any other value, it is pre-determined as "losing". In addition, in this embodiment, the prior determination is performed using the jackpot determination table T1 used in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 23) to be described later. Pre-determination may be performed using the jackpot determination table.

If the result of the jackpot preliminary determination is "losing" (step S304: NO), the process skips to step S306. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot pre-determination is "jackpot" (step S304: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the jackpot type pre-determination (step S305). In the jackpot type pre-determination, the game control microcomputer 81 is, first, a jackpot type random value as a determination value temporarily stored in the buffer for pre-determination by special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (FIG. 17: step S208) to get Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs prior determination of the jackpot type based on the obtained jackpot type random number value and the jackpot type determination table T5 (FIG. 9). Here, even if the jackpot type random value is any of "0" to "127", it is determined in advance as "16RV passage scheduled jackpot". It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the prior determination is performed using the jackpot type determination table T5 used in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 23) to be described later, but as another embodiment, different from the jackpot type determination table T5 Prior determination may be performed using a jackpot type determination table for determination.

In step S306, the game control microcomputer 81 performs fluctuation pattern prior determination. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 is, first, the fluctuation pattern random number value as the determination value temporarily stored in the preliminary determination buffer by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (FIG. 17: step S208), And get the reach random value. Next, here, since the time saving state (the time saving flag is ON), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 for the time saving state (FIG. 11), the jackpot prior determination result of step S304, Reach presence or absence pre-determined results obtained from the reach random number, and the fluctuation pattern is specified from the fluctuation pattern random number. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table T6 of FIG. 11, the variation pattern to be selected may differ depending on the number of held balls. Here, it is assumed that all variation patterns that can be selected depending on the difference in the number of held balls are selected. For example, from the jackpot pre-determination result and the reach presence/absence pre-determination result, it is pre-determined that there is a reach, and when the variation pattern random number value is "60", the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the number of pending balls is "1-2 ”, and the variation pattern “P68”, which is selected when the number of held balls is “3 to 4”. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, prior determination is performed using the variation pattern determination table T6 used in the variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 24 and 25) described later, but as another embodiment, the variation pattern determination table T6 Pre-determination may be performed using a variation pattern determination table for pre-determination different from.

In step S307, the game control microcomputer 81 creates a pre-determination command. The pre-determination command includes a jackpot pre-determination result, (a jackpot type pre-determination result in the case of winning), and a variation pattern pre-determination result. The game control microcomputer 81 sets the created pre-determination command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S308), and ends this process.

[Special figure 1 pre-determination process]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 preliminary determination process (FIG. 17: step S214). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (step S401). Contrary to the special figure 2 pre-determining process described above, when the probability variation flag is ON (step S401: YES), this process is finished. That is, when the probability variation flag is ON, prior determination is not performed. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is OFF (step S401: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the table for the normal probability state of the jackpot determination table T1 (FIG. 8) to perform the jackpot prior determination (step S402). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first acquires a jackpot random value as a judgment value temporarily stored in the preliminary judgment buffer by special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (FIG. 17: step S213) do. Next, here, since it is in the normal probability state (probability variable flag is OFF), the game control microcomputer 81 selects the normal probability state table (jackpot determination value is "0" to "164 ”), it is determined in advance whether it is a big hit or not. That is, when the big hit random value is "0" to "164", it is pre-determined as "big hit", and when the value is other than that, it is pre-determined as "losing". Incidentally, for the jackpot preliminary determination, a jackpot determination table for prior determination that is different from the jackpot determination table T1 may be used. After that, the processing of steps S404 to S408 is the same as steps S304 to S308 of the above-described special figure 2 preliminary determination processing (FIG. 18), so the description is omitted.

[Normal operation processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of normal operation processing (FIG. 16: step S104). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the electric chew 22 is in operation (step S501). If the electric chew 22 is in operation (step S501: YES), the process proceeds to step S520. When the electric chew 22 is not in operation (step S501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol is fluctuating (step S502). When the normal pattern is changing (step S502: YES), the process skips to step S508. When the normal symbol is not fluctuating (step S502: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (step S503). If the number of pending balls is "0" (step S503: YES), this process is terminated. When the number of reserved balls is 1 or more (step S503: NO), the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (step S504). Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 28 while the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0", in step S203 of the starting opening sensor detection process (FIG. 17), the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is temporarily set to "1". ”, and then, in this step S504, the reservation is digested and immediately the number of reserved balls of the normal design becomes “0”. This is the same for the number of reserved balls of special symbols. That is, in step S207 and step S212 of the starting opening sensor detection process (FIG. 17), the number of reserved special symbols is once set to "1", and then step S1404 and step in the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22) described later. At S1410, the reservation is digested and the number of reserved balls of the special symbol becomes "0". Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a hit determination with reference to the normal symbol hit determination table T3 (FIG. 8(C)) (step S505). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 is, first, normal pattern random number value ( random number). Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol random number value, the game state (whether it is a time saving state), and the normal symbol winning determination table T3. For example, in the non-time saving state, when the normal symbol random number is "0" to "2", it is determined as "hit", and when the normal symbol random number is other than that, it is determined as "losing". (See FIG. 8(C)).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 8(D)) (step S506). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines the game state (whether or not it is a time saving state), and uses the determination result of the game state and the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4 to determine the normal symbol variation. Select the fluctuation time of the normal design as a pattern. Here, when the non-time-saving state, the normal pattern variation time is determined to be "30 seconds", and when the time-saving state, the normal symbol variation time is determined to be "1 second" (see FIG. 8 (D)). . The game control microcomputer 81 sets the selected normal symbol variation pattern, thereby starting the variable display of the normal symbol (step S507).

In step S508, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed and ended. The variable time in the normal design is the variable time selected in step S506 (see FIG. 8(D)). When the fluctuation time has not ended (step S508: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. That is, the variable display of normal symbols is continued. On the other hand, if the variable time has ended (step S508: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 stops the variable display (step S509), (Step S510: NO), this processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of "hit" in the above hit determination (step S510: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the electric chew opening pattern (step S511). The opening pattern of the electric tube 22 is selected with reference to the electric tube opening pattern determination table T7 (FIG. 12(A)). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the game state (whether or not it is a time saving state), and uses the determination result of the game state and the electric chew opening pattern determination table T7 to determine the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. to select. Here, "opening pattern 11" is selected in the non-time-saving state, and "opening pattern 12" is selected in the time-saving state. After selecting the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the electric chewing operation so as to follow the selected opening pattern (step S512), and finishes this process.

In the above step S501, when the electric chew 22 is in operation (step S501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the condition for closing the electric chew 22 is satisfied (step S520). The closing condition here is that the number of winning prizes to the electric chew 22 reaches the specified maximum winning number (for example, 6 pieces), or the time to close the electric chew 22 after the operating time of the electric chew 22 has passed Either one of the things that has been reached is fulfilled. The operating time of the electric chew 22 is the operating time corresponding to the opening pattern selected in step S511. When the closing condition of the electric chew 22 is not satisfied (step S520: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 finishes this process. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the electric chew 22 is satisfied (step S520: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 closes (blocks) the electric chew 22 and stops its operation (step S521), and this process finish.

[Special action processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart of special operation processing (FIG. 16: step S105). Here, the processing relating to the special symbol display device 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is divided into four stages, each of which has a "special action status" of "1", Call them "2", "3", and "4". When the "special action status" is "1" (step S1301: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs special symbol standby processing (step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, big hit determination, variation pattern selection, and the like are executed. When the "special action status" is "2" (step S1301: NO, step S1303: YES), special symbol fluctuation processing is performed (step S1304). In the special symbol fluctuation process, the output of the fluctuation stop command and the like are executed after the fluctuation time has elapsed. When the "special action status" is "3" (steps S1301, S1303: NO, step S1305: YES), a special design determination process is performed (step S1306). In the special symbol confirmation process, the output of the opening command and the like are executed at the time of the big hit. When the "special action status" is "4" (steps S1301, S1303, S1305: NO), special electric accessory processing is performed (step S1308). In the special electric accessary product process, a jackpot game is executed. Details of each of the above processes will be described later. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21: step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (step S1401). If the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "0" (step S1401: YES), that is, in the second special figure reservation storage area 85b, the random value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21 If not stored, the process moves to step S1407. When the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "1" or more (step S1401: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 executes big hit determination processing (step S1402) and variation pattern selection processing (step S1403). Details of these processes will be described later. After the variation pattern selection process, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is decremented by one (step S1404). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 moves the storage location of the pending information (various random values) stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure pending storage area 85b to the side where it is read from the current position. While shifting by one, clear the pending information stored in the farthest place from the read side in the second special figure pending storage area 85b (step S1405). For example, when pending information is stored in the first to third storage areas, the pending information stored in the third storage area is cleared, and pending information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas. If so, clear the pending information stored in the fourth storage area. By the above steps, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order it was reserved. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9B corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area 85b (out of the four reserved images 9B, the leftmost reserved image 9B) is It shifts to the pending digested image display area side and is displayed as a pending digested image 9C. In addition, reserved images 9B corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas of the second special figure reserved storage area 85b (out of the four reserved images 9B, the second, third, and fourth reserved images 9B from the left) are on the left side Shift by one (Fig. 1). Thereby, the player can recognize that one second special figure reservation has been consumed. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, the fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started, and the fluctuation time timer is set. The variable time timer is set with a variable time determined according to the variable pattern selected in the variable pattern selection process. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special action status to "2". In addition, the variation start command (special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process includes information on the special figure stop pattern data set in the big hit determination process (step S1402) and variation pattern selection process ( It contains information on the variation pattern set in step S1403) (including information on variation time).

In step S1401, if the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls is "0" (step S1401: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is "0" ( step S1407). If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "0" (step S1407: YES), that is, the random value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area 85a If not stored, the process moves to step S1413. When the special figure 1 reserved ball number is "1" or more (step S1407: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 executes a big hit determination process (step S1408) and a variation pattern selection process (step S1409). Details of these processes will be described later. After the variation pattern selection process, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is decremented by one (step S1410). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage locations of various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reservation storage area 85a by one to the side read from the current position. Along with clearing the pending information stored in the farthest place from the read side in the first special figure pending storage area 85a (step S1411). By the above steps, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9A (of the four reserved images 9A, the rightmost reserved image 9A) corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area 85a It shifts to the pending digested image display area side and is displayed as a pending digested image 9C. In addition, reserved images 9A corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area 85a (out of the four reserved images 9A, the second, third, and fourth reserved images 9A from the left) are on the right side Shift by one (Fig. 1). Thereby, the player can recognize that one first special figure reservation has been consumed. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, the fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started, and the fluctuation time timer is set. The variable time timer is set with a variable time determined according to the variable pattern selected in the variable pattern selection process. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special action status to "2" (step S1406). In addition, the variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process includes information on the special figure stop pattern data set in the jackpot determination process (step S1408) and variation pattern selection process ( It contains information on the variation pattern (including information on variation time) set in step S1409).

In step S1407, when the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is "0" (step S1407: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (step S1413). The standby screen is a demo screen for waiting for customers. The game control microcomputer 81 may determine, for example, by ON/OFF of a demonstration screen display flag for customer waiting. If the standby screen is displayed (step S1413: YES), the process ends. If it is not the standby screen (step S1413: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 waits for the lapse of the predetermined standby time, and sets the customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby scene in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84. (Step S1414), this processing ends. As described above, according to the special symbol standby process of the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is executed only when the second special symbol reservation is "0". That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation. Further, according to the jackpot type determination table T5 of the present embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure reservation is a jackpot (V passage scheduled jackpot) that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure reservation. It has become easier to be elected to

[Jackpot determination process]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the big hit determination process (FIG. 22: steps S1402 and S1408). Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (step S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (step S1408) are the same in process flow, so they will be collectively described. In the jackpot determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (step S1501). When the probability variation flag is ON (step S1501: YES), the high probability state table of the big hit determination table T1 (FIG. 8) is referred to and the big hit is determined (step S1502). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out a big hit random number value as a determination value. For example, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process, the jackpot random value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) of the second special figure reservation storage area 85b is read. In the special figure 1 jackpot determination process, the jackpot random value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first first special figure reservation) of the first special figure reservation storage area 85a is read. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a big hit by using the big hit determination table T1 and the big hit random number value to refer to. Here, since it is in a high probability state (probability variable flag is ON), whether or not it is a big hit based on the table for high probability state (jackpot determination value is "0" to "649") among the big hit determination tables T1 judge.

In step S1501, when the probability variation flag is OFF (step S1501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the table for the normal probability state of the big hit determination table T1 (FIG. 8) to perform the big hit determination ( step S1504). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the jackpot random number value by the same method as in step S1502. Next, here, since it is in the normal probability state (probability variable flag is OFF), it is possible to determine whether the jackpot determine whether or not

When the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" (steps S1503, S1505: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the big hit flag (step S1506) and determines the big hit type (step S1507). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the jackpot type random number value as the determination value. For example, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process, the jackpot type random value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 85b is read. In the special figure 1 jackpot determination process, the jackpot type random value stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 85a is read. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the jackpot type based on the read jackpot type random number value and the jackpot type determination table T5 (FIG. 9). After judging the jackpot type, the special figure stop symbol data (FIG. 9) corresponding to the identified jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1520), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S1503 or step S1505, when the result of the big hit determination is "losing", the special figure stop design data (01H) corresponding to the losing design is set in the big hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1520). , the process ends.

[Variation pattern selection process]
24 and 25 are flowcharts of the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 22: steps S1403 and S1409). Since the variation pattern selection process of special figure 2 (step S1403) and the variation pattern selection process of special figure 1 (step S1409) are the same in process flow, they will be collectively described. In the variation pattern selection process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game state is the time saving state (step S1600). Determination of whether or not it is in the time saving state is made depending on whether or not the time saving flag is ON. When it is a time saving state (step S1600: YES), a process transfers to step S1612. If it is not in the time saving state (step S1600: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (step S1602). If the jackpot flag is OFF (step S1602: NO), the process proceeds to step S1607. When the jackpot flag is ON (step S1602: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot is special figure 2 (step S1603). If the jackpot is a special figure 2 (step S1603: YES), the process skips to step S1605 because the jackpot type is always the V passage schedule jackpot. When the jackpot is the special figure 1 (step S1603: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the jackpot type is the V passage scheduled jackpot (step S1604), and the jackpot type determination is set in the main RAM 84. It is performed based on the special figure stop design data that has been done.

When the jackpot type is the V passage scheduled jackpot (step S1604: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 changes by referring to the table for the non-time-saving state V passage scheduled jackpot among the variation pattern determination tables T6 (FIG. 10). A pattern is selected (step S1605). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads a variation pattern random number value as a determination value. For example, in the variation pattern selection process of special figure 2, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) of the second special figure reservation storage area 85b is read. In the variation pattern selection process of the special figure 1, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) of the first special figure reservation storage area 85a is read. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table T6 and the variation pattern random number value. Here, as a table for the non-time-saving state V passage scheduled jackpot, of the variation pattern determination table T6 for the non-time-saving state shown in FIG. ” ~ “P3” part, in the special figure 2 the variation pattern is “P21” ~ “P23” part) is referred to (address is set). From the read variation pattern random number, in special figure 1, either "P1" to "P3" as the variation pattern, in special figure 2, either "P21" to "P23" is selected.

When the jackpot type is the V non-passing scheduled jackpot (step S1604: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the table for the non-time-saving state V non-passing scheduled jackpot among the variation pattern determination tables T6 (FIG. 10). to select a variation pattern (step S1606). Here, as a table for the non-time-saving state V non-passing scheduled jackpot, the portion corresponding to the V non-passing scheduled jackpot (“P4” to “P6”) of the variation pattern determination table T6 for the non-time-saving state shown in FIG. ) are referenced. One of "P4" to "P6" is selected as the variation pattern from the read variation pattern random number value.

In step S1602, when the jackpot flag is OFF (step S1602: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the ready-to-win random number is a ready-to-win random number (step S1607). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out a reach random number as a determination value. In the variation pattern selection process of the special figure 2, the reach random number stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) of the second special figure reservation storage area 85b is read. In the variation pattern selection process of the special figure 1, the reach random number stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) of the first special figure reservation storage area 85a is read. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the presence or absence of the reach using the reach determination table T2 (FIG. 8(B)) and the reach random number. Here, because it is a non-time-saving state, of the reach determination table T2, the reach based on the table for the non-time-saving state (reach determination value (reach establishment random number) is "0" to "13" part) Determine presence/absence.

When the reach random number is the reach establishment random number (step S1607: YES), that is, in the case of reach with loss, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the variation pattern determination table T6 (FIG. 10) to a non-time saving state. A variation pattern is selected by referring to the table for loss with reach (step S1608). Here, as a table for loss with non-time-saving state reach, out of the variation pattern determination table T6 for non-time-saving state shown in FIG. The part of "P14", the part of the variation pattern "P24" to "P31" in the special figure 2) is referred to. In the special figure 1, one of "P7" to "P14" is selected as the variation pattern from the read variation pattern random number and the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls (1 to 4). In the special figure 2, one of the variation patterns "P24" to "P31" is selected from the read variation pattern random value and the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls (1 to 4). Since the variation pattern to be selected changes depending on the number of held balls, the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls works. That is, in both special figures 1 and 2, when the number of reserved balls is "3" to "4", the fluctuation time is longer than when the number of reserved balls is "1" to "2". Short fluctuation patterns are being selected more often. As a result, when the number of retained balls is large, the digestion speed of special figure retention can be increased.

When the reach random number is not the reach establishment random number (step S1607: NO), that is, in the case of no reach loss, the game control microcomputer 81 is in the non-time saving state in the variation pattern determination table T6 (FIG. 10). A variation pattern is selected by referring to the reach-less loss table (step S1609). Here, as a table for non-time-saving state reach-less loss, of the variation pattern determination table T6 for non-time-saving state shown in FIG. The part of "P16", the part of the variation pattern "P32" to "P33" in the special figure 2) is referred to. In Toku-zu 1, the variation pattern random number value read out and the number of the current Tok-zu 1 reserved balls (1 to 4) are selected as variation patterns, either "P15" or "P16". In the special figure 2, the fluctuation pattern random number value read out and the number of the current special figure 2 reserved balls (1 to 4) are selected as the variation pattern, either "P32" or "P33". Also here, since the variation pattern to be selected changes depending on the number of held balls, the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls works.

In step S1600, when it is determined that the game state is the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (FIG. 25: step S1612). After that, the processing of steps S1613 to S1619 is the same as the processing of steps S1603 to S1609 described above except for the following points, so the description thereof is omitted. The difference between the processing of steps S1613 to S1619 and the processing of steps S1603 to S1609 is that in steps S1615, S1616, S1618, and S1619, the part of the variation pattern determination table T6 referred to is the above-described steps S1605, S1606, S1608, and S1609. different from Specifically, in S1605, S1606, S1608, and S1609, the variation pattern determination table T6 for the non-time saving state (FIG. 10) is referred to, whereas in steps S1615, S1616, S1618, and S1619, for the time saving state The fluctuation pattern determination table T6 (FIG. 11) is referred to. For example, in the case of step S1615, that is, when the jackpot type is the V passing scheduled jackpot, the part corresponding to the V passing scheduled jackpot (in the special figure 1, the variation pattern determination table T6 for the time saving state shown in FIG. 11 is "P41" ~ "P43" part, in the special figure 2 the variation pattern is "P61" ~ "P63" part) is referred to. From the read variation pattern random number, either "P41" ~ "P43" as the variation pattern in the special figure 1, "P61" ~ "P63" in the special figure 2 is selected. Also, for example, in the case of step S1616, that is, when the jackpot type is the V non-passing scheduled jackpot, the part corresponding to the V non-passing scheduled jackpot ("P44 ” to “P46”) are referred to. One of "P44" to "P46" is selected as the variation pattern from the read variation pattern random number value.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the selected variation pattern (step S1630) and finishes this process. Information on the set variation pattern is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in the output process ( FIG. 16 : step S108). As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is started.

[Processing during special symbol fluctuation]
FIG. 26 is a flow chart of the special symbol changing process (FIG. 21: step S1304). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (step S1701). The special symbol variation time is a variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 24 and 25). If the variable time has not ended (step S1701: NO), this process ends. That is, the variable display of the special symbols started in step S1406 or S1412 of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22) is continued. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has ended (step S1701: YES), a fluctuation stop command is set (step S1702), and the special action status is set to "3" (step S1703). In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processing associated with the fluctuation stop (step S1704). For example, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a process of stopping the variable display of the special symbols with a symbol corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the special symbol confirmation process (FIG. 21: step S1306). The game control microcomputer 81 first performs a game state management process (step S1801). The game state management process is a process for managing the number of times of ST and the number of time saving, and the contents thereof will be described later. After the game state management process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (step S1802). When the jackpot flag is OFF (step S1802: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special action status to "1" (step S1808), and terminates this process. As a result, the jackpot game is not started, and the special symbol waiting process (FIG. 22) is performed again, and the jackpot determination and the like for the next hold are executed.

When the jackpot flag is ON (step S1802: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the jackpot and the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member according to the type of jackpot won (step S1803). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T8 (FIG. 13), determines the opening pattern of the large winning opening from the special figure stop pattern data, and selects the determined opening pattern. set. For example, when the special figure stop symbol data is "11H", "opening pattern 21" is set as the opening pattern of the big winning opening. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the V opening/closing member opening pattern determination table T9 (FIG. 14), determines the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 from the special figure stop pattern data, and sets the determined opening pattern. . For example, when the special figure stop symbol data is "11H", "opening pattern 31" is set as the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71. The value of the round counter is set to the number of rounds according to the type of the winning jackpot, together with the set of the opening pattern of the big winning opening and the V opening/closing member. The round counter counts the number of unit open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game. Here, "16" is set in the round counter (FIG. 13(B)).

After setting the release pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 performs game state reset processing (step S1804). The game state reset process is a process for resetting (returning to OFF) the variable probability flag and the time saving flag, and the contents thereof will be described later. After the game state reset process, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (step S1805), and the opening is started (step S1806). After that, the special action status is set to "4" (step S1807), and this processing ends.

[Game State Management Processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the gaming state management process (FIG. 27: step S1801). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (step S2001). If the probability variation flag is OFF (step S2001: NO), the process skips to step S2005. When the probability variation flag is ON (step S2001: YES), the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S2002). The probability variation counter counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the high probability state. Here, "160" is set to the variable probability counter at the time of transition to the high probability state. As a result of decrementing the variable probability counter by 1, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the counter has become "0" (step S2003). When the value of the variable probability counter is not "0" (step S2003: NO), the process skips to step S2005. When the value of the variable probability counter is "0" (step S2003: YES), the variable probability flag is switched to OFF (step S2004).

In step S2005, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON. When the time saving flag is OFF (step S2005: NO), the process skips to step S2009. When the time saving flag is ON (step S2005: YES), the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1 (step S2006). The time-saving counter counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the time-saving state. Here, at the time of transition to the time saving state, "100" is set to the time saving counter if it is a low probability high base state, and "160" is set to the time saving counter if it is a high probability high base state. The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the counter becomes "0" as a result of decrementing the time saving counter by 1 (step S2007). When the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (step S2007: NO), the process skips to step S2009. When the value of the time saving counter is "0" (step S2007: YES), the time saving flag is switched to OFF (step S2008).

In step S2009, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84, and ends this process. The game state designation command includes information (probability variable state or not, probability variable counter value, time saving state or not, time saving counter value, etc.) on the current game state set just now.

[Game state reset processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart of game state reset processing (FIG. 27: step S1804). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (step S2101). If the probability variation flag is OFF (step S2101: NO), the process skips to step S2103. When the probability variation flag is ON (step S2101: YES), the probability variation flag is switched to OFF (step S2102). In step S2103, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON. When the time saving flag is OFF (step S2103: NO), this process is finished. When the time saving flag is ON (step S2103: YES), the time saving flag is switched to OFF (step S2104). In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it becomes a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. In the gaming machine 1, since it is always in the low base state during the non-time saving state, it is in the low base state during execution of the jackpot game.

[Special electric accessory processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 21: step S1308). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200). The “jackpot end flag” is a flag indicating that all the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) based on the opening pattern have been opened in the jackpot game being executed. When the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200: YES), the process proceeds to step S2230. When the jackpot end flag is OFF (step S2200: NO), V opening/closing member operation processing for operating the V opening/closing member 71 is performed (step S2201). The V opening/closing member 71 of the present embodiment is configured to operate when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first big winning hole 30. In the V opening/closing member operation process, , the V opening/closing member 71 is opened for a predetermined period when a predetermined game ball wins. The details of the V opening/closing member operation processing will be described later. After the V opening/closing member operation process, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) are open (step S2202). If it is open (step S2202: YES), the process proceeds to step S2210.

If the big winning opening is not open (step S2202: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (step S2203). The time to open the big prize gate is, for example, when the time for opening the jackpot has passed and it is time to start opening in the first round game, or when the big prize gate that was temporarily closed after opening is reopened. It includes the time when the interval time (closed time) has passed and it is time to start opening again. If it is not time to open the big winning slot (step S2203: NO), the process proceeds to step S2220.

If it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (step S2203: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the big winning opening opening process (step S2207). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the big winning hole (the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35) according to the opening pattern (FIG. 13) corresponding to the kind of big win. After the big winning opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a round designation command (step S2208). The round designation command contains information about the number of rounds of the jackpot game being executed, and the game control microcomputer 81 sets the round designation command in the output buffer of the main RAM 84 . In addition, in this embodiment, the large winning opening is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. However, as another embodiment, when the large winning opening is opened a plurality of times during one round game, the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the opening of the large winning opening is in one round. It may be determined whether or not it is the first opening, and the round designation command may be set only in the case of the first opening. After setting the round designation command, this processing ends.

In the above-described step S2202, when the large winning opening is open (step S2202: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied (step S2210). The closing condition here is that the number of prizes won into the big prize gate in the round game has reached a specified maximum number of prizes (for example, 9 per round), or that the time has come to close the big prize gate. (that is, that a predetermined opening time (FIG. 13) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening) is satisfied. Then, if the condition for closing the big winning opening is not established (step S2210: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, if the condition for closing the big winning opening is satisfied (step S2210: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 closes (blocks) the big winning opening (step S2211).

In step S2203 described above, if it is not the time (timing) to open the big winning opening, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game has ended (step S2220). Here, one round ends after a predetermined time (here, two seconds) has passed since the big winning opening was closed. This is because, as described above, the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before closing. The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game has ended, depending on whether or not a predetermined interval time has passed since the big winning opening was closed. If the round game has not ended (step S2220: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process.

If the round game has ended (step S2220: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the round counter by 1 (step S2221), and determines whether the value of the round counter is "0". A determination is made (step S2226). If the value of the round counter is not "0" (step S2226: NO), that is, if the prescribed number of round games has not yet been played, this process ends to start the next round game. On the other hand, when the value of the round counter is "0", a jackpot ending command is set as jackpot end processing for ending the jackpot game (step S2227), and the jackpot ending is started (step S2228). In this embodiment, the ending time (for example, 18 seconds) when the game ball passes through the V area 39 in the "16R (substantially 13R) V passing scheduled jackpot" is "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled It has the same length as the ending time when the game ball does not pass through the V area 39 in the "jackpot". As a result, even if the game ball passes through the V area 39 in the "16R (substantially 13R) V-passing scheduled jackpot" for the player, "16R (substantially 13R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot" , it can be made to recognize that the game ball did not pass through the V area 39 . It should be noted that the ending time when the game ball does not pass through the V area 39 in the "16R (substantially 13R) V passage scheduled jackpot" has the same length as these. After starting the ending of the jackpot, the jackpot end flag is set to ON (step S2229), and this processing is finished.

In the above-described step S2200, if the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200: YES), the final round has ended, so the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed. (Step S2230). If the ending time has not elapsed (step S2230: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (step S2230: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the jackpot end flag (step S2231), turns off the jackpot flag (step S2232), and sets the special action status. is set to "1" (step S2233). As a result, the special symbol standby process (step S1302) is executed again in the next special action process. After that, a game state setting process (step S2234), which will be described later, is executed, and this process ends.

[V opening/closing member operation processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the V opening/closing member operation processing (FIG. 30: step S2201). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the current round game (current round) is the opening round of the V opening/closing member 71 (step S2501). Here, the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th rounds correspond to the opening rounds of the V opening/closing member 71 . The game control microcomputer 81 can determine that it is an open round when the value of the round counter is "15", "13", "11", "9", "7", and "5". If it is not the opening round of the V opening/closing member 71 (step S2501: NO), this processing ends. This is because there is no need to operate the V opening/closing member 71 in the round.

If it is the opening round of the V opening/closing member 71 (step S2501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the first winning flag is ON (step S2502). The "first winning flag" is a flag indicating that the first ball has won the first big winning hole 30 in the round. If the first winning flag is ON (step S2502: YES), the process proceeds to step S2520. If the first winning flag is OFF (step S2502: NO), it is determined whether or not the winning of the first ball has been detected (step S2503). If the winning of the first ball has not been detected (step S2503: NO), this processing ends. This is because there is no winning in the first big winning hole 30 in the round, and there is no need to operate the V opening/closing member 71 .

When the winning of the first ball is detected (step S2503: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 short-opens the V opening/closing member 71 and performs V effective period setting processing (step S2504). The reason why the V opening/closing member 71 is short-opened is that in the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 (FIG. 14(B)), in either case of "short opening" or "long opening", the first ball wins. This is for the purpose of executing a short release (here, 0.1 seconds) at times. In the short opening of the V opening and closing member 71, the opening time of the V opening and closing member 71 is very short, so the first game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 does not pass through the V area 39 It is configured to pass through the V region 70 . In the V effective period setting process, the V effective period during which the V opening/closing member 71 is opened and several seconds after the V opening/closing member 71 is closed is set as the V effective period during which the detection of the game ball by the V area sensor 39a is effective. Here, the game control microcomputer 81 short-opens the V opening/closing member 71 (here, 0.1 second) according to the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 (FIG. 14(B)), and the V opening/closing member 71 is being opened. and 1 second after closing is set as the V validity period. The game control microcomputer 81 sets a period other than the V valid period (including when the jackpot game is not executed) as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the V area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid. Here, "determining that the detection of the game ball by the V area sensor 39a is valid" means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the V area sensor 39a (V area sensor detection described later). processing (see FIG. 33)). Further, "determine that the game ball detection by the V area sensor 39a is invalid" means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the game ball is detected by the V area sensor 39a. The reason why the V effective period includes several seconds (ball brushing period) after the closing of the V opening/closing member 71 is that there is a physical distance between the V opening/closing member 71 and the V area sensor 39a. The period until the game ball entering the V area 39 side immediately before the V opening/closing member 71 is closed is detected by the V area sensor 39a is considered. That is, here, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the V area 39) during the V valid period is detected, and the V flag is turned on when the V passage is detected outside the V valid period (V invalid period). It is supposed not to be turned ON. In addition, when the V flag is ON, the variable probability flag is turned ON, that is, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process (see FIG. 32) described later). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being set to a high probability state by turning on the V flag based on passing through the V due to a fraudulent act. After the short opening of the V opening/closing member 71 and the V effective period setting process, the game control microcomputer 81 switches the first winning flag to ON (step S2505), and proceeds to step S2540.

In step S2502, if the first winning flag is ON, that is, if the first ball has already won (step S2502: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the second winning flag is ON. (step S2520). The "second winning flag" is a flag indicating that the second ball has won in the first big winning hole 30 when the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 in the round is long opening. If the second winning flag is ON (step S2520: YES), the process proceeds to step S2540. When the second winning flag is OFF (step S2520: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 in the round is long opening (step S2521). If it is not long open (step S2521: NO), that is, if it is short open, the process proceeds to step S2540. On the other hand, if it is long open (step S2521: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the winning of the second ball is detected (step S2522). If the winning of the second ball is not detected (step S2522: NO), the process proceeds to step S2540.

When the winning of the second ball is detected (step S2522: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 opens the V opening/closing member 71 for a long time and performs V effective period setting processing (step S2523). The reason why the V opening/closing member 71 is opened long is that in the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 (Fig. 14(B)), in the case of "long opening", when the second ball wins, the long opening (here, maximum 31.5 seconds) ) is executed. In addition, here, since the maximum playing time for one round is 31.5 seconds (maximum opening time of the big winning opening is 29.5 seconds + interval closing time is 2 seconds), generally, the winning of the second ball is The time from hour to end of round is less than 31.5 seconds. As will be described later, the V opening/closing member 71 is forcibly closed at the end of the round, so the long opening time of the V opening/closing member 71 is shorter than 31.5 seconds. However, since the long opening of the V opening/closing member 71 has a relatively long opening time of the V opening/closing member 71, at least a part of the game balls after the second ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 will move through the V area 39. configured to pass through. In the V valid period setting process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the V valid period during opening of the V opening/closing member 71, and sets the V invalid period together with closing of the V opening/closing member 71 at the end of the round. After the long opening of the V opening/closing member 71 and the V effective period setting process, the game control microcomputer 81 switches the second winning flag to ON (step S2524), and proceeds to step S2540.

In step S2540, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the V opening/closing member 71 is open. When the V opening/closing member 71 is open (step S2540: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game has ended (step S2550). As described above, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game has ended depending on whether or not a predetermined interval time (here, two seconds) has elapsed since the big winning opening was closed. make a judgment.

When the round game has ended (step S2550: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the first winning flag and the second winning flag to OFF (step S2551), performs the V opening/closing member closing process and the V invalid period. Setting processing is performed (step S2552). Here, at the end of the round game, the game control microcomputer 81 forcibly closes the V opening/closing member 71, and several seconds (here, one second) after the closure of the V opening/closing member 71, the V invalid period. set and finish this processing.

When the round game has not ended (step S2550: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition of the V opening/closing member 71 is satisfied (step S2560). The closing condition of the V opening/closing member 71 can be exemplified by, for example, that a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.1 seconds) has elapsed after the opening of the V opening/closing member 71 in the case of short-circuit opening. If the closing condition is satisfied (step S2560: YES), V opening/closing member closing processing and V invalid period setting processing are performed (step S2552), and this processing ends. If the closing condition is not met (step S2560: NO), the process ends while the V opening/closing member 71 is kept open and the V effective period continues.

In step S2540, when the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the V opening/closing member 71 is closed (step S2540: NO), it determines whether or not the round game has ended (step S2571). If the round has ended (step S2571: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the first winning flag and the second winning flag (step S2572), and ends this process. If the round has not ended (step S2571: NO), the process ends.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the game state setting process (FIG. 30: step S2234). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the V flag is ON (step S2301). When the V flag is OFF (step S2301: NO), the time saving flag is turned ON (step S2302), and "100" is set to the time saving counter (step S2303). As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes "non-high probability state", "time saving state" and "high base state" (that is, low probability high base). This low-probability-high base state ends when either condition is satisfied, that is, the variable display of special symbols is performed 100 times, or the next jackpot is won.

On the other hand, in step S2301, when the V flag is ON (step S2301: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the probability variation flag (step S2304), sets the probability variation counter to "160" (step S2305), The V flag is turned off (step S2306). In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 turns ON the time saving flag (step S2307), and sets "160" to the time saving counter (step S2308). As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes "high probability state", "time saving state" and "high base state" (that is, high probability and high base). This high-probability/high-base state ends when either the condition that the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner 160 times or the winning of the next jackpot is established.

In step S2309, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84, and ends this process. The game state designation command contains information about the game state set just now.

[V area sensor detection process]
FIG. 33 is a flow chart of the V area sensor detection process (FIG. 16: step S106). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the V area sensor 39a (step S2601). If the game ball is not detected by the V area sensor 39a (step S2601: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when there is detection (step S2601: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether it is during the V valid period (step S2602). The V effective period is a period set by the V effective period setting process (steps S2504 and S2523) of the V opening/closing member operation process (FIG. 31). The V effective period is set to several seconds (ball brush period) when the V opening/closing member 71 is opened or closed during the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th rounds. be done. If it is not during the V valid period (step S2602: NO), this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is during the V valid period (step S2602: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the V flag (step S2603), sets the V passage command (step S2604), and ends this processing. .

[Processing of pending pitches]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the pending ball number processing (FIG. 16: step S107). The game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls, and the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 84 (step S2701). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a reserved ball number command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S2702). The number of reserved balls command is a command for notifying the number of reserved balls to the sub-control board 90, and includes information on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls, and the number of normal symbol reserved balls. . After setting the reserved ball number command, the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process.

7. Operation of Production Control Microcomputer 91 The operation of the production control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 (FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the operation explanation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the sub-RAM 94 .

[Sub-control main processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing sub-control main processing. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads a program for executing a sub-control main process from the sub-ROM 93 . In the sub-control main process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs CPU initialization process (step S4000). In the CPU initialization processing, for example, settings of the sub CPU 92, resetting of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are performed. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the CPU initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the CPU initialization processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 prohibits interrupt processing (step S4015), and performs random number update processing (step S4020). In this random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 updates the random number counter value shown in FIG. 7(B) by adding 1 to it. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Moreover, the random number value may be added by 2 or more instead of adding 1 each time. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number.

After the random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits the interruption of the interruption process (step S4025). While interrupts are enabled, sub-side timer interrupt processing (step S4035) can be executed. The sub-side timer interrupt processing is executed based on interrupt pulses that are repeatedly input to the sub CPU 92 at predetermined intervals. That is, the sub-side timer interrupt process is executed at predetermined intervals. After the sub-side timer interrupt processing ends, the random number update processing is repeatedly executed until the next sub-side timer interrupt processing is started.

[Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 35: step S4035). The effect control microcomputer 91 first performs received command analysis processing (step S4300). Details of the received command analysis processing will be described later. After the received command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the process during the variation effect (step S4305). The process during fluctuation production is a process for setting a pre-variation end command at a specific timing during the fluctuation production to cause the display screen 7a to execute a specific display production, the details of which will be described later. After the processing during the variation production, the production control microcomputer 91 performs switch processing (step S4310). In the switch process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data (edge data and level data) output based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a. . After the switch process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs command transmission process (step S4315). In the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 transmits various commands set in the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub-RAM 94 in the received command analysis process, etc. , to the relay board 108 . The image control board 100 that has received various commands uses the image display device 7 to execute a display effect according to the received command. In addition, the audio control board 106 that has received various commands executes an audio effect of outputting audio from the speaker 67 in accordance with the received commands. Upon receiving various commands, the lamp control board 107 executes a lamp effect that controls light emission of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 according to the received command. After the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processes (step S4320), and ends this process. Other processing includes, for example, random number update processing.

[Receive command analysis processing]
FIG. 37 is a flow chart of the received command analysis process (FIG. 36: step S4300). The effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a pre-determination command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4415). If it has been received (step S4415: YES), prefetch effect determination processing is performed (step S4420). "Prefetching effect determination processing" is a process of determining whether or not to execute a prefetching effect, and determining a prefetching effect pattern in the case of execution. The details of the look-ahead effect determination process will be described later. On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4415: NO), the above-described look-ahead effect determination processing is skipped. The look-ahead effect is a effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the reservation information newly stored in the special figure reservation storage area 85 contains a big hit, and is executed during the variable effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a reservation ball number command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4445). If received (step S4445: YES), hold display processing is performed (step S4450). In the pending display process, based on the information on the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number included in the reserved ball number command, provided in the counter set area 94d of the sub RAM 94 The values of the first special figure reservation effect counter, the second special figure reservation effect counter, and the normal figure reservation effect counter are updated. As a result, not only the main control board 80 side but also the sub control board 90 side can hold the information of each reserved ball number. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 is based on the values of the first special figure pending effect counter, the second special figure pending effect counter, and the general figure pending effect counter, the pending image 9A displayed on the display screen 7a, Update 9B. On the other hand, if the command for the number of pending balls has not been received (step S4445: NO), the above-described pending display processing is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4455). When receiving (step S4455: YES), change production start processing is performed (step S4460). "Variation production start processing" is a process of selecting a variation production pattern (contents) to be executed during special symbol fluctuation. The details of the fluctuation effect start processing will be described later. On the other hand, when it has not received (step S4455: NO), it skips the above-mentioned fluctuation production|presentation start processing.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4465). If it is received (step S4465: YES), change effect end processing is performed (step S4470). "Variation effect end processing" is a process for stopping the variation effect that is executed during the special symbol variation. In the fluctuation production end processing, the production control microcomputer 91 sets a counter and the like based on the analysis result of the fluctuation stop command, and sets a fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production. As a result, the decoration pattern corresponding to the special figure 1 or special figure 2 during fluctuation is stopped and displayed. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a prior determination information shift process (FIG. 39), which will be described later. In addition, when the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S4465: NO), the above-mentioned fluctuation production end processing is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4475). If received (step S4475: YES), an opening effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4480). The "opening effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an opening effect pattern (contents) to be executed at the start of a special game (jackpot game). In the opening performance pattern determination processing, the performance control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command and sets the information on the special figure stop pattern data set at the time of judging the winning of the jackpot, which is included in the opening command, in the sub RAM 94.例文帳に追加Then, the effect pattern of the opening effect set in advance corresponding to the winning type indicated by the special figure stop pattern data is selected, and the opening effect start command for starting the selected opening effect is sent to the effect command set area of the sub RAM 94. Set to 94b. When the opening effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 36: step S4315), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 stores a predetermined opening effect image in the ROM 103. , and displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 . In addition, in step S4475, when the opening command is not received (step S4475: NO), the above-mentioned opening effect pattern determination processing is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4485). If received (step S4485: YES), round effect pattern determination processing is performed (step S4490). "Round effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an open game effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the opening of the big winning opening or during the interval between openings in a special game (jackpot game). In the round effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the round designation command, and sets information on the special figure stop pattern data and information on the number of rounds contained in the round designation command in the sub-RAM 94. do. Then, the effect pattern of the round effect set in advance corresponding to the hit type and the number of rounds indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and the round effect start command for starting the selected round effect is transmitted to the sub RAM 94. It is set in the command set area 94b. When the round effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined round effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. In addition, in step S4485, when the round designation|designated command is not received (step S4485: NO), the above-mentioned round production|presentation pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4495). If received (step S4495: YES), ending effect pattern determination processing is performed (step S4500). "Ending effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an ending effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the ending of a special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the ending effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the ending command, and sets the information on the special figure stop pattern data included in the ending command in the sub-RAM94. Then, an ending effect pattern corresponding to the winning type indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and an ending effect start command for starting the selected ending effect is set in the output buffer of the sub RAM94. When the ending effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined ending effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. In addition, when the ending command is not received (step S4495: NO), the ending effect pattern determination process described above is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (step S4545). In other processing, for example, when the performance control microcomputer 91 receives the game state designation command, the information about the game state included in the game state designation command (whether it is a high probability state, whether it is a time saving state, counter, time-saving counter value, etc.) are held in the sub-RAM 94. Moreover, the microcomputer 91 for production|presentation control makes sub RAM94 hold|maintain the information which V passed, when V passage command is received. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing based on commands other than the above (customer waiting standby command, RAM clear notification command, etc.), and ends this processing.

[Look-ahead effect determination processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the look-ahead effect determination process (FIG. 37: step S4420). The effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a preliminary determination information rewriting process (step S4601). Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 is included in the advance determination command received from the main control board 80, the jackpot advance judgment result (jackpot judgment information), the jackpot type advance judgment result (jackpot type information), and the variation The pattern pre-determination result (fluctuation pattern information) is stored in the pre-determination information storage area 94c.

FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the advance determination information storage area 94c. In the advance determination information storage area 94c, in addition to the above-described jackpot determination information, jackpot type information, and variation pattern information, prefetch effect pattern information is stored. The look-ahead effect pattern information is information indicating the content of the look-ahead effect executed during the variable effect, and is selected in step S4604 described later. FIG. 39 (A) shows that as the preliminary determination results corresponding to the first to third special figures 2 pending, the jackpot determination information "losing" and the variation pattern information "P72" and "P73" are the first to third A state in which the data is stored in the storage area and the preliminary determination result corresponding to the variation is stored in the area is shown. FIG. 39(B) shows that there is a special figure 2 winning prize from the state of FIG. The state stored in the corresponding fourth storage area is shown. Here, as the prior determination information, the jackpot determination information "jackpot", the jackpot type information "21H", and the variation pattern information "P61" are stored. In addition, in each of the first to fourth storage areas corresponding to the first to fourth special figures 2 reserved, and the area corresponding to the variation, "Pattern A ” is set. FIG. 39(C) shows a state in which the change has ended from the state of FIG. 39(B) and the advance determination information shift process has been executed. Specifically, the prior determination information stored in the first storage area is shifted to the relevant area, the prior determination information stored in the second to fourth storage areas is shifted to the first to third storage areas, and the 4, the pre-determination information in the storage area is cleared. The advance determination information shift process is executed in the fluctuation effect end process (FIG. 37: step S4470).

Returning to FIG. 38, subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not prefetch effect pattern information is stored in the preliminary determination information storage area 94c (step S4602). Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not prefetch effect pattern information is stored in any of the relevant area of the preliminary determination information storage area 94c and the first to fourth storage areas. If the look-ahead effect pattern information is stored (step S4602: YES), this process ends. That is, when the pre-reading effect pattern information is stored in any one of the corresponding area of the pre-determination information storage area 94c and the first to fourth storage areas, the pre-reading effect pattern information is newly selected and not stored. On the other hand, when the pre-read effect pattern information is not stored in the pre-determination information storage area 94c (step S4602: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the pre-determination result included in the received pre-determination command is "jackpot". Alternatively, it is determined whether or not there is a "loss with reach" (step S4603). Whether or not it is a “big hit” or a “losing with reach” can be determined by, for example, a variation pattern preliminary determination result (variation pattern information). The effect control microcomputer 91 ends this processing when the preliminary determination result included in the received preliminary determination command is "no reach" (step S4603: NO). This is because there is no need to perform a look-ahead effect. On the other hand, if the pre-determination result included in the received pre-determination command is "jackpot" or "loss with reach" (step S4603: YES), pre-reading effect execution determination for determining whether to execute pre-reading effect, And, look-ahead effect pattern selection is performed (step S4604). Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the counter value of the prefetch effect random number random number, and refers to the acquired random value and the prefetch effect pattern determination table T51 stored in the sub ROM 93 to perform the prefetch effect. Whether to perform or not, and the look-ahead effect pattern in the case of performing the look-ahead effect are determined.

FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining the look-ahead effect pattern determination table T51. In FIG. 40, when the pre-determination result is "jackpot" and the pre-reading effect random value is "0-55", the pre-reading effect is "none", and when the pre-reading effect random value is "56-67", the pre-reading effect is When "Pattern A" is selected and the look-ahead effect random number is "68 to 127", "Pattern B" is selected as the look-ahead effect. Also, if the pre-judgment result is "losing with reach" and the pre-reading effect random value is "0 to 107", the pre-reading effect will be "none", and if the pre-reading effect random value is "108-114", as a pre-reading effect When "Pattern A" is selected and the look-ahead effect random value is "115 to 127", "Pattern B" is selected as the look-ahead effect. The type and content of the look-ahead effect pattern and the range of random numbers to be selected can be arbitrarily set.

Returning to FIG. 38, when it is determined in step S4604 that the look-ahead effect is to be executed (step S4605: YES), the selected look-ahead effect pattern is stored in the preliminary determination information storage area 94c (step S4606). Here, when the look-ahead performance pattern is stored in the pre-determination information storage area 94c, not only the storage area corresponding to the received pre-determination command among the first to fourth storage areas, but also the storage area before the corresponding storage area A look-ahead effect pattern is stored in the area and also in the area. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39B, in addition to setting "Pattern A" in the fourth storage area corresponding to the received pre-determination command, the first to third storage areas and Also set "Pattern A". As a result, the look-ahead effect pattern A is executed even in the variable effect executed before the variable effect corresponding to the fourth storage area is executed (variable effects corresponding to the area and the first to third storage areas). . It should be noted that whether or not the look-ahead effect is executed in the variable effect corresponding to the area depends on the progress of the variable effect. That is, in the variable performance, if the timing for executing the look-ahead performance has already passed, the look-ahead performance is not executed, but if it is before the timing for executing the look-ahead performance, it is executed at that timing. This will be discussed later. When it is determined in step S4604 that the look-ahead effect is not executed (step S4605: NO), the process is terminated.

[Variation production start processing]
FIG. 41 is a flow chart of the variable effect start process (FIG. 37: step S4460). The effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (step S5000). Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the information on the special figure stop design data included in the variation start command and the information on the variation pattern to the sub-RAM 94 . The set information includes the game state information indicating the current game state, the pattern information indicating the pattern as the determination result of the hit determination process of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and the like. The game state information and the pattern information acquired here can be appropriately referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91 .

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 performs basic production pattern determination processing (step S5010). The basic production pattern determination process includes the basic configuration of the variable production (for example, the display of the background image on the image display device 7 and its switching, the display of a predetermined character and its operation, the output of the melody and sound effect using the speaker 67). , lighting control of lamps, etc.). The variable effect is completed by superimposing additional effects such as a chance-up effect and a look-ahead effect on the basic effect. The performance control microcomputer 91 refers to a basic performance pattern determination table T52 stored in the sub ROM 93 to determine a basic performance pattern.

FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining the basic effect pattern determination table T52. In FIG. 42, there are multiple types of core performance patterns for normal reach performance, multiple types of core performance patterns for SP1 performance, multiple types of core performance patterns for SP2 performance, multiple types of core performance patterns for SP3 performance, There are multiple types of basic production patterns that perform a loss production without reach. The type of basic effect pattern can be set arbitrarily. Here, for example, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is "P1", the basic effect pattern for performing the SP1 effect is selected. In addition, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is "P72", the basic effect pattern for performing the reach-less loss effect is selected.

Returning to FIG. 41, after determining the basic effect pattern, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs chance-up effect pattern determination processing (step S5015). The chance-up effect pattern determination process is a process for determining an additional effect to be superimposed on the variable effect. A performance control microcomputer 91 acquires a counter value of a chance-up random number, refers to the acquired random number and a chance-up performance pattern determination table T53 stored in a sub ROM 93, and determines a chance-up performance pattern.

FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the chance-up effect pattern determination table T53. Here, of the chance-up production pattern determination table T53, only the portion for determining the variable production pattern of the special figure 1 in the non-time-saving state is shown. That is, FIG. 43 shows the chance-up effect pattern executed when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is "P1" to "P16". The chance-up effect pattern determination table T53 has a portion for determining the chance-up effect pattern to be executed when the variation patterns are "P21" to "P33", "P41" to "P56", "61" to "73". It may or may not be provided.

In FIG. 43, "2-NO" "2-SP1" "2-SP2" "2-SP3" "3-NO" "3-SP1" "3-SP2" "3-SP3" " 4-NO", "4-SP1", "4-SP2", "4-SP3" and "ANO" are set. These chance effect patterns correspond to various chance-up effects, which will be described later.

Returning to FIG. 41, after determining the chance-up effect pattern, the effect control microcomputer 91 further refers to the random number value and the stop symbol pattern determination table T54, and combinations of stop-display effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, etc. may be determined. Based on these, it is determined what kind of effect is performed as the variable effect.

The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the variable effect start command in the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub RAM 94 so that the variable effect based on the variable effect pattern determined in steps S5010 to S5015 is realized ( step S5020). When the variable effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b of the sub RAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 36: step S4315), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the variable effect image. It is read out from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. FIG.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variable effect timer (step S5030), and terminates this process. A variable time (FIG. 42) corresponding to the variation pattern variation pattern included in the variation start command is set in the variation effect timer. For example, when the variation pattern is "P1", "40 seconds" is set to the variation effect timer.

[Processing during fluctuation effect]
FIG. 44 is a flow chart of the processing during the fluctuation effect (FIG. 36: step S4305). The production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the variable production is in progress (step S4701). Whether or not the variable effect is being performed can be determined by, for example, whether or not the variable effect timer is zero. If the variable effect is not in progress (step SS4701: NO), this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the variation effect is being performed (step SS4701: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is time to set the pre-variation end command in the effect command set area 94b of the sub RAM 94 (step S4702). The pre-variation end command is a command from the effect control microcomputer 91 to inform the image control board 100 and the like that it is a specific timing during the change effect. When the image control board 100 receives the pre-variation end command, , the effect content is switched, a specific image is displayed, etc., in accordance with the information included in the command before the end of variation.

If it is not the timing to set the pre-fluctuation end command (step S4702: NO), this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is time to set the pre-variation end command (step S4702: YES), it is determined whether or not there is prefetch effect pattern information in the area of the advance determination information storage area 94c (step S4703). If there is prefetch effect pattern information in the area (step S4703: YES), the pre-variation end command containing the prefetch effect pattern information is set in the effect command set area 94b of the sub RAM 94 (step S4704). On the other hand, if there is no look-ahead effect pattern information in the area (step S4703: NO), a pre-variation end command that does not include look-ahead effect pattern information is set in the effect command set area 94b of the sub-RAM 94 (step S4705). As a result, when there is prefetch effect pattern information in the area, a pre-variation end command including the preread effect pattern information is transmitted to the image control board 100 two seconds before the end of the variation effect. Then, the image control microcomputer 101 starts a look-ahead effect for displaying a look-ahead effect image on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 . On the other hand, even when there is no pre-reading effect pattern information in the area, the pre-change end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 two seconds before the end of the change. Here, when the preview image is already displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the image control microcomputer 101 starts the preview fade effect of fading the preview image.

8. Operation of Image Control Microcomputer 101 The operation of the image control microcomputer 101 provided on the image control board 100 (FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIG. A RAM 104 is provided with buffers and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the image control microcomputer 101 . FIG. 45 is a flowchart of display control processing. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the image control microcomputer 101 reads a program from the ROM 103, and after the CPU initialization process, the display control process is repeatedly executed. In the display control process, first, the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it has received a variation effect start command from the sub-control board 90 (step S5001). If received (step S5001: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 starts the variable effect display (step S5002). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the received variable effect start command, reads a predetermined variable effect image instructed in the variable effect start command from the ROM 103, and displays it on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. display. On the other hand, if not received (step S5001: NO), the above processing is skipped.

Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a pre-change end command has been received from the sub-control board 90 (step S5003). If it has been received (step 5003: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 starts the look-ahead effect display (step S5004). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the pre-variation end command, and if the pre-variation end command includes pre-reading effect pattern information, reads out a predetermined pre-reading effect image from the ROM 103, and displays the image display device. 7 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, even if the pre-variation ending command does not include the pre-reading effect pattern information, if the preview image is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the preview fade effect of fading the preview image is performed. Do. On the other hand, if not received (step S5003: NO), the above processing is skipped.

Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it has received a command to end the variation effect from the sub-control board 90 (step S5005). If it has been received (step 5005: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 reads the image in which the variable effect is stopped and displayed from the ROM 103, and performs the variable effect stop display to be displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. (Step S5006). On the other hand, if not received (step S5005: NO), the above processing is skipped.

Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 101 performs other processing (step S4545). In other processing, for example, when the image control microcomputer 101 receives the opening effect start command, the image control microcomputer 101 reads out from the ROM 103 a predetermined opening effect image instructed in the opening effect start command, and displays it on the display screen of the image display device 7. 7a. Further, when a round effect start command is received, a predetermined round effect image instructed in the round effect start command is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a. Also, when the ending effect start command is received, a predetermined ending effect image instructed in the ending effect start command is read out from the ROM 103, displayed on the display screen 7a, and this processing ends.

9. Operation of Movable Board (First Movable Accessory 14 and Second Movable Accessory 15) Operation of the movable board (first movable accessary 14 and second movable accessary 15) will be described with reference to FIGS. explain. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the first mode of the first movable accessory 14. FIG. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second mode of the first movable accessory 14. FIG. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second mode of the second movable accessory 15. As shown in FIG. 49A and 49B are explanatory diagrams exemplifying a combination effect of the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15. FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 performs drive control to operate the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15 during the game effect (display effect), the initial operation when the power is turned on, and the like.

The first movable accessory 14 includes two transparent plate members, a left plate member 14L and a right plate member 14R. Here, "a plate member having transparency" means that at least a part of an image or the like located on the opposite side of the plate member can be seen through the plate member. etc. need not be completely transparent, and may be vaguely transparent. As shown in FIG. 46, the first movable accessory 14 can rest at the first position covering part of the display screen 7a by the left side plate member 14L and the right side plate member 14R (first mode). At this time, the left side plate member 14L is positioned in front of the left portion of the display screen 7a and partially covers the left portion of the display screen 7a. Further, the right side plate member 14R is positioned in front of the right side portion of the display screen 7a and covers a part of the right side portion of the display screen 7a. The first movable accessory 14 can stop at the second position shown in FIG. 47 by moving the left side plate member 14L further to the right side and the right side plate member 14R to the left side from the state of FIG. Yes (second mode). In this second position, the left plate member 14L and the right plate member 14R are in contact with each other, and the left plate member 14L and the right plate member 14R are positioned in front of the display screen 7a. As a result, the entire display screen 7a is covered with the first movable accessory 14. As shown in FIG. On the other hand, the left side plate member 14L is retracted to the left side and the right side plate member 14R is retracted to the right side, so that the vehicle can rest at the third position (home position) shown in FIG. 48 (third mode). At the third position, the left side plate member 14L and the right side plate member 14R are difficult to be visually recognized by the player. The first movable accessory 14 is configured such that the area covering the display screen 7a increases when transitioning from the third mode, the first mode, and the second mode in that order.

The second movable accessory 15 includes a rotating body with a face drawn on it. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 46, the second movable accessory 15 can rest at a first position (home position) where the rotating body is housed in the center decorative body 10 (first mode). At this time, a portion of the lower side of the rotating body becomes visible. The rotating body of the second movable accessory 15 advances downward from the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 46, and in front of the display screen 7a, a rotating effect can be performed as shown in FIG. 48 (second mode). . When the first movable accessory 14 is in the second mode and the second movable accessory 15 is in the second mode, as shown in FIG. can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14. In this way, the first movable role product 14 and the second movable role product 15 can perform a combined performance in which the actions of each other are combined.

10. Effect Examples, Effect Examples, Modifications, and Aspect Examples of the Present Embodiment Below, each effect example (display effect example, character object movable effect example) of the present embodiment will be described. In addition, an effect example, a modification example, and a mode example for the effect example will also be described. The effect to be described from now on is based on various information (jackpot determination information, jackpot type information, variation pattern information, advance determination information, etc.) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 81, as described above, based on the effect control microcomputer 91 ( This is an effect realized by the image control microcomputer 101). Note that the following display effect example is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 . Also, in some display effect examples, the pending display (holding icon) may be omitted.

50 to 52, the suspended image transparent visual effects A to C will be described below. This pending image transparent visual recognition effect can be executed during a variation effect of the decorative pattern or during a ready-to-win effect (super reach effect). That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variable effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and when the instruction to execute the pending image transparent viewing effect is included, the corresponding image data and drive data are retrieved from the ROM 103. This is an effect in which the image is read out and displayed on the display screen 7a, and the movable accessory is caused to perform a predetermined action.

[Retained image transmission visual effect A]
FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the pending image transparent visual recognition effect A. FIG. In the pending image transmissive visual effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 50A, a pending image (a pending icon) 9A and a pending digested image (the pending image) 9C are displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, the first movable accessory 14 is stationary at the home position (third mode), making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the first movable accessory 14 . From this state, as shown in FIG. 50(B), the first movable accessory 14 advances and stops at the first position covering part of the display screen 7a (first mode). At this time, the left plate member 14L of the first movable accessory 14 covers part of the reserved image 9C, and the right plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14 covers part of the reserved icon 9A. As a result, a portion of the pending image 9C becomes visible through the left plate member 14L, and a portion of the pending icon 9A becomes visible through the right plate member 14R.

Next, the color correspondence effect shown in FIG. 50(C) is executed. In the color correspondence effect, a specific image IMG is further displayed on the display screen 7a in a state in which a pending image (a pending icon) 9A and a pending digested image (the pending image) 9C are displayed on the display screen 7a. The specific image IMG is an image representing a specific target, and here it represents the shape of an arrow. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, letters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. Part of the specific image IMG is displayed on the part of the display screen 7a covered with the right side plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14, and is visible through the right side plate member 14R.

The specific image IMG is a linear image, and is displayed as if the base end side protrudes from the display screen 7a. The color of the specific image IMG is the same as the color of the reserved image 9C. Here, both the specific image IMG and the reserved image 9C are red. The color of the specific image IMG and the color of the reserved image 9C do not have to be the same color from the time when the specific image IMG is displayed, and the color of at least one of the specific image IMG and the reserved image 9C changes They may be the same color as each other.

Next, the overall see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 50(D) is executed. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 advances further from the first mode, and stops at the second position where the entire display screen 7a is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (second mode). At this time, the left plate member 14L of the first movable accessory 14 covers the entire reserved image 9C, and the right plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14 covers the entire reserved icon 9A. Further, the left plate member 14L and the right plate member 14R cover the entire specific image IMG. As a result, the entire reserved image 9C becomes visible through the left plate member 14L, and the entire reserved icon 9A becomes visible through the right plate member 14R. Also, the entire specific image IMG becomes visible through the left plate member 14L and the right plate member 14R.

[Retained Image Transmissive Visibility Effect B]
FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining the pending image transparent viewing effect B. FIG. The reserved image transparent visual effect B is different from the reserved image transparent visual effect A in FIG. are different. As shown in FIG. 51(A), a pending icon 9A, a pending image 9C, and decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed. The first movable accessory 14 is stationary at the home position (third mode), making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the first movable accessory 14 . From this state, as shown in FIG. 51(B), the first movable accessory 14 advances and stops at the first position covering part of the display screen 7a (first mode). At this time, the left plate member 14L of the first movable accessory 14 covers part of the reserved image 9C, and the right plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14 covers part of the reserved icon 9A. As a result, a portion of the pending image 9C becomes visible through the left plate member 14L, and a portion of the pending icon 9A becomes visible through the right plate member 14R. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not covered with the first movable accessory 14. - 特許庁

Next, the color correspondence effect shown in FIG. 51(C) is executed. Here, the first movable accessory 14 advances further, and the area covering the display screen 7a increases. Note that even after advancing, the first movable accessory 14 does not cover the entire display screen 7a, but partially covers it (first mode). On the display screen 7a, a specific image IMG is further displayed in a state in which a pending image (a pending icon) 9A and a pending digested image (the pending image) 9C are displayed. Here, the direction of the arrow represented by the specific image IMG points to the pending icon 9A. A distal portion of the specific image IMG is visible through the right plate member 14R, and a proximal portion of the specific image IMG is visible through the left plate member 14L.

The specific image IMG is a linear image, and is displayed as if the base end side protrudes from the display screen 7a. The color of the specific image IMG is the same color as one of the pending icons 9A. Note that the color of the specific image IMG and the color of one of the pending icons 9A do not have to be the same color from the time the specific image IMG is displayed, and the color of at least one of the specific image IMG and the pending icon 9A changes. may be the same color as each other. A part of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is covered with the first movable accessory 14. - 特許庁

Next, the overall see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 51(D) is executed. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 advances further from the first mode, and stops at the second position where the entire display screen 7a is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (second mode). At this time, the left plate member 14L of the first movable accessory 14 covers the entire reserved image 9C, and the right plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14 covers the entire reserved icon 9A. As a result, the entire reserved image 9C becomes visible through the left plate member 14L, and the entire reserved icon 9A becomes visible through the right plate member 14R. The specific image IMG is not displayed.

[Retained image transparent visual effect C]
FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining the pending image transparent visual recognition effect C. As shown in FIG. The reserved image transparent visual effect C differs from the reserved image transparent visual effect A of FIG. 50 in the shape of the specific image IMG. As shown in FIG. 52(A), a pending icon 9A and a pending image 9C are displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, the first movable accessory 14 is stationary at the home position (third mode), making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the first movable accessory 14 . From this state, as shown in FIG. 52(B), the first movable accessory 14 advances and stops at the first position covering part of the display screen 7a (first mode). At this time, the left plate member 14L of the first movable accessory 14 covers part of the reserved image 9C, and the right plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14 covers part of the reserved icon 9A. As a result, a portion of the pending image 9C becomes visible through the left plate member 14L, and a portion of the pending icon 9A becomes visible through the right plate member 14R. A specific image IMG is displayed on the upper right of the display screen 7a. Here, the specific image IMG has a star shape. The specific image IMG is displayed as if a part of it protrudes from the display screen 7a. The color of the specific image IMG is the same as the color of the reserved image 9C. Note that the color of the specific image IMG and the color of the pending image 9C need not be the same color from the time the specific image IMG is displayed, and the color of at least one of the specific image IMG and the pending image 9C changes. They may be the same color as each other.

Next, the specific image movement effect shown in FIG. 52(C) is executed. Specifically, the specific image IMG that appears from the upper right of the display screen 7a moves to the lower left. Then, the overall see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 52(D) is executed. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 advances further from the first mode, and stops at the second position where the entire display screen 7a is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (second mode). At this time, the left plate member 14L of the first movable accessory 14 covers the entire reserved image 9C, and the right plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14 covers the entire reserved icon 9A. As a result, the entire reserved image 9C becomes visible through the left plate member 14L, and the entire reserved icon 9A becomes visible through the right plate member 14R. Also, the entire specific image IMG becomes visible through the left side plate member 14L.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the pending image transparent viewing effect is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, when the reserved image 9C is displayed on the display screen 7a, a portion of the reserved image 9C is displayed through the first movable accessory 14. Visually recognizable production can be performed. Further, when the suspended icon 9A is displayed on the display screen 7a, an effect can be performed in which a portion of the suspended icon 9A is visible through the first movable accessory 14. FIG. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, the first movable accessory 14 is a movable accessory that can transition between the first mode and the second mode. When transitioning to the second mode, the area covering the front surface of the display screen 7a is increased. , and when the first movable accessory 14 is in the second mode, the entire reserved image 9C becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 . Further, when the first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, a part of the reserved icon 9A becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14, and when the first movable accessory 14 is in the second mode, the suspended icon 9A. becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50 and 52, an effect can be performed in which a portion of the reserved image 9C is visible through the first movable accessory 14. FIG. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, in a state where the pending image 9C or the pending icon 9A is displayed on the display screen 7a, the specific image IMG is further displayed on the display screen 7a. At least part of the specific image IMG is displayed and becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 . According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, the color of the specific image IMG corresponds to the color of the pending image 9C or pending icon 9A. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, the first movable accessory 14 includes a left side plate member 14L and a right side plate member 14L which are transmissive and positioned in front of the display screen 7a. The reserved image 9C is visible through the front left side plate member 14L, and the specific image IMG is visible through the right side plate member 14R. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the pending image transparent viewing effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, after the pending digestion image 9C and the pending icon 9A are displayed, the first movable accessory 14 moves from the third mode to the first mode, and the pending digestion image 9C and the pending icon 9A are displayed. A part of is made visible through the first movable accessory 14. However, when the first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, the suspended digested image 9C and the suspended icon 9A are displayed, or by moving the suspended digested image 9C and the suspended icon 9A, a part of these may become visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, part of the pending digestion image 9C and the pending icon 9A are made visible through the first movable accessory 14. FIG. However, when the first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, at least one of the pending digested image 9C and the suspended icon 9A may be wholly visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, when the first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, part of both the suspended digested image 9C and the suspended icon 9A becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14. I made it. However, when the first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, one of the pending digested image 9C and the suspended icon 9A does not have to be visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the overall see-through visual effect is executed after the color-based effect. However, the overall visual recognition effect may not be executed after the color correspondence effect. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the color of the specific image IMG is the color corresponding to the color of the pending image 9C or the pending icon 9A. However, the color of at least one of the pending image 9C and the pending icon 9A may change so as to correspond to the color of the specific image IMG. Note that the colors of the pending image 9C and the pending icon 9A do not have to correspond to the color of the specific image IMG. Also, the specific image IMG may not be displayed.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇[Aspect A1-1]
a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images;
A gaming machine comprising a permeable accessory,
one of the plurality of types of images is a pending image;
When the reserved image is displayed on the display means, at least a portion of the reserved image is visible through the accessory,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇[Aspect A1-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect A1-1,
The accessory is a movable accessory that can transition between a first state and a second state, and when the transition from the first state to the second state occurs, the area covering the front surface of the display means increases. is configured to
When the role product is in the first state, a part of the reserved image becomes visible through the role product,
When the character is in the second state, the entire reserved image is visible through the character,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A1-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect A1-1 or aspect A1-2,
wherein the pending image is the pending image corresponding to the pending
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A1-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A1-1 to A1-3,
one of the plurality of types of images is a specific image representing a specific target;
In the state where the reserved image is displayed on the display means, the specific image is further displayed on the display means, and at least a part of the specific image is visible through the accessory,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇[Aspect A1-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect A1-4,
The color of the specific image is a color corresponding to the color of the reserved image,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A1-6]
The gaming machine according to aspect A1-4,
The accessory includes a first plate member and a second plate member, each having transparency and positioned in front of the display means,
The reserved image becomes visible through the first plate member,
The specific image becomes visible through the second plate member,
A gaming machine characterized by:

53 to 55, the performances A to C of transparent visual confirmation of character objects will be described below. This character object transparent visual recognition effect can be executed during the variation effect of the decorative pattern or during the ready-to-win effect (super reach effect). That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the command for starting the variable effect received from the sub-control board 90, and if the command includes an instruction to execute the transparent viewing effect for the role object, the corresponding drive data is read from the ROM 103 and can be activated. It is an effect that makes the character perform a predetermined action.

[Role object transparent visual effect A]
FIG. 53 is a diagram for explaining the role object transparent visual recognition effect A. FIG. In the character transparent visual effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 53(A), both the first movable character 14 and the second movable character 15 are in the first mode. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 is stationary at a first position covering a portion of the display screen 7a, and the second movable accessory 15 is a second movable accessory whose rotating body is stored in the center decoration 10. It is stationary at position 1 (home position). A specific image IMG is displayed on the display screen 7a. The specific image IMG is an image representing a specific object, and here it represents the shape of a star. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, letters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The specific image IMG is not covered with the first movable accessory 14 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 53(B), the first movable accessory 14 is in the second mode. Specifically, the left side plate member 14L and the right side plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14 come into contact with each other, and the entire display screen 7a is covered with the first movable accessory 14. FIG. As a result, part of the second movable accessory 15 becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 , and the entire specific image IMG becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 53(C), the second movable accessory 15 is in the second mode. Specifically, the rotating body of the second movable accessory 15 advances downward. As a result, the entire second movable accessory 15 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 . Then, as shown in FIG. 53(D), in the vicinity of the center in front of the display screen 7a, a rotation effect is performed by the rotating body of the second movable accessory 15. FIG. The rotation of the rotating body of the second movable accessory 15 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Role object transparent visual effect B]
FIG. 54 is a diagram for explaining role object transparent visual recognition effect B. FIG. The character transparent visual effect B differs from the character transparent visual effect A in FIG. 53 in the order in which the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15 respectively transition to the second mode. As shown in FIG. 54(A), both the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15 are in the first mode. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 is stationary at a first position covering part of the display screen 7a, and the second movable accessory 15 is a second movable accessory whose rotating body is stored in the center decoration 10. It is stationary at position 1 (home position). A specific image IMG is displayed on the display screen 7a. The specific image IMG is an image representing a specific object, and here it represents the shape of a star. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, characters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The specific image IMG is not covered with the first movable accessory 14 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 54(B), the second movable accessory 15 is in the second mode. Specifically, the rotating body of the second movable accessory 15 advances downward. Next, as shown in FIG. 54(C), the first movable accessory 14 is in the second mode. Specifically, the left side plate member 14L and the right side plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14 come into contact with each other, and the entire display screen 7a is covered with the first movable accessory 14. FIG. As a result, the entire second movable accessory 15 becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 , and the entire specific image IMG becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 . Then, as shown in FIG. 54(D), in the vicinity of the center in front of the display screen 7a, a rotation effect is performed by the rotating body of the second movable accessory 15. FIG. The rotation of the rotating body of the second movable accessory 15 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Role object transparent visual effect C]
FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining the role object transparent visual recognition effect C. FIG. The character object transparent visual recognition effect C differs from the character object transparent visual recognition effect A in FIG. 53 in the state of the first mode of the first movable character object 14 . As shown in FIG. 55(A), both the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15 are in the first mode. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 is stationary at a first position covering a portion of the display screen 7a, and the second movable accessory 15 is a second movable accessory whose rotating body is stored in the center decoration 10. It is stationary at position 1 (home position). At this time, the first movable accessory 14 has a larger area covering a part of the display screen 7a and covers a part of the second movable accessory 15, as compared with the role transparent visual effect A in FIG. . In other words, here, a portion of the second movable accessory 15 is visible through the first movable accessory 14 . A specific image IMG is displayed on the display screen 7a. The specific image IMG is an image representing a specific object, and here it represents the shape of a star. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, letters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The first movable accessory 14 covers part of the specific image IMG. In other words, part of the specific image IMG is visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 55(B), the second movable accessory 15 is in the second mode. Specifically, the rotating body of the second movable accessory 15 advances downward. A part of the second movable accessory 15 is also visible through the first movable accessory 14 near the front center of the display screen 7a. Next, as shown in FIG. 55(C), the first movable accessory 14 is in the second mode. Specifically, the left side plate member 14L and the right side plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14 come into contact with each other, and the entire display screen 7a is covered with the first movable accessory 14. FIG. As a result, the entire second movable accessory 15 becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 , and the entire specific image IMG becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 . Then, as shown in FIG. 55(D), in the vicinity of the center in front of the display screen 7a, a rotation effect is performed by the rotating body of the second movable accessory 15. FIG. The rotation of the rotating body of the second movable accessory 15 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 . Also, at this time, the position, size, and color of the specific image IMG change. This change can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the role object transparent visual recognition effect is shown.
[Effect 1]
As shown in FIGS. 53 to 55, the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment includes a transparent first movable role 14 and a second movable role 15. The second movable role 15 A first effect in which a part is visible through the first movable accessory 14, and a second effect in which the entire second movable accessory 15 is visible through the first movable accessory 14. configured to run. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 53 to 55, the first movable accessory 14 can transition between the first mode and the second mode, and can switch from the first mode to the second mode. When transitioning, the area covering the front surface of the second movable accessory 15 is increased. In the first production, the first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, and in the second production, , the first movable accessory 14 is in the second mode. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 53 to 55, the second movable accessory 15 moves between the first position (first mode) and the second position (second mode). It is movable, and the second movable accessory 15 is positioned at the first position in the first production, and the second movable accessory 15 is positioned at the second position in the second production. . According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 53 to 55, the second movable accessory 15 is configured to be rotatable. 15 becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 . According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
As shown in FIGS. 53 to 55, the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has a display screen 7a capable of displaying a plurality of types of images, and the specific image IMG displayed on the display screen 7a is the first movable accessory 14. It is possible to execute a third effect that becomes visible through the . According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, a modified example of the role object transparent visual recognition effect is shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the second movable accessory 15 moves downward without rotating the rotating body when transitioning from the first mode to the second mode, and is positioned near the center of the display screen 7a. After that, the rotation is started. However, when the second movable accessory 15 transitions from the first mode to the second mode, the rotating body moves downward while rotating, and continues to rotate even after being positioned near the center of the display screen 7a. may be

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 is composed of two plate members, the left plate member 14L and the right plate member 14R. However, the first movable accessory 14 may be composed of three or more plate members.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the specific image IMG is displayed. However, the specific image IMG may not be displayed, or a plurality of specific images may be displayed. Also, the shape may change.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect A2-1]
a first movable role having transparency;
A gaming machine comprising a second movable accessory,
a first effect in which a portion of the second movable accessory is visible through the first movable accessory;
and a second effect in which the entire second movable accessory is visible through the first movable accessory.
◇ [Aspect A2-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect A2-1,
The first movable role can transition between a first state and a second state, and when transitioning from the first state to the second state, the front surface of the second movable role It is configured to increase the area covered,
In the first production, the first movable accessory is in the first state,
In the second production, the first movable accessory is in the second state,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇[Aspect A2-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect A2-1 or aspect A2-2,
the second movable accessory is movable between a first position and a second position;
In the first production, the second movable accessory is positioned at the first position,
In the second production, the second movable accessory is positioned at the second position,
A gaming machine characterized by:
.
◇ [Aspect A2-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A2-1 to A2-3,
The second movable accessory is configured to be rotatable,
In the second effect, the second movable accessory in a rotated state becomes visible through the first movable accessory.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A2-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A2-1 to A2-4, further comprising:
Equipped with display means capable of displaying multiple types of images,
one of the plurality of types of images is a specific image representing a specific target;
capable of executing a third effect in which the specific image displayed on the display means is visible through the first movable accessory;
A gaming machine characterized by:

56 to 58, the specific image transparent visual effects A to C will be described below. This specific image transmission visually recognized effect can be executed during the variation effect of the decorative pattern or during the ready-to-win effect (super reach effect). That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variable effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and when the instruction to execute the specific image transparent viewing effect is included, the corresponding image data and driving data are retrieved from the ROM 103. This is an effect in which the image is read out and displayed on the display screen 7a, and the movable accessory is caused to perform a predetermined action.

[Specific Image Transmission Visibility Effect A]
FIG. 56 is a diagram for explaining the specific image transparent visual recognition effect A. FIG. In the specific image transmissive viewing effect A, first, the first specific image appearance effect shown in FIG. 56(A) is executed. In the first specific image appearance effect, the first specific image IC1, the first character image IW1, and the second character image IW2 are displayed on the display screen 7a. The first specific image IC1 is displayed at a first position near the center of the display screen 7a. The first specific image IC1 is an image representing a specific object, and here represents the shape of the face. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, letters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The character images IW1 and IW2 are images composed of characters, and any combination of characters can be used. At this time, the first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode and stands still at the first position covering part of the display screen 7a. The first specific image IC1 and the first character image IW1 are not covered with the first movable accessory 14, but part of the second character image IW2 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (the left side plate member 14L). It is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (left side plate member 14L). The first character image IW1 and the second character image IW2 are not displayed overlapping the first specific image IC1.

Next, the second specific image appearance effect of FIG. 56(B) is executed. Specifically, the first specific image IC1 disappears from the first position on the display screen 7a, and the second specific image IC2 is displayed at the second position on the display screen 7a. The second specific image IC2 is an image representing a specific object, and here it represents a shape of a face that is larger than that of the first specific image IC1. A portion of the second specific image IC2 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) and is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R). The first character image IW1 and the second character image IW2 are not displayed overlapping the second specific image IC2.

Next, the third specific image appearance effect of FIG. 56(C) is executed. Specifically, the second specific image IC2 disappears from the second position on the display screen 7a, and the third specific image IC3 is displayed at the third position on the display screen 7a. The third specific image IC3 is an image representing a specific object, and here represents a shape of a face that is larger than that of the second specific image IC2. A portion of the third specific image IC3 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (left side plate member 14L) and is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (left side plate member 14L). The first character image IW1 and the second character image IW2 are enlarged and displayed. The second character image IW2 is displayed overlapping the third specific image IC3. Next, the countdown effect of FIG. 56(D) is executed. Specifically, a countdown image ID1 is displayed on the display screen 7a. The number displayed in the countdown image ID1 is decremented sequentially. The numbers in the countdown image ID1 can be in any form, such as kanji or romaji.

[Specific Image Transmission Visibility Effect B]
FIG. 57 is a diagram for explaining the specific image transparent visual recognition effect B. FIG. The specific image transparent visual effect B differs from the specific image transparent visual effect A in FIG. 56 in the disappearance timing of the first specific image IC1 and the second specific image IC2. The first specific image appearance effect of FIG. 57(A) is the same as the specific image transmissive visual effect A of FIG. That is, the first specific image IC1 is displayed at the first position on the display screen 7a, and the first character image IW1 and the second character image IW2 are also displayed. A part of the second character image IW2 is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (the left side plate member 14L).

Next, the second specific image appearance effect of FIG. 57(B) is executed. Specifically, while the first specific image IC1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, the second specific image IC2 is displayed at the second position on the display screen 7a. The second specific image IC2 is an image representing a specific object and is larger than the first specific image IC1. A portion of the second specific image IC2 is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R).

Next, the third specific image appearance effect of FIG. 57(C) is executed. Specifically, while the first specific image IC1 and the second specific image IC2 are displayed on the display screen 7a, the third specific image IC3 is displayed at the third position on the display screen 7a. The third specific image IC3 is an image representing a specific object and is larger than the second specific image IC2. A portion of the third specific image IC3 is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (left side plate member 14L). The first character image IW1 and the second character image IW2 are enlarged and displayed. The second character image IW2 is displayed overlapping the third specific image IC3. Next, the countdown effect of FIG. 57(D) is executed. Specifically, a countdown image ID1 is displayed on the display screen 7a. The number displayed in the countdown image ID1 is decremented sequentially.

[Specific Image Transparent Visual Effect C]
FIG. 58 is a diagram for explaining the specific image transparent visual recognition effect C. FIG. The specific image transparently visually recognized effect C differs from the specific image transparently visually recognized effect A in FIG. 56 in the manner of changing the specific image. In the specific image appearance rendering shown in FIG. 58A, the specific image IC1 is displayed at the first position on the display screen 7a, and in addition, the first character image IW1 and the second character image IW2 are displayed. A part of the second character image IW2 is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (the left side plate member 14L).

Next, the specific image first movement effect of FIG. 58(B) is executed. Specifically, the specific image IC1 moves from the first position to the second position. A part of the specific image IC1 after the movement becomes visible through the right side plate member 14R of the first movable accessory 14). Next, the specific image second movement effect of FIG. 58(C) is executed. Specifically, the specific image IC1 moves from the second position to the third position. A portion of the specific image IC1 after movement becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 (left side plate member 14L). The first character image IW1 and the second character image IW2 are enlarged and displayed. Next, the countdown effect of FIG. 58(D) is executed. Specifically, a countdown image ID1 is displayed on the display screen 7a. The number displayed in the countdown image ID1 is decremented sequentially.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the specific image transparent viewing effect is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 56 to 58, a first effect in which the first specific image IC1 is displayed at the first position on the display screen 7a, and after the first effect, a second effect in which the second specific image IC2 is displayed at a second position on the display screen 7a; Visible via 14. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 56 to 58, after the second effect, the third effect is executed in which the third specific image IC3 is displayed at the third position on the display screen 7a. It is possible. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 56 to 58, at least part of the third specific image IC3 becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 in the third effect. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 56 to 58, the same character images IW1 and IW2 are displayed on the display screen 7a in the first effect and the second effect, and the first specific image IC1 and the second specific image IC2 are not displayed overlapping the character images IW1 and IW2.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 56 to 58, in the third effect, the second character image IW2 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the third specific image IW3 is the second character image. It is displayed overlapping with the image IW2. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 56 to 58, the first movable accessory 14 includes a right side plate member 14R and a left side plate member 14R which are transmissive and located in front of the display screen 7a. A portion of the second specific image IC2 is visible through the right side plate member 14R, and a portion of the third specific image IC3 is visible through the left side plate member 14L. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the specific image transparent viewing effect will be described below.
[Modification 1]
In the specific image transparent viewing effect C in FIG. 58, the same image (specific image IC1) is assumed to move. However, even if the specific image transparent visual effect C in FIG. 58 changes to the second specific image IC2 after the first specific image IC1 moves, and changes to the third specific image IC3 after the second specific image IC2 moves. good. The mode of change may be arbitrary. For example, the size may change, and the color may change. Alternatively, the second specific image IC2 may be displayed by disappearing once during the movement of the first specific image IC1. In this case, the first specific image IC1 and the second specific image IC2 may be images of the same aspect. The same applies to the third specific image IC3.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 is composed of two plate members, the left plate member 14L and the right plate member 14R. However, the first movable accessory 14 may be composed of three or more plate members.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the character images IW1 and IW2 are displayed. However, the character images IW1 and IW2 may not be displayed, or may be displayed at three or more locations.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇[Aspect A3-1]
a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images;
A gaming machine comprising a permeable accessory,
one of the plurality of types of images is a specific image representing a specific target;
a first effect in which the first specific image is displayed at a first position of the display means;
a second effect in which the second specific image is displayed at a second position of the display means after the first effect, and
In the second effect, at least part of the second specific image becomes visible through the accessory,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇[Aspect A3-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect A3-1,
After the second effect, it is possible to execute a third effect in which the third specific image is displayed at a third position of the display means;
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A3-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect A3-2,
In the third effect, at least part of the third specific image becomes visible through the accessory,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A3-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A3-1 to A3-3,
In the first effect and the second effect, the same character image is displayed on the display means, and the first specific image and the second specific image are not displayed overlapping the character image.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A3-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect A3-2 or aspect A3-3,
In the third effect, a character image is displayed on the display means, and the third specific image is displayed overlapping the character image.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A3-6]
The gaming machine according to aspect A3-2 or aspect A3-3,
The accessory includes a first plate member and a second plate member, each having transparency and positioned in front of the display means,
A portion of the second specific image becomes visible through the first plate member,
A portion of the third specific image becomes visible through the second plate member,
A gaming machine characterized by:

Suggestive image transparent viewing effects A to C will be described below with reference to FIGS. 59 to 61. FIG. This suggestive image transparent visual recognition effect can be executed during a variation effect of decorative patterns or during a ready-to-win effect (super reach effect). That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variation effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and if the instruction to execute the suggestive image transparent visual effect is included, the corresponding image data is read from the ROM 103 and displayed. This is a display effect displayed on the screen 7a.

[Suggestion image transmission visual effect A]
FIG. 59 is a diagram for explaining the suggestive image transparent visual recognition effect A. FIG. In the suggestive image transparent viewing effect A, first, the suggestive image display effect of FIG. 59A is executed. In the suggestive image display effect, the suggestive image IS1 and the acquired pitch image BA1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. The suggestion image IS1 is an image that suggests the player to hit right. The acquired ball number image BA1 represents the number of balls acquired by the player in a series of winning games. The suggestive image IS1 includes a rectangular portion written as "Right shot" and a triangular portion indicating the right direction. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. A portion (triangular portion) of the suggestive image IS1 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) and is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R). ing.

Next, the suggestive image extension effect of FIG. 59(B) is executed. Specifically, the suggestive image IS1 is deformed such that a portion (triangular portion) of the suggestive image IS1 is elongated in the horizontal direction. As a result, the area of the portion (region) visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) in the suggestive image IS1 increases. Next, the suggestive image contraction effect of FIG. 59(C) is executed. Specifically, the suggestive image IS1 is deformed such that a portion (triangular portion) of the suggestive image IS1 is shortened in the horizontal direction. As a result, the area of the portion (region) visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) in the suggestive image IS1 is reduced. Thus, the suggestive image IS1 changes its shape so as to repeat the extension shown in FIG. 59B and the contraction shown in FIG. 59C. As a result, the increase/decrease in the area of the portion (region) visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) in the suggestive image IS1 is repeated multiple times.

After the expansion and contraction of the suggestive image IS1 is repeated a plurality of times as described above, the suggestive image movement effect of FIG. 59(D) is executed. Specifically, the suggestive image IS1 is displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper right. At this time, the suggestive image IS1 is not covered with the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R). After that, the suggestive image transmissive viewing effect of FIG. 59(E) is executed. Specifically, a portion of the suggestive image IS1 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) by moving the suggestive image IS1 in the upper right direction, and the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) is covered. visible through. Next, the suggestive image superimposition effect of FIG. 59(F) is executed. Specifically, by moving the suggestive image IS1 upward, the suggestive image IS1 and the acquired ball number image BA1 are superimposed and displayed. In other words, part of the suggestive image IS1 is temporarily covered with the acquired ball count image BA1, making it difficult to see.

[Suggestion image transparent visual effect B]
FIG. 60 is a diagram for explaining the suggestive image transparent visual recognition effect B. FIG. The suggestive image transparent visual effect B differs from the suggestive image transparent visual effect A of FIG. 59 in the display mode of the suggestive image IS1. In the suggestive image display effect of FIG. 60(A), a second suggestive image IS2 is displayed in addition to the first suggestive image IS1 and the acquired pitch image BA1 on the display screen 7a. The first suggestive image IS1 and the second suggestive image IS2 are configured to include a rectangular portion written as "Right shot" and a triangular portion indicating the right direction. As shown in FIGS. 60(B) and 60(C), the first suggestive image IS1 and the second suggestive image IS2 appear from the left end of the display screen 7a and move rightward while maintaining a certain distance. do. Then, the frames are sequentially framed out from the right end of the display screen 7a. As a result, the area of the portion (region) visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) in the first suggestive image IS1 increases or decreases. In addition, the area of the portion (region) visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) in the second suggestive image IS2 increases or decreases.

After the right movement of the first suggestive image IS1 and the second suggestive image IS2 continues for a certain period of time as described above, the suggestive image movement effect of FIG. 60(D) is executed. Specifically, the second suggestive image IS2 is displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper right. At this time, the second suggestive image IS2 is not covered with the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R). After that, the suggestive image transmissive viewing effect of FIG. 60(E) is executed. Specifically, a part of the second suggestive image IS2 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) by moving the second suggestive image IS2 in the upper right direction, and the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) is covered with the second suggested image IS2. It becomes visible through the member 14R). Next, the suggestive image superimposition effect of FIG. 60(F) is executed. Specifically, by moving the second suggestive image IS2 upward, the second suggestive image IS2 and the acquired ball number image BA1 are superimposed and displayed. In other words, part of the suggestive image IS1 is temporarily covered with the acquired ball count image BA1, making it difficult to see.

[Suggestion image transparent visual effect C]
FIG. 61 is a diagram for explaining the suggestive image transparent visual recognition effect C. FIG. The suggestive image transparent visual effect C differs from the suggestive image transparent visual effect A of FIG. 59 in the display mode of the suggestive image IS1. In the suggestive image display effect of FIG. 61(A), the suggestive image IS1 and the acquired pitch image BA1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. The suggestive image IS1 includes a portion of characters written as "Right shot" and a portion of an arrow indicating the right direction. The arrow portion of the suggestive image IS1 repeats the extension shown in FIG. 61(B) and the expansion/contraction shown in FIG. 61(C). This causes horizontal expansion and contraction, as shown in . As a result, the increase/decrease in the area of the portion (region) visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R) in the suggestive image IS1 is repeated multiple times.

After the expansion and contraction of the suggestive image IS1 is repeated a plurality of times as described above, the suggestive image movement effect of FIG. 61(D) is executed. Specifically, the suggestive image IS1 is displayed in a reduced size and moved to the upper right. At this time, the suggestive image IS1 is not covered with the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R). After that, the suggestive image transmissive viewing effect of FIG. 61(E) is executed. Specifically, a portion of the suggestive image IS1 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 (the right plate member 14R) by moving the suggestive image IS1 in the upper right direction, and the first movable accessory 14 (the right plate member 14R) is covered. visible through. Next, the suggestive image superimposition effect of FIG. 61(F) is executed. Specifically, by moving the suggestive image IS1 upward, the suggestive image IS1 and the acquired ball count image BA1 are superimposed and displayed. In other words, part of the suggestive image IS1 is temporarily covered with the acquired ball count image BA1, making it difficult to see.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the suggestive image transparent viewing effect is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, when the suggestive image IS1 suggesting that the game ball is to be shot in a specific direction is displayed on the display screen 7a, the suggestive image IS1 is displayed. A first effect in which at least a portion is visible through the first movable accessory 14 can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, in the first effect, part of the suggestive image IS1 is visible through the first movable accessory 14, and the suggestive image IS1 is partially visible through the first movable accessory . , the area of the portion (region) that becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 changes. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 and 61, in the first effect, the shape of the suggestive image IS1 changes so that the part that becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 is displayed. Area changes. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, after the first effect, the image area of the suggestive image IS1 becomes smaller, and the second suggestive image IS1 moves in the first direction within the display screen 7a. can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, in the second effect, when the suggestive image IS1 is moving in the first direction, at least a portion of the first movable accessory 14 is displayed. becomes visible through According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 to 61, in the second effect, a winning ball number image BA1 representing the number of game balls won in the winning game is displayed on the display screen 7a. , and while the suggestive image IS1 is moving in the first direction, a portion thereof is covered with the acquired ball number image BA1. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the suggestive image transparent viewing effect is shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the suggestive image IS1 is configured such that a portion thereof is visible through the first movable accessory 14 . However, the suggestive image IS1 may be wholly visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 is composed of two plate members, the left plate member 14L and the right plate member 14R. However, the first movable accessory 14 may be composed of three or more plate members.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the acquired ball number image BA1 is displayed. However, the acquired ball number image BA1 may not be displayed, and a plurality of images may be displayed.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect A4-1]
a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images;
A gaming machine comprising a permeable accessory,
one of the plurality of types of images is a suggestive image suggesting that a game ball is shot in a specific direction;
capable of executing a first effect in which, when the suggestive image is displayed on the display means, at least part of the suggestive image is visible through the accessory;
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A4-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect A4-1,
In the first effect, a part of the suggestive image is visible through the role object, and the area of the part of the suggestive image that becomes visible through the role object changes.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A4-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect A4-2,
In the first effect, the area of the portion that becomes visible through the accessory changes as the shape of the suggestive image changes.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A4-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A4-1 to A4-3,
After the first effect, the image area of the suggestive image is reduced, and a second effect of moving in the first direction within the display means can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A4-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect A4-4,
In the second effect, when the suggestive image is moving in the first direction, at least part of it becomes visible through the accessory.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A4-6]
The gaming machine according to aspect A4-4 or aspect A4-5,
one of the plurality of types of images is an acquired ball number image representing the number of game balls acquired in a winning game;
In the second effect, the acquired ball number image is displayed on the display means, and a part of the suggested image is covered with the acquired ball number image when moving in the first direction.
A gaming machine characterized by:

The other three transparent viewing effects will be described below with reference to FIGS. 62 to 64. FIG. These three see-through visual effects can be executed during variable effects of decorative symbols, ready-to-win effects (super reach effects), and the like. That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variable effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and if it contains an instruction to execute a transparent visual effect described later, the corresponding image data is read from the ROM 103 and displayed. This is a display effect displayed on the screen 7a.

[Decorative pattern transparent visibility effect]
FIG. 62 is a diagram for explaining the decorative design see-through visual effect. In the decorative design see-through effect, the decorative design stop display of FIG. 62(A) is executed. In the decorative design stop display, the display screen 7a displays the first decorative designs 8L, 8C, 8R, the second decorative designs 8l, 8c, 8r, the suggestion image IS1, and the winning ball number image BA1. The suggestion image IS1 is an image that suggests the player to hit right. The acquired ball number image BA1 represents the number of balls acquired by the player in a series of winning games. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. A part of the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R). Also, part of the acquired ball number image BA1 is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R). On the other hand, the second decorative patterns 8l, 8c, 8r and the suggestive image IS1 are not covered with the first movable accessory 14. As shown in FIG. That is, the second decorative patterns 8l, 8c, 8r and the suggestive image IS1 are displayed in a portion (area) where the first movable accessory 14 is not positioned in front of the display screen 7a.

Next, the decorative symbol variation display shown in FIG. 62(B) is executed. Specifically, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative patterns 8l, 8c, 8r are variably displayed. Part of the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are displayed in a variable manner is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R). Next, as shown in FIG. 62(C), the stop display of decorative symbols is started. Specifically, the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R of the first decorative designs 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in order. After that, as shown in FIG. 62(D), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Specifically, in the first decorative designs 8L, 8C, and 8R, the middle decorative design 8C is stop-displayed, and in the second decorative designs 8l, 8c, and 8r, all three decorative designs are stop-displayed.

[Production content display transparent visibility production]
FIG. 63 is a diagram for explaining the effect content display transmissive visual effect. In the effect content display transparent visual effect, first, the effect content suggestive image transparent visual effect shown in FIG. 63(A) is executed. Here, first, a continuation suggestive image WP and an effect content suggestive image CGN are displayed on the display screen 7a. The continuation suggestion image WP is an image that suggests to the player that RUSH will continue. The performance content suggestion image CGN is an image that suggests to the player the details of the performance pattern to be started in the future. Here, it is suggested that an effect called angel mode is started. The rendering content suggestion image CGN is composed of a combination of a character image and a balloon image, and the rendering content is displayed in the balloon portion. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. A portion of the rendering content suggesting image CGN (a portion of the balloon image) is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (left side plate member 14L).

Next, the effect content suggesting image moving effect shown in FIG. 63(B) is executed. Specifically, the character image portion disappears and the balloon portion moves in the upper right direction in the rendering content suggestive image CGN. Then, the effect content suggestion image transformation effect of FIG. 63(C) is executed. Specifically, the speech bubble portion of the rendering content suggestive image CGN changes to become a smoke image. At this time, part of the continuation suggestion image WP is covered by the effect content suggestion image CGN in the smoke state, making it difficult to see. A part of the effect content suggestive image CGN of the smoke state is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (the left side plate member 14L). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 63(D), the rendering content suggestive image CGN clearly indicates the rendering content "Angel mode". At this time, part of the rendering content suggestive image CGN becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R).

[Acquired number of balls display transparent visual effect]
FIG. 64 is a diagram for explaining the number-of-gained-balls display transparent viewing effect. In the acquired ball number display transparent visual effect, first, the first acquired ball number image transparent visual effect of FIG. 64(A) is executed. Here, first, the first acquired pitch image BA1 and the suggestive image IS1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. The first acquired ball number image BA1 represents the number of balls acquired by the player in a series of winning games. The suggestion image IS1 is an image that suggests the player to hit right. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. A part of the first acquired ball number image BA1 is visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R).

Next, the second acquired ball number image transparent viewing effect shown in FIG. 64(B) is executed. Specifically, the display screen 7a further displays the second acquired pitch image BA2. The second acquired ball number image BA2 represents that the number of balls acquired by the player in a series of winning games has reached a predetermined value. The second acquired ball number image BA2 is larger than the first acquired ball number image BA1. At this time, a portion of the first acquired pitch image BA1 and a portion of the second acquired pitch image BA2 are visible through the first movable accessory 14 (right side plate member 14R).

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the transparent visual effect described above will be shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62, when the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a, at least a portion of the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed as the first decorative symbols. A first effect that can be visually recognized through the movable accessory 14 can be executed. According to this configuration, since at least a part of the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved. can be planned.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62, in the first effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variably displayed, and the variably displayed first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed. At least part of it becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 . According to this configuration, since at least a part of the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are displayed in a variable manner can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14, the player can be visually entertained. It is possible to improve interest.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62, in the first effect, the second decorative patterns 8l and 8c are displayed on the display screen 7a in the portion where the first movable accessory 14 is not positioned in front. , 8r are displayed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62, in the first effect, the acquired ball number image BA1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and at least a part of the acquired ball number image BA1 is displayed as the first movable accessory 14. becomes visible through the According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62, in the first effect, a game ball is projected in a specific direction to a portion of the display screen 7a where the first movable accessory 14 is not positioned in front. A suggestive image IS1 is displayed, suggesting that the target is to be fired. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the above-described transmissive visual effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
62, a part of the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14. In the decorative symbol transparent visual effect shown in FIG. However, the entirety of the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R may be visible through the first movable accessory 14. Also, during the variable display shown in FIG. 62(B), the entirety of the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R during the variable display may be visible through the first movable accessory . In addition, in the above-described decorative pattern transparent viewing effect, a part of the obtained ball number image BA1 is visible through the first movable accessory 14. As shown in FIG. However, the entire acquired ball number image BA1 may be visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Modification 2]
63, part of the effect content suggesting image CGN shown in FIGS. 63(A), 63(C), and 63(D) is visible through the first movable accessory 14. It has become. However, in at least one or more of these, the entire rendering content suggestive image CGN may be visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Modification 3]
FIG. 64 shows, in the transparent viewing effect of displaying the number of acquired balls, the first acquired number of balls image BA1 shown in FIGS. 64(A) and 64(B) and the second acquired number of balls image BA2 shown in FIG. 64(B). are partially visible through the first movable accessory 14 . However, at least one of the first acquired ball number image BA1 and the second acquired ball number image BA2 may be wholly visible through the first movable accessory .

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect A5-1]
a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images;
A gaming machine comprising a permeable accessory,
one of the plurality of types of images is a first decorative pattern,
capable of executing a first effect in which, when the first decorative pattern is displayed on the display means, at least a portion of the first decorative pattern is visible through the accessory;
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A5-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect A5-1,
In the first effect, the first decorative pattern is variably displayed, and at least a portion of the first decorative pattern being variably displayed becomes visible through the accessory.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇[Aspect A5-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect A5-1 or aspect A5-2,
one of the plurality of types of images is a second decorative pattern,
In the first effect, the second decorative pattern is displayed in a portion of the display means where the accessory is not positioned in front.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A5-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A5-1 to A5-3,
one of the plurality of types of images is an acquired ball number image representing the number of game balls acquired in a winning game;
In the first effect, the acquired ball number image is displayed on the display means, and at least a part of the acquired ball number image is visible through the accessory.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A5-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A5-1 to A5-4,
one of the plurality of types of images is a suggestive image suggesting that a game ball is shot in a specific direction;
In the first effect, the suggestive image is displayed in a portion of the display means where the character object is not positioned in front.
A gaming machine characterized by:

65 to 67 will be used to explain the character object cooperation ready-to-win effects A to C. FIG. This role-linked ready-to-win effect can be executed during variable effect of decorative patterns or during ready-to-win effect (super reach effect). That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variable effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and when the instruction to execute the character-linked ready-to-win effect is included, the corresponding image data and drive data are retrieved from the ROM 103. This is an effect in which the image is read out and displayed on the display screen 7a, and the movable accessory is caused to perform a predetermined action.

[Role cooperation reach production A]
FIG. 65 is a diagram for explaining the role product cooperation ready-to-win effect A. FIG. In the character cooperation ready-to-win production A, first, the decorative pattern ready-to-win production of FIG. 65(A) is executed. In the decorative pattern ready-to-win production, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in the ready-to-win state on the display screen 7a. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not covered with the first movable accessory 14. - 特許庁In other words, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a portion (area) of the display screen 7a where the first movable accessory 14 is not positioned in front.

Next, the decorative symbol movement effect of FIG. 65(B) is executed. Here, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R among the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R move within the display screen 7a. Specifically, the left decorative design 8L moves leftward, and the right decorative design 8R moves rightward. As a result, the decorative design see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 65(C) is executed. In the decorative design transparent visual effect, movement of the left decorative design 8L makes a portion of the left decorative design 8L visible through the left side plate member 14L, and movement of the right decorative design 8R makes a portion of the right decorative design 8R visible on the right side plate. It becomes visible through the member 14R. A first specific image IC1 is displayed between the left plate member 14L and the right decorative pattern 8R. The first specific image IC1 is an image representing a specific object, and here represents the shape of the face. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, letters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included.

Next, the overall see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 65(D) is executed. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 transitions to the second mode after the decorative symbol see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 65(C). That is, the entire display screen 7 a is covered with the first movable accessory 14 . Also, the left side plate member 14L, the right decorative pattern 8R, and the first specific image IC1 disappear from the display screen 7a, and the second specific image IC2 is displayed on the display screen 7a. The transition to the second mode of the first movable accessory 14 and the display of the second specific image IC2 may be performed first, or may be displayed first. As a result, the second specific image IC2 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 and becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Role cooperation reach production B]
FIG. 66 is a diagram for explaining the role-product cooperation ready-to-win effect B. FIG. In the role-linked ready-to-win production B, the position where the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed is different from that in the role-linked ready-to-win production A in FIG. The decorative symbol ready-to-win effect of FIG. 66(A) is the same as that of FIG. 65(A). That is, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a in a ready-to-win state. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not covered with the first movable accessory 14. - 特許庁In other words, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a portion (area) of the display screen 7a where the first movable accessory 14 is not positioned in front.

Next, the decorative symbol movement effect of FIG. 66(B) is executed. Here, similarly to FIG. 65(B), the left decorative design 8L moves leftward, and the right decorative design 8R moves rightward. On the other hand, each moving distance is longer than that in FIG. 65(B). As a result, the decorative design see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 66(C) is executed. In the decorative design transparent visual effect, the entire left decorative design 8L becomes visible through the left side plate member 14L, and the entire right decorative design 8R becomes visible through the right side plate member 14R. A first specific image IC1 is displayed between the left plate member 14L and the right decorative pattern 8R. The first specific image IC1 is an image representing a specific object, and here represents the shape of the face.

Next, the overall see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 66(D) is executed. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 transitions to the second mode after the decorative symbol see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 66(C). That is, the entire display screen 7 a is covered with the first movable accessory 14 . In a state where the first specific image IC1 disappears from the display screen 7a and the left side plate member 14L and the right decorative pattern 8R remain, a second specific image IC2 is displayed on the display screen 7a. The transition to the second mode of the first movable accessory 14 and the display of the second specific image IC2 may be performed first, or may be displayed first. As a result, the second specific image IC2 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 and becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Role cooperation reach production C]
FIG. 67 is a diagram for explaining the role product cooperation ready-to-win effect C. FIG. In the role-linked ready-to-reach production C, a part of the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R becomes visible through the first movable role 14 as compared with the role-linked ready-to-reach production A in FIG. Different process. In the role cooperation reach effect C, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are partially moved by moving the first movable role 14 instead of moving the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R. 1 becomes visible through the movable accessory 14. The decorative symbol ready-to-win effect of FIG. 67(A) is the same as that of FIG. 65(A). That is, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a in a ready-to-win state. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode.

Next, the first movable role object movement effect of FIG. 67(B) is executed. Here, the first movable accessory 14 advances further and the area covering the display screen 7a increases. Note that even after advancing, the first movable accessory 14 does not cover the entire display screen 7a, but partially covers it (first mode). As a result, the decorative symbol see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 67(C) is executed. Specifically, by moving the first movable accessory 14, part of the left decorative pattern 8L becomes visible through the left plate member 14L, and part of the right decorative pattern 8R becomes visible through the right plate member 14R. It becomes possible. A first specific image IC1 is displayed between the left plate member 14L and the right decorative pattern 8R. The first specific image IC1 is an image representing a specific object, and here represents the shape of a star.

Next, the overall see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 67(D) is executed. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 transitions to the second mode after the decorative symbol see-through visual effect shown in FIG. 67(C). That is, the entire display screen 7 a is covered with the first movable accessory 14 . In a state where the first specific image IC1 disappears from the display screen 7a and the left side plate member 14L and the right decorative pattern 8R remain, a second specific image IC2 is displayed on the display screen 7a. The second specific image IC2 is displayed such that part of the face image protrudes from the display screen 7a. The transition to the second mode of the first movable accessory 14 and the display of the second specific image IC2 may be performed first, or may be displayed first. As a result, the second specific image IC2 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 and becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

[Effect example]
Below, the example of the effect of the character cooperation reach production is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 65 to 67, when the first movable role 14 is in the first mode, the first movable role 14 is positioned in front of the display screen 7a. In the first effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in the portions not covered, and when the first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, the first movable accessory 14 is displayed in front of the display screen 7a. a second effect in which at least a portion of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed in the positioned portion and at least a portion of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are visible through the first movable accessory 14; After the first effect and the second effect, a third effect in which the first movable accessory 14 transitions to the second mode can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 65 and 66, after the first effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R move on the display screen 7a and move forward on the display screen 7a. The second effect is executed by displaying at least a part of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R in the portion where the 1 movable accessory 14 is positioned. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 65 to 67, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R include the left decorative symbol 8L and the right decorative symbol 8R, and the first movable accessory 14 is Each has a left side plate member 14L and a right side plate member 14R, which have transparency and are positioned in front of the display screen 7a. , and at least a portion of the right decorative pattern 8R becomes visible through the right side plate member 14R. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 65 to 67, in the second effect, the first specific image IC1 is displayed between the left decorative symbol 8L and the right decorative symbol 8R. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 65 to 67, when the first movable role 14 transitions from the first mode to the second mode, the area covering the front surface of the display screen 7a increases. , and in the third effect, the second specific image IC2 displayed on the display screen 7a becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14. As shown in FIG. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, the modification of the character cooperation ready-to-win production is shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the second specific image IC2 is displayed after the first specific image IC1 disappears. However, both the first specific image IC1 and the second specific image IC2 may be displayed. Also, the second specific image IC may not be displayed, and the first specific image IC1 may be continuously displayed. In this case, the entire first specific image IC<b>1 becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 in the overall see-through visual effect.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the left decorative symbol 8L moves leftward and the right decorative symbol 8R moves rightward. However, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R may move in directions other than this. For example, the left decorative design 8L may move to the upper left, and the right decorative design 8R may move to the upper right. Even in this case, part or all of the left decorative pattern 8L is visible through the left side plate member 14L, and part or all of the right decorative pattern 8R is visible through the right side plate member 14R.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 is composed of two plate members, the left plate member 14L and the right plate member 14R. However, the first movable accessory 14 may be composed of three or more plate members.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first specific image IC1 and the second specific image IC2 are displayed. However, at least one of these may not be displayed. Also, although the first movable accessory 14 transitions from the first mode to the second mode, it does not have to be transitioned.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect A6-1]
a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images;
A gaming machine comprising a movable accessory having transparency capable of transitioning between a first state and a second state,
one of the plurality of types of images is a decorative pattern,
a first effect in which, when the movable accessory is in the first state, the decorative pattern is displayed in a portion of the display means where the movable accessory is not positioned in front;
When the movable accessory is in the first state, at least a portion of the decorative pattern is displayed in a portion of the display means where the movable accessory is positioned in front, and at least a portion of the decorative pattern is displayed. a second effect that can be visually recognized through the movable accessory;
a third effect in which the movable accessory transitions to a second state after the first effect and the second effect;
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A6-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect A6-1,
After the first effect, the decorative pattern moves within the display means, and at least part of the decorative pattern is displayed in a portion of the display means where the movable accessory is positioned in front. The second effect is executed by
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A6-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect A6-1 or aspect A6-2,
The decorative pattern includes a left decorative pattern and a right decorative pattern,
The movable accessory comprises a first plate member and a second plate member, each of which has transparency and is positioned in front of the display means,
In the second effect, at least part of the left decorative pattern becomes visible through the first plate member, and at least part of the right decorative pattern becomes visible through the second plate member,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A6-4]
The gaming machine according to aspect A6-3,
one of the plurality of types of images is a first specific image representing a specific target;
In the second effect, the first specific image is displayed between the left decorative design and the right decorative design.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A6-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A6-1 to A6-4,
one of the plurality of types of images is a second specific image representing a specific target;
The movable accessory is configured such that when the first state transitions to the second state, the area covering the front surface of the display means increases,
In the third effect, the second specific image displayed on the display means becomes visible through the movable accessory.
A gaming machine characterized by:

Specific image covering effects A to C will be described below with reference to FIGS. 68 to 70. FIG. This specific image covering effect can be executed during the variation effect of the decorative pattern or the ready-to-win effect (super ready-to-win effect). That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variable effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and if the instruction to execute the specific image cover effect is included, the corresponding image data and driving data are read out from the ROM 103. This is an effect in which an image is displayed on the display screen 7a and the movable accessory is made to perform a predetermined action.

[Specific image covering effect A]
FIG. 68 is a diagram for explaining the specific image covering effect A. FIG. In the specific image covering effect A, first, the decorative symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 68(A) is executed. In the decorative design variation effect, the decorative designs 8L, 8C and 8R are displayed in a variable manner on the display screen 7a. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not covered with the first movable accessory 14. - 特許庁In other words, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a portion (area) of the display screen 7a where the first movable accessory 14 is not positioned in front.

Next, as shown in FIG. 68(B), the first movable accessory 14 transitions from the first mode to the second mode, and the entire display screen 7a is covered with the first movable accessory 14 . In this state, the specific effect start suggesting image SI1 is displayed on the display screen 7a and becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14. FIG. The specific effect start suggesting image SI1 is an image suggesting the content of the effect to be started after this. Here, it is suggested that a production called "hide-and-seek zone" will start.

Next, the specific image display effect of FIG. 68(C) is executed. Specifically, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and a specific image IC1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. The specific image IC1 is an image representing a specific object, and represents the shape of the face here. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, characters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the specific image IC1 are visible through the first movable accessory 14. As shown in FIG. After that, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are subjected to a pseudo-continuous effect in which variable display and temporary stop display are repeated.

Next, the specific image covering effect of FIG. 68(D) is started. Specifically, a monochromatic discoloration area VR1 appears in the portion (here, the whole area) where the first movable accessory 14 is arranged in front of the display screen 7a. This discoloration region VR1 appears from the bottom of the display screen 7a, and the display area gradually expands upward. Therefore, the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are gradually filled with the discolored area VR1. In other words, in the specific image covering effect, the color displayed on the display screen 7a changes to the color of the color change region VR1, thereby gradually making the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R difficult to see. In addition, in the specific image covering effect, the color of the first movable accessory 14 may be changed instead of the color of the display screen 7a. That is, if the transparent first movable role product 14 has a configuration that can change the color to a specific color while partially reducing the transparency, the colors are sequentially changed from the lower side of the first movable role product 14. By changing, the state of FIG. 68(D) can be obtained. Even when the first movable accessory 14 gradually changes to a specific color, the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R gradually become difficult to see.

By increasing the color change area VR1 displayed on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 68(E), a specific image difficult-to-recognize effect is executed in which the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R become difficult to recognize. be. 68(D), even if the color of the display screen 7a is not changed but the color of the first movable role 14 is changed, the first movable role 14 By increasing the area changed to the specific color, it is possible to execute the specific image visibility difficulty presentation in which the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R become difficult to see.

After that, the ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 68(F) is executed. Specifically, the first movable accessory 14 transitions from the second mode to the first mode, and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in the reach state on the display screen 7a. A character image CRA and a suggestive image CGN are also displayed on the display screen 7a.

[Specific image covering effect B]
FIG. 69 is a diagram for explaining the specific image covering effect B. FIG. The specific image covering effect B differs from the specific image covering effect A in FIG. 68 in the display mode of the color change area VR1. The decorative symbol variation effect of FIG. 69(A), the specific effect start suggestion of FIG. 69(B), and the specific image display effect of FIG. 69(C) are the same as the specific image covering effect A of FIG.

Next, the specific image covering effect of FIG. 69(D) is started. Specifically, a monochromatic discoloration area VR1 appears in the portion (here, the whole area) where the first movable accessory 14 is arranged in front of the display screen 7a. This color change region VR1 does not gradually increase in area on the display screen 7a, but the entire display screen 7a is set in advance, and the color within the region gradually changes. Specifically, the specific color gradually becomes darker within the area, and the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are gradually painted over. As a result, the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R gradually become difficult to see. The color of the first movable accessory 14 may be changed instead of the color of the display screen 7a. That is, if the first movable role product 14 having transparency as a whole has a structure that can change to a specific color while gradually decreasing the transparency, the transparency of the first movable role product 14 can be gradually decreased. 69(D) can be obtained. Even when the first movable accessory 14 gradually changes to a specific color, the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R gradually become difficult to see.

By increasing the density of the specific color in the discoloration region VR1, as shown in FIG. 69(E), the specific image making it difficult to see the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R are rendered difficult to see. be. 69(D), even if the color of the first movable accessory 14 is changed instead of the color of the display screen 7a, the color of the first movable accessory 14 is changed. By lowering the transparency of the whole, it is possible to execute the specific image visibility difficulty presentation in which the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R become difficult to see. After that, the ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 69(F) is executed. The ready-to-win effect of FIG. 69(F) is similar to the specific image covering effect A of FIG.

[Specific image covering effect C]
FIG. 70 is a diagram for explaining the specific image covering effect C. FIG. The specific image covering effect C is different from the specific image covering effect A in FIG. 68 in the display mode of the color change region VR1 and the operation mode of the first movable accessory 14 . The decorative symbol variation effect of FIG. 70(A) is the same as the specific image covering effect A of FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 70(B), the first movable accessory 14 advances further, and the area covering the display screen 7a increases. Note that even after advancing, the first movable accessory 14 does not cover the entire display screen 7a but partially covers it (first mode). In this state, the specific effect start suggesting image SI1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and a part of the specific effect start suggesting image SI1 becomes visible through the first movable accessory . The other portion of the specific effect start suggesting image SI1 is not covered with the first movable accessory 14 and is directly visible.

Next, the specific image display effect of FIG. 70(C) is executed. Specifically, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and a specific image IC1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. All of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14. - 特許庁Part of the specific image IC1 is visible through the first movable accessory 14, and another part is not covered by the first movable accessory 14 and is directly visible. there is

Next, the specific image covering effect of FIG. 70(D) is started. Specifically, a monochromatic discoloration area VR1 appears in the portion of the display screen 7a where the first movable accessory 14 is arranged in front. This color change area VR1 is set in a portion of the display screen 7a where the first movable accessory 14 is arranged in front, and the color within the area changes gradually. Specifically, the specific color gradually becomes darker in the region, and the portion of the specific image IC1 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R where the first movable accessory 14 is arranged in front is gradually painted out. . As a result, part of the specific image IC1 and all of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R gradually become difficult to see. The color of the first movable accessory 14 may be changed instead of the color of the display screen 7a. That is, if the transparent first movable role product 14 has a configuration that can change to a specific color while gradually decreasing the transparency, by sequentially decreasing the transparency of the first movable role product 14, The state of FIG. 70(D) can be obtained. Even when the first movable accessory 14 gradually changes to a specific color, part of the specific image IC1 and all of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R gradually become difficult to see.

By increasing the density of the specific color in the discoloration region VR1, as shown in FIG. 70(E), part of the specific image IC1 and all of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R become difficult to see. A difficult rendition is executed. 70(D), even if the color of the first movable accessory 14 is changed instead of the color of the display screen 7a, the color of the first movable accessory 14 is changed. By lowering the transparency of the whole, it is possible to execute a specific image visibility rendering effect in which part of the specific image IC1 and all of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R become difficult to see. After that, the ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 70(F) is executed. The ready-to-win effect of FIG. 70(F) is similar to the specific image covering effect A of FIG.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the specific image covering rendering will be shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 68 to 70, when the first movable role 14 transitions from the first mode to the second mode, the area covering the front surface of the display screen 7a increases. and a first effect in which the specific image IC1 displayed on the display screen 7a becomes visible through the first movable accessory 14 when the first movable accessory 14 is in the second mode; , After the first effect, the color displayed on the display screen 7a or the color of the first movable accessory 14 changes, so that at least part of the specific image IC1 becomes difficult to see. It is possible to perform directing and According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 68 to 70, in the second effect, the area of the portion where the color displayed on the display screen 7a or the color of the first movable accessory 14 changes gradually increases, and at least part of the specific image IC1 gradually becomes difficult to see. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 68 to 70, it is possible to execute a third effect in which the first movable accessory 14 transitions to the first mode after the second effect. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 68 to 70, the first effect is executed after the ready-to-win effect by the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 68 to 70, in the second effect, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed by the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
Modifications of the specific image covering effect are shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the color change region VR1 is of a single color. However, the color change region VR1 is not limited to a single color. For example, it may be a pattern image, or may include a specific pattern, characters, symbols, or the like.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, it is assumed that there is a specific effect start suggestion before the specific image display effect. However, there may be no specific effect start suggestion before the specific image display effect.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect A7-1]
a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images;
A gaming machine comprising a movable accessory having transparency capable of transitioning between a first state and a second state,
one of the plurality of types of images is a specific image representing a specific target;
The movable accessory is configured such that when the first state transitions to the second state, the area covering the front surface of the display means increases,
a first effect in which the specific image displayed on the display means is visible through the movable accessory when the movable accessory is in the second state;
a second effect in which, after the first effect, at least part of the specific image becomes difficult to see by changing the color displayed on the display means or the color of the movable accessory; , executable,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A7-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect A7-1,
In the second effect, the color displayed on the display means or the area of the portion where the color of the movable accessory changes gradually increases, and at least part of the specific image gradually becomes difficult to see. Become,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A7-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect A7-1 or aspect A7-2,
capable of executing a third effect in which the movable accessory transitions to the first state after the second effect;
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A7-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A7-1 to A7-3,
one of the plurality of types of images is a decorative pattern,
The first production is executed after the reach production by the decorative pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect A7-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect A7-4,
In the second effect, a pseudo-continuous effect with the decorative pattern is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

Remaining time indication effects A to C will be described below with reference to FIGS. 71 to 73. FIG. This remaining time suggesting effect can be executed during a variation effect of decorative patterns or a ready-to-win effect (super reach effect). That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the command to start the variable effect received from the sub-control board 90, and if the instruction to execute the remaining time suggestion effect is included, the corresponding image data and drive data are read out from the ROM 103. This is an effect in which an image is displayed on the display screen 7a and the movable accessory is caused to perform a predetermined action.

[Remaining time indication A]
FIG. 71 is a diagram for explaining the remaining time suggestion effect A. FIG. In the remaining time suggestion effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 71(A), the first image right movement effect is started. Specifically, first, a first image IM1, a second image IM2, a third image IM3, and decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a. The first image IM1 is an image representing a specific object, and represents the shape of a smile here. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, characters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The first image IM1 is displayed over the second image IM2. Here, the first image IM1 is displayed on the left edge of the second image IM2. The second image IM2 is a substantially rectangular figure elongated in the horizontal direction, and is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a. A third image IM3 is a pending icon (a pending image) representing the number of pending orders, and is displayed on the second image IM2. A reservation number of 1 is suggested here. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a. A part of each of the first image IM1 and the second image IM2 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 and is visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

Next, the first image right movement effect shown in FIG. 71(B) is executed. Specifically, the first image IM1 moves rightward on the second image IM2. The first image IM1 and the second image IM2 function as remaining period suggestive images that suggest the remaining period until the predetermined period expires, depending on the position of the first image IM1 with respect to the second image IM2. That is, it suggests that the predetermined period has expired when the first image IM1 is positioned at the right end of the second image IM2. A predetermined period is, for example, a period from the start to the end of one variation pattern. Then, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are subjected to a pseudo-continuous effect in which the variable display and the temporary stop display are repeated. The second image IM2 has different display contents on the right side and the left side of the first image IM1. In FIG. 71(B), the first image IM1 is not covered with the first movable accessory 14. In FIG. That is, the first image IM1 is displayed in a portion (region) not covered with the first movable accessory 14 on the display screen 7a. In addition, in FIG. 71B, the third image IM3 suggests that the number of reservations is two.

As the first image IM1 continues to move to the right, the first image IM1 and the third image IM3 are superimposed and displayed as shown in FIG. 71(C). Specifically, the third image IM3 is displayed on the first image IM1, and part of the first image IM1 becomes difficult to see due to the third image IM3.

At a predetermined timing, the first image left movement effect of FIG. 71(D) is executed. Specifically, the first image IM1 moves leftward on the second image IM2. As described above, the first image IM1 and the second image IM2 function as remaining period suggestive images that suggest the remaining period until the predetermined period expires, depending on the position of the first image IM1 with respect to the second image IM2. Therefore, it is suggested that the period until the predetermined period expires is extended by the leftward movement of the first image IM1. That is, it can be said that the first image leftward movement effect of FIG. 71(D) is a period extension effect suggesting that the period until the predetermined period expires is extended. In FIG. 71(C), the third image IM3 suggests that the number of reservations is three.

After the effect of moving the first image to the left of FIG. 71(D), the effect of re-moving the first image to the right of FIG. 71(E) is executed at a predetermined timing. Specifically, similarly to FIG. 71B, the first image IM1 moves rightward again on the second image IM2. After that, as shown in FIG. 71(F), by positioning the first image IM1 at the right end of the second image IM2, a part of the first image IM1 becomes visible through the movable accessory 14. A see-through visual effect is executed.

[Remaining time indication B]
FIG. 72 is a diagram for explaining the remaining time suggestion effect B. FIG. The remaining time suggesting effect B differs from the remaining time suggesting effect A of FIG. 71 in the position of the first movable accessory 14 in the first mode. As shown in FIG. 72(A), when the first image rightward movement effect is started, the first movable accessory 14 is further advanced compared to the remaining time suggesting effect A shown in FIG. The area covering the screen 7a is increased. The first image IM1, the second image IM2, the third image IM3, and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed on the display screen 7a are the same as the remaining time suggesting effect A in FIG. Since the first movable accessory 14 has advanced further, the entire first image IM1 and part of the second image IM2 are covered with the first movable accessory 14 and are visible through the first movable accessory 14. It has become.

Next, the first image right movement effect shown in FIG. 72(B) is the same as that shown in FIG. 71(B) except for the position of the first movable accessory 14 . In FIG. 72(C), the first image IM1 and the third image IM3 are superimposed and displayed, and a part of them is visible through the first movable accessory 14. In FIG. 72(D) and 72(E), a part of the third image IM3 is visible through the first movable accessory 14. FIG. In FIG. 72(F), the entire first image IM1 is visible through the first movable accessory 14. In FIG.

[Remaining time indication C]
FIG. 73 is a diagram for explaining the remaining time suggestion effect C. FIG. The remaining time suggesting effect C differs from the remaining time suggesting effect A in FIG. 71 in terms of effect contents. In the remaining time suggestion effect C, the specific image drop effect shown in FIG. 73(A) is started. Specifically, a first image IM1, a second image IM2, a third image IM3, a fourth image IM4, and decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a. The first image IM1, the second image IM2, the third image IM3, and the decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are the same as the remaining time suggesting effect A in FIG. The fourth image IM4 is an image representing a specific object, and here represents the shape of a smile. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, characters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. In the specific image drop effect, a plurality of fourth images IM4 drop downward from the upper end of the display screen 7a.

Next, the specific image accumulation effect shown in FIG. 73(B) is executed. Specifically, the plurality of fourth images IM4 that have fallen downward from the upper end of the display screen 7a accumulate in order from the lower end of the display screen 7a. At this time, the plurality of fourth images IM4 are deposited so as to partially overlap each other. As this deposition progresses in order, as shown in FIG. 73(C), the proportion of the fourth image IM4 in the display screen 7a increases. Then, as shown in FIG. 73(D), the fourth image IM4 occupies substantially the entire display screen 7a.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the remaining time indication effect will be shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 71 to 73, the first image IM1 and the second image IM2 are displayed on the display screen 7a. It is possible to execute a remaining period suggesting effect indicating the remaining period until the predetermined period expires depending on the position of the first image IM1. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 71 to 73, the first image IM1 moves leftward over the second image IM2, and the period until the predetermined period expires is extended. It is possible to execute a period extension production that suggests According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 71 to 73, when the second image IM2 is displayed on the display screen 7a, the third image IM3 is displayed on the second image IM2. A number display effect can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 71 to 73, at least part of the second image IM2 is visible through the first movable accessory . According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 71 to 73, the first image IM1 is moved to the right so that the first movable accessory 14 is positioned in front of the display screen 7a. There are cases where the first image IM1 is displayed in a non-existent part, and where the first movable accessory 14 is positioned in front of at least a portion of the first image IM1 and at least a portion thereof is visible through the first movable accessory 14.例文帳に追加According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the remaining time suggesting effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the upper end and lower end of the first image IM1 protrude from the second image IM2. However, the first image IM1 may be of a size that fits within the second image IM2 as a whole.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the third image IM3 is displayed. However, the third image IM3 may not be displayed. In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed. However, pseudo-reaming may not be performed.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 partially covers the first image IM1. However, the first image IM1 does not have to be covered by the first movable accessory 14 . Likewise, the second image IM2 does not have to be covered with the first movable accessory 14 .

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect B1-1]
A gaming machine equipped with display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images,
one of the plurality of types of images is a first image;
one of the plurality of types of images is a second image;
The first image and the second image are displayed on the display means, the first image moves on the second image in the first direction, and a predetermined image is displayed depending on the position of the first image. It is possible to execute the remaining period suggestion production that indicates the remaining period until the period expires,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect B1-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect B1-1,
The first image moves on the second image in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a period extension effect suggests that the period until the predetermined period expires is extended. executable,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect B1-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect B1-1 or aspect B1-2,
One of the plurality of types of images is a third image representing the number of pending,
Capable of executing a pending number display effect in which the third image is displayed on the second image when the second image is displayed on the display means,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect B1-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects B1-1 to B1-3, further comprising:
Equipped with a transparent role,
At least part of the second image is visible through the accessory,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect B1-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect B1-4,
By the movement, the first image may be displayed in a portion of the display means where the character object is not positioned in front, or the character object may be displayed in front of at least a portion of the first image. may be positioned and at least partially visible through the accessory,
A gaming machine characterized by:

Specific image change effects A to C will be described below with reference to FIGS. 74 to 76. FIG. This specific image change effect can be executed during the variation effect of decorative symbols or during the ready-to-win effect (super ready-to-win effect). That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variation effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and if the instruction to execute the specific image change effect is included, the corresponding image data is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen. This is a display effect displayed on 7a.

[Specific image change effect A]
FIG. 74 is a diagram for explaining the specific image change effect A. FIG. In the specific image change effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 74(A), the first image right movement effect is started. Specifically, first, a first image IM1, a fourth image IM4, a fifth image IM5, and decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a. The first image IM1 is an image representing a specific object, and represents the shape of a smile here. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, characters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The first image IM1 is displayed on the fourth image IM4. Here, the first image IM1 is displayed on the left edge of the fourth image IM4. The fourth image IM4 is a substantially rectangular figure elongated in the horizontal direction, and is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a. A fifth image IM5 is a pending icon (a pending image) representing the number of pending orders, and is displayed on the fourth image IM4. A reservation number of 1 is suggested here. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a. A part of each of the first image IM1 and the fourth image IM4 is covered with the first movable accessory 14 and is visible through the first movable accessory 14 .

The first image IM1 moves rightward on the fourth image IM4. The first image IM1 and the fourth image IM4 function as remaining period suggestive images that suggest the remaining period until the predetermined period expires, depending on the position of the first image IM1 with respect to the fourth image IM4. That is, it suggests that the predetermined period has expired when the first image IM1 is positioned at the right end of the fourth image IM4. A predetermined period is, for example, a period from the start to the end of one variation pattern. Then, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are subjected to a pseudo-continuous effect in which the variable display and the temporary stop display are repeated. The display content of the fourth image IM4 differs between the right side and the left side of the first image IM1.

Next, the second image appearance effect shown in FIG. 74(B) is executed. Specifically, at a predetermined timing, the second image IM2 is displayed over the fourth image IM4. The second image IM2 is displayed in the traveling direction of the first image IM1. The second image IM2 is an image representing a specific object, here representing the shape of a star. Note that the first image IM1 and the second image IM2 are not covered with the first movable accessory 14 in FIG. 71(B). That is, the first image IM1 and the second image IM2 are displayed in a portion (region) not covered with the first movable accessory 14 on the display screen 7a. Also, in FIG. 71B, the third image IM3 suggests that the number of reservations is two.

Next, the third image appearance effect shown in FIG. 74(C) is executed. Specifically, after the appearance of the second image IM2, the third image IM3 is displayed at a position close to the fourth image IM4 at a predetermined timing. The third image IM3 is an image representing a specific object, and here represents the shape of the upper body of a person. The third image IM3 may or may not be in contact with the fourth image IM4. At least a part of the third image IM3 may be located inside the fourth image IM4.

After the appearance of the third image IM3, the third image specifying effect shown in FIG. 74(D) is executed. In this third image specific effect, the third image IM3 performs some effect on the second image IM2. A performance that collides is performed. The contents of this specific effect can be set arbitrarily. After this third image specific effect, the second image change effect shown in FIG. 74(E) is executed. Specifically, the color of the second image IM2 changes. For example, the color of the second image IM2 changes from green to red.

The rightward movement of the first image IM1 brings the first image IM1 into contact with the second image IM2 as shown in FIG. 74(F). This contact changes the color of the first image IM1 to a color corresponding to the color of the second image IM2. Corresponding colors mean the same colors, similar colors, and related colors. For example, when the second image IM2 is red, the first image IM1 may change to purple, or may alternate between red and another color.

[Specific image change effect B]
FIG. 75 is a diagram for explaining specific image change effect B. FIG. The specific image change effect B differs from the specific image change effect A in FIG. 74 in the display position of the third image IM3. The first image right movement effect of FIG. 75(A) starts, and the second image appearance effect of FIG. 75(B) is compared with the specific image change effect A of FIGS. , the only difference is that the fifth image IM5 is not displayed, and the other parts are the same.

In the third image appearance effect shown in FIG. 75(C), the third image IM3 is displayed over the fourth image IM4. Specifically, the third image IM3 is displayed on the fourth image IM4 and to the left of the first image IM1. After the appearance of the third image IM3, the third image specifying effect shown in FIG. 75(D) is executed. Here, an effect is performed in which an image in which a plurality of circles are connected appears from the third image IM3 and collides with the second image IM2. At this time, the image in which the plurality of circles are connected straddles the first image IM1 and collides with the second image IM2. Therefore, the first image IM1 is temporarily covered with an image of a series of circles. After the third image specific effect, the second image change effect shown in FIG. 75(E) is executed. Specifically, the color of the second image IM2 changes. By moving the first image IM1 in the right direction, the first image IM1 comes into contact with the second image IM2 as shown in FIG. 75(F). This contact changes the color of the first image IM1 to a color corresponding to the color of the second image IM2.

[Specific image change effect C]
FIG. 76 is a diagram for explaining the specific image change effect C. FIG. The specific image change effect C differs from the specific image change effect A in FIG. 74 in that the third image IM3 is not displayed. The first image right movement effect of FIG. 76(A) starts, and the second image appearance effect of FIG. 76(B) is compared with the specific image change effect A of FIGS. , the only difference is that the fifth image IM5 is not displayed, and the other parts are the same. As shown in FIGS. 76(C) and 76(D), the rightward movement of the first image IM1 brings the first image IM1 into contact with the second image IM2. This contact changes the color of the first image IM1 to a color corresponding to the color of the second image IM2.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the specific image change rendering will be shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 74 to 76, when the first image IM1 and the second image IM2 are displayed on the display screen 7a, the first image IM1 is displayed on the right side of the display screen 7a. A first effect in which the second image IM2 is displayed in the traveling direction of the first image IM1 can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 74 to 76, after the first effect, the movement of the first image IM1 brings the first image IM1 into contact with the second image IM2, causing the first image IM1 to move. A second effect can be performed in which the color of IM1 changes to a color corresponding to the color of the second image IM2. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 74 to 76, the color of the second image IM2 may change to another color at a predetermined timing after being displayed on the display screen 7a. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 74 to 76, the color of the second image IM2 changes to another color after the third image IM3 is displayed on the display screen 7a. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 74 to 76, in the first effect, the first image IM1 moves rightward on the fourth image IM4 and moves to the right on the fourth image IM4. Two images IM2 are displayed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modification of the specific image change effect is shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the upper end and lower end of the first image IM1 protrude from the second image IM2. However, the first image IM1 may be of a size that fits within the second image IM2 as a whole.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the third image IM3 is displayed before the color of the second image IM2 is changed. However, the third image IM3 may not be displayed before the color of the second image IM2 changes. In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed. However, pseudo-reaming may not be performed.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 partially covers the first image IM1. However, the first image IM1 does not have to be covered by the first movable accessory 14 . Likewise, the fourth image IM4 does not have to be covered with the first movable accessory 14 .

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇[Aspect B2-1]
A gaming machine equipped with display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images,
one of the plurality of types of images is a first image;
one of the plurality of types of images is a second image;
In a state where the first image and the second image are displayed on the display means, the first image moves in the display means in a predetermined direction, and the first image moves in the traveling direction of the first image. Capable of executing a first effect in which a second image is displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇[Aspect B2-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect B2-1,
After the first rendering, the movement of the first image brings the first image into contact with the second image, and the colors of the first image correspond to the colors of the second image. Capable of executing a second production that changes color,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect B2-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect B2-1 or aspect B2-2,
After the second image is displayed on the display means, the color may change to another color at a predetermined timing.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇[Aspect B2-4]
The gaming machine according to aspect B2-3,
one of the plurality of types of images is a third image representing a specific target;
the second image changes color to another color after the third image is displayed on the display means;
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect B2-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects B2-1 to B2-4,
one of the plurality of types of images is a fourth image;
In the first effect, the first image moves on the fourth image in the predetermined direction, and the second image is displayed on the fourth image.
A gaming machine characterized by:

The meter effects will be described below with reference to FIGS. 77 to 79. FIG. This meter effect is during the variable display (during one variable display) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (hereinafter also simply referred to as "special symbol"). It can be executed in a time saving state, an electric chew support (a state in which the electric chew 22 is frequently opened and it is easy to win a prize at the second start port 21, hereinafter also referred to as an "electric support"). It should be noted that the fluctuation time of the special symbols during which this meter effect is executed is longer than usual.

[Meter effect A]
FIG. 77 is a diagram for explaining the meter effect A. FIG.
In the meter effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 77(A), a variation start meter effect is executed when the special symbols start to change. In this fluctuation start meter effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern 8R is displayed in the right pattern display area. is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 77(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589"). Further, a meter image EM1A is displayed below the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. The meter image EM1A has a meter frame EM2A and a meter area EM3A (cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 77B and 77C). The meter area EM3A is a meter that moves within the meter frame EM2A. moves to indicate the meter value. Note that the meter image EM1A has a rectangular shape and is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 77(B), during the variation of the special symbols, the during-variation meter effect is executed. In this fluctuating meter effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute a pseudo-continuation (hereinafter also referred to as "pseudo-continuation effect").
Here, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that makes it appear that the variable display of the decorative symbols continues a predetermined number of times in a pseudo manner, and is an effect that can be executed at the start of the variation, during the ready-to-win effect, or the like. For example, the pseudo-continuous effect includes an effect that repeats the effect of starting and temporarily stopping the variation of the decorative symbols, an effect that repeats the effect of temporarily stopping at least a part of the predetermined pattern arrangement of the decorative symbols, and a predetermined logo (for example, NEXT). or a display reminiscent of a pseudo-continuation such as ``x2'', ``x3'', and ``pseudo'', and an effect of executing a variable effect of decorative symbols. The number of repetitions of the effect is also called the number of pseudo-runs, and can be expressed as "pseudo-2" and "x2" for two times, and "pseudo-3" and "x3" for three times.

In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times at maximum) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the meter effect during fluctuation, the effect is performed such that the decorative symbols are displayed in succession for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are fluctuating once. Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the meter area EM3A moves left within the meter frame EM2A according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (for example, according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). to the right. That is, the meter value increases. More specifically, the meter area EM3A is positioned at the left end (starting point) P1 of the meter frame EM2A in the variable start meter effect shown in FIG. 77(B), it moves to the right end (end point) P3 side of the meter frame EM2A. Note that FIG. 77B shows, for example, a state in which the pseudo decorative pattern is changed five times, and the meter area EM3A reaches the center (middle point) P2 of the meter frame EM2A. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 77(C), a fluctuation end meter effect is executed. In this fluctuation end meter effect, the meter value when the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R after starting the fluctuation is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 10 times) during one fluctuation of the special symbols. represents. That is, in the fluctuation end meter effect, a predetermined number of pseudo consecutive effects (maximum number of times) is performed in the pseudo consecutive effect during one fluctuation of the special symbols. ) P3 is reached and the meter reading is full. Also, almost at the same time when the meter value becomes full, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are completely stopped. In the meter image EM1A, the fact that the meter value has become full and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R have completely stopped indicate that one variation of the special symbol has ended. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. 77A and 77B represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. In addition, in FIG. 77(C), the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("958").

That is, in the meter effect A shown in FIG. 77, once the special symbol starts to change, the meter area EM3A changes to the meter frame EM2A in the meter image EM1A according to the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect in the decorative symbol. When the meter value rises from the start point P1 to the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A, the meter area EM3A reaches from the start point P1 to the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A and the meter value is full. (the remaining variation time EM4A in one variation of the special symbol becomes 0), and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are completely stopped. Thereby, it is possible to notify the one-time variation of the special symbol.

[Meter effect B]
FIG. 78 is a diagram for explaining the meter effect B. FIG.
In the meter effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 78(A), a variation start meter effect is executed when the special symbols start to change. In this fluctuation start meter effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern 8R is displayed in the right pattern display area. is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 78(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589"). Further, a meter image EM1A is displayed below the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. The meter image EM1A has a meter frame EM2A, a meter area EM3A (the cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 78B to 78E), and the pending icon (the pending icon corresponding to the changing special symbol) EM5B. The pending icon EM5B moves on the meter frame EM2A, and the meter area EM3A is a meter that moves within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the pending icon EM5B. represents. Note that the meter image EM1A has a rectangular shape and is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 78(B), during fluctuation meter effect is executed while the special symbol is fluctuating. In this fluctuating meter effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times at maximum) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the meter effect during fluctuation, the effect is performed such that the decorative symbols are displayed in succession for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are fluctuating once. Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the pending icon EM5B is displayed on the meter frame EM2A according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (for example, according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). Move from left to right. The meter area EM3A moves from left to right within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the reserved icon EM5B. That is, the meter value increases.
More specifically, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are positioned at the left end (starting point) P1 of the meter frame EM2A in the fluctuation start meter effect shown in FIG. (For example, depending on the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern), as shown in FIG. 78(B), the meter frame EM2A moves to the right end (end point) P3 side. FIG. 78(B) shows, for example, that the number of times of variation of the pseudo decoration pattern is five times, and the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the center (middle point) P2A of the meter frame EM2A. ing. At the right end of the meter frame EM2A, a reserve icon indicating the number of reserves of the special symbol is displayed, HA1 indicates the first reserve, and HA2 indicates the second reserve. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 78(C), character presentation is executed. In this character effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed once more from the state shown in FIG. 78(B). It shows how it appears in the vicinity of the hold icon EM5B above the meter frame EM2A. It should be noted that the number of reserved special symbols shows that the third reserved HA3 is increased by one from the number shown in FIG. 78(B). EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 78(D), a pending change effect is executed. In this hold change effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed once more from the state shown in FIG. and the character "Super hot!" , while the decorative pattern 8C is fluctuating, it shows a state of "7↓7"). Furthermore, in the hold change effect shown in FIG. 78(D), the approximately diamond-shaped hold icon EM5B is changed to the approximately heart-shaped hold icon EM6B, and in this case, the color also changes. (eg, the pending icon EM5B is white and the pending icon EM6B is red). It should be noted that the number of reserved special symbols shows that the fourth reserved HA4 is increased by one from the number shown in FIG. 78(C). EM4A will be described later. Although not shown, in the pseudo-continuous effect shown in FIG. 78(D), a temporary stop (for example, "767") is made in the missing pattern arrangement after that, the character CRA and the characters are erased, and the heart-shaped pending icon is displayed. EM6B and its color (red) reverts to its original diamond-shaped pending icon EM5B and its color (white).

Next, as shown in FIG. 78(E), a fluctuation end meter effect is executed. In this fluctuation end meter effect, the meter value when the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R after starting the fluctuation is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 10 times) during one fluctuation of the special symbols. represents. That is, in the fluctuation end meter effect, a predetermined number of pseudo consecutive effects (maximum number of times) are performed in the pseudo consecutive effect during one fluctuation of the special symbols. It indicates that the right end (end point) P3 of the frame EM2A is reached and the meter value is full. Further, almost simultaneously when the meter value becomes full, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are completely stopped. In the meter image EM1A, the fact that the meter value has become full and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R have completely stopped indicate that one variation of the special symbol has ended. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. (A), (B), (C), and (D) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. In addition, in FIG. 78(E), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("958"). Further, the pending icons (first pending HA1, second pending HA2, third pending HA3, fourth pending HA4) indicating the number of pending special symbols are displayed on the meter area EM3A within the meter frame EM2A. .

That is, in the meter effect B shown in FIG. 78, once the special symbol starts to change, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are displayed in the meter frame according to the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect in the decorative symbol. When EM2A moves from the start point P1 to the end point P3 side, the meter value rises, and one change of the special symbol is completed, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the end point P3 from the start point P1 of the meter frame EM2A. When the meter value becomes full (the remaining variation time EM4A in one variation of the special symbol becomes 0), the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are completely stopped. Thereby, it is possible to notify the one-time variation of the special symbol.

[Meter effect C]
FIG. 79 is a diagram for explaining the meter effect C. FIG.
In the meter effect C, first, as shown in FIG. 79(A), a fluctuation start meter effect is executed when the special symbol starts to fluctuate. In this fluctuation start meter effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern 8R is displayed in the right pattern display area. is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 79(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589"). Further, a meter image EM1A is displayed below the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. The meter image EM1A has a meter frame EM2A, a meter area EM3A (cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 79B, 79D, and 79F), and a pointer EM5C, and the pointer EM5C moves on the meter frame EM2A. (Clockwise rotational movement around point CP), the meter area EM3A is a meter that moves within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the pointer EM5C, and the movement of the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A indicates the meter value. Note that the meter image EM1A has a circular shape and is arranged substantially in the center below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 79(B), during fluctuation meter effect is executed while the special symbol is fluctuating. In this fluctuating meter effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times at maximum) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the meter effect during fluctuation, the effect is performed such that the decorative symbols are displayed in succession for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are fluctuating once. Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the pointer EM5C moves over the meter frame EM2A according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (for example, according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). As indicated by 79(B), it rotates clockwise around the point CP. The meter area EM3A rotates clockwise within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the indicator EM5C (the cross-hatched portion shown in FIG. 79(B)). That is, the meter value increases.
More specifically, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A are located at the lower left (starting point) P1 of the meter frame EM2A in the fluctuation start meter effect shown in FIG. , according to the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern), as shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 79B shows, for example, a state in which the pseudo decorative pattern is varied five times, and the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A reach the midpoint P2 of the meter frame EM2A. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 79(C), a cut-in effect is executed as a chance-up effect. In this cut-in effect, a cut-in image H1A is displayed. The cut-in image H1A is a chance-up image suggesting that the degree of expectation for a big win is relatively high, and displays the character CRA and the characters "Gekiatsu!" (utterance of the character CRA). Although illustration is omitted, the cut-in effect (chance-up effect) different from the cut-in image H1A and having a relatively low degree of expectation for a big win (chance-up effect) may be executed. In this case, the appearance rate of the cut-in effect using the cut-in image H1A with a relatively low degree of expectation for a big win is higher than the cut-in effect with a relatively high degree of expectation for a big win.

Next, as shown in FIG. 79(D), a pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect is executed. After the cut-in effect is executed, this pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect is in a pseudo-continuous effect (decorative patterns 8L and 8R temporarily stop in the jackpot pattern arrangement, decorative pattern 8C is changing, "7 ↓ 7"). It shows what is going on. Furthermore, in the pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 79(D), the entire meter image EM1A turns red and blinks. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 79(E), a jackpot notification effect is executed. In this jackpot notification effect, as a result of the execution of the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 79(D), the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are completely stopped at the jackpot symbol array "777". Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. In other words, in the big hit notification performance, it is shown that the variation of the special symbol becomes a big hit as a result of performing a plurality of pseudo consecutive times in the pseudo continuous performance during one variation of the special symbol. By this jackpot notification effect, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol has ended. In other words, in one variation of the special symbol this time, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol is completed without the maximum number of times (10 times) of the pseudo-running.

On the other hand, in the cut-in effect shown in FIG. 79(C), when a cut-in effect with a relatively low expectation for a big win is executed, after execution of the pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 79(D). , and as shown in FIG. 79(F), a fluctuation end meter effect is executed. This fluctuation end meter effect represents the meter value when the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R after the start of the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (up to 10 times) during one variation of the special symbols. ing. That is, in the fluctuation end meter effect, a predetermined number of pseudo-runs (maximum number of times) is performed in the pseudo-continue effect during one variation of the special symbols. has reached the end point P3, indicating that the meter value has become full. Further, almost simultaneously when the meter value becomes full, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are completely stopped. In the meter image EM1A, the fact that the meter value has become full and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R have completely stopped indicate that one variation of the special symbol has ended. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. 79(B) and (D) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. Incidentally, FIG. 79(E) shows a state in which the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped at the failing symbol arrangement ("958").

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the meter effect is shown below.
[Effect 1]
As shown in FIGS. 77 to 79, the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is configured to display a meter image EM1A for notifying one change of special symbols. According to this configuration, it is possible to notify a single change of a monotonous special symbol by means of a meter image in which the meter value visually changes with the passage of time without using a decorative symbol, so that the player can feel the passage of time. Along with this, you can maintain a sense of expectation. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 77 to 79, when the meter image EM1A starts to fluctuate the special symbols, the meter area EM3A is positioned at the starting point P1 of the meter frame EM2A. At the end of the fluctuation, the meter area EM3A is located at the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A, so that one fluctuation of the special symbol can be notified. According to this configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the progress of one variation of the special symbols, and the player can accurately grasp that the one variation of the special symbols has been executed. can. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 77 to 79, the meter area EM3A of the meter image EM1A moves from the start point P1 toward the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A while the special symbols are changing, and the meter value is displayed. rises, and when one variation of the special symbol ends, the meter area EM3A reaches from the start point P1 to the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A and the meter value becomes full (remaining in one variation of the special symbol of the variation time EM4A becomes 0), thereby making it possible to notify one variation of the special symbol. According to this configuration, it is possible to very clearly notify the progress state of the single variation of the special symbols, and the player can very accurately grasp the progress state of the single variation of the special symbols. can. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 77 to 79, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed during a period in which the meter effect is being executed during one variation of the special symbols. According to this configuration, one variation of the special symbol can be made to appear as if the variation display of the decorative symbol is continuously performed a predetermined number of times, and the player has a great sense of anticipation due to the pseudo continuous performance. be able to. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 77 to 79, the meter image EM1A is displayed in the meter area EM3A according to the number of pseudo variations of the decorative symbols in the pseudo continuous effect during the variation of the special symbols. moves from the start point P1 of the meter frame EM2A to the end point P3 side. According to this configuration, the meter value is quantitatively increased by a predetermined value each time the pseudo-variation of the decorative symbols in the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, so that the player can see how many times the variable display of the decorative symbols will be performed. It is possible to grasp very accurately whether As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Modifications of the meter effects are shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 77 to 79, the meter image EM1A has a rectangular or circular shape in the meter presentation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the meter image EM1A may have other shapes such as a fan shape and a triangular shape. In addition, although the meter image EM1A is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, it may be arranged horizontally above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. The patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R may be arranged vertically on both left and right sides.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 77 to 79, in the meter image EM1A, the meter area EM3A moves from the start point P1 to the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A so that the special symbols are changed once. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the meter area EM3A may move between arbitrary points in the middle of the meter frame EM2A to inform one change of the special symbol. In addition, although the meter area EM3A, the hold icon EM5B, and the pointer EM5C have been shown moving horizontally or rotating, they may be moved vertically, diagonally, or zigzag, for example. good too.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 78(D), in the pending change effect, a display is shown in which the decorative symbols are in a ready-to-win state in a pseudo-continuous effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. do not have. For example, in the hold change effect, instead of the effect in which the decorative pattern is in the reach state in the pseudo-continuous effect, a predetermined logo (for example, NEXT) is displayed, and then the effect that develops into a battle effect, a story effect, etc. It may be executed. Also, in the suspension change effect, the suspension icon EM5B is changed from the white rhombus to the red heart-shaped suspension icon EM6B, but these colors and shapes are not limited.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 79(C), in the cut-in effect, the character CRA and the characters "Super hot!" is not limited to this. For example, in the cut-in effect, only the character CRA may be displayed, or only predetermined characters may be displayed. Any display may be used.

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 77 to 79, in the meter effect, the meter frame EM2A has no scale, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the meter frame EM2A may have partition lines at regular intervals, or digital numbers corresponding to scales may be written above or below the meter frame EM2A.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect B3-1]
display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects;
a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
A gaming machine comprising
The display means is capable of executing a predetermined meter effect as one of the plurality of display effects,
The meter effect has at least a first mode and a second mode, and changes from the first mode to the second mode in response to one time variation display of the pattern by the pattern display means. By doing so, it was possible to notify one change of the pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B3-2]
The meter effect has a first image and a second image,
The first aspect is an aspect in which the second image is located at a first position of the first image,
The second aspect is an aspect in which the second image is located at a second position of the first image.
The gaming machine according to aspect B3-1, characterized by:
[Aspect B3-3]
The first aspect relates to the start of fluctuation of the symbol,
The second aspect relates to the end of the pattern variation,
Furthermore, the meter effect is
It has a third aspect in which the second image moves to the second position side of the first image during the variation of the pattern, and the second image is transferred from the first aspect through the third aspect. By changing the mode, it is possible to notify one change of the pattern by the pattern display means,
The gaming machine according to aspect B3-2, characterized by:
[Aspect B3-4]
a decorative pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of decorative patterns according to the variable display of the patterns by the pattern display means;
The decorative pattern display means can execute a pseudo-continuous effect,
During the period when the meter effect is being executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed.
The gaming machine according to aspect B3-3, characterized by:
[Aspect B3-5]
The pseudo-consecutive effect is a effect in which the one-time variable display of the pattern is simulated to appear as if the variable display of the decorative pattern continues a predetermined number of times,
In the third aspect,
The second image moves according to the number of times the decorative symbols are displayed in a pseudo-variable manner in the pseudo-continuous effect.
The gaming machine according to aspect B3-4, characterized by:

The meter countdown effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 80 to 82. FIG. This meter countdown effect is during variable display of special symbols (during one variable display), and for example, the game state is a high probability state, a time saving state, an electric chew support (electric chew 22 is frequently opened). It can be executed while the second starting port 21 is in a state where it is easy to win a prize (hereinafter also referred to as "electric support"). It should be noted that the fluctuation time of the special symbol in which this meter countdown effect is executed is longer than usual.

[Meter countdown effect A]
FIG. 80 is a diagram for explaining the meter countdown effect A. FIG.
In the meter countdown effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 80(A), a variation start meter countdown effect is executed when the special symbols start to vary. In this fluctuation start meter countdown effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern is displayed in the right pattern display area. A symbol 8R is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 80(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589").
Further, a meter image EM1A as an analog display is displayed below the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. The meter image EM1A has a meter frame EM2A and a meter area EM3A (cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 80(B) and (C)). The meter area EM3A is a meter that moves within the meter frame EM2A. moves to indicate the meter value. Note that the meter image EM1A has a rectangular shape and is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.
A countdown display EC1H as a digital display is arranged on the upper left of the display screen 7a. The countdown display EC1H is a mode in which a predetermined number is displayed in the display area of the round frame EC2H, and the initial value "10" is displayed in the meter countdown effect A performed at the start of the fluctuation of this special symbol. It's like
That is, in this meter countdown effect A, the meter image EM1A as analog display and the countdown display EC1H as digital display are displayed simultaneously.

Next, as shown in FIG. 80(B), during fluctuation meter countdown effect is executed during the fluctuation of the special symbol. In this fluctuating meter countdown effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (maximum 10 times) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, an effect is performed to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols continues for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are being varied once.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the meter area EM3A is displayed within the meter frame EM2A from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect (according to the number of variations of the pseudo-decorative symbols). Move to the right by a fixed amount. That is, the meter value increases. More specifically, the meter area EM3A is positioned at the left end (starting point) P1 of the meter frame EM2A in the variable start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. (according to the number of variations of the decorative pattern), as shown in FIG. Therefore, the speed at which the meter value rises changes depending on the execution time of one pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when a long-running effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is performed in the current pseudo-continuous effect, the meter value rises more slowly than a short-running effect (for example, loose eye effect). Note that FIG. 80(B) shows a state in which the pseudo decorative pattern is varied five times, and the meter area EM3A reaches the center (middle point) P2 of the meter frame EM2A. EM4A will be described later.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, the countdown display EC1H is counted down according to the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed (according to the number of variations of the pseudo-decorative symbols). More specifically, the countdown display EC1H indicates the initial value “10” in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. is executed once) is decremented by "1". Therefore, in FIG. 80(B), the countdown display EC1H shows "5" because the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern is five times. Also, for the same reason as above, the countdown display EC1H changes the speed at which it counts down.

Next, as shown in FIG. 80(C), a variable end meter countdown effect is executed. In this fluctuation end meter countdown effect, the meter value when the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R after starting to fluctuate is repeated a predetermined number of times (up to 10 times) during one fluctuation of the special pattern. and a countdown display. That is, in the variation end meter countdown effect, a predetermined number of pseudo-continues are performed in the pseudo-continue effect during one variation of the special symbol, and as a result, the meter area EM3A is moved to the right end (end point) P3 of the meter frame EM2A. is reached, indicating that the meter value is full, while the countdown display EC1H indicates "0".
Also, almost simultaneously when the countdown display EC1H becomes "0" and the meter value becomes full, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are completely stopped. In the meter image EM1A, the meter value is full, the countdown display EC1H is "0", and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped. end of fluctuation. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. 80(A) and (B) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. In addition, the numerical value indicated by the countdown display EC1H indicates the number of remaining pseudo-runs in one variation of the special symbol (it can also be said to represent the remaining variation time). In addition, in FIG. 80(C), the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state in which they are stopped at the failing symbol arrangement ("958").

That is, in the meter countdown effect A shown in FIG. 80, when the special symbol starts to change once, the meter is displayed in the meter image EM1A as an analog display according to the number of executions of the pseudo continuous effect in the decorative symbol. The area EM3A moves from the start point P1 of the meter frame EM2A to the end point P3 side, and the meter value increases. Also, the countdown display EC1H as a digital display indicates a numerical value obtained by subtracting "1" from the initial value "10" according to the number of executions of the pseudo continuous effect in the decorative symbol. Then, when one variation of the special symbol ends, the meter area EM3A reaches from the start point P1 to the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A and the meter value becomes full (the remaining variation in one variation of the special symbol When the time EM4A becomes 0), the countdown display EC1H indicates "0" and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R completely stop. That is, in the meter countdown effect A, one variation of the special symbols can be notified by two types of display effects, analog display and digital display.

[Meter Countdown B]
FIG. 81 is a diagram for explaining the meter countdown effect B. FIG.
In the meter countdown effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 81(A), a variation start meter countdown effect is executed when the special symbols start to vary. In this fluctuation start meter countdown effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern is displayed in the right pattern display area. A symbol 8R is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 81(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589").
Further, a meter image EM1A as an analog display is displayed below the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. The meter image EM1A includes a meter frame EM2A, a meter area EM3A (cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 81(B), (C), (D), and (E)), and the pending icon (corresponding to the changing special symbol). The pending icon EM5B moves on the meter frame EM2A, and the meter area EM3A moves within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the pending icon EM5B, and the pending icon EM5B and the meter area. The movement of EM3A represents the meter value. Note that the meter image EM1A has a rectangular shape and is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.
A countdown display EC1H as a digital display is arranged on the upper left of the display screen 7a. The countdown display EC1H is a form in which a predetermined number is displayed in the display area of the round frame EC2H, and the initial value "10" is displayed in the meter countdown effect B performed at the start of the fluctuation of this special symbol. It's like
That is, in this meter countdown effect B, the meter image EM1A including the hold icon EM5B as analog display and the countdown display EC1H as digital display are displayed simultaneously.

Next, as shown in FIG. 81(B), during fluctuation meter countdown effect is executed during the fluctuation of the special symbol. In this fluctuating meter effect/countdown, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (maximum 10 times) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, an effect is performed to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols continues for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are being varied once.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the pending icon EM5B is displayed on the meter frame EM2A from the left according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). Move to the right by a fixed amount. The meter area EM3A moves by fixed amounts from left to right within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the reservation icon EM5B. That is, the meter value increases. More specifically, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are positioned at the left end (starting point) P1 of the meter frame EM2A in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 81(B), the meter frame EM2A is moved toward the right end (end point) P3 side of the meter frame EM2A by a fixed amount (according to the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern). Therefore, the speed at which the meter value rises changes depending on the execution time of one pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when a long-running effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is performed in the current pseudo-continuous effect, the meter value rises more slowly than a short-running effect (for example, loose eye effect). Note that FIG. 81(B) shows a state in which the pseudo decorative pattern is changed five times, and the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the center (middle point) P2A of the meter frame EM2A. . At the right end of the meter frame EM2A, a reserve icon indicating the number of reserves of the special symbol is displayed, HA1 indicates the first reserve, and HA2 indicates the second reserve. EM4A will be described later.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, the countdown display EC1H is counted down according to the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed (according to the number of variations of the pseudo-decorative symbols). More specifically, the countdown display EC1H indicates the initial value “10” in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. is executed once) is decremented by "1". Therefore, in FIG. 81(B), the countdown display EC1H shows "5" because the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern is five times. In other words, this suggests that the number of pseudo-runs can be executed five more times. Also, for the same reason as above, the countdown display EC1H changes the speed at which it is counted down.

Next, as shown in FIG. 81(C), character presentation is executed. In this character effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed once more from the state shown in FIG. 81(B). It shows how it appears in the vicinity of the hold icon EM5B above the meter frame EM2A. It should be noted that the number of reserved special symbols shows that the third reserved HA3 is increased by one from the number shown in FIG. 81(B). EM4A will be described later.
Further, when the character effect is executed and the pseudo-continuous effect is performed once more from the state shown in FIG. ing. In other words, this suggests that the number of pseudo-runs can be executed four more times.

Next, as shown in FIG. 81(D), a pending change effect is executed. In this pending change effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is further performed once from the state shown in FIG. and the character "Super hot!" , while the decorative pattern 8C is fluctuating, it shows a state of "7↓7"). Further, in the hold change effect shown in FIG. 81(D), a substantially diamond-shaped hold icon EM5B is changed to a substantially heart-shaped hold icon EM6B, and in this case, the color also changes. (eg, the pending icon EM5B is white and the pending icon EM6B is red). It should be noted that the number of reserved special symbols shows that the fourth reserved HA4 is increased by one from the number shown in FIG. 81(C). EM4A will be described later.
Further, when the pending change effect is executed and the pseudo-continuous effect is performed once more from the state shown in FIG. showing. In other words, this suggests that the number of pseudo-runs can be executed three more times.
Although not shown, in the pseudo-continuous effect shown in FIG. 81(D), the character CRA and the characters are erased, and the heart-shaped pending icon is temporarily stopped (for example, "767") in the missing pattern arrangement. EM6B and its color (red) reverts to its original diamond-shaped pending icon EM5B and its color (white).

Next, as shown in FIG. 81(E), a variable end meter countdown effect is executed. In this fluctuation end meter countdown effect, the meter value when the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R after the start of the fluctuation is repeated a predetermined number of times (maximum 10 times) during one fluctuation of the special pattern. and a countdown display. That is, in the variation end meter countdown effect, a predetermined number of pseudo-continuations are performed in the pseudo-continuous effect during one variation of the special symbol, and as a result, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are replaced by the meter frame EM2A. It shows that the right end (end point) P3 is reached and the meter value is full. On the other hand, the countdown display EC1H shows "0". In other words, this suggests that the number of pseudo-runs is not executed.
Also, almost simultaneously when the countdown display EC1H becomes "0" and the meter value becomes full, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are completely stopped. In the meter image EM1A, the meter value is full, the countdown display EC1H is "0", and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped. end of fluctuation. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in (A), (B), (C), and (D) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. In addition, the numerical value indicated by the countdown display EC1H indicates the number of remaining pseudo-runs in one variation of the special symbol (it can also be said to represent the remaining variation time). In addition, in FIG. 81(C), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("958"). Further, the pending icons (first pending HA1, second pending HA2, third pending HA3, fourth pending HA4) indicating the number of pending special symbols are displayed on the meter area EM3A within the meter frame EM2A. .

That is, in the meter countdown effect B shown in FIG. 81, once the special symbol starts to change, the meter image EM1A as an analog display displays the corresponding The reserved icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A move from the start point P1 of the meter frame EM2A to the end point P3 side, and the meter value increases. Also, the countdown display EC1H as a digital display indicates a numerical value obtained by subtracting "1" from the initial value "10" according to the number of executions of the pseudo continuous effect in the decorative symbol. Then, when the special symbol changes once, the reserved icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach from the start point P1 to the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A, and the meter value becomes full (one time of the special symbol The remaining variation time EM4A in the variation becomes 0), the countdown display EC1H shows "0" (the number of remaining pseudo-runs in one variation of the special symbol becomes 0), the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R comes to a complete stop. That is, in the meter countdown effect B, one variation of the special symbols can be notified by two types of display effects, analog display and digital display.

[Meter countdown effect C]
FIG. 82 is a diagram for explaining the meter countdown effect C. FIG.
In the meter countdown effect C, first, as shown in FIG. 82(A), a variation start meter countdown effect is executed when the special symbols start to vary. In this fluctuation start meter countdown effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern is displayed in the right pattern display area. A symbol 8R is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 82(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589"). Further, a meter image EM1A is displayed below the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. The meter image EM1A has a meter frame EM2A, a meter area EM3A (cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. (B), (D, and (F))), and a pointer EM5C, and the pointer EM5C moves on the meter frame EM2A ( The meter area EM3A is a meter that moves within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the pointer EM5C, and the movement of the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A indicates the meter value. Note that the meter image EM1A has a circular shape and is arranged substantially in the center below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.
Further, a countdown display EC3H as a digital display is arranged on the outer periphery of the meter frame EM2A. As shown in FIG. 82(A), the countdown display EC3H displays numerical values from "10" to "0" at regular intervals along the circumference of the meter frame EM2A so that the tip of the pointer EM5C points to these numerical values. are placed in In the countdown display EC3H, the indicator EM5C points to the initial value "10" in the meter countdown effect C that is performed when the special symbols change.
That is, in this meter countdown effect C, the meter image EM1A as analog display and the countdown display EC3H as digital display are integrally displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 82(B), during fluctuation meter countdown effect is executed during the fluctuation of the special symbol. In this fluctuating meter countdown effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (maximum 10 times) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, an effect is performed to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols continues for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are being varied once.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the pointer EM5C moves on the meter frame EM2A in accordance with the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes), as shown in FIG. As shown in B), it rotates clockwise around the point CP by a fixed amount. The meter area EM3A rotates clockwise within the meter frame EM2A by a fixed amount in conjunction with the pointer EM5C (the cross-hatched portion shown in FIG. 82(B)). That is, the meter value increases.
More specifically, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A are located at the lower left (starting point) of the meter frame EM2A in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 82(B), according to the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (according to the number of variations of the pseudo decorative symbols), the lower right of the meter frame EM2A (end point, countdown display EC3H points to "0")), the countdown display EC3H is rotated by one scale. Therefore, the speed at which the meter value rises changes depending on the execution time of one pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when a long-running effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is performed in the current pseudo-continuous effect, the meter value rises more slowly than a short-running effect (for example, loose eye effect). For the same reason, the speed at which the countdown display EC3H counts down changes. In FIG. 82(B), the pseudo decorative pattern is changed five times, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A are at the midpoint of the meter frame EM2A, and the countdown display EC3H indicates "5". is reached. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 82(C), a cut-in effect is executed as a chance-up effect. In this cut-in effect, a cut-in image H1A is displayed. The cut-in image H1A is a chance-up image suggesting that the degree of expectation for a big win is relatively high, and displays the character CRA and the characters "Gekiatsu!" (utterance of the character CRA). Although not shown, the cut-in effect (chance-up effect) different from the cut-in image H1A and having a relatively low degree of expectation for a big win may be executed. In this case, the cut-in effect using the cut-in image H1A with a relatively high degree of expectation for a big win has a higher appearance rate than the cut-in effect with a relatively high degree of expectation for a big win.

Next, as shown in FIG. 82(D), a pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect is executed. After the cut-in effect is executed, this pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect is in a pseudo-continuous effect (decorative patterns 8L and 8R temporarily stop in the jackpot pattern arrangement, decorative pattern 8C is changing, "7 ↓ 7"). It shows what is going on. Furthermore, in the pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 82(D), the entire meter image EM1A turns red and blinks. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 82(E), a jackpot notification effect is executed. This jackpot notification effect shows a state in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped at the jackpot pattern array "777" as a result of the execution of the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 82(D). Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, the characters "big hit!" are displayed. That is, in the jackpot notification effect, during one variation of the special symbol, a plurality of pseudo-continuous times (five times in this example) were performed in the pseudo-continuous effect, and as a result, the variation of the special symbol became a big hit. It is shown that. By this jackpot notification effect, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol has ended. In other words, in one variation of the special symbol this time, the number of pseudo-runs is not performed 10 times, and the jackpot is achieved at the sixth number of pseudo-runs, and the one-time variation of the special symbol is notified. there is

On the other hand, in the cut-in effect shown in FIG. 82(C), when a cut-in effect with a relatively low expectation for big win is executed, after execution of the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 82(D). , as shown in FIG. 82(F), a variable end meter countdown effect is executed. In this fluctuation end meter countdown effect, the meter value when the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R after starting to fluctuate is repeated a predetermined number of times (up to 10 times) during one fluctuation of the special patterns. and a countdown display. That is, in the end-of-fluctuation meter effect/countdown, as a result of performing a predetermined number of pseudo-continuous effects in the pseudo-continuous effect during one variation of the special symbol, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A reach the end point of the meter frame EM2A. and reaches the position where the countdown display EC3H indicates "0". This indicates that the meter value is full, and the countdown display EC3H suggests that the number of pseudo runs will not be executed. Also, almost simultaneously when the countdown display EC3H becomes "0" and the meter value becomes full, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are completely stopped. In the meter image EM1A, the meter value is full, the countdown display EC3H is "0", and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped. end of fluctuation. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. (A), (B), and (D) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. In addition, the numerical value indicated by the countdown display EC3H indicates the number of remaining pseudo-runs in one variation of the special symbol (it can be said to represent the remaining variation time). In addition, in FIG. 82(F), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("958").

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the meter countdown effect is shown below.
[Effect 1]
As shown in FIGS. 80 to 82, the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is configured to display a meter image EM1A and a countdown display EC1H (countdown display EC3H) for notifying one change of special symbols. there is According to this configuration, it is possible to notify a single change of a monotonous special symbol by means of a meter image in which the meter value visually changes with the passage of time and a countdown display without using a decorative symbol. can sustain expectations over time. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved. In addition, since the player can recognize the one-time variation of the special symbols in a plurality of types of notification modes, analog display and digital display, the game situation can be grasped very accurately.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 80 to 82, when the meter image EM1A starts to fluctuate the special symbols, the meter area EM3A is located at the starting point of the meter frame EM2A, and the special symbols fluctuate once. At the end of the game, the meter area EM3A is located at the end point of the meter frame EM2A, thereby making it possible to inform one change of the special symbols. In addition, the countdown display EC1H (countdown display EC3H) indicates "10" at the start of the special symbol variation, then counts down with one variation of the special symbol, and "0" at the end of one variation of the special symbol. By this, it is configured to be able to notify one time variation of the special symbol. According to this configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the progress of one variation of the special symbols, and the player can accurately grasp that the one variation of the special symbols has been executed. can. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 80 to 82, the meter area EM3A and the pending icon EM5B of the meter image EM1A move from the start point to the end point of the meter frame EM2A while the special symbols are changing. When the special symbol changes once, the meter area EM3A and the reserved icon EM5B reach the end point of the meter frame EM2A, and the meter value becomes full (one special symbol The remaining variation time EM4A in the variation becomes 0), thereby making it possible to notify one variation of the special symbol. In addition, the countdown display EC1H (countdown display EC3H) is counted down by "1" while the special symbols are fluctuating, and becomes "0" when one fluctuation of the special symbols is completed. According to this configuration, it is possible to very clearly inform the progress state of the single variation of the special symbols, and the player can very accurately grasp the progress state of the single variation of the special symbols. can. Also, during one change of the special symbol, it is possible to perform an effect such that the suspension icon EM5B is changed to suspension. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 80 to 82, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed during a period in which the meter countdown effect is being executed during one variation of the special symbols. . According to this configuration, one variation of the special symbol can be made to appear as if the variation display of the decorative symbol is continuously performed a predetermined number of times, and the player has a great sense of anticipation due to the pseudo-continuous performance. be able to. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 80 to 82, the meter image EM1A is displayed in the meter area EM3A according to the number of simulated variations of the decorative symbols in the simulated continuous effect during the variation of the special symbols. moves from the start point of the meter frame EM2A to the end point side. In addition, the countdown display EC1H (countdown display EC3H) is configured to count down by "1" each time the number of pseudo variations of the decorative symbols in the pseudo continuous effect is performed once. According to this configuration, the meter value quantitatively increases by a predetermined value each time the pseudo-variation of the decorative symbols in the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and the countdown display EC1H (countdown display EC3H) counts down by "1". As a result, the player can very accurately grasp how many times the decorative symbols are to be variably displayed, and furthermore, the remaining variable period. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 82, the meter image EM1A as analog display and the countdown display EC3H as digital display are integrally displayed. According to this configuration, the display area of the display screen 7a can be effectively used, and easy-to-understand display can be performed, so that the player can enjoy the game smoothly, easily and safely. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
A modification of the meter countdown effect is shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 80 to 82, in the meter countdown effect, the meter image EM1A as an analog display has a rectangular or circular shape. It is not limited. For example, the meter image EM1A may have other shapes such as a fan shape and a triangular shape. In addition, although the meter image EM1A is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, it may be arranged horizontally above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. The patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R may be arranged vertically on both left and right sides. Furthermore, the analog display may be anything other than the meter image EM1A, in short, any image that can express a certain quantity or data as a continuously variable physical quantity. good.

[Modification 2]
In the game machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 80 to 82, the countdown display EC1H is displayed in the display area of the round frame EC2H on the upper left of the display screen 7a. , the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the round frame EC2H may be fan-shaped, triangular, square, or other shapes. Furthermore, the digital display may be anything other than the countdown display EC1H (countdown display EC3H). There may be.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 80 to 82, in the meter image EM1A, the meter area EM3A moves from the start point of the meter frame EM2A to the end point, thereby informing one change of the special symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the meter area EM3A may move between arbitrary points in the middle of the meter frame EM2A to inform one change of the special symbol. In addition, although the meter area EM3A, the hold icon EM5B, and the pointer EM5C have been shown moving horizontally or rotating, they may be moved vertically, diagonally, or zigzag, for example. good too. Also, the countdown display EC3H (countdown display EC3H) counts down from the initial value "10" by "1" to "0", but these numerical values are arbitrary and can be changed as appropriate. It may be in the form of counting up.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 81(D), in the pending change effect, a display is shown in which the decorative symbols are in a ready-to-win state in a pseudo-continuous effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. do not have. For example, in the hold change effect, instead of the effect in which the decorative pattern is in the reach state in the pseudo-continuous effect, a predetermined logo (for example, NEXT) is displayed, and then the effect that develops into a battle effect, a story effect, etc. It may be executed. Also, in the suspension change effect, the suspension icon EM5B is changed from the white rhombus to the red heart-shaped suspension icon EM6B, but these colors and shapes are not limited. Also, the number of characters CRA to be displayed is not limited to one.

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 82(C), in the cut-in effect, the character CRA and the characters "Super hot!" is not limited to this. For example, in the cut-in effect, only the character CRA may be displayed, a plurality of characters CRA may be displayed, only predetermined characters may be displayed, or a plurality of characters may be displayed. , any form of display may be used as long as it is a form of display that makes it possible to recall that the degree of expectation for a big win is relatively high.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect B4-1]
display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects;
a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
A gaming machine comprising
The display means is capable of executing a predetermined first effect as one of the plurality of display effects,
The display means is capable of executing a predetermined second effect as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first effect has at least a first mode and a second mode, and changes from the first mode to the second mode in response to one time variation display of the pattern by the pattern display means. By changing, it is possible to notify one change of the pattern,
The second effect has at least a third mode and a fourth mode, and changes from the third mode to the fourth mode in response to one time variation display of the pattern by the pattern display means. By changing, it is possible to notify one change of the pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B4-2]
The first effect is an analog display effect, the second effect is a digital display effect, and the analog display effect and the digital display effect can be displayed at the same time,
The gaming machine according to aspect B4-1, characterized by:
[Aspect B4-3]
The analog display effect is a predetermined meter effect, and the digital display effect is a predetermined countdown display effect,
The gaming machine according to aspect B4-2, characterized by:
[Aspect B4-4]
The third mode is a mode that indicates a first numerical value related to the start of fluctuation of the symbol,
The fourth mode is a mode in which a second numerical value is displayed at the end of the fluctuation of the symbol,
Furthermore, the countdown display effect is
It has a fifth aspect in which the third numerical value is subtracted a predetermined number of times during the variation of the symbol, and by changing from the third aspect to the fourth aspect through the fifth aspect, the It is possible to notify one change of the pattern by the pattern display means,
The gaming machine according to aspect B4-3, characterized by:
[Aspect B4-5]
a decorative pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of decorative patterns according to the variable display of the patterns by the pattern display means;
The decorative pattern display means can execute a pseudo-continuous effect,
During the period when the meter effect or the countdown display effect is being executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed.
The gaming machine according to aspect B4-4, characterized by:
[Aspect B4-6]
The pseudo-continuous effect is a effect in which one variable display of the pattern is simulated to appear as if the variable display of the decorative pattern continues a predetermined number of times,
In the countdown display effect, the third numerical value is subtracted each time the variable display of the decorative symbols is performed a predetermined number of times in the pseudo continuous effect.
The gaming machine according to aspect B4-5, characterized by:

The rewind effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 83 to 85. FIG. This rewind effect is during variable display of special symbols (during single variable display), and for example, the game state is a high probability state, a time saving state, an electric chew support (electric chew 22 is frequently opened and 2. It can be executed during a state in which it is easy to win a prize at the start port 21 (hereinafter also referred to as "electric support"). In addition, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in which this rewind effect is executed is longer than usual.

[Rewind effect A]
FIG. 83 is a diagram for explaining the rewind effect A. FIG.
In the rewinding effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 83(A), a fluctuation start meter effect is executed when the special symbols start to fluctuate. In this fluctuation start meter effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern 8R is displayed in the right pattern display area. is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 83(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589"). Further, a meter image EM1A is displayed below the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. The meter image EM1A has a meter frame EM2A and a meter area EM3A (cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 83B, 83D, 83E, and 83F), and the meter area EM3A extends within the meter frame EM2A. It is a moving meter, and the meter value is displayed by moving the meter area EM3A. Note that the meter image EM1A has a rectangular shape and is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 83(B), during fluctuation meter effect is executed during the fluctuation of the special symbols. In this fluctuating meter effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times at maximum) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the meter effect during fluctuation, the effect is performed such that the decorative symbols are displayed in succession for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are fluctuating once. Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the meter area EM3A moves left within the meter frame EM2A according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (for example, according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). to the right. That is, the meter value increases. More specifically, the meter area EM3A is located at the left end (starting point) P1 of the meter frame EM2A in the variable start meter effect shown in FIG. (according to the number of times of variation of the decorative pattern), as shown in FIG. FIG. 83(B) shows, for example, that the pseudo decorative pattern is changed five times, and the meter area EM3A reaches the center (middle point) P2 of the meter frame EM2A. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 83(C), a rewind suggesting effect is executed as a chance-up effect. A cut-in image H1A is displayed in this rewinding suggestion effect. The cut-in image H1A is an image suggesting that the game is rewound from here onwards, and the characters "repeat" are displayed. The player recalls that the game will be repeated retroactively by this rewind suggesting effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 83(D), a rewind effect is executed. In this rewind effect, the meter area EM3A is moved from the center (middle point) P2 of the meter frame EM2A shown in FIG. (Starting point) An effect of moving to the P1 side and rewinding to a return point P2B between the starting point P1 and the middle point P2 is performed. That is, the meter value winds back to the return point P2B that has passed once. Further, during execution of this rewind effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are scrolled in the reverse direction. Furthermore, during execution of this rewind effect, the color scheme of the display screen 7a changes to monotone. That is, during execution of the rewind effect, the display screen 7a changes to a special color scheme different from the normal color scheme. The effect of rewinding the meter value, the effect of scrolling the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R in the reverse direction, and the effect of changing the color scheme of the display screen 7a to monotone allow the player to execute the rewind effect. By recognizing this, the expectation of a big win is heightened and the taste of the game is improved. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 83(E), a meter movement restart effect is executed. This meter movement restart effect is performed when the meter area EM3A returns to the return point P2B. When the meter area EM3A returns to the return point P2B, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R resume the above-described pseudo continuous effect. Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is restarted, the meter area EM3A in the meter image EM1A resumes moving from left to right according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. That is, the meter value rises again. More specifically, the meter area EM3A moves from the return point P2B of the meter frame EM2A to the right end (end point) P3 side of the meter frame EM2A in accordance with the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (for example, in accordance with the number of variations of the pseudo decorative symbols). move to Note that the point P2B in the meter frame EM2A is, for example, the point where the pseudo continuous effect is performed three times in the fluctuating meter effect shown in FIG. 83(B). That is, this is the rewind effect shown in FIG. 83(D) described above, and as the meter value moves from the middle point P2 to the return point P2B, the pseudo continuous effect is executed from 5 times to 3 times. It means rolled back. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 83(F), a meter return pseudo continuous reach performance is executed. In this meter return pseudo-continuous ready-to-reach effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed twice after the meter movement restart effect is executed, and the meter area EM3A reaches the center (middle point) P2 from the return point P2B of the meter frame EM2A again. sometimes done. In other words, the meter return pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect is an effect executed when the game returns to the point in time when the rewind effect shown in FIG. 83(D) was started. Therefore, the meter value is the same value at the time when the rewind effect shown in FIG. 83(D) is started and at the time when the meter return pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 83(F) is started. When the meter return pseudo-continuous reach effect is executed, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R reach in the pseudo-continuous effect (the decorative patterns 8L and 8R temporarily stop in the jackpot pattern array, and the decorative pattern 8C is fluctuating, "7 ↓ 7 ”) state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 83(G), a big hit notification effect is executed. In this jackpot notification effect, as a result of executing the meter return pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. . Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. In other words, in the big hit notification performance, it is shown that the variation of the special symbol becomes a big hit as a result of performing a plurality of pseudo consecutive times in the pseudo continuous performance during one variation of the special symbol. By this jackpot notification effect, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol has ended. In other words, in one variation of the special symbol this time, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol is completed without the maximum number of times (10 times) of the pseudo-running.
Also, this jackpot notification effect is an effect that is always executed when the rewind effect shown in FIG. 83(D) described above is performed. That is, when the rewind effect is performed during one variation of the special symbols, the result of one variation of the special symbols is always a big hit. Therefore, the rewind production is also a jackpot suggestion production (iron plate production).
Hypothetically, if the maximum number of pseudo-runs (10 times) is performed without a big hit in this single variation of the special symbol, the meter area EM3A reaches the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A. When the meter value becomes full (the remaining variation time EM4A in one variation of the special symbol becomes 0), the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R completely stop in the losing symbol arrangement. Thereby, it is possible to notify the one-time variation of the special symbol. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. 83(A), (B), (D), (E), and (F) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. .

[Rewind effect B]
FIG. 84 is a diagram for explaining rewind effect B. FIG.
In the rewinding effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 84(A), a variation start meter/countdown effect is executed when the special symbols start to change. In this fluctuation start meter countdown effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern is displayed in the right pattern display area. A symbol 8R is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 84(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589").
Further, a meter image EM1A as an analog display is displayed below the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R. The meter image EM1A includes a meter frame EM2A, a meter area EM3A (the cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. (B), (D), (E), and (F)), and the pending icon (the pending icon corresponding to the changing special symbol). icon) EM5B, the pending icon EM5B moves on the meter frame EM2A, and the meter area EM3A is a meter that moves within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the pending icon EM5B, and the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A. moves to indicate the meter value. Note that the meter image EM1A has a rectangular shape and is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.
A countdown display EC1H as a digital display is arranged on the upper left of the display screen 7a. The countdown display EC1H is a form in which a predetermined number is displayed in the display area of the round frame EC2H, and the initial value "10" is displayed in the meter countdown effect B performed at the start of the fluctuation of this special symbol. It's like
That is, in this meter countdown effect B, the meter image EM1A including the hold icon EM5B as analog display and the countdown display EC1H as digital display are displayed simultaneously.

Next, as shown in FIG. 84(B), during fluctuation meter countdown effect is executed during the fluctuation of the special symbol. In this fluctuating meter countdown effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (maximum 10 times) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, an effect is performed to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols continues for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are being varied once.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the pending icon EM5B is displayed on the meter frame EM2A from the left according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). Move to the right by a fixed amount. The meter area EM3A moves by fixed amounts from left to right within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the reservation icon EM5B. That is, the meter value increases. More specifically, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are positioned at the left end (starting point) P1 of the meter frame EM2A in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 84(B) (according to the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern), the meter frame EM2A moves toward the right end (end point) P3 side by a fixed amount. Therefore, the speed at which the meter value rises changes depending on the execution time of one pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when a long-running effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is performed in the current pseudo-continuous effect, the meter value rises more slowly than a short-running effect (for example, loose eye effect). Note that FIG. 84(B) shows a state in which the pseudo decorative pattern is changed five times, and the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the center (middle point) P2 of the meter frame EM2A. . At the right end of the meter frame EM2A, a reserve icon indicating the number of reserves of the special symbol is displayed, HA1 indicates the first reserve, and HA2 indicates the second reserve. EM4A will be described later.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, the countdown display EC1H is counted down according to the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed (according to the number of variations of the pseudo-decorative symbols). More specifically, the countdown display EC1H indicates the initial value "10" in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. is executed once) is decremented by "1" each time. Therefore, in FIG. 84(B), the countdown display EC1H shows "5" because the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern is five times. In other words, this suggests that the number of pseudo-runs can be executed five more times. Also, for the same reason as above, the countdown display EC1H changes the speed at which it is counted down.

Next, as shown in FIG. 84(C), a rewind suggesting effect is executed as a chance-up effect. A cut-in image H1A is displayed in this rewinding suggestion effect. The cut-in image H1A is an image suggesting that the game is rewound from here onwards, and the characters "repeat" are displayed. The player recalls that the game will be repeated retroactively by this rewind suggesting effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 84(D), a rewind effect is executed. In this rewind effect, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are displayed in the opposite direction from the center (middle point) P2 of the meter frame EM2A shown in FIG. An effect of moving to the left end (starting point) P1 side of the meter frame EM2A and rewinding to the return point P2B between the starting point P1 and the middle point P2 is performed. That is, the meter value rewinds to the return point P2B that has passed once.
Also, in this rewind effect, the value of the countdown display EC1H is reversely counted up from "5" shown in FIGS. A return performance is performed. That is, the value of the countdown display EC1H rewinds to "7" which passed once.
Further, during execution of this rewind effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are scrolled in the opposite direction. Furthermore, during execution of this rewind effect, the color scheme of the display screen 7a changes to monotone. That is, during execution of the rewind effect, the display screen 7a changes to a special color scheme different from the normal color scheme. By the effect of rewinding the meter value, the effect of counting up the countdown display EC1H, the effect of scrolling the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R in the opposite direction, and the effect of changing the color scheme of the display screen 7a to monotone, The player recognizes that the rewind performance has been executed, thereby increasing the expectation of a big win and enhancing the taste of the game. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 84(E), a meter countdown restart effect is executed. This meter countdown restart effect is performed when the relevant pending icon EM5B and meter area EM3A return to the return point P2B and when the countdown display EC1H returns to "7". When the suspension icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A return to the return point P2B, and the countdown display EC1H returns to "7", the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R resume the above-described pseudo continuous effect. When the pseudo-continuous effect is restarted, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A in the meter image EM1A resume moving from left to right according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. That is, the meter value rises again. Also, the countdown display EC1H restarts the countdown. That is, the value of the countdown display EC1H is subtracted.
More specifically, the reserved icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A move from the return point P2B of the meter frame EM2A to the right end of the meter frame EM2A in accordance with the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (for example, in accordance with the number of times the pseudo decorative symbols change). (End point) Move to the P3 side. Also, the value of the countdown display EC1H is subtracted by "1" from the restored value "7" in accordance with the execution of the pseudo continuous effect. In other words, the point P2B in the meter frame EM2A and the value "7" at which the countdown display EC1H has returned is the pseudo-continuous effect performed three times from the start of the fluctuation in the fluctuating meter countdown effect shown in FIG. 84(B). is the case. That is, this is the rewind effect shown in FIG. 84(D) described above, in which the meter value moves from the middle point P2 to the return point P2B and the countdown display EC1H returns to "7". has been rewound from 5 times to 3 times. It should be noted that the number of reserved special symbols shows that the third reserved HA3 is increased by one from the number shown in FIG. 84(B). EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 84(F), a meter countdown return pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect is executed. In this meter countdown return pseudo-continuous reach effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed twice after the meter countdown restart effect is executed, and the suspension icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are again centered from the return point P2B of the meter frame EM2A. (Middle point) This is done when reaching P2 and when the value of the countdown display EC1H changes from "7" to "5". That is, the meter countdown return pseudo continuous reach effect is an effect executed when the rewind effect shown in FIG. 84(D) described above is started. Therefore, at the time when the rewind effect shown in FIG. 84(D) is started and at the time when the meter return pseudo continuous reach effect shown in FIG. 84(F) is started, the meter value and the value of the countdown display EC1H are the same values. It has become. When the meter return pseudo-continuous reach effect is executed, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R reach in the pseudo-continuous effect (the decorative patterns 8L and 8R temporarily stop in the jackpot pattern array, and the decorative pattern 8C is fluctuating, "7 ↓ 7 ”) state. It should be noted that the number of reserved special symbols indicates that the fourth reserved HA4 is increased by one from the number shown in FIG. 84(E). Furthermore, in the meter countdown return pseudo continuous reach performance shown in FIG. It changes (for example, the pending icon EM5B is white and the pending icon EM6B is red). As a result, the player's expectation for a big win is further improved. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 84(G), a jackpot notification effect is executed. In this jackpot notification effect, as a result of executing the meter countdown return pseudo-continuous reach effect shown in FIG. ing. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. In other words, in the big hit notification performance, it is shown that the variation of the special symbol becomes a big hit as a result of performing a plurality of pseudo consecutive times in the pseudo continuous performance during one variation of the special symbol. By this jackpot notification effect, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol has ended. In other words, in one variation of the special symbol this time, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol is completed without the maximum number of times (10 times) of the pseudo-running.
Also, this jackpot notification effect is an effect that is always executed when the above-described rewinding effect shown in FIG. 84(D) is performed. That is, when the rewind effect is performed during one variation of the special symbols, the result of one variation of the special symbols is always a big hit. Therefore, the rewind production is also a jackpot suggestion production (iron plate production).
If the maximum number of times (10 times) of the pseudo-runs is performed without a big hit in this single variation of the special symbol, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are the end points of the meter frame EM2A. When reaching P3, the meter value becomes full (the remaining variation time EM4A in one variation of the special symbol becomes 0), the value of the countdown display EC1H becomes "0", and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C , 8R completely stop at the losing pattern arrangement. Thereby, it is possible to notify the one-time variation of the special symbol. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. (A), (B), (D), (E), and (F) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. In addition, the numerical value indicated by the countdown display EC1H indicates the number of remaining pseudo-runs in one variation of the special symbol (it can also be said to represent the remaining variation time).

[Rewind effect C]
FIG. 85 is a diagram for explaining the rewind effect C. FIG.
In the rewind effect C, first, as shown in FIG. 85(A), a variation start meter/countdown effect is executed when the special symbols start to fluctuate. In this fluctuation start meter countdown effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern is displayed in the right pattern display area. A symbol 8R is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 85(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589"). Further, a meter image EM1A is displayed below the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. The meter image EM1A has a meter frame EM2A, a meter area EM3A (cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 85B, 85D, 85E, and 85F), and a pointer EM5C. It is a meter that moves on EM2A (rotates clockwise around point CP), and meter area EM3A moves within meter frame EM2A in conjunction with pointer EM5C. represents. Note that the meter image EM1A has a circular shape and is arranged substantially in the center below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.
Further, a countdown display EC3H as a digital display is arranged on the outer periphery of the meter frame EM2A. As shown in FIG. 85(A), the countdown display EC3H displays numerical values from "10" to "0" at equal intervals along the circumference of the meter frame EM2A so that the tip of the pointer EM5C points to these numerical values. are placed in In the countdown display EC3H, the indicator EM5C points to the initial value "10" in the meter countdown effect C that is performed when the special symbols change.
That is, in this meter countdown effect C, the meter image EM1A as analog display and the countdown display EC3H as digital display are integrally displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 85(B), during fluctuation meter countdown effect is executed during the fluctuation of the special symbol. In this fluctuating meter countdown effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (maximum 10 times) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, an effect is performed to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols continues for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are being varied once.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the pointer EM5C moves on the meter frame EM2A in accordance with the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). As shown in B), it rotates clockwise around the point CP by a fixed amount. The meter area EM3A rotates clockwise within the meter frame EM2A by a fixed amount in conjunction with the pointer EM5C (the cross-hatched portion shown in FIG. 85(B)). That is, the meter value increases.
More specifically, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A are located at the lower left (starting point) of the meter frame EM2A in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 85(B), according to the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (according to the number of variations of the pseudo decorative symbol), the lower right of the meter frame EM2A (end point, countdown display EC3H points to "0")), the countdown display EC3H is rotated by one scale. Therefore, the speed at which the meter value rises changes depending on the execution time of one pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when a long-running effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is performed in the current pseudo-continuous effect, the meter value rises more slowly than a short-running effect (for example, loose eye effect). For the same reason, the speed at which the countdown display EC3H counts down changes. In FIG. 85(B), the pseudo decorative pattern is changed five times, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A are at the midpoint of the meter frame EM2A, and the countdown display EC3H indicates "5". is reached. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 85(C), a rewind suggesting effect is executed as a chance-up effect. A cut-in image H1A is displayed in this rewinding suggestion effect. The cut-in image H1A is an image suggesting that the game is rewound from here onwards, and is displayed with the words "repeat". The player recalls that the game will be repeated retroactively by this rewind suggesting effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 85(D), a rewind effect is executed. In this rewind effect, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A move from the position where the countdown display EC3H shown in FIG. An effect of moving to the lower left side of EM2A (the position where the countdown display EC3H indicates "10") and rewinding to the position where the countdown display EC3H indicates "7" (counting up effect) is performed. That is, the meter value and the value of the countdown display EC3H rewind to "7" which passed once.
Further, during execution of this rewind effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are scrolled in the reverse direction. Furthermore, during execution of this rewind effect, the color scheme of the display screen 7a changes to monotone. That is, during execution of the rewind effect, the display screen 7a changes to a special color scheme different from the normal color scheme. The effect of rewinding the meter value and the countdown value, the effect of scrolling the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R in the opposite direction, and the effect of changing the color scheme of the display screen 7a to monotone, allow the player to enjoy the rewind effect. By recognizing that it has been executed, the expectation of a big win is heightened and the amusement of the game is improved. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 85(E), a meter countdown restart effect is executed. This meter countdown resuming effect is performed when the hands EM5C and meter area EM3A return to the position indicating "7" on the countdown display EC3H. When the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A return to the position where the countdown display EC3H indicates "7", the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R resume the above-described pseudo continuous effect. When the pseudo-continuous effect is restarted, in the meter image EM1A, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A resume rotational movement from left to right according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. That is, the meter value rises again, and the scale of the countdown display EC1H moves in the direction of decreasing.
More specifically, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A are decremented by 1 from the scale "7" of the countdown display EC1H according to the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (for example, according to the number of variations of the pseudo decorative symbols). rotate in one direction (clockwise). That is, the value "7" at which the countdown display EC3H is restored in the meter frame EM2A is the case where the pseudo-continuous effect is performed three times from the start of the fluctuation in the variable meter countdown effect shown in FIG. 85(B). . That is, this is the rewind effect shown in FIG. 85(D) described above, and the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed is five as the meter value returns from "5" of the countdown display EC3H to "7". It means that it has rewound from 1 to 3 times. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 85(F), a meter countdown return pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect is executed. In this meter countdown return pseudo-continuous reach effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed twice after the meter countdown restart effect is executed, and the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A again reach the scale "5" of the countdown display EC3H. sometimes done. That is, the meter countdown return pseudo-continuous reach effect is an effect executed when the rewind effect shown in FIG. 85(D) described above is started. Therefore, at the time when the rewind effect shown in FIG. 85(D) is started and at the time when the meter return pseudo continuous reach effect shown in FIG. 85(F) is started, the meter value and the value of the countdown display EC3H are the same values. It has become. When the meter return pseudo-continuous reach effect is executed, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R reach in the pseudo-continuous effect (the decorative patterns 8L and 8R temporarily stop in the jackpot pattern array, and the decorative pattern 8C is fluctuating, "7 ↓ 7 ”) state. Further, in the meter countdown return pseudo-continuous reach performance shown in FIG. 85(F), the entire meter image EM1A turns red and blinks. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 85(G), a big hit notification effect is executed. In this jackpot notification effect, as a result of executing the meter countdown return pseudo-continuous reach effect shown in FIG. ing. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. In other words, in the big hit notification performance, it is shown that the variation of the special symbol becomes a big hit as a result of performing a plurality of pseudo consecutive times in the pseudo continuous performance during one variation of the special symbol. By this jackpot notification effect, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol has ended. In other words, in one variation of the special symbol this time, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol is completed without the maximum number of times (10 times) of the pseudo-running.
Also, this jackpot notification effect is an effect that is always executed when the above-described rewind effect shown in FIG. 85(D) is performed. That is, when the rewind effect is performed during one variation of the special symbols, the result of one variation of the special symbols is always a big hit. Therefore, the rewind production is also a jackpot suggestion production (iron plate production).
Hypothetically, in this one-time variation of the special symbol, if the maximum number of times (10 times) of the pseudo-running is performed without a big win, the indicator EM5C and the meter area EM3A are set to the scale "0" of the countdown display EC3H. ”, the meter value becomes full (the remaining variation time EM4A in one variation of the special symbol becomes 0), and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R completely stop in the losing pattern arrangement. Thereby, it is possible to notify the one-time variation of the special symbol. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. 85(A), (B), (D), (E), and (F) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. . In addition, the numerical value indicated by the countdown display EC3H indicates the number of remaining pseudo-runs in one variation of the special symbol (it can be said to represent the remaining variation time).

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the rewind effect is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, the meter image rises by moving the meter area EM3A on the meter frame EM2A from left to right by a fixed amount as the special symbols change. In addition, the countdown display is subtracted by counting down with the variation of the special symbol, thereby notifying the progress of the variation of the special symbol. When a jackpot is drawn, etc.), the meter area EM3A moves in the opposite direction from right to left on the meter frame EM2A, and the countdown display is configured to perform a rewind effect that adds up by counting up. there is According to this configuration, when the rewinding effect is performed, the game can be recalled that the game will be redone by going back to the past, and the player will get a big win by redoing the game that was thought to be a loss. You can face the game with a great sense of anticipation that it may become. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, during a period when the meter countdown effect is executed during one variation of the special symbols, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed. . According to this configuration, one variation of the special symbol can be made to appear as if the variation display of the decorative symbol is continuously performed a predetermined number of times, and the player has a great sense of anticipation due to the pseudo continuous performance. be able to. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved. In addition, when the rewinding effect is performed, it is possible to rewind the fluctuation display of the loss that has already been performed in the pseudo-continuous effect to make it a ready-to-win effect, thereby greatly improving the amusement of the game. can.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, the color scheme of the display screen 7a changes to monotone during execution of the rewind effect. That is, during execution of the rewind effect, the display screen 7a is configured to change to a special color scheme different from the normal color scheme. According to this configuration, the rewinding effect can be strongly appealed on the screen with a color scheme different from usual, and the probability that the player will miss the rewinding effect is reduced, and the player can face the game with a great sense of expectation. can be done. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, when the rewind effect is performed during one variation of the special symbols, the result of one variation of the special symbols always becomes a jackpot. It is configured. More specifically, when the meter image and the countdown display return to the point in time when the rewinding effect is performed again after the rewinding effect is performed, the pseudo-continuous effect of reaching the target is performed at that point, and then the jackpot. It has a configuration in which a notification effect is performed. According to this configuration, the rewinding performance functions as a jackpot suggesting performance, and when the rewinding performance is performed, the player starts the game with a great sense of anticipation that if he returns to the original point, he will win a big win. can come. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the rewind effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, when the rewind effect is performed during one variation of the special symbols, the result of one variation of the special symbols is always a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the rewinding effect is performed during one variation of the special symbols, the jackpot is not always achieved, and a jackpot is more likely to occur when the rewinding effect is performed than when the rewind effect is not performed. may be Also, in this case, the prize is not limited to a big win, but may be a privilege that is advantageous to the player, such as a small win or a medium win.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, only the characters "repeat" are displayed in the rewind suggesting effect as the chance-up effect. It is not limited. For example, the rewinding suggestion effect may be performed by displaying images of characters instead of characters, or by displaying both characters (in this case, the characters are replaced by voice). may be used).

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, only one type of rewind suggesting effect is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the rewind suggesting effect may be selected from a plurality of types with different expectations (reliability) and displayed. For example, the background image may be selected from morning, noon, and night with different degrees of expectation (reliability) and displayed.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, the entire display screen 7a changes to monotone while the rewind effect is being performed. is not limited to For example, only a part of the display screen 7a, a decorative pattern, a meter image, or a countdown display may be changed to monotone. Moreover, in this case, the color scheme is not limited to monotone, and the point is that the color scheme should be changed to a special color scheme that is different from the usual color scheme.

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, when the rewind effect is performed, the meter value of the meter image moves in the opposite direction, and the countdown display is switched to the countup display. , The decorative patterns are scrolled in reverse, but the reverse movement of the meter value, the count-up display, and the reverse scrolling of the decorative patterns are displayed faster than the normal display (displayed in a short time). can be By doing so, it is possible to produce an effect as if time were going backwards.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect B5-1]
display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects;
a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
A gaming machine comprising
The display means is capable of executing a predetermined meter effect as one of the plurality of display effects,
The meter effect is
comprising a first image and a second image and having at least a first aspect, a second aspect and a third aspect;
The first mode is a mode in which the second image is positioned at the first position of the first image in relation to the start of variation of the pattern,
The second mode is a mode in which the second image is positioned at the second position of the first image in relation to the end of the pattern variation,
The third mode is a mode in which the second image moves to the second position side of the first image during the variation of the pattern,
By changing from the first mode to the second mode through the third mode, it is possible to notify one change of the pattern by the pattern display means,
Furthermore, the meter effect is
A fourth aspect in which the second image moves to the first position side of the first image during the variation of the pattern,
The fourth mode can be executed instead of the third mode for a predetermined period of time when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the third mode is being executed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B5-2]
display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects;
a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
A gaming machine comprising
The display means is capable of executing a predetermined countdown display effect as one of the plurality of display effects, and has at least a fifth mode, a sixth mode, and a seventh mode. ,
The fifth mode is a mode that indicates a first numerical value related to the start of fluctuation of the symbol,
The sixth mode is a mode in which a second numerical value is displayed at the end of the fluctuation of the symbol,
The seventh aspect is an aspect in which the third numerical value is subtracted a predetermined number of times during the variation of the symbol,
By changing from the fifth mode through the seventh mode to the sixth mode, it is possible to notify one change of the pattern by the pattern display means,
Furthermore, the countdown display effect is
An eighth aspect in which a fourth numerical value is added a predetermined number of times during the variation of the symbol,
The eighth aspect can be executed instead of the seventh aspect for a predetermined period of time when a predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of the seventh aspect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B5-3]
The display effect executed by the display means is performed in a first color scheme when the fourth mode or the eighth mode is not performed, and is performed in a second color scheme when the fourth mode or the eighth mode is performed. ,
The gaming machine according to aspect B5-1 or aspect B5-2, characterized by:
[Aspect B5-4]
When the fourth mode or the eighth mode is executed, the player is more likely to be given a benefit that is more advantageous than when it is not executed.
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects B5-1 to B5-3, characterized by:
[Aspect B5-5]
a decorative pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of decorative patterns according to the variable display of the patterns by the pattern display means;
The decorative pattern display means can execute a pseudo-continuous effect,
During the period when the meter effect or the countdown display effect is being executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed.
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects B5-1 to B5-4, characterized by:

The ready-to-win effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 86 to 88. FIG. This ready-to-win effect is during variable display of special symbols (during single variable display), and for example, the game state is a high probability state, a time saving state, an electric chew support (electric chew 22 is frequently opened and the second It can be executed during a state in which it is easy to win a prize at the starting port 21 (hereinafter also referred to as "electric support"). It should be noted that the fluctuation time of the special symbol in which this ready-to-win effect is executed is longer than usual.

[Reach production A]
FIG. 86 is a diagram for explaining the ready-to-win effect A. FIG.
In the ready-to-win effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 86(A), a variation start meter/countdown effect is executed when the special symbols start to fluctuate. In this fluctuation start meter countdown effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern is displayed in the right pattern display area. A symbol 8R is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 86(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("589").
Further, a meter image EM1A as an analog display is displayed below the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R. The meter image EM1A has a meter frame EM2A, a meter area EM3A (the cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 86B and 86C), and the pending icon (the pending icon corresponding to the changing special symbol) EM5B. , the pending icon EM5B moves on the meter frame EM2A, and the meter area EM3A is a meter that moves within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the pending icon EM5B. represents. Note that the meter image EM1A has a rectangular shape and is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.
A countdown display EC1H as a digital display is arranged on the upper left of the display screen 7a. The countdown display EC1H is a form in which a predetermined number is displayed in the display area of the round frame EC2H, and the initial value "10" is displayed in the meter countdown effect B performed at the start of the fluctuation of this special symbol. It's like
That is, in this meter countdown effect B, the meter image EM1A including the hold icon EM5B as analog display and the countdown display EC1H as digital display are displayed simultaneously.

Next, as shown in FIG. 86(B), during fluctuation meter countdown effect is executed during the fluctuation of the special symbol. In this fluctuating meter effect/countdown, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (maximum 10 times) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, an effect is performed to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols continues for a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are being varied once.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the pending icon EM5B is displayed on the meter frame EM2A from the left according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). Move to the right by a fixed amount. The meter area EM3A moves by fixed amounts from left to right within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the reservation icon EM5B. That is, the meter value increases. More specifically, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are positioned at the left end (starting point) P1 of the meter frame EM2A in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 86(B), the meter frame EM2A is moved toward the right end (end point) P3 of the meter frame EM2A by a fixed amount (according to the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern). Therefore, the speed at which the meter value rises changes depending on the execution time of one pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when a long-running effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is performed in the current pseudo-continuous effect, the meter value rises more slowly than a short-running effect (for example, loose eye effect). Note that FIG. 86B shows a state in which the number of times of variation of the pseudo decorative pattern is performed five times, and the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the center (middle point) P2A of the meter frame EM2A. . At the right end of the meter frame EM2A, a reserve icon indicating the number of reserves of the special symbol is displayed, HA1 indicates the first reserve, and HA2 indicates the second reserve. EM4A will be described later.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, the countdown display EC1H is counted down according to the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed (according to the number of variations of the pseudo-decorative symbols). More specifically, the countdown display EC1H indicates the initial value "10" in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. is executed once) is decremented by "1". Therefore, in FIG. 86B, the countdown display EC1H shows "5" because the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern is five times. In other words, this suggests that the number of pseudo-runs can be executed five more times, including the one during this fluctuation. Also, for the same reason as above, the countdown display EC1H changes the speed at which it counts down.

Next, as shown in FIG. 86(C), a pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect is executed. In this pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect, the pseudo continuous effect is performed once more from the state shown in FIG. ing. Also, the countdown display EC1H shows a numerical value "4" obtained by subtracting "1" from "5" shown in FIG. 86(B). That is, when the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach P2B, and when the value of the countdown display EC1H becomes "4", the ready-to-win effect is always executed in the pseudo-continuous effect. That is, in the present invention, when the meter value or the countdown value reaches a predetermined value, the variable display of the pseudo-continuous effect is always a ready-to-win effect (highly expected effect). It should be noted that "4" in the countdown display EC1H suggests that the number of pseudo-runs can be executed four more times. Also, the number of reserved special symbols shows that the third reserved HA3 is increased by one from the number shown in FIG. 86(B). EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 86(D), a big hit notification effect is executed. This jackpot notification effect shows a state in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped at the jackpot pattern array "777" as a result of the execution of the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 86(E). Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. That is, in the jackpot notification effect, during one variation of the special symbol, a plurality of pseudo-continuous times (six times in this example) are performed in the pseudo-continuous effect, and the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are displayed from the start point P1. As a result of reaching P2B and the countdown display EC1H changing from the initial value "10" to "4", the variation of the special symbol has become a big hit. By this jackpot notification effect, it is notified that one variation of the special symbol has ended. In other words, in one variation of the special symbol this time, the number of pseudo-runs is not performed 10 times, and the jackpot is achieved at the seventh number of pseudo-runs, and the one-time variation of the special symbol is notified. there is
Hypothetically, if the maximum number of pseudo-runs (10 times) is performed without a big hit in this single variation of the special symbol, the meter area EM3A reaches the end point P3 of the meter frame EM2A. As the meter value becomes full (the remaining variation time EM4A in one variation of the special symbol becomes 0), the value of the countdown display EC1H becomes "0", and decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are lost symbols. Stop completely on an array. Thereby, it is possible to notify the one-time variation of the special symbol. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. 86(A), (B) and (C) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. In addition, the numerical value indicated by the countdown display EC1H indicates the number of remaining pseudo-runs in one variation of the special symbol (it can also be said to represent the remaining variation time).

[Reach effect B]
FIG. 87 is a diagram for explaining the ready-to-win effect B. FIG.
In ready-to-win production B, first, as shown in FIG. 87(A), a fluctuation start meter/countdown production is executed at the start of fluctuation of special symbols. In this fluctuation start meter countdown effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the middle pattern display area, and the right decorative pattern is displayed in the right pattern display area. A symbol 8R is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 87(A), the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern array ("589").
Further, a meter image EM1A as an analog display is displayed below the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R. The meter image EM1A includes a meter frame EM2A, a meter area EM3A (cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 87B, 87C, and 87D), and a pending icon (a pending icon corresponding to a changing special symbol) EM5B. The pending icon EM5B moves on the meter frame EM2A, the meter area EM3A is a meter that moves within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the pending icon EM5B, and the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A move. indicates the meter value. Note that the meter image EM1A has a rectangular shape and is arranged horizontally below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.
A countdown display EC1H as a digital display is arranged on the upper left of the display screen 7a. The countdown display EC1H is a form in which a predetermined number is displayed in the display area of the round frame EC2H, and the initial value "10" is displayed in the meter countdown effect B performed at the start of the fluctuation of this special symbol. It's like
That is, in this meter countdown effect B, the meter image EM1A including the hold icon EM5B as analog display and the countdown display EC1H as digital display are displayed simultaneously.

Next, as shown in FIG. 87(B), during fluctuation meter countdown effect is executed during the fluctuation of the special symbol. In this fluctuating meter effect/countdown, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after starting the variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (maximum 10 times) during one variation of the special symbols. That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, an effect is performed to make it appear that the variable display of the decorative symbols continues a predetermined number of times while the special symbols are varied once.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the pending icon EM5B is displayed on the meter frame EM2A from the left according to the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). Move to the right by a fixed amount. The meter area EM3A moves from left to right within the meter frame EM2A by a constant amount in conjunction with the reservation icon EM5B. That is, the meter value increases. More specifically, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are located at the left end (starting point) P1 of the meter frame EM2A in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 87(B), the meter frame EM2A is moved toward the right end (end point) P3 of the meter frame EM2A by a fixed amount (according to the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern). Therefore, the speed at which the meter value rises changes depending on the execution time of one pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when a long-running effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is performed in the current pseudo-continuous effect, the meter value rises more slowly than a short-running effect (for example, loose eye effect). Note that FIG. 87(B) shows a state in which the pseudo decorative pattern is changed five times, and the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the center (middle point) P2A of the meter frame EM2A. . At the right end of the meter frame EM2A, a reserve icon indicating the number of reserves of the special symbol is displayed, HA1 indicates the first reserve, and HA2 indicates the second reserve. EM4A will be described later.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, the countdown display EC1H is counted down according to the number of times the pseudo-continuous effect is executed (according to the number of variations of the pseudo-decorative symbols). More specifically, the countdown display EC1H indicates the initial value "10" in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. is executed once) is decremented by "1". Therefore, in FIG. 87(B), the countdown display EC1H shows "5" because the number of variations of the pseudo decorative pattern is five times. In other words, this suggests that the number of pseudo-runs can be executed five more times, including the one in question. Also, for the same reason as above, the countdown display EC1H changes the speed at which it is counted down.

Next, as shown in FIG. 87(C), a pseudo continuous final variation ready-to-win effect is executed. In this pseudo-continuous final variable ready-to-win effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is further performed four times from the state shown in FIG. It is shown. Also, the countdown display EC1H shows a numerical value "1" obtained by subtracting "4" from "5" shown in FIG. 87(B). That is, when the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach P2D and when the value of the countdown display EC1H becomes "1", the ready-to-win effect is always executed in the pseudo-continuous effect. Here, when the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach P2D, and when the countdown display EC1H indicates "1", it is suggested that one more pseudo-continuation will be performed. In other words, when the hold icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach P2D and when the countdown display EC1H indicates "1", it suggests that the final variation display in the pseudo-continuous effect will be performed. That is, in the present invention, when the meter value or the countdown value reaches a predetermined value and the last variation display in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the last variation display in the pseudo-continuous effect is always ready-to-win effect (high-expected effect). is set to run. It should be noted that the number of reserved special symbols shows that the third reserved HA3 and the fourth reserved HA4 have increased from the number shown in FIG. 87(B). EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 87(D), a variation end meter countdown effect is executed. In this fluctuation end meter countdown effect, the meter value when the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R after starting to fluctuate is repeated a predetermined number of times (up to 10 times) during one fluctuation of the special pattern. and a countdown display. That is, in the variation end meter countdown effect, a predetermined number of pseudo-continuations are performed in the pseudo-continuous effect during one variation of the special symbol, and as a result, the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A are replaced by the meter frame EM2A. It shows that the right end (end point) P3 is reached and the meter value is full. On the other hand, the countdown display EC1H shows "0". In other words, this suggests that the number of pseudo-runs is not executed.
Also, almost simultaneously when the countdown display EC1H becomes "0" and the meter value becomes full, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are completely stopped. In the meter image EM1A, the meter value is full, the countdown display EC1H is "0", and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped. end of fluctuation. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in (A), (B), and (C) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the special symbol. In addition, the numerical value indicated by the countdown display EC1H indicates the number of remaining pseudo-runs in one variation of the special symbol (it can also be said to represent the remaining variation time). In addition, in FIG. 87(C), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped at the losing pattern arrangement ("958").

[Reach effect C]
FIG. 88 is a diagram for explaining the ready-to-win effect C. FIG.
In the ready-to-win production C, first, as shown in FIG. 88(A), a time-saving start production is executed when a jackpot game with a specific jackpot ends. In this time-saving start production, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the characters "Time-saving start!" A right arrow YAR is displayed. It should be noted that the character "Right hit" is displayed in the display area of the right hit arrow YAR. The player is urged by the display of the right-handed arrow YAR to hit the right, so that the electric chew 22 is frequently opened and the game ball enters the second starting port 21 (electric sapo), which makes it easier to win. can be made Then, when the game ball wins in the second starting port 21, the variable display of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state is started on the display screen 7a. In addition, in FIG. 88(A), a time saving count display ZTC indicating the number of time saving times is displayed on the upper left of the display screen 7a. This number of times of shortening of working hours display ZTC represents the number of times of remaining of shortening of hours, and is "five times" in this example.

Next, as shown in FIG. 88(B), the time saving final variation suggestive effect is executed. In this time-saving final variation suggestive effect, the characters "time-saving start!", time-saving number display ZTC and right-handed arrow YAR are erased, and instead the characters "last one time!" are displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. In other words, the time-saving final variation suggesting performance is a performance displayed when the variation display of the decorative pattern related to the second special pattern is performed four times after the time-saving game is started, and one time remains. In addition, in the time-saving final variation suggestive effect, the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R display the immediately preceding stop pattern "589". Further, in the time saving final variation suggestive effect, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 88(C), a variation start meter countdown effect is executed at the start of variation of the last second special symbol in the time saving state. In this fluctuation start meter countdown effect, the upper right stop symbol "589" shown in FIG. The middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed in the pattern display area of , and the right decorative pattern 8R is displayed in the right pattern display area. In other words, the losing pattern array "589" is largely stopped and displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. Further, a meter image EM1A is displayed below the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. The meter image EM1A has a meter frame EM2A, a meter area EM3A (cross-hatched portions shown in FIGS. 88(D) and (E)), and a pointer EM5C. The pointer EM5C moves on the meter frame EM2A (point CP ), the meter area EM3A is a meter that moves within the meter frame EM2A in conjunction with the indicator EM5C, and the movement of the indicator EM5C and the meter area EM3A indicates the meter value. Note that the meter image EM1A has a circular shape and is arranged substantially in the center below the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. EM4A will be described later.
Further, a countdown display EC3H as a digital display is arranged on the outer periphery of the meter frame EM2A. As shown in FIG. 88(C), the countdown display EC3H displays numerical values from "10" to "0" at equal intervals along the circumference of the meter frame EM2A so that the tip of the pointer EM5C points to these numerical values. are arranged in memory. In the countdown display EC3H, the pointer EM5C points to the initial value "10" in the meter countdown effect C that is performed when the variation of the second special symbol is disclosed.
That is, in this meter countdown effect C, the meter image EM1A as analog display and the countdown display EC3H as digital display are integrally displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 88(D), during the variation of the second special symbol, a variable meter countdown effect is executed. In this fluctuating meter countdown effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R execute the above-described pseudo-continuous effect.
In the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, the effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R after starting to change is repeated a predetermined number of times (maximum 10 times) during one variation of the second special symbol. . That is, in the pseudo-continuous effect in the variable meter countdown effect, an effect is performed to make it appear that the variable display of the decorative symbols continues a predetermined number of times while the second special symbol changes once.
Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is started, in the meter image EM1A, the pointer EM5C moves on the meter frame EM2A in accordance with the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect (according to the number of times the pseudo-decorative symbol changes). As shown in D), it rotates clockwise around the point CP by a fixed amount. The meter area EM3A rotates clockwise within the meter frame EM2A by a fixed amount in conjunction with the pointer EM5C (the cross-hatched portion shown in FIG. 88(D)). That is, the meter value increases.
More specifically, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A are located at the lower left (starting point) of the meter frame EM2A in the fluctuation start meter countdown effect shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 88(D), according to the execution of the pseudo continuous effect (according to the number of variations of the pseudo decorative symbols), the lower right of the meter frame EM2A (end point, countdown display EC3H points to "0")), the countdown display EC3H is rotated by one scale. Therefore, the speed at which the meter value rises changes depending on the execution time of one pseudo-continuous effect. For example, when a long-running effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is performed in the current pseudo-continuous effect, the meter value rises more slowly than a short-running effect (for example, loose eye effect). For the same reason, the speed at which the countdown display EC3H counts down changes. Note that in FIG. 88(D), the number of times of variation of the pseudo decorative pattern is five times, the pointer EM5C and the meter area EM3A are at the midpoint of the meter frame EM2A, and the countdown display EC3H indicates "5". is reached. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 88(E), a pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect is executed. This pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect is performed five times in the fluctuating meter countdown effect shown in FIG. , the game is temporarily stopped, and the decorative pattern 8C is in a state of "7↓7"). Here, in this example, when the hold icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the position where the value of the countdown display EC3H indicates "5", the ready-to-win effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect. The timing at which the ready-to-win effect is executed in this pseudo-continuous effect may be other than when the hold icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the position where the value of the countdown display EC3H indicates "5". It suffices if the ready-to-win performance is executed in any one of the pseudo-continuous performances, which is performed in relation to the variation of the second special symbol. That is, in the present invention, the ready-to-win effect (high-expectation effect) is always executed in the pseudo-continuous effect related to the variation of the last second special symbol in the time-saving state. Furthermore, in the pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 88(E), the entire meter image EM1A turns red and blinks. EM4A will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 88(F), a jackpot notification effect is executed. This jackpot notification effect shows a state in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped at the jackpot pattern array "777" as a result of the execution of the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 88(E). Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. That is, in the jackpot notification effect, during one variation of the second special symbol, as a result of performing a plurality of pseudo-continuous times (five times in this example) in the pseudo-continuous effect, the variation of the second special symbol is It shows that you have hit the jackpot. By this jackpot notification effect, it is notified that the variation of the second special symbol once, that is, the variation of the second special symbol at the end of time saving has ended. In other words, in one variation of the second special symbol this time, the number of pseudo-runs is not performed 10 times, and the jackpot is achieved at the sixth number of pseudo-runs, and it is notified that the one-time variation of the special symbol is completed. is doing.
Hypothetically, in this single change of the second special symbol, if the maximum number of times (10 times) of pseudo-running is performed without becoming a big hit, the indicator EM5C and the meter area EM3A are the scales of the countdown display EC3H. When it reaches "0", the meter value becomes full (the remaining variation time EM4A in one variation of the second special symbol becomes 0), and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are complete in the losing pattern arrangement. to stop. Thereby, it is possible to inform one time variation of the second special symbol. Therefore, EM4A in the meter image EM1A shown in FIGS. (C), (D) and (E) represents the remaining variation time in one variation of the second special symbol. In addition, the numerical value indicated by the countdown display EC3H indicates the remaining number of pseudo-runs in one variation of the second special symbol (it can also be said to represent the remaining variation time).

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of reach production is shown.
[Effect 1]
As shown in FIGS. 86 to 88, the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is configured to display a meter image EM1A for notifying one change of special symbols. Then, when the hold icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach P2B, the ready-to-win effect is always executed in the pseudo-continuous effect. That is, in the present invention, when the meter value reaches a predetermined value, the variable display of the pseudo-continuous effect is always executed with a high degree of expectation. According to this configuration, it is possible to notify a single change of a monotonous special symbol by means of a meter image in which the meter value visually changes with the passage of time without using a decorative symbol, so that the player can feel the passage of time. It is possible to maintain a sense of anticipation together. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved. Also, the player can approach the game with a great sense of anticipation that he may win a big prize when the meter value reaches a predetermined value, and as a result, the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 86 to 88, a countdown display EC1H (countdown display EC3H) for notifying one change of special symbols is displayed. Then, when the value of the countdown display EC1H becomes "4", the ready-to-win effect is always executed in the pseudo continuous effect. In other words, in the present invention, when the countdown value reaches a predetermined value, the variation display of the pseudo-continuous effect is always performed with a high degree of expectation. According to this configuration, it is possible to visually notify one time fluctuation of the monotonous special pattern with the passage of time by countdown display without using the decorative pattern, and the player maintains the sense of anticipation with the passage of time. can be made As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved. Also, the player can approach the game with a great sense of anticipation that a big win may occur when the countdown value reaches a predetermined value, and as a result, the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
As shown in FIGS. 86 to 88, the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is configured to display a meter image EM1A and a countdown display EC1H (countdown display EC3H) for notifying one-time variation of special symbols. there is According to this configuration, it is possible to notify a single change of a monotonous special pattern by means of a meter image in which the meter value visually changes with the passage of time and a countdown display without using a decorative pattern. can sustain expectations over time. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved. In addition, since the player can recognize the one-time variation of the special symbols in a plurality of types of notification modes, analog display and digital display, the game situation can be grasped very accurately. Furthermore, the player can approach the game with a great sense of anticipation that he may win a big win when at least one of the meter value and the countdown value reaches a predetermined value, and as a result, the game is more interesting. can be improved.
[Effect 4]
As shown in FIGS. 86 to 88, the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is configured to display a meter image EM1A and a countdown display EC1H (countdown display EC3H) for notifying one-time variation of special symbols. there is Then, when the hold icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach P2D, and when the countdown display EC1H indicates "1", the ready-to-win effect (highly expected effect) is always executed in the pseudo continuous effect. It's becoming That is, in the present invention, when the meter value or the countdown value reaches a predetermined value and the last variation display in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the last variation display in the pseudo-continuous effect is always executed with a high degree of expectation. It's like According to this configuration, the player can face the game with a great sense of anticipation for the final variation display in the pseudo-continuous effect, and as a result, the game can be more interesting.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 88, a meter image EM1A and a countdown display EC3H for notifying the variation of the last second special symbol in the time saving state are displayed, and the meter image EM1A and the countdown display EC3H are displayed. While is displayed, a pseudo continuous effect is executed. In the present invention, the ready-to-win performance (high-expectation performance) is always executed in the pseudo-continuous performance related to the variation of the last second special symbol in the time-saving state. According to this configuration, the player can face the game with a great sense of anticipation for the variable display of the last second special symbol in the time saving state, and as a result, the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the time saving start production shown in FIG. 88 (A), the time saving number display ZTC indicating the number of time saving times is displayed, It is configured to perform a pseudo-continuous effect without displaying the time saving number display ZTC. According to this configuration, in the performance after the time-saving final variation suggestive performance, in the pseudo-continuous performance, the last variation of the special pattern is simulated so that the variable display of the decorative pattern appears to continue for a predetermined number of times. , the player can be made to feel as if the number of times of time saving has increased. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, the modification of reach production|presentation is shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 86, in the ready-to-win effect, when the hold icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach P2B of the meter frame EM2A, and when the countdown display EC1H indicates "4" In addition, the ready-to-win effect is always executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, that is, the ready-to-win effect is always executed in the variation display of the seventh pseudo-continuous number, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the ready-to-win effect may always be executed in the variable display of a predetermined number of times other than the seventh pseudo-run. Also, as shown in FIG. 86(D), the variation result of the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect is a big win, but this is not limited and may be a loss. Also, before the pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect is executed, a cut-in effect as a chance-up effect or a predetermined character may be displayed.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 87(C), the countdown display EC1H indicates "1" when the last variation display in the pseudo continuous effect is executed. is not limited to this. For example, the countdown display EC1H suggesting the final variation display of this pseudo-continuous effect may display characters such as "LAST", "last variation", and "last" instead of the number "1". . In this case, it is even better if voice is also used at the same time. Also, as shown in FIG. 87(D), the variation result of the pseudo-continuous final variation ready-to-win effect is a loss, but this is not limited and may be a big win. Also, before executing the pseudo continuous final variable ready-to-reach effect, a cut-in effect as a chance-up effect or a predetermined character may be displayed.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 88 (A), in the time saving start effect, the characters "start time saving!" are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, For example, characters such as "Electric chew support start!", "Aim for electric chew", "FULL CHARGE", etc. may be used instead of "Time saving start!". In this case, it is even better if voice is also used at the same time.
In addition, a right-handed arrow YAR for prompting the player to hit right-handed is displayed under the letters "time-saving start!" The present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of "Right shot", characters such as "Denchu CHARGE!", "Aim right", and "Reserve charge" may be used. In addition, the characters are displayed in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. good too.
Furthermore, during the ready-to-win effect shown in FIGS. 86 to 88, the right-handed arrow YAR may be continuously displayed.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 88(E), when the pending icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the position where the value of the countdown display EC3H indicates "5", the pseudo continuous effect Although the ready-to-win effect is executed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timing at which the ready-to-win effect is executed in the pseudo continuous effect may be other than when the hold icon EM5B and the meter area EM3A reach the position where the value of the countdown display EC3H indicates "5" (for example, "3" or "7", etc.), that is, the ready-to-win effect may be executed in some variable display of the pseudo-continuous effect performed in relation to the variation of the last second special symbol in the time saving state.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect B6-1]
display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects;
a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
decorative pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of decorative patterns according to the variable display of the patterns by the pattern display means;
A gaming machine comprising
The display means is capable of executing a predetermined meter effect as one of the plurality of display effects,
The meter effect has a first image and a second image, and the second image moves from a first position to a second position on the first image in accordance with the variable display of the symbols. It is possible to notify one change of the pattern,
The decorative pattern display means can execute a pseudo-continuous effect,
During the period when the meter effect is being executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and when the second image moves to a predetermined position of the first image in the meter effect, the variable display of the pseudo-continuous effect is set to reach. ,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B6-2]
When the second image moves to the second position of the first image in the meter effect, the variable display of the pseudo-continuous effect is set to reach.
The gaming machine according to aspect B6-1, characterized by:
[Aspect B6-3]
display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects;
a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
decorative pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of decorative patterns according to the variable display of the patterns by the pattern display means;
A gaming machine comprising
The display means is capable of executing a predetermined countdown display effect as one of the plurality of display effects,
In the countdown display effect, the countdown display is subtracted from the first numerical value by a predetermined number to become the second numerical value, thereby making it possible to notify the change of the symbol once,
The decorative pattern display means can execute a pseudo-continuous effect,
While the countdown display effect is being executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and when the countdown display reaches a predetermined value in the countdown display effect, the variable display of the pseudo-continuous effect is set to reach.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B6-4]
When the countdown display reaches the second numerical value in the countdown display effect, the variable display of the pseudo-continuous effect is set to reach.
The gaming machine according to aspect B6-3, characterized by:
[Aspect B6-5]
It has a first game state and a second game state which is more advantageous for the player than the first game state, and the second game state is a predetermined variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means. A gaming machine that continues until it is executed a set number of times,
The meter effect or the countdown display effect is executed when the final variation display of the symbols in the second game state is being performed.
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects B6-1 to B6-4, characterized by:

89 to 91 will be used to explain the jackpot determination suggestive effect. This big hit confirmation suggestion effect is during the variable display of special symbols, for example, the game state is normal state, high probability state, time saving state, electric chew support (electric chew 22 is frequently opened and second start port 21 It can be executed while it is easy to win a prize (hereinafter also referred to as "electric support"), during pending digestion, and the like.

[Jackpot Confirmation Suggestion Production A]
FIG. 89 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination suggestion effect A. FIG.
In the jackpot determination suggestive effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 89(A), the first decorative symbol variable effect is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. In this first decorative design variation effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left first decorative design 8L is used in the left design display area, the middle first decorative design 8C is used in the middle design display area, and the right design display area. , the right first decorative pattern 8R is displayed. In addition, a left second decorative design 1L, a middle second decorative design 1C, and a right second decorative design 1R are displayed on the upper right of the display screen 7a. The second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are displayed extremely smaller than the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, and are also called fourth patterns. This fourth pattern is always displayed on the display screen 7a even when the first decorative pattern is erased due to an effect or the like. FIG. 89A shows that the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R are fluctuating (scrolling downward).
Further, H1 and H2 indicating the number of reservations are displayed vertically in the left middle of the display screen 7a. H1 indicates the number of reservations related to the first special symbol, and H2 indicates the number of reservations related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the first decorative symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 89(A), H1 indicates "0" and H2 indicates "4". That is, it suggests that the reserved number of the first special symbol is "0" and the reserved number of the second special symbol is "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 89(B), a battle effect is executed on the display screen 7a. In this battle production, an image of a battle between the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB is displayed. In this battle effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C and 1R are displayed. The second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R indicate that they are fluctuating, and the reserved numbers H1, H2 indicate "0" and "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 89(C), a jackpot determination suggestive effect is executed on the display screen 7a. As a result of the battle between the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB, the character "Victory!" is displayed in a large size in the center of the display screen 7a to indicate that the ally character CRA has won. By displaying the characters "Victory!", it is possible to make the player think that he or she will win a big prize (a privilege advantageous to the player will be given). In addition, in this jackpot determination suggesting effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R are displayed. The second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R indicate that they are fluctuating, and the reserved numbers H1, H2 indicate "0" and "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 89(D), the second decorative symbol losing effect is executed on the display screen 7a. In this second decorative symbol losing effect, the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R are changed while the characters "Victory!" is stopped to display the losing pattern array "589". In other words, in this second decorative pattern losing effect, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R move on the display screen 7a. The missing pattern array "589" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R indicates the variation results of the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R shown in FIG. 89(A). That is, even though the result of this special symbol change is a loss, the big hit confirmation suggestive effect (character display of "Victory!") shown in FIG. 89(C) is executed on the display screen 7a. . The pending numbers H1 and H2 indicate "0" and "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 89(E), the display screen 7a executes a losing pending performance effect. In this losing pending effect, second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R are displayed in a state in which the words "Victory!" Only is an effect for performing a variable display according to the numbers of reservations H1 and H2. In this loss pending digest effect, the variable display of the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C and 1R (first and second pending digestion) is performed in an extremely short time.
Here, in the unsuccessful reservation digest effect shown in FIG. 89(E), the number of reservations H1 indicates "0" as before, but the number of reservations H2 is changed from "4" to "2". In other words, in this losing reservation digest effect, after showing the result of the current special symbol change (losing symbol array "589") in the second decorative symbol losing effect shown in FIG. It shows that two retentions were digested. And, the losing pattern array "474" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R indicates the variation result of the second hold of the second special pattern. It should be noted that the variation result (losing) of the first hold of the second special symbol is omitted from the illustration. Also, the reservation of the second special symbol is digested with priority over the reservation of the first special symbol.

Next, as shown in FIG. 89(F), a big win confirmation effect is executed on the display screen 7a. In this jackpot confirmation effect, first decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R are displayed instead of the characters "Victory!" is completely stopped at the jackpot pattern array "777", and characters "big hit!" are displayed above the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. In addition, the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R also show a state in which the jackpot symbol arrangement "777" is completely stopped. The player is convinced of the big win by this big win fixing performance.
Here, in the jackpot determination effect shown in FIG. 89(F), the number of reservations H1 shows the same "0" as before, but the number of reservations H2 is changed from "2" to "0". In other words, in this big hit confirmation effect, after the first and second reservations (both lost) of the second special pattern are digested in the losing reservation digestion effect shown in FIG. It shows how the hold of The jackpot pattern array "777" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R indicates the variation result of holding the fourth of the second special patterns. It should be noted that the variation result (losing) of the third hold of the second special symbol is omitted from the illustration. Also, these third and fourth retention digestions are also carried out in a very short time.

That is, in the jackpot determination suggestion performance A shown in FIG. Before the fluctuation stops, an image (characters "Victory!") other than the symbols (first and second decorative symbols) is used to perform a jackpot determination suggestive effect. Then, after execution of the jackpot determination suggesting effect, only the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R move on the display screen 7a (the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed), and the special patterns and the reserved (loss) is displayed in a short period of time, and after that, according to the suspension of the big hit, a big hit confirmation effect is performed with the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R (jackpot pattern display the array).

[Jackpot Confirmation Suggestion Production B]
FIG. 90 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination suggestion effect B. FIG.
In the jackpot determination suggestion effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 90(A), the first decorative symbol variation effect is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. In this first decorative design variation effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left first decorative design 8L is used in the left design display area, the middle first decorative design 8C is used in the middle design display area, and the right design display area. , the right first decorative pattern 8R is displayed. In addition, a left second decorative design 1L, a middle second decorative design 1C, and a right second decorative design 1R are displayed on the upper right of the display screen 7a. The second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are displayed extremely smaller than the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, and are also called fourth patterns. This fourth pattern is always displayed on the display screen 7a even when the first decorative pattern is erased due to an effect or the like. FIG. 90(A) shows that the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R are fluctuating (scrolling downward).
Further, H1 and H2 indicating the number of reservations are displayed vertically in the left middle of the display screen 7a. H1 indicates the number of reservations related to the first special symbol, and H2 indicates the number of reservations related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the first decorative symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 90(A), H1 indicates "0" and H2 indicates "4". That is, it suggests that the reserved number of the first special symbol is "0" and the reserved number of the second special symbol is "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 90(B), a battle effect is executed on the display screen 7a. In this battle production, an image of a battle between the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB is displayed. In this battle effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C and 1R are displayed. The second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R indicate that they are fluctuating, and the reserved numbers H1, H2 indicate "0" and "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 90(C), a losing suggestion effect is executed on the display screen 7a. As a result of the battle between the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB, the characters "Defeated!" indicating that the ally character CRA has been defeated are displayed in a large size in the center of the display screen 7a. By displaying the characters "Loss!", the player can be made to think that he will not win a big win (the player will not be given an advantageous privilege). In addition, in this losing indication effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C and 1R are displayed. The second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R indicate that they are fluctuating, and the reserved numbers H1, H2 indicate "0" and "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 90(D), the second decorative symbol jackpot determination suggestive effect is executed on the display screen 7a. This second decorative symbol jackpot confirmation indication effect is performed with the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R in a state where the words "defeated!" stops fluctuation and displays the losing pattern array "4V4". In other words, in this second decorative pattern jackpot determination indication effect, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are moving on the display screen 7a. . The missing pattern array "4V4" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R indicates the variation results of the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R shown in FIG. 90(A). That is, it indicates that the fluctuation result of the special symbol this time is a loss.
Here, the losing pattern array "4V4" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R is not the normally displayed losing pattern array, but the left second decorative pattern 1L and the right second decorative pattern 1R are of the same pattern. In (ready-to-win state), the middle second decorative pattern 1C shows "V", which is displayed only at the time of this second decorative pattern big win confirmation suggesting performance, and is a losing pattern arrangement suggesting big win confirmation. In other words, this losing pattern arrangement "4V4" also serves as a jackpot determination suggestion effect. In other words, the pattern sequence "4V4" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R suggests that although the fluctuation result of the special pattern this time is a loss, there will be a jackpot in the pending digestion to be performed thereafter. is doing. Therefore, by displaying this "4V4" jackpot determination suggesting effect, the player can be made to think that the player will win a jackpot (a privilege that is advantageous to the player). The pending numbers H1 and H2 indicate "0" and "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 90(E), the display screen 7a executes a losing pending performance effect. 90(C) and 90(D), which indicates that the friend character CRA has been defeated, changes to the characters "Resurrection!". In the unsuccessful pending digest effect, the pending number H1 shows the same "0" as before, but the pending number H2 is changed from "4" to "2". In other words, in this losing reservation digestion production, after showing the fluctuation result of this special pattern (losing pattern array "4V4") in the second decorative pattern big hit confirmation suggestion production shown in FIG. 90(D), the second special It shows that two reserved symbols have been digested. And, the losing pattern array "9V9" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R indicates the result of the change of the second reserved pattern of the second special pattern. Although the variation result (losing) of the first hold of the second special symbol is not shown in the drawing, a losing pattern array, such as "6V6", similarly suggesting the determination of the jackpot is displayed. In addition, in this loss pending digest effect, the variable display of the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R (first and second pending digestion) is performed in an extremely short time. Here, the timing at which the character "defeat!" changes to the character "resurrection!" is when the second hold variation result "9V9" of the second special symbol is shown. Therefore, by displaying the characters "Resurrection!", the player can be almost convinced that a big win will be achieved (a privilege advantageous to the player will be given). Further, the reservation of the second special symbol is digested with priority over the reservation of the first special symbol.

Next, as shown in FIG. 90(F), a big win confirmation effect is executed on the display screen 7a. In this jackpot confirmation effect, instead of the characters "Revival!" 1 Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, the characters "big hit!" are displayed. In other words, the player is notified that the revival jackpot has been confirmed. In addition, the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R also show a state in which the jackpot symbol arrangement "777" is completely stopped. The player is convinced of the big win by this big win fixing performance.
Here, in the jackpot determination effect shown in FIG. 90(F), the number of reservations H1 shows the same "0" as before, but the number of reservations H2 is changed from "2" to "1". In other words, in this big hit confirmation production, after the first and second reservations (both lose) of the second special pattern are digested in the losing reservation digestion production shown in FIG. is digested. The jackpot pattern array "777" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R indicates the variation result of the third hold of the second special pattern. It should be noted that this third pending digestion is also carried out in an extremely short time.

In other words, in the jackpot confirmation suggestion effect B shown in FIG. 90, if there is a jackpot by looking ahead to the contents of the suspension, the symbols (first and second decorations) are displayed before the fluctuation of the started special symbols Design) other than images (characters “defeat!”) are used to perform a loss-suggestion production. Then, after execution of the loss suggestive effect, only the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R move on the display screen 7a (the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed), and the special patterns and the pending Display the fluctuation result (loss) in a short time. At this time, the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R display a losing pattern arrangement ("*V*") suggesting that the big win is confirmed, and at this timing, an image suggesting a loss (characters "defeat!") is displayed. ) is replaced with an image (the words “Victory!”) suggesting the return of the jackpot. After that, according to the suspension of the big win, the big win confirmation effect is performed (the big win pattern arrangement is displayed) with the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R.

[Jackpot Confirmation Suggestion Production C]
FIG. 91 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination suggestion effect C. FIG.
In the jackpot determination suggesting effect C, first, as shown in FIG. 91(A), a time-saving start effect is executed when the jackpot game by a specific jackpot ends. In this time-saving start production, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the characters "Time-saving start!" A right arrow YAR is displayed. It should be noted that the character "Right hit" is displayed in the display area of the right hit arrow YAR. The player is urged by the display of this right-handed arrow YAR to hit right-handedly, so that the electric chew 22 is frequently opened and the game ball enters the second starting port 21 (electrical sapo), which makes it easier to win. can be made Then, when the game ball wins in the second starting port 21, the display screen 7a displays the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, which are synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state. 1R variable display is started. In addition, in FIG. 91(A), the number of times of shortening of working hours display ZTC indicating the number of times of shortening of hours of working hours is displayed on the upper left of the display screen 7a. This number of times of shortening of working hours display ZTC represents the number of times of remaining of shortening of hours, and is "five times" in this example. Also, in FIG. 91(A), the first decorative designs 8L, 8C and 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative designs 1L, 1C and 1R are displayed. The second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are displayed extremely smaller than the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, and are also called fourth patterns. This fourth pattern is always displayed on the display screen 7a even when the first decorative pattern is erased due to production or the like. In this example, the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C and 1R indicates that it is changing (scrolling downward).

Next, as shown in FIG. 91(B), the time saving final variation suggestion effect is executed. In this time-saving final variation suggestive effect, the characters "time-saving start!", time-saving number display ZTC and right-handed arrow YAR are erased, and instead the characters "last one time!" are displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. In other words, the time-saving final variation suggesting performance is a performance displayed when the variation display of the decorative pattern related to the second special pattern is performed four times after the time-saving game is started, and one time remains. In addition, in the time-saving final variation suggestive effect, the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R display the immediately preceding stop pattern "589". Further, in the time saving final variation suggestive effect, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 91(C), the first decorative symbol variation effect is executed. In this first decorative design variation effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left first decorative design 8L is used in the left design display area, the middle first decorative design 8C is used in the middle design display area, and the right design display area. , the right first decorative pattern 8R is displayed. Also, FIG. 91(C) shows that the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are fluctuating (scrolling downward).
Further, H1 and H2 indicating the number of reservations are displayed vertically in the left middle of the display screen 7a. H1 indicates the number of reservations related to the first special symbol, and H2 indicates the number of reservations related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the first decorative symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 91(C), H1 indicates "0" and H2 indicates "4". That is, it suggests that the reserved number of the first special symbol is "0" and the reserved number of the second special symbol is "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 91(D), a battle effect is executed on the display screen 7a. In this battle production, an image of a battle between the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB is displayed. In this battle effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C and 1R are displayed. The second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R indicate that they are fluctuating, and the reserved numbers H1, H2 indicate "0" and "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 91(E), a jackpot determination suggestion effect is executed on the display screen 7a. As a result of the battle between the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB, the victory image VCG indicating that the ally character CRA has won is displayed in a large size in the center of the display screen 7a. By displaying this winning image VCG, it is possible to make the player think that he or she will win a big prize (a privilege advantageous to the player will be given). In addition, in this jackpot determination suggesting effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R are displayed. The second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R indicate that they are fluctuating, and the reserved numbers H1, H2 indicate "0" and "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 91(F), the second decorative symbol jackpot determination suggestive effect is executed on the display screen 7a. In this second decorative pattern jackpot determination suggesting effect, the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R stop changing while the winning image VCG shown in FIG. display. Then, in this second decorative pattern jackpot determination indication effect, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are moving on the display screen 7a. . That is, the losing pattern array "4V4" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R indicates the variation results of the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R shown in FIG. 91(C). In other words, it indicates that the variation result of the second special symbol this time is a loss. In other words, the victory image VCG shown in FIG. 91(E) is displayed on the display screen 7a although the result of the variation of the second special symbol this time is a loss.
Here, the losing pattern array "4V4" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R is not the normally displayed losing pattern array, but the left second decorative pattern 1L and the right second decorative pattern 1R are of the same pattern. In (ready-to-win state), the middle second decorative pattern 1C shows "V", which is displayed only at the time of this second decorative pattern big win confirmation suggesting performance, and is a losing pattern arrangement suggesting big win confirmation. In other words, this losing pattern arrangement "4V4" also serves as a jackpot determination suggestion effect. In other words, the symbol sequence "4V4" indicated by the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R indicates that although the variation result of the second special symbol this time is a loss, there is a jackpot in the pending digestion to be performed thereafter. It suggests. Therefore, by displaying this "4V4" jackpot determination suggesting effect, the player can be almost convinced that the jackpot will be won (a privilege advantageous to the player will be granted). The pending numbers H1 and H2 indicate "0" and "4".

Next, as shown in FIG. 91(G), the display screen 7a executes a losing pending performance effect. In this loss pending effect, the winning image VCG shown in FIGS. 91(E) and (F) remains stationary, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R are variably displayed according to the pending numbers H1 and H2. It is a production that performs In this unsuccessful reservation digest effect, the number of reservations H1 indicates the same "0" as before, but the number of reservations H2 is changed from "4" to "3". That is, in this losing reservation digesting effect, after showing the second special symbol variation result (losing symbol array "4V4") in the second decorative symbol big hit confirmation suggesting effect shown in FIG. 91 (F), the second special It shows that one reserved symbol has been digested. And, the losing pattern array "9V9" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R indicates the change result of the holding of the second special pattern this time. Like "4V4", this losing pattern array "9V9" also serves as a jackpot determination suggestion effect. In addition, in this loss pending effect, the variable display of the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C and 1R is performed in an extremely short period of time. It should be noted that the reservation of the second special symbol is digested with priority over the reservation of the first special symbol.

Next, as shown in FIG. 91(H), a big win confirmation effect is executed on the display screen 7a. In this jackpot confirmation production, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped at the jackpot pattern array "777" in place of the winning image VCG shown in FIGS. The state is indicated, and the characters "big hit!" are displayed above the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. In addition, the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R also show a state in which the jackpot symbol arrangement "777" is completely stopped. The player is convinced of the big win by this big win fixing performance.
Here, in the jackpot determination effect shown in FIG. 91(H), the number of reservations H1 shows the same "0" as before, but the number of reservations H2 is changed from "3" to "2". In other words, in this big hit determination production, after the second special symbol reservation (losing) is digested in the loss reservation digestion production shown in FIG. The jackpot pattern array "777" indicated by the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R indicates the result of the second special pattern's holding change this time. In addition, this retention digestion is also performed in an extremely short time.

In other words, in the jackpot determination suggestion performance C shown in FIG. 91, even though the contents of the special symbols that have started to fluctuate are lost, if the contents of the suspension are read ahead and there is a jackpot, the special symbols will be displayed. Before the fluctuation stops, the image (victory image VCG) other than the symbols (first and second decorative symbols) is used to perform the big hit confirmation suggestive effect. Then, after execution of the jackpot determination suggesting effect, only the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R are moved on the display screen 7a (the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are not displayed), and the special patterns and the reserved Display the fluctuation result (loss) in a short time. At this time, the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R are displayed as a losing pattern array ("*V*") suggesting the determination of the big win. After that, according to the suspension of the big win, the big win confirmation effect is performed (the big win pattern arrangement is displayed) with the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the jackpot determination suggestion effect is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 89 to 91, when the special symbols are changed in a predetermined manner, an image suggesting the determination of the big win is displayed, and in the variation after the special symbols are changed in a predetermined manner, the decorative symbols are used to make a big win. It is configured to display the pattern array. More specifically, in the predetermined variation of the special symbol, the content of the suspension is read in advance, and the jackpot confirmation suggesting image is displayed during the variation of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol or as a result of the variation. According to this configuration, it is possible to suggest that a big win will occur in the fluctuation before the big win, and the player can be sure that the big win will come sooner. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 89 to 91, the decorative symbols include first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R, suggesting that a big win is confirmed. When there is a variation between the predetermined variation of the special symbol for displaying the image and the variation for displaying the jackpot symbol arrangement, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed and the second decoration is not displayed in the variation. It is configured to display the losing pattern arrangement only with the patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R. In addition, the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are displayed in a much smaller size than the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, and the time to display the failing pattern array only with the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R. is extremely short. Therefore, according to this configuration, while the big win confirmation suggesting image is displayed, only the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are changed inconspicuously to display the losing pattern arrangement, and then the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C are displayed. , and 8R, it is possible to display the jackpot pattern array, and the player can feel that the jackpot has been decided as it is from the jackpot decision suggestion image. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 89 to 91, in the variation after the predetermined variation in the special symbol, an image is displayed that suggests that the number of reservations is reduced compared to the previous variation. It is configured. According to this configuration, even if the losing pattern arrangement is displayed by changing only the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R while the big win confirmation suggestive image is displayed, the player can see that the number of pending numbers is reduced. Since it is known, it is possible to understand that the special symbol has changed during this period. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 89 to 91, the jackpot confirmation suggesting image is displayed using an image other than the symbol. More specifically, the jackpot confirmation suggestive image is configured to be displayed using the characters "Victory!" and a victory image VCG indicating that the teammate character CRA has won. According to this configuration, the big win can be appealed indirectly compared to the case of displaying the big win confirmation suggesting image using a pattern, and the subsequent performance can be given a range. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 91, at the time-saving last special pattern fluctuation, the contents of the hold are read ahead, and the decoration pattern corresponding to the special pattern is fluctuating or the fluctuation result suggests that the jackpot is confirmed. It is configured to display images. According to this configuration, it is possible to suggest that a big win will be achieved in the last fluctuation of time saving, and the player can face the game with great joy. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, the modification of a big-hit decision suggestion production|presentation is shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 90 and 91, in the second decorative symbol jackpot confirmation suggestion effect, the losing pattern array "*V*" suggesting the jackpot decision is kept until the jackpot changes. Although they are displayed continuously, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the first 3 out of the 4 reservations are lost and the 4th is a big hit, the losing pattern array "*V *” should be displayed. Alternatively, out of the first three symbols, the missing pattern array “*V*” may be displayed twice. In short, it is sufficient to display the losing pattern array "*V*" at least once.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 89 to 91, when there is a big win in the hold, the configuration for performing the jackpot determination suggestion effect has been described. can also be produced in accordance with the present invention. For example, when there is no big hit in the pending, the enemy character CRB wins in the battle effect, and the characters "Defeated!" are displayed as the loss suggestive effect. While the characters ``Defeated!'' are displayed, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R, which are extremely small, are varied to arrange the lost patterns. (Balakake) is displayed, and the effect of digesting all the pending in a short time is exemplified.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 90, in the loss pending digest effect, the timing at which the characters "defeat!" Although the holding variation result "9V9" is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timing of this change may be during the change of the second hold of the second special symbol, or after "9V9" is shown, until the big hit confirmation effect is performed. may be

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 89, the characters "Victory!" Although the character is displayed and the character "Resurrection!" For example, these display positions and display sizes are arbitrary. Also, predetermined characters may be used instead of letters. In short, any image other than the symbol that can indirectly appeal to the player may be used.

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 89 to 91, the big win confirmation suggestive effect has been described using the battle effect in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB battle. It is not limited. For example, instead of battle effects, story effects (for example, effects of whether or not the main character's wishes are fulfilled) or step-up effects (effects of whether or not the player can step up to the end) may be used. Also, the battle presentation does not have to be a mode in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB battle. For example, the battle production may be a production in which a large number of characters compete and whether the selected character wins or not.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect B7-1]
display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects;
a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
decorative pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of decorative patterns according to the variable display of the patterns by the pattern display means;
A gaming machine comprising
In a predetermined variation of the pattern by the pattern display means, the display means displays a jackpot decision suggestion image,
In the fluctuation after the predetermined fluctuation, the decorative pattern display means displays a jackpot pattern array using the decorative pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B7-2]
The decorative design has a first decorative design and a second decorative design,
When there is a variation between the predetermined variation and the variation of displaying the jackpot pattern arrangement, the first decorative pattern is not displayed in the variation, and only the second decorative pattern is a losing pattern arrangement. to display the
The gaming machine according to aspect B7-1, characterized by:
[Aspect B7-3]
The decorative design has a first decorative design and a second decorative design,
In the predetermined variation, the second decorative pattern is used to suggest a big hit,
The gaming machine according to aspect B7-1 or aspect B7-2, characterized by:
[Aspect B7-4]
In the variation after the predetermined variation, the display means displays an image suggesting that the pending number is reduced compared to the previous variation.
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects B7-1 to B7-3, characterized by:
[Aspect B7-5]
The jackpot confirmation suggestion image uses an image other than a pattern,
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects B7-1 to B7-4, characterized by:

The pseudo continuous ready-to-win effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 92 to 94. FIG. This pseudo continuous reach effect is during the variable display (during one variable display) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (hereinafter also simply referred to as "special symbol"), and the game state is normal state, high It can be executed during a probability state, a time saving state, an electric chew support (a state in which the electric chew 22 is frequently opened to make it easier to win the second start port 21, hereinafter also referred to as "electric support").

[Pseudo continuous reach effect A]
FIG. 92 is a diagram for explaining the pseudo continuous reach effect A. FIG.
In the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 92(A), the pseudo-continuous start effect is executed while the special symbols are changing.
Here, the pseudo-continuous effect is a effect that makes it appear that the variable display of the decorative symbols continues a predetermined number of times in a pseudo manner, and is an effect that can be executed at the start of the variation or during the ready-to-win effect. For example, the pseudo-continuous effect includes the effect of repeating the effect of starting the variation of the decorative symbols and temporarily stopping the effect, the effect of repeating the effect of temporarily stopping at least a part of the predetermined pattern arrangement of the decorative symbols, and the predetermined logo (for example, NEXT). or a display reminiscent of a pseudo-continuation such as ``x2'', ``x3'', and ``pseudo'', and an effect of executing a variable effect of decorative symbols. The number of repetitions of the effect is also called the number of pseudo-runs, and can be expressed as "pseudo-2" and "x2" for two times, and "pseudo-3" and "x3" for three times.
In this pseudo consecutive start effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle decorative symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right decorative symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. is displayed. In addition, FIG. 92(A) shows that the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing. Moreover, "x1" is displayed above the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, thereby notifying that the number of times of pseudo-runs is the first.

Next, as shown in FIG. 92(B), the pseudo continuous reach first performance is executed. In this pseudo consecutive reach 1st performance, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are temporarily stopped in a jackpot pattern arrangement in the variation of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R with the pseudo consecutive number of times of 1, and the middle decorative pattern 8C is temporarily stopped. The reach state during fluctuation ("8↓8" in the figure) is shown. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, the characters "Reach!" are displayed. The order in which the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are stopped is such that the left decorative symbol 8L is stopped first, the right decorative symbol 8R is stopped next, and the middle decorative symbol 8C is stopped last.

Next, as shown in FIG. 92(C), a losing symbol stop effect is executed. This lost symbol stop effect indicates that the reach result shown in FIG. 92(B) is lost. In this example, "858" is shown as the lost pattern array. Note that the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are in a temporary stop state (for example, a state in which they swing up and down two or three frames).

Next, as shown in FIG. 92(D), the third simulated streak effect is executed. It should be noted that after the first pseudo-run effect (first pseudo-run ready-to-win effect) is completed by executing the losing symbol stop effect shown in FIG. 92(C), the second pseudo-run effect is executed. , the illustration of the pseudo-run second performance is omitted. It is assumed that, in this pseudo-run second performance, a losing symbol stop performance is executed with a random pattern arrangement without reaching a ready-to-win state.
In the pseudo-run 3rd performance, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed in the process of being changed, and "x3" is displayed above the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, whereby the number of pseudo-runs is 3. We are announcing that it is the second time.

Next, the losing notification effect shown in FIG. 92(E) or the pseudo continuous reach second time effect shown in FIG. 92(F) is executed. First, the loss notification effect will be described. The loss notification effect indicates that the variation result of the third simulated consecutive effect shown in FIG. 92(D) is a loss. In this example, "958" is shown in this losing pattern arrangement. Here, in this lost pattern array "958", the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped for a predetermined time (about 2 seconds), and as a result, the change related to this pseudo-continuous effect is confirmed to be lost. is notified. Then, when the failure notification effect shown in FIG. 92(E) is executed, a series of pseudo-continuous effects (FIGS. 92(A), (B), (C), (D), (E)) end. .
On the other hand, the pseudo consecutive ready-to-win second performance shown in FIG. The ready-to-win pattern array is shown as "7↓7". Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, the characters "Reach!" are displayed. When this pseudo-continuous reach second performance is performed, a big hit notification performance shown in FIG. 92(G) is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 92(G), a big hit notification effect is executed. In this jackpot notification effect, as a result of execution of the second pseudo-continuous reach effect shown in FIG. 92(F), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped at the jackpot pattern arrangement "777". . Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the jackpot has been determined. Then, when the jackpot notification effect shown in FIG. 92(G) is executed, a series of pseudo continuous effects (FIGS. 92(A), (B), (C), (D), (F), (G) ) ends.

That is, in the pseudo-continuous reach performance A shown in FIG. 92, when the reach is performed only once in a series of pseudo-continuous performances, the change result is a failure, and the reach is 2 in the series of pseudo-continuous performances. It is shown that when the game is performed multiple times, in other words, when the reach is performed multiple times, the variation result is a big win. That is, in the pseudo-continuous reach effect A, the pseudo-continuous reach effect may occur multiple times. It's becoming

[Pseudo continuous reach effect B]
FIG. 93 is a diagram for explaining the pseudo continuous reach effect B. FIG.
In the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 93(A), the pseudo-continuous start effect is executed while the special symbol is fluctuating. In this pseudo consecutive start effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle decorative symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right decorative symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. is displayed. In addition, FIG. 93(A) shows that the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing. Moreover, "x1" is displayed above the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, thereby notifying that the number of pseudo-runs is the first.

Next, as shown in FIG. 93(B), the pseudo continuous reach first performance is executed. In this pseudo consecutive reach first performance, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are temporarily stopped in a jackpot pattern array in the variation of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R whose pseudo consecutive number is the first, and the decorative pattern 8C fluctuates. Medium ("8↓8" in the figure) reach state is shown. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, the characters "Reach!" are displayed. The order in which the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are stopped is such that the left decorative symbol 8L is stopped first, the right decorative symbol 8R is stopped next, and the middle decorative symbol 8C is stopped last.

Next, as shown in FIG. 93(C), a pseudo continuous reach lag effect is executed. In this pseudo-continuous reach deviation effect, only the right decorative symbol 8R representing "8" in the ready-to-win pattern arrangement shown in FIG. 93(B) is shifted by one symbol to become "9". In other words, the pseudo-continuous reach deviation effect is an effect in which, after a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 5 seconds) has passed after entering the ready-to-win state in the pseudo-continuous effect, one of the stopped symbols shifts and the ready-to-win state is canceled. It has become.

Next, as shown in FIG. 93(D), a losing symbol stop effect is executed. This lost symbol stop effect indicates that the reach result shown in FIG. 93(B) is lost. In this example, "859" is shown in this losing pattern arrangement. Note that the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are in a temporary stop state (for example, a state in which they swing up and down two or three frames).

Next, as shown in FIG. 93(E), the third simulated run effect is executed. After the first pseudo-run effect (first pseudo-run ready-to-win effect) is completed by executing the losing symbol stop effect shown in FIG. 93(D), the second pseudo-run effect is executed. , the illustration of the pseudo-run second performance is omitted. It is assumed that, in this pseudo-run second performance, a losing symbol stop performance is executed with a random pattern arrangement without reaching a ready-to-win state.
In the pseudo-run 3rd performance, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed in the process of being changed, and "x3" is displayed above the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, whereby the number of pseudo-runs is 3. We are announcing that it is the second time.

Next, the losing notification effect shown in FIG. 93(F) or the pseudo consecutive reach second time effect shown in FIG. 93(G) is executed. First, the loss notification effect will be described. The loss notification effect indicates that the variation result of the pseudo consecutive third effect shown in FIG. 93(E) is a loss. In this example, "958" is shown in this losing pattern arrangement. Here, in this lost pattern array "958", the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped for a predetermined time (about 2 seconds), and as a result, the change related to this pseudo-continuous effect is confirmed to be lost. You will be informed of what has happened. Then, when the failure notification effect shown in FIG. 93(E) is executed, a series of pseudo continuous effects (FIGS. 93(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) ) ends.
On the other hand, the pseudo consecutive ready-to-reach second performance shown in FIG. The ready-to-win pattern array is shown as "7↓7". Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, the characters "Reach!" are displayed. When this pseudo-continuous reach second performance is performed, a big hit notification performance shown in FIG. 93(G) is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 93(H), a big hit notification effect is executed. In this jackpot notification effect, as a result of execution of the second pseudo-continuous reach effect shown in FIG. 93(G), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped at the jackpot pattern arrangement "777". . Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the jackpot has been determined. Then, when the jackpot notification effect shown in FIG. 93(G) is executed, a series of pseudo continuous effects (FIGS. 93(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (G) , (H)) ends.

That is, in the pseudo-continuous reach performance B shown in FIG. 93, when the reach is performed only once in a series of pseudo-continuous performances, the result of the change is a failure, and the reach is 2 in the series of pseudo-continuous performances. It is shown that when the game is performed multiple times, in other words, when the reach is performed multiple times, the variation result is a big win. That is, in the pseudo-continuous reach effect B, the pseudo-continuous reach effect may occur multiple times, and when the reach occurs multiple times, the player is more likely to be given a privilege that is more advantageous than when it does not occur. It's becoming In addition, as shown in FIGS. 93(B) and (C), in the pseudo-run, once the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is temporarily stopped in the ready-to-win pattern arrangement, and then the ready-to-win pattern arrangement shifts to become the losing pattern arrangement, one ready-to-win occurs. counted as

[Pseudo continuous reach effect C]
FIG. 94 is a diagram for explaining the pseudo continuous reach effect C. FIG.
In the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect C, first, as shown in FIG. 94(A), the pseudo-continuous start effect is executed while the special symbol is fluctuating. In this pseudo consecutive start effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left symbol display area is the first left decorative symbol 8L, the middle symbol display area is the first middle decorative symbol 8C, and the right symbol display area is A first right decorative pattern 8R is displayed. In addition, a second left decorative design 1L, a second middle decorative design 1C, and a second right decorative design 1R are displayed on the upper right of the display screen 7a. The second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are displayed extremely smaller than the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, and are also called fourth patterns. This fourth pattern is always displayed on the display screen 7a even when the first decorative pattern is erased due to an effect or the like. In addition, FIG. 94(A) shows that the first decorative designs 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative designs 1L, 1C, 1R are in the process of changing. Moreover, "x1" is displayed above the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, thereby notifying that the number of pseudo-runs is the first. The order in which the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped is that the first left decorative pattern 8L is stopped first, then the first right decorative pattern 8R is stopped, and finally the first middle decorative pattern 8C is stopped. It is designed to The order in which the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C and 1R are stopped is such that the second left decorative pattern 1L is stopped first, then the second right decorative pattern 1R is stopped, and finally the second middle decorative pattern 1C is stopped. It has become.

Next, as shown in FIG. 94(B), a pseudo continuous continuation effect is executed. In this pseudo consecutive continuation effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are erased, and instead, the characters "NEXT" are displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. Also, the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R stop displaying the missing symbol array "589". That is, in the pseudo-continuation continuation effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R are displayed, and the first pseudo-continuous variation shown in FIG. 94(A) is displayed. It suggests the result (loss). Then, instead of the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, the characters "NEXT" are displayed, suggesting that the pseudo continuous effect will be continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 94(C), the third simulated streak effect is executed. It should be noted that after the first pseudo-continuous effect is completed by executing the pseudo-continuous continuation effect shown in FIG. 94(B), the second pseudo-continuous effect is executed. are omitted. It is assumed that, in this pseudo-run second performance, a losing symbol stop performance is executed with a random pattern arrangement without reaching a ready-to-win state.
In the third pseudo-continuous production, it indicates that the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are changing, and above the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, " x3” is displayed, thereby notifying that the number of times of the pseudo-run is the third.

Next, as shown in FIG. 94(D), the pseudo continuous reach first performance is executed. In this pseudo consecutive reach first effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are erased, and the character CRA is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a instead. In addition, the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R are temporarily stopped in the jackpot pattern arrangement of the second left decorative pattern 1L and the second right decorative pattern 1R, and the second middle decorative pattern 1C is fluctuating ("8↓" in the illustration). 8”) reach. That is, in the first pseudo-continuous reach effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R are used, and the third pseudo-continuous change is the reach. It suggests. In addition, the character CRA is given an effect to expect a big win in the first pseudo consecutive reach effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 94(E), a losing symbol stop effect is executed. This lost symbol stop effect indicates that the reach result shown in FIG. 94(D) is lost. That is, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R indicate the losing pattern array "858". The first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R are in a temporary stop state (for example, a state in which they swing up and down two or three frames).

Next, as shown in FIG. 94(F), the fourth simulated consecutive effect is executed. In this pseudo-continuation 4th production, it is shown that the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are changing, and above the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, "x4" is displayed, thereby notifying that the number of pseudo-runs is the fourth.

Next, as shown in FIG. 94(G), the pseudo continuous reach second performance is executed. In this pseudo continuous reach second performance, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are erased, and instead the character CRA and the character CRB are displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. In addition, the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R are temporarily stopped in the jackpot pattern arrangement of the second left decorative pattern 1L and the second right decorative pattern 1R, and the second middle decorative pattern 1C is fluctuating ("7↓" in the illustration). 7”) reach. In other words, in the pseudo-continuous reach second performance, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are not displayed, and only the second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, and 1R are used, and the fourth pseudo-continuous change is the reach. It suggests. For the character CRA and the character CRB, in this pseudo continuous reach second performance, various elaborate performances are performed to expect a big win. That is, in the pseudo-continuous reach second performance, an elaborate performance with a high degree of reliability of big hits is performed with more characters appearing than in the pseudo-continuous reach first performance.

Next, as shown in FIG. 94(H), a big hit notification effect is executed. In this jackpot notification effect, as a result of executing the pseudo consecutive reach second time effect shown in FIG. Array "777" indicates a completely stopped state. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the jackpot has been determined. Then, when the jackpot notification effect shown in FIG. 94(G) is executed, a series of pseudo-continuous effects (FIGS. 94(A) to (H)) are completed.

That is, the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect C shown in FIG. 94 has first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R are not displayed, and the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is displayed only with the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C and 1R. On the other hand, when the losing pattern arrangement or the jackpot pattern arrangement is displayed after reaching the ready-to-win state in the pseudo-continuous effect, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R are used. In addition, when the ready-to-win is performed twice in a series of pseudo continuous effects, in other words, when the ready-to-win is performed a plurality of times, the variation result is a big win.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the pseudo continuous reach effect is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 92 to 94, in the pseudo continuous effect executed during the variation of the special symbols, there are cases where the reach occurs multiple times, and when the reach occurs multiple times , the player is more likely to be given a benefit that is more advantageous than when it does not occur. According to this configuration, the player can approach the game with high expectations when reach occurs a plurality of times in the pseudo-continuous effect. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 93, the ready-to-win that occurs in the pseudo-continuous effect is once stopped in the ready-to-win pattern arrangement, and then the ready-to-win pattern arrangement shifts and becomes a losing pattern arrangement. It has become. According to this configuration, even when the ready-to-win pattern arrangement shifts and results in a losing pattern arrangement, one-time ready-to-win occurs. A ready-to-reach effect of the mode can be performed. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 94, the decorative symbols include first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and second decorative symbols 1L, 1C, 1R. In this case, the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed, and the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is displayed only with the second decorative patterns 1L, 1C, 1R. According to this configuration, in the pseudo continuous effect, instead of the first decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, the display area of the display screen 7a is effectively utilized to provide elaborate images other than the patterns for a long reach effect. becomes possible to do. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 94, when the losing pattern array or the jackpot pattern array is displayed after reaching the ready-to-win state in the pseudo-continuous effect, the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R It is configured to perform with 2 decorative patterns 1L, 1C, and 1R. According to this configuration, it is possible to clearly inform the player of the change result after reaching the ready-to-win state in the pseudo-continuous effect. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
As shown in FIGS. 92 to 94, the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is configured such that the greater the number of ready-to-win times generated in the pseudo-continuous effect, the easier it is for the player to be given an advantageous privilege. According to this configuration, the player can approach the game with high expectations every time a reach occurs in the pseudo-continuous effect. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, the modification of pseudo continuous reach effect is shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 93, in the pseudo continuous reach deviation effect, only the right decorative symbol 8R is shifted downward by one symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the right decorative design 8R, the left decorative design 8L may be displaced. Alternatively, both the right decorative design 8R and the left decorative design 8L may be displaced. Also, instead of shifting downward by one pattern, two or more patterns may be shifted upward. Furthermore, the design may be displaced by using an effect such as a character pushing or pulling the design.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 92 to 94, the number of pseudo-runs is displayed as "x1", "x2", etc. in the pseudo-run reach effect. is not limited to For example, characters such as "START" and "FIRST" may be displayed for the first pseudo-run, and "MAX" and "FULL" for the fourth pseudo-run. In this case, it would be even better if it was displayed with sound.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 94, in the pseudo continuous reach effect, in the pseudo continuous reach first effect and the pseudo continuous reach second effect, instead of the first decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, Although the character is used to perform the ready-to-win effect, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the character presentation, a story presentation (for example, presentation of whether or not the main character's wish is fulfilled) or a step-up presentation (play of whether or not the player can step up to the end) may be used. In this case, the pseudo-continuous reach second performance may be a story presentation or a step-up performance with a high degree of reliability for big wins compared to the pseudo-continuous reach first performance.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 94, in the pseudo-continuous ready-to-win effect, the characters "NEXT" are displayed in the pseudo-continuous continuation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. do not have. For example, predetermined characters or scenes may be used instead of characters. In short, any image may be used as long as it can indirectly appeal to the player that the pseudo-run will continue. Also, although "NEXT" is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a, its display position and display size are arbitrary.

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 92 and 93, in the pseudo-continuous reach performance, if the reach is performed only once in a series of pseudo-continuous performances, the variation result is a loss. , when the ready-to-win is performed twice in a series of pseudo-continuous performances, the variation result is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the reach is once, the variation result may be a big win, and even if the reach is two times, the variation result may be a loss. The point is that there is a case where the reach occurs multiple times in the pseudo-continuous effect, and when the reach occurs a plurality of times, the jackpot is more likely to occur than when it does not occur.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect B8-1]
a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
decorative pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of decorative patterns according to the variable display of the patterns by the pattern display means;
A gaming machine comprising
The decorative pattern display means can execute a pseudo-continuous effect,
In the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous production, it may reach multiple times,
When reach occurs multiple times, it is easier for the player to be given benefits that are more advantageous than when reach does not occur.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect B8-2]
The ready-to-win that occurs in the pseudo-continuous effect may temporarily stop at the ready-to-win pattern arrangement, and then the ready-to-win pattern arrangement may shift and become a losing pattern arrangement.
The gaming machine according to aspect B8-1, characterized by:
[Aspect B8-3]
The decorative design has a first decorative design and a second decorative design,
When a ready-to-win situation is achieved in the pseudo-continuous effect, the first decorative pattern is not displayed, and the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is displayed only with the second decorative pattern.
The gaming machine according to aspect B8-1 or aspect B8-2, characterized by:
[Aspect B8-4]
When displaying a losing pattern arrangement or a jackpot pattern arrangement after reaching a ready-to-win position in the pseudo-continuous effect, the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern are displayed,
The gaming machine according to aspect B8-3, characterized by:
[Aspect B8-5]
The greater the number of reach times that occur in the pseudo-continuous effect, the easier it is for the player to be given advantageous benefits.
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects B8-1 to B8-4, characterized by:

The suspension icon display effects A to C will be described below with reference to FIGS. 95 to 97. FIG. This pending icon display effect can be executed during the variable effect of the decorative symbols or during the stop display. For example, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the pending ball count command and the fluctuation stop command received from the sub-control board 90, and when the instruction to execute the pending icon display effect is included, the corresponding image data is transferred from the ROM 103. This is a display effect for reading out and displaying on the display screen 7a.

[Holding icon display effect A]
FIG. 95 is a diagram for explaining the pending icon display effect A. FIG. In the hold icon display effect A, first, the four hold display of FIG. 95(A) is executed. Specifically, first, a first reserved image 9A1, a second reserved image 9A2, a third reserved image 9A3, a fourth reserved image 9A4, the reserved image 9C, and a first image IM1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. , the second image IM2 and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed. The first reserved image 9A1 is the leftmost reserved image among the reserved images (holding icons) 9A, and the second reserved image 9A2 is the second reserved image from the left among the reserved images 9A. The third reserved image 9A3 is the third reserved image from the left among the reserved images 9A, and the fourth reserved image 9A4 is the rightmost reserved image among the reserved images 9A. The four reserved images 9A1-9A4 are approximately equal in size.

The first image IM1 is a substantially semicircular image, and four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 are arranged at substantially equal intervals on the circumference. As a result, the positions of the first reserved image 9A1 and the fourth reserved image 9A4 in the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the display screen 7a are the same. Also, the second reserved image 9A2 and the third reserved image 9A3 have the same position in the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the display screen 7a. That is, the second reserved image 9A2 is positioned above the first reserved image 9A1, and the third reserved image 9A3 is positioned above the fourth reserved image 9A4. The sizes of the four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 are smaller than the reserved image 9C. In addition, the upper end of the reserved image 9C is located above the upper end of the first reserved image 9A1 on the display screen 7a, and is positioned below the upper end of the second reserved image 9A2 on the display screen 7a. is doing. The four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 are different in position in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction) of the display screen 7a. Here, in the horizontal direction of the display screen 7a, a first reserved image 9A1, a second reserved image 9A2, a third reserved image 9A3, and a fourth reserved image 9A4 are arranged at approximately equal intervals from the left side.

The second image IM2 is a horizontally long substantially rectangular image provided on both sides of the first image IM1, and is in contact with the reserved image 9C. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, and a part of the reserved image 9C and the second image IM2 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 . In FIG. 95(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed.

After the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed, the pending consumption effect shown in FIG. 95(B) is executed. Specifically, the reserved image 9C disappears, and the first reserved image 9A1 moves to the position where the reserved image 9C was. After that, the suspended icon movement effect shown in FIG. 95(C) is executed. Specifically, the first image IM1 is rotated left by a predetermined angle, and the second reserved image 9A2 moves to the position where the first reserved image 9A1 was. Also, the third reserved image 9A3 moves to the position where the second reserved image 9A2 was. Also, the fourth reserved image 9A4 moves to the position where the third reserved image 9A3 was. After that, as the game ball enters the first start hole 20, the pending icon addition display shown in FIG. 95(D) is executed. Specifically, the fifth reserved image 9A5 is displayed at the position where the fourth reserved image 9A4 was.

[Holding icon display effect B]
FIG. 96 is a diagram for explaining pending icon display effect B. FIG. The suspension icon display effect B differs from the suspension icon display effect A of FIG. 95 in the mutual positional relationship of the four suspension images 9A1 to 9A4. In the four reserved display of FIG. 96(A), the display screen 7a includes a first reserved image 9A1, a second reserved image 9A2, a third reserved image 9A3, a fourth reserved image 9A4, and the reserved image 9C. , fourth image IM4, and decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed.

The fourth image IM4 is a substantially stepped image, in which four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 are arranged side by side at substantially equal intervals. As a result, the second reserved image 9A2 and the third reserved image 9A3 have the same position in the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the display screen 7a. On the other hand, the positions of the first reserved image 9A1, the fourth reserved image 9A4, and the second reserved image 9A2 in the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the display screen 7a are different from each other. That is, the second reserved image 9A2 is positioned above the first reserved image 9A1, and the fourth reserved image 9A4 is positioned above the second reserved image 9A2. The sizes of the four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 are smaller than the reserved image 9C. In addition, the upper end of the reserved image 9C is located above the upper end of the first reserved image 9A1 on the display screen 7a, and is positioned below the upper end of the second reserved image 9A2 on the display screen 7a. is doing. The four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 are different in position in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction) of the display screen 7a. Here, in the horizontal direction of the display screen 7a, a first reserved image 9A1, a second reserved image 9A2, a third reserved image 9A3, and a fourth reserved image 9A4 are arranged at approximately equal intervals from the left side.

The reserved image 9C is in contact with the left side of the fourth image IM4. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, and a part of the reserved image 9C and the fourth image IM4 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 . In FIG. 96(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed.

After the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed, the pending digest effect shown in FIG. 96(B) is executed. Specifically, the reserved image 9C disappears, and the first reserved image 9A1 moves to the position where the reserved image 9C was. After that, the suspended icon movement effect shown in FIG. 96(C) is executed. Specifically, the second reserved image 9A2 moves to the position where the first reserved image 9A1 was. Also, the third reserved image 9A3 moves to the position where the second reserved image 9A2 was. Also, the fourth reserved image 9A4 moves to the position where the third reserved image 9A3 was. After that, as the game ball enters the first start hole 20, the pending icon addition display shown in FIG. 96(D) is executed. Specifically, the fifth reserved image 9A5 is displayed at the position where the fourth reserved image 9A4 was.

[Hold icon display effect C]
FIG. 97 is a diagram for explaining the pending icon display effect C. FIG. The suspension icon display effect C differs from the suspension icon display effect A of FIG. 95 in the mutual positional relationship of the four suspension images 9A1 to 9A4. In the four reserved display of FIG. 97(A), the display screen 7a includes a first reserved image 9A1, a second reserved image 9A2, a third reserved image 9A3, a fourth reserved image 9A4, and the reserved image 9C. , fifth image IM5, and decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed.

The fifth image IM5 is a substantially slant image, and four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 are arranged side by side at substantially equal intervals. This will
The positions of the four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 in the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the display screen 7a are different from each other. That is, the second reserved image 9A2 is positioned above the first reserved image 9A1, the third reserved image 9A3 is positioned above the second reserved image 9A2, and the fourth reserved image 9A4 is positioned above the third reserved image. It is located above the image 9A3. The sizes of the four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 are smaller than the reserved image 9C. In addition, the upper end of the reserved image 9C is positioned above the display screen 7a than the upper end of the first reserved image 9A1, and is positioned below the display screen 7a than the upper end of the second reserved image 9A2. is doing. The four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 are different in position in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction) of the display screen 7a. Here, in the horizontal direction of the display screen 7a, a first reserved image 9A1, a second reserved image 9A2, a third reserved image 9A3, and a fourth reserved image 9A4 are arranged at approximately equal intervals from the left side.

The reserved image 9C is in contact with the left side of the fifth image IM5. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, and a part of the reserved image 9C and the fifth image IM5 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 . In FIG. 97(A), the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed.

After the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed, the pending execution effect shown in FIG. 97(B) is executed. Specifically, the reserved image 9C disappears, and the first reserved image 9A1 moves to the position where the reserved image 9C was. After that, the suspended icon movement effect shown in FIG. 97(C) is executed. Specifically, the second reserved image 9A2 moves to the position where the first reserved image 9A1 was. Also, the third reserved image 9A3 moves to the position where the second reserved image 9A2 was. Also, the fourth reserved image 9A4 moves to the position where the third reserved image 9A3 was. After that, as the game ball enters the first start hole 20, the pending icon addition display shown in FIG. 97(D) is executed. Specifically, the fifth reserved image 9A5 is displayed at the position where the fourth reserved image 9A4 was.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the pending icon display effect is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 95 to 97, a first reserved image 9A1, a second reserved image 9A2, a third reserved image 9A3, and a fourth reserved image 9A4 are displayed on the display screen 7a. is displayed, the positions of the first reserved image 9A1 and the second reserved image 9A2 are different in the vertical direction of the display screen 7a, and the positions of the third reserved image 9A3 and the fourth reserved image 9A4 are different in the vertical direction of the display screen 7a. different positions in According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 95 and 96, the second reserved image 9A2 and the third reserved image 9A3 displayed on the display screen 7a are positioned at the same position in the vertical direction of the display screen 7a. . According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 95, the first reserved image 9A1 displayed on the display screen 7a and the fourth reserved image 9A4 are positioned at the same position in the vertical direction of the display screen 7a. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 95 to 97, the first reserved image 9A1 is smaller than the reserved image 9C. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 95 to 97, the first reserved image 9A1, the second reserved image 9A2, the third reserved image 9A3, and the fourth reserved image displayed on the display screen 7a The images 9A4 have different positions in the horizontal direction of the display screen 7a. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the pending icon display effect described above will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 and the reserved image 9C are circular. However, the shape of these reserved images can be any shape.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the reserved image 9C is larger than the four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4. However, the size of the reserved image 9C may be the same size as the four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4, or may be smaller than these. Also, the shapes and colors of the four reserved images 9A1 to 9A4 may be different from each other.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 partially covers the reserved image 9C. However, the reserved image 9C does not have to be covered by the first movable accessory 14 . Similarly, the second image IM2, the fourth image IM4, and the fifth image IM5 do not have to be covered with the first movable object 14, either.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect C1-1]
A gaming machine equipped with display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images,
one of the plurality of types of images is a first pending icon;
one of the plurality of types of images is a second pending icon;
one of the plurality of types of images is a third pending icon;
one of the plurality of types of images is a fourth pending icon;
When the first pending icon, the second pending icon, the third pending icon and the fourth pending icon are displayed on the display means, the first pending icon and the second pending icon are displayed The positions of the means in the first direction are different, and the positions of the third reserved icon and the fourth reserved icon are different in the first direction of the display means.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect C1-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect C1-1,
The second pending icon displayed on the display means and the third pending icon are at the same position in the first direction of the display means,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect C1-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect C1-1 or aspect C1-2,
The first pending icon and the fourth pending icon displayed on the display means are at the same position in the first direction of the display means,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect C1-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects C1-1 to C1-3,
one of the plurality of types of images is the pending image;
wherein the first pending icon is smaller than the pending image;
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇[Aspect C1-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects C1-1 to C1-4,
The first reserved icon, the second reserved icon, the third reserved icon, and the fourth reserved icon displayed on the display means are different in position in the second direction of the display means. there is
A gaming machine characterized by:

98 to 100, the pending icon visual recognition difficulty effects A to C will be described below. This reserved icon difficult-to-recognize effect can be executed during a variation effect of decorative symbols or during a ready-to-win effect (super reach effect). That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variable effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and if it contains an instruction to execute the suspended icon invisible effect, the corresponding image data is read from the ROM 103 and displayed. This is a display effect displayed on the screen 7a.

[Holding icon hard to see effect A]
FIG. 98 is a diagram for explaining the suspended icon hard-to-recognize effect A. FIG. In the pending icon hard-to-recognize effect A, the pending digestion effect shown in FIG. 98(A) is executed. Specifically, four reserved images 9A, the reserved image 9C, a first image IM1, a second image IM2, and decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a. The first image IM1 is a substantially semicircular image, and four reserved images 9A are arranged at substantially equal intervals along the circumference of the first image IM1. The size of the four reserved images 9A is smaller than the reserved image 9C. The second image IM2 is a horizontally long substantially rectangular image provided on both sides of the first image IM1, and is in contact with the reserved image 9C. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, and a part of the reserved image 9C and the second image IM2 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 .

When the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a stationary manner after the variable display, as shown in FIG. moves to the position of the reserved image 9C. After that, the suspended icon moving effect shown in FIG. 98(B) is executed. Specifically, the first image IM1 is rotated by a predetermined angle to the left, and the second retained image 9A from the left moves to the leftmost position. Also, the held image 9A located third from the left moves to the second position from the left. In addition, the rightmost reserved image 9A is also moved leftward by one. That is, the first image IM1 rotates along with the shift of the reserved image 9A. Then, the variable display of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is started.

During the variable display of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the suspended icon fade-out effect shown in FIG. 98(C) is executed. Here, the pending image 9A and the first image IM1 are faded out from the display screen 7a and become difficult to see. Specifically, the reserved image 9A and the first image IM1 gradually become faint, so that they become gradually difficult to see. At this time, the pending image 9C and the second image IM2 do not fade out from the display screen 7a. By gradually fading the pending image 9A and the first image IM1, the pending icon hard-to-recognize effect shown in FIG. 98(D) is executed. That is, the pending icon fade-out effect makes the pending image 9A and the first image IM1 difficult to see. On the other hand, the reserved image 9C and the second image IM2 are not difficult to see.

[Holding icon hard to see effect B]
FIG. 99 is a diagram for explaining the suspended icon hard-to-recognize effect B. FIG. The suspended icon difficult-to-recognize effect B differs from the suspended icon difficult-to-recognize effect A of FIG. 98 in the aspect of the first image IM1. In the pending digest effect of FIG. 99(A), four pending images 9A, the pending image 9C, the first image IM1, the second image IM2, and decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a. is displayed. The first image IM1 is a rectangular frame image, and four reserved images 9A are arranged one by one in the frame. Again, the pending image 9A is displayed on the first image IM1. The size of the four reserved images 9A is smaller than the reserved image 9C. The second image IM2 is a horizontally long substantially rectangular image provided on both sides of the first image IM1, and is in contact with the reserved image 9C. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, and a part of the reserved image 9C and the second image IM2 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 .

When the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed stationary after the variable display, as shown in FIG. 99(A), the reserved image 9C disappears and the leftmost reserved image 9A of the four reserved images 9A is displayed. moves to the position of the reserved image 9C. After that, the suspended icon movement effect shown in FIG. 99(B) is executed. Specifically, the frame inside the first image IM1 is moved leftward by a predetermined distance, and the reserved image 9A, which was second from the left, is moved together with the frame to the leftmost position. Also, the held image 9A located third from the left moves to the second position from the left. In addition, the rightmost reserved image 9A is also moved leftward by one. At the right end of the first image IM1, a frame image without the reserved image 9A appears leftward from the right end. In other words, the first image IM1 slides along with the shift of the pending image 9A. Then, the variable display of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is started.

During the variable display of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the suspended icon fade-out effect shown in FIG. 99(C) is executed. Here, the pending image 9A and the first image IM1 are faded out from the display screen 7a and become difficult to see. Specifically, as the pending image 9A and the first image IM1 move downward, they gradually become difficult to see. At this time, the pending image 9C and the second image IM2 do not fade out from the display screen 7a. By moving the pending image 9A and the first image IM1 downward, the pending icon hard-to-recognize effect shown in FIG. 99(D) is executed. That is, the pending icon fade-out effect makes the pending image 9A and the first image IM1 difficult to see. On the other hand, the reserved image 9C and the second image IM2 are not difficult to see.

[Holding icon hard-to-see effect C]
FIG. 100 is a diagram for explaining the pending icon hard-to-recognize effect C. FIG. The suspended icon difficult-to-recognize effect C differs from the suspended icon difficult-to-recognize effect A of FIG. 98 in the aspect of the first image IM1. In the pending digestion effect of FIG. 100(A), four pending images 9A, the pending image 9C, the first image IM1, the second image IM2, and decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a. is displayed. The first image IM1 is an image representing a conveyor (belt conveyor), and four reserved images 9A are arranged at approximately equal intervals on the conveyor. That is, even here, the reserved image 9A is displayed on the first image IM1. The size of the four reserved images 9A is smaller than the reserved image 9C. The second image IM2 is a horizontally long substantially rectangular image provided along the lower end of 7a, and the reserved image 9C and the first image IM1 are in contact. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode, and a part of the reserved image 9C and the second image IM2 can be visually recognized through the first movable accessory 14 .

When the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed stationary after the variable display, as shown in FIG. moves to the position of the reserved image 9C. After that, the suspended icon movement effect shown in FIG. 100(B) is executed. Specifically, the conveyor for the first image IM1 is driven, and the second retained image 9A from the left moves to the leftmost position. Also, the held image 9A located third from the left moves to the second position from the left. In addition, the rightmost reserved image 9A is also moved leftward by one. In other words, the first image IM1 performs a driving operation with the shift of the reserved image 9A. Then, the variable display of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R is started.

During the variable display of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the suspended icon fade-out effect shown in FIG. 100(C) is executed. Here, the reserved image 9A and the first image IM1 are faded out from the display screen 7a and become difficult to see. Specifically, a rectangular third image IM3 appears from the lower right of the display screen 7a, and by covering the reserved image 9A and the first image IM1, it becomes gradually difficult to see. At this time, the pending image 9C and the second image IM2 are not covered with the third image IM3 and do not fade out from the display screen 7a. By covering the pending image 9A and the first image IM1 with the third image IM3, the pending icon hard-to-see effect shown in FIG. 100(D) is executed. That is, the pending icon fade-out effect makes the pending image 9A and the first image IM1 difficult to see. On the other hand, the reserved image 9C and the second image IM2 are not difficult to see.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the pending icon visibility difficulty effect is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 98 to 100, the first image IM1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the pending image 9A is displayed on the first image IM1. An effect and a second effect in which the first image IM1 becomes gradually difficult to see can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 98 to 100, in the second effect, the first image IM1 gradually becomes faint and becomes difficult to see. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 98 to 100, the first image IM1 moves along with the movement of the pending image 9A while the pending image 9A is displayed on the first image IM1. It is possible to execute a third effect to perform. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 98 to 100, in the first effect, the second image IM2 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the pending image 9C is displayed as the second image IM2. Displayed so as to touch at least a portion. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 98 to 100, in the second effect, the second image IM2 and the pending image 9C are displayed on the display screen 7a, and the first image IM1 is gradually visible. While it becomes difficult, the second image IM2 and the reserved image 9C do not become difficult to see. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the above-described pending icon visual recognition difficulty effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the reserved image 9A and the reserved image 9C are circular. However, the shape of these reserved images can be any shape.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the reserved image 9C is larger than the reserved image 9A. However, the size of the reserved image 9C may be the same size as the reserved image 9A, or may be smaller than these. Further, the shape and color of the reserved images 9A may be different from each other.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 partially covers the reserved image 9C. However, the reserved image 9C does not have to be covered by the first movable accessory 14 . Likewise, the second image IM2 does not have to be covered with the first movable accessory 14 .

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect C2-1]
A gaming machine equipped with display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images,
one of the plurality of types of images is a pending icon;
one of the plurality of types of images is a first image;
a first effect in which the hold icon is displayed on the first image in a state where the first image is displayed on the display means;
A second effect in which the first image becomes gradually difficult to see, and
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect C2-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect C2-1,
In the second effect, the first image gradually fades to become difficult to see,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect C2-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect C2-1 or aspect C2-2,
In a state where the pending icon is displayed on the first image, it is possible to execute a third effect in which the first image moves as the pending icon moves,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect C2-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects C2-1 to C2-3,
one of the plurality of types of images is the pending image;
one of the plurality of types of images is a second image;
In the first effect, the second image is displayed on the display means, and the pending image is displayed so as to be in contact with at least a portion of the second image.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect C2-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect C2-4,
In the second effect, the second image and the pending image are displayed on the display means, and the first image gradually becomes difficult to see, while the second image and the pending image are displayed. Suspended images do not become difficult to see,
A gaming machine characterized by:

101 to 103, the decorative symbol variation display effect will be described below. This decorative design variable display effect is during the variable display of the decorative design synchronized with the variation of the first special design or the second special design (hereinafter also simply referred to as "special design") (during one time variable display). , game state is normal state, high probability state, time saving state, electric chew support (state in which the electric chew 22 is frequently opened to make it easier to win the second start port 21, hereinafter also referred to as "electric support") and so on.

[Decorative pattern fluctuation display effect A]
FIG. 101 is a diagram for explaining the decorative symbol variation display effect A. FIG.
In the decorative symbol variation display effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 101(A), the decorative symbol variation start effect is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. In this decorative design variation start effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative design 8L is displayed in the left design display area, the middle decorative design 8C is displayed in the middle design display area, and the right decorative design is displayed in the right design display area. 8R is displayed. The left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed in parallel at the same height position as shown in FIG. . The middle decorative pattern 8C is located above the left and right decorative patterns 8L and 8R, and fluctuates so as to rotate and scroll counterclockwise as indicated by the arrow YC. In addition, in this decorative design variation start effect, the decorative designs 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state where they are stopped in the losing design array ("589"). The order of stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R is such that the left decorative pattern 8L is stopped first, then the right decorative pattern 8R is stopped, and finally the middle decorative pattern 8C is stopped.

Next, as shown in FIG. 101(B), a decorative symbol ready-to-win effect is executed. In this decorative pattern ready-to-win performance, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are stopped in the jackpot pattern arrangement, and the middle decorative pattern 8C is showing a ready-to-win state in the variation of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In this example, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are stopped at "9", and the middle decorative pattern 8C is indicated by the arrow YC during fluctuation.

Next, as shown in FIG. 101(C), a middle decorative symbol display position change effect is executed. In this medium decorative pattern display position change effect, the display position of the medium decorative pattern 8C changes downward from the ready-to-win pattern arrangement shown in FIG. there is More specifically, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R show the ready-to-win pattern arrangement at the display position shown in FIG. 101(B). On the other hand, the middle decorative pattern 8C is positioned straight downward from the display position shown in FIG. In position, the display position changes. Then, the middle decorative pattern 8C fluctuates so as to rotate and scroll counterclockwise at the lowered position.

In other words, in the decorative design variation display effect A shown in FIG. 101, the decorative designs 8L, 8C, and 8R are more varied than the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R in the variation before the reach. When the variable display is performed on the upper side and reach is formed by the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R, the display position of the middle decorative pattern 8C is changed to be lower than the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R. , the variable display is performed.
That is, in the decorative design fluctuation display effect A, the left and right decorative patterns 8L and 8R as the first decorative patterns fluctuate in the vertical direction as the first direction, and the middle decorative pattern 8C as the second decorative pattern is displayed in the first direction. 2, and when the first decorative pattern reaches reach as a predetermined pattern arrangement, the display position of the variable display of the second decorative pattern changes.

[Decorative pattern fluctuation display effect B]
FIG. 102 is a diagram for explaining the decorative symbol variation display effect B. FIG.
In the decorative symbol variation display effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 102(A), the decorative symbol variation start/suspension digestion effect is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. In the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C in the middle pattern display area, and the middle decorative pattern 8C in the right pattern display area. The right decorative pattern 8R is displayed. The left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed in parallel at the same height position as shown in FIG. . The middle decorative pattern 8C is positioned above the left and right decorative patterns 8L and 8R, and fluctuates so as to rotate and scroll counterclockwise as indicated by the arrow YC. In addition, in this decorative symbol variation start/suspend digest effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R indicate a state in which they are stopped in the losing pattern array ("589"). The order of stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R is such that the left decorative pattern 8L is stopped first, then the right decorative pattern 8R is stopped, and finally the middle decorative pattern 8C is stopped.
In addition, in the decorative symbol variation start/suspension digestion effect, a suspension effect image HG is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. The pending effect image HG is displayed in an arc shape, and a pending icon indicating the number of pending special symbols is displayed in the display area. In addition, in FIG. 102(A), the first suspension H1 and the second suspension H2 are displayed as suspension icons. Also, the suspension icon HT is displayed to the left of the suspension effect image HG. The pending effect image HG rotates counterclockwise as indicated by an arrow YH1 when the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R start to change. Accordingly, the hold icon within the display area of the hold effect image HG also rotates counterclockwise. When the pending effect image HG rotates, the first pending H1 moves to the position of the relevant pending icon HT as indicated by the arrow YH2, and at the same time, the pending icons within the display area of the pending effect image HG are shifted one by one. (For example, the second hold H2 moves to the display position of the first hold H1, and the other third and fourth holds are the same). In addition, FIG. 102(A) shows the state when the variation of the decorative design is started in the state where there are three reservations.
That is, in the decorative design fluctuation start/suspend digest effect, when the decorative design fluctuation is opened, the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R fluctuate in the vertical direction as shown by the arrow YL and the arrow YR, and the middle decorative design 8C As shown by the arrow YC, it oscillates counterclockwise along the arc, and the hold icon moves counterclockwise along the arc, as shown by the arrow YH1. That is, the middle decorative pattern 8C and the reserved icon move in opposite directions.

Next, as shown in FIG. 102(B), a decorative symbol ready-to-win effect is executed. In this decorative design ready-to-win performance, the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R are stopped in the jackpot design arrangement, and the middle decorative design 8C is changing in the variation of the decorative designs 8L, 8C and 8R. In this example, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are stopped at "9", and the middle decorative pattern 8C is indicated by the arrow YC during fluctuation. In addition, in this decorative design ready-to-win effect, the number of reservations of the special design concerned shows that the third reservation H3 and the fourth reservation H4 have increased (increased by two) from the number shown in FIG. 102(A).

Next, as shown in FIG. 102(C), a middle decorative symbol display position change effect is executed. In this medium decorative pattern display position change effect, the display position of the medium decorative pattern 8C changes downward from the ready-to-win pattern arrangement shown in FIG. there is More specifically, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R show the ready-to-win pattern arrangement at the display position shown in FIG. 102(B). On the other hand, the middle decorative pattern 8C is positioned downward from the display position shown in FIG. The display position changes to a position lower than the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R. Then, the middle decorative pattern 8C fluctuates so as to rotate and scroll counterclockwise at the lowered position.

That is, in the decorative design variation display effect B shown in FIG. 102, when the decorative design starts to vary, the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R fluctuate in the vertical direction, and the middle decorative design 8C moves along the arc. The holding icon moves counterclockwise in the direction along the circular arc and in the opposite direction to the middle decorative symbol 8C. In addition, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R fluctuate before becoming ready-to-win, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed above the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R, and the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern are displayed. When reach is formed with the pattern 8R, the middle decorative pattern 8C changes its display position and descends in a direction approaching the holding icon (holding effect image HG) side, and is lower than the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R. Variable display is performed on the lower side.
That is, in the decorative design variation display effect B, the left and right decorative designs 8L and 8R as the first decorative designs are varied in the vertical direction as the first direction, and the middle decorative design 8C as the second decorative design is displayed in the first direction. 2, the holding icon moves in the left-right direction as a third direction opposite to the second direction, and the first decorative pattern moves to the reach as a predetermined pattern arrangement. When it becomes, the second decorative pattern is configured such that the display position of the variable display changes in the direction of approaching the holding icon side.

[Decorative pattern variation display effect C]
FIG. 103 is a diagram for explaining the decorative symbol variation display effect C. FIG.
In the decorative symbol variation display effect C, first, as shown in FIG. 103(A), the decorative symbol variation start/suspend digestion effect is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. In the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C in the middle pattern display area, and the middle decorative pattern 8C in the right pattern display area. The right decorative pattern 8R is displayed. The left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed in parallel at the same height position as shown in FIG. The middle decorative pattern 8C is positioned above the left and right decorative patterns 8L and 8R, and fluctuates so as to rotate and scroll counterclockwise as indicated by the arrow YC. In addition, in this decorative symbol variation start/suspend digest effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R show a state in which they are stopped at the losing symbol arrangement ("589"). The order of stopping the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R is such that the left decorative pattern 8L is stopped first, then the right decorative pattern 8R is stopped, and finally the middle decorative pattern 8C is stopped.
In addition, in the decorative symbol variation start/suspend digest effect, a suspend effect image HG is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. The pending effect image HG is displayed in an arc shape, and a pending icon indicating the number of pending special symbols is displayed in the display area. In addition, in FIG. 103A, the first pending H1 and the second pending H2 are displayed as pending icons. Also, the suspension icon HT is displayed to the left of the suspension effect image HG. The pending effect image HG rotates counterclockwise as indicated by an arrow YH1 when the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R start to change. Accordingly, the hold icon within the display area of the hold effect image HG also rotates counterclockwise. When the pending effect image HG rotates, the first pending H1 moves to the position of the relevant pending icon HT as indicated by the arrow YH2, and at the same time, the pending icons within the display area of the pending effect image HG are shifted one by one. (For example, the second hold H2 moves to the display position of the first hold H1, and the other third and fourth holds are the same). It should be noted that FIG. 103(A) shows a state when variation of decorative symbols is started in a state in which there are three reservations.
That is, in the decorative design fluctuation start/suspend digest effect, when the decorative design fluctuation is opened, the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R fluctuate in the vertical direction as shown by the arrow YL and the arrow YR, and the middle decorative design 8C As shown by the arrow YC, it oscillates counterclockwise along the arc, and the hold icon moves counterclockwise along the arc, as shown by the arrow YH1. That is, the middle decorative pattern 8C and the reserved icon move in opposite directions.

Next, as shown in FIG. 103(B), a decorative symbol ready-to-win effect is executed. In this decorative pattern ready-to-win performance, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are stopped in the jackpot pattern arrangement, and the middle decorative pattern 8C is showing a ready-to-win state in the variation of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In this example, the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R are stopped at "9", and the middle decorative design 8C is shown to be fluctuating with the arrow YC. In addition, in this decorative design ready-to-win effect, the number of reservations of the special design is increased (by two) from the number shown in FIG. 103(A) to the third reservation H3 and the fourth reservation H4.

Next, as shown in FIG. 103(C), a middle decorative symbol display position change effect is executed. In this medium decorative pattern display position change effect, the display position of the medium decorative pattern 8C changes downward from the ready-to-win pattern arrangement shown in FIG. there is More specifically, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R show the ready-to-win pattern arrangement at the display position shown in FIG. 103(B). On the other hand, the middle decorative pattern 8C is moved from the display position shown in FIG. changes.

Next, as shown in FIG. 103(D), a medium decorative symbol variation effect is executed. In this medium decorative design variation effect, the variable display mode of the medium decorative design 8C after execution of the medium decorative design display position change performance shown in FIG. 103(C) is shown. The middle decorative pattern 8C fluctuates so as to rotate and scroll counterclockwise in this lowered position. At this time, as shown in FIG. 103(D), the middle decorative design 8C moves through the front side of the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R. Therefore, due to the variation of the middle decorative design 8C, the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R partially overlap with the middle decorative design 8C and disappear. Further, when the middle decorative pattern 8C reaches substantially the middle between the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R, the middle decorative pattern 8C is positioned at substantially the same height as the left and right decorative patterns 8L and 8R. In addition, in the middle decorative design variation effect, the middle decorative design 8C has "8" positioned between the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R, "9" overlapping the left decorative design 8L, and "7" on the right. It shows how it overlaps with the decorative pattern 8R.

Next, as shown in FIG. 103(E), a jackpot notification effect is executed. In this jackpot notification performance, as a result of executing the middle decorative pattern variation performance shown in FIG. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Big Win!" is displayed. Thereby, it is notified that the jackpot has been decided.
Here, in a state where the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped in the jackpot pattern array, the middle decorative pattern 8C is positioned at substantially the same height as the left and right decorative patterns 8L, 8R and is positioned horizontally as indicated by the horizontal line HL. stop in parallel to In other words, if the middle decorative pattern 8C becomes a loose pattern arrangement without going through the reach, as shown in FIG. In the case of the lost pattern arrangement and the jackpot pattern arrangement, as shown in FIG. 103(E), the left and right decorative patterns 8L and 8R are aligned linearly and stopped.

That is, in the decorative design variation display effect C shown in FIG. 103, when the reach is formed by the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R, the display position of the middle decorative design 8C changes and the reserved icon (hold It descends in a direction approaching the performance image HG) side, and at this descending position, it moves through the front side of the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R, and is horizontally arranged between the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R. Stop.
That is, in the decorative design variation display effect C, when the left and right decorative patterns 8L and 8R as the first decorative patterns become reach as a predetermined pattern arrangement, the middle decorative design 8C as the second decorative design is It is configured to pass through the front side of the first decorative pattern and stop in line with the first decorative pattern in a straight line.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the decorative pattern variation display production will be shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 101 to 103, the left and right decorative symbols 8L and 8R as the first decorative symbols fluctuate in the vertical direction as the first direction, and the second decorative symbols , the middle decorative pattern 8C fluctuates in the left-right direction as the second direction, and when the first decorative pattern reaches the reach as a predetermined pattern arrangement, the second decorative pattern is displayed in a variable display position. is configured to change. According to this configuration, when the ready-to-win situation occurs, the display position of the variable display of the second decorative pattern changes, so that the player can face the game with high expectations when the ready-to-win situation occurs. can be done. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 102 and 103, when the decorative symbols start to fluctuate, the left and right decorative symbols 8L and 8R as the first decorative symbols fluctuate in the vertical direction as the first direction. The middle decorative pattern 8C as the second decorative pattern moves in the left-right direction along the arc as the second direction, and the suspended icon moves in the third direction opposite to the second direction. It is configured to move left and right along an arc. According to this configuration, when the decorative symbols start to fluctuate, the first decorative pattern, the second decorative pattern, and the reserved icon move in different directions in different manners, so that the player can start the decorative patterns to fluctuate. You can enjoy the production of various movements in time. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 102 and 103, the left and right decorative symbols 8L and 8R as the first decorative symbols fluctuate in the vertical direction as the first direction, and the second decorative symbols The middle decorative pattern 8C as moves in the left-right direction along the arc as the second direction, and the reserved icon moves in the left-right direction along the arc as the third direction opposite to the second direction. When the first decorative pattern is moved and becomes ready-to-win as a predetermined pattern arrangement, the second decorative pattern is configured such that the display position of the variable display changes in the direction of approaching the holding icon side. According to this configuration, when the ready-to-win state is reached, the display position of the variable display of the second decorative pattern changes in the direction of approaching the holding icon side, and the second decorative pattern and the holding icon approach each other. Since the player moves along the arc in the opposite direction, the player can greatly enjoy the performance by the movement of the second decorative symbol and the hold icon at the time of reach. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 103, when the left and right decorative symbols 8L and 8R as the first decorative symbols become the ready-to-win as the predetermined pattern arrangement, the second decorative symbols are displayed. The middle decorative pattern 8C passes through the front side of the first decorative pattern and stops in line with the first decorative pattern. According to this configuration, when the ready-to-win state is achieved, the second decorative pattern, which is the final stop pattern, is closed up, so that the player can concentrate on the variable display of the second decorative pattern to see whether or not the player will win the jackpot. You can live happily ever after. Furthermore, when the second decorative pattern is stopped, it is stopped in line with the first decorative pattern, so that the fixed pattern arrangement is extremely easy to see, and the player can easily confirm the fixed pattern arrangement. be able to. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, a modification of the decorative pattern variation display effect will be shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 101 to 103, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R fluctuate in the vertical direction, and the middle decorative pattern 8C fluctuates in the horizontal direction. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R may fluctuate in the horizontal direction, and the middle decorative pattern 8C may fluctuate in the vertical direction. In short, it suffices that the fluctuation directions of symbols other than the final stop symbol and the final stop symbol are different directions.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 101 to 103, when reaching reach, the display position of the middle decorative symbol 8C changes while the left decorative symbol 8L and the right decorative symbol 8R are stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when reaching reach, the display position of the middle decorative pattern 8C may not be changed, and the display position may be changed while the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are stopped.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 102 and 103, when the ready-to-win state is reached, the display position of the middle decorative pattern 8C is set to Although the display position is changed to the lower position in the direction of approaching the holding icon (holding effect image HG) straight below, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when reaching reach, the middle decorative pattern 8C may swing downward and approach the holding icon side. Alternatively, the display position may be raised so that the middle decorative design 8C approaches the reserved icon side and the reserved icon also approaches the middle decorative design 8C side.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 103, when the ready-to-win state is reached, the middle decorative symbol 8C moves through the left decorative symbol 8L and the right decorative symbol 8R in front of the left decorative symbol 8L. The display of the right decorative pattern 8R is partially overlapped with the middle decorative pattern 8C so that it cannot be seen, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when reaching the reach, the middle decorative pattern 8C is changed so as to pass in front of the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R so that the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R cannot be seen at all. good too. In this case, only the middle decorative pattern 8C may be enlarged and displayed.

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 103, when reaching reach and the display position of the middle decorative pattern 8C is lowered toward the holding icon (holding effect image HG), the middle decorative pattern 8C and the holding icon ( Although a predetermined gap is formed between the holding effect image HG), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the display position of the middle decorative pattern 8C is lowered in reach, the middle decorative pattern 8C and the pending icon (holding effect image HG) may contact or partially overlap each other.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect C3-1]
A gaming machine equipped with decorative pattern display means capable of displaying variable display of decorative patterns,
The decorative pattern display means includes:
At least the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern can be variably displayed,
The first decorative pattern fluctuates in a first direction,
the second decorative design varies in a second direction and stops after the first decorative design;
When the first decorative pattern becomes a predetermined pattern arrangement, the display position of the second decorative pattern changes in the variable display.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C3-2]
Equipped with display means capable of displaying a pending icon,
The display means moves the pending icon in a third direction opposite to the second direction at the start of the variation of the decorative pattern.
The gaming machine according to aspect C3-1, characterized by:
[Aspect C3-3]
When the first decorative pattern becomes the predetermined pattern arrangement, the display position of the variable display of the second decorative pattern changes in a direction approaching the holding icon side,
The gaming machine according to aspect C3-2, characterized by:
[Aspect C3-4]
The first decorative design is a left and right decorative design, the second decorative design is a middle decorative design,
The first direction is a vertical direction, and the second direction and the third direction are directions along an arc.
The gaming machine according to aspect C3-2 or aspect C3-3, characterized by:
[Aspect C3-5]
When the first decorative pattern is in the predetermined pattern arrangement, the second decorative pattern passes through the front side of the first decorative pattern and is aligned linearly with the first decorative pattern. Stop,
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects C3-1 to C3-4, characterized by:

104 to 106, description will be given of the performance corresponding to suspension. This pending effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Holding corresponding production A]
FIG. 104 is a diagram for explaining the suspension corresponding effect A. FIG.
First, in the suspension corresponding effect A, as shown in FIG. 104(A), a suspension display effect is executed. In this suspension display effect, a suspension display area C41 and the character CRA are displayed. The pending display area C41 is a display area for displaying pending icons, and displays a first pending icon 9A and a second pending icon 9C. The pending display area C41 is divided into five so as to store four first pending icons 9A and one second pending icon 9C. Incidentally, in the pending display effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing. In this suspension display effect, the colors of the first suspension icon 9A and the second suspension icon 9C are white.

Next, as shown in FIG. 104(B), the corresponding area display effect is executed. In this corresponding area display effect, a pending corresponding area C42 corresponding to the pending display area C41 is displayed. The pending corresponding region C42 is provided adjacent to the pending display region C41, and more specifically, is provided in connection with the upper portion of the pending display region C41. The reservation corresponding area C42 includes four areas respectively corresponding to the four sections storing the first reservation icon 9A in the reservation display area C41. Next, as shown in FIG. 104(C), a corresponding area selection effect is executed. In this corresponding area selection effect, a plurality of effect options are variably displayed in one of the four areas of the reserved corresponding area C42. This option includes a display that suggests a pending change, a display that suggests a reach production that will develop in the future, a display that suggests a chance increase such as "hot" or "chance", a display that suggests a big hit, etc. . Next, as shown in FIG. 104(D), a pending change suggestion effect is executed. In this pending change suggesting effect, the options that have changed in the corresponding region selection effect are stopped in the pending corresponding region C42, and a display suggesting pending change is performed. In the example of FIG. 104(D), the display suggesting pending change is expressed as "maintained change". Next, as shown in FIG. 104(E), a pending change effect is executed. In this pending change effect, the first pending icon 9A in the division of the pending display area C41 corresponding to the area where the display suggesting the pending change is performed in the pending corresponding area C42 is displayed to change the pending icon. . In this case, the color of the first pending icon 9A is changed to red or the like. A plurality of colors such as blue, yellow, and green may be prepared for the pending icon to change, and the specification may be such that the expected degree of jackpot is different for each color.
Note that FIGS. 104(C) to (E) are effects with at least the same variation.

[Holding corresponding production B]
FIG. 105 is a diagram for explaining the suspension corresponding effect B. FIG.
First, in the suspension corresponding effect B, as shown in FIG. 105(A), a suspension display effect is executed. In this suspension display effect, a suspension display area C41 and the character CRA are displayed. The pending display area C41 is a display area for displaying pending icons, and displays a first pending icon 9A and a second pending icon 9C. The pending display area C41 is divided into five so as to store four first pending icons 9A and one second pending icon 9C. Incidentally, in the pending display effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing. In this suspension display effect, the colors of the first suspension icon 9A and the second suspension icon 9C are white. Next, as shown in FIG. 105(B), the corresponding area display effect is executed. In this corresponding area display effect, a pending corresponding area C42 corresponding to the pending display area C41 is displayed. The pending corresponding region C42 is provided adjacent to the pending display region C41, and more specifically, is provided in connection with the upper portion of the pending display region C41. The reservation corresponding area C42 includes four areas respectively corresponding to the four sections storing the first reservation icon 9A in the reservation display area C41. Next, as shown in FIG. 105(C), a corresponding area selection effect is executed. In this corresponding area selection effect, a plurality of effect options are variably displayed in one of the four areas of the reserved corresponding area C42. This option includes a display that suggests a pending change, a display that suggests a reach production that will develop in the future, a display that suggests a chance increase such as "hot" or "chance", a display that suggests a big hit, etc. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 105(D), a ready-to-win suggestion effect is executed. In this ready-to-win suggesting effect, the option that has been changed in the corresponding area selection effect in the reserved corresponding area C42 is stopped, and a display to suggest the ready-to-win effect to be developed in the future is performed. In the example of FIG. 105(D), the display suggesting the ready-to-win effect is indicated as "super ready-to-win effect A". Reach A is indicated. Next, as shown in FIG. 105(E), a super ready-to-win effect is executed. In this super ready-to-win production, a production is performed in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB fight. This super reach effect is performed with a variation different from the variation in which the reach suggestion effect of FIG. 105 (D) is performed. The first suspension icon 9A in the partition of the suspension display area C41 corresponding to the performed area is performed by the suspension.

[Holding corresponding production C]
FIG. 106 is a diagram for explaining the suspension corresponding effect C. FIG.
First, in the suspension corresponding effect C, as shown in FIG. 106(A), a suspension display effect is executed. In this suspension display effect, a suspension display area C41 and the character CRA are displayed. The pending display area C41 is a display area for displaying pending icons, and displays a first pending icon 9A and a second pending icon 9C. The pending display area C41 is divided into five so as to store four first pending icons 9A and one second pending icon 9C. Incidentally, in the pending display effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing. In this suspension display effect, the colors of the first suspension icon 9A and the second suspension icon 9C are white. Next, as shown in FIG. 106(B), the corresponding area display effect is executed. In this corresponding area display effect, a pending corresponding area C42 corresponding to the pending display area C41 is displayed. The pending corresponding region C42 is provided adjacent to the pending display region C41, and more specifically, is provided in connection with the upper portion of the pending display region C41. The reservation corresponding area C42 has one area corresponding to the four sections storing the first reservation icon 9A in the reservation display area C41. Next, as shown in FIG. 106(C), a corresponding area selection effect is executed. In this corresponding area selection effect, a plurality of options are variably displayed in the reserved corresponding area C42. This option includes a display that suggests a pending change, a display that suggests a reach production that will develop in the future, a display that suggests a chance increase such as "hot" or "chance", a display that suggests a big hit, etc. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 106(D), a ready-to-win suggestion effect is executed. In this ready-to-win suggesting effect, the option that has been changed in the corresponding area selection effect in the reserved corresponding area C42 is stopped, and a display to suggest the ready-to-win effect to be developed in the future is performed. In the example of FIG. 106(D), the display suggesting the ready-to-win effect is indicated as "super ready-to-win effect A". Reach A is indicated. Next, as shown in FIG. 106(E), a super ready-to-win effect is executed. In this super ready-to-win production, a production is performed in which the ally character CRA and the enemy character CRB fight. This super ready-to-win effect is performed with a variation different from the variation in which the ready-to-win suggestive effect of FIG. 106(D) is performed or the variation different from the variation in which the ready-to-win suggestive effect of FIG. 106(D) is performed.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the suspension corresponding production will be shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the suspension corresponding effect, a plurality of options of the effect are variably displayed in the suspension corresponding area C42 corresponding to the suspension display area C41, one of the options is selected, and the selected effect I am trying to run According to this configuration, since one of the plurality of effects is executed, the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the suspension corresponding effect, a plurality of options for the effect are variably displayed in the suspension corresponding area C42 corresponding to the suspension display area C41, and the display suggesting the suspension change is selected from among the options. , to execute the selected rendition. According to this configuration, since a display suggesting a pending change is performed in the pending display area C41, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the suspension corresponding effect, a plurality of effect options are variably displayed in the suspension corresponding area C42 corresponding to the suspension display area C41, and the display suggesting the ready-to-win effect is selected from among the options. , to execute the selected rendition. According to this configuration, a display suggesting a ready-to-win effect is performed in the reserved display area C41, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the suspension corresponding effect, the suspension corresponding area C42 is divided into a plurality of areas so as to correspond to the suspension display area C41. According to this configuration, it is possible to suggest and display a predetermined effect in the suspension corresponding area C42 in association with the suspension icon in the suspension display area C41, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the suspension corresponding area C42 is arranged adjacent to the suspension display area C41 in the suspension corresponding effect. According to this configuration, it is possible to display a suggestive display of a predetermined effect in the suspension corresponding area C42 corresponding to the suspension icon in the suspension display area C41, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, the modification of the production|presentation production corresponding to suspension|holding is shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the hold change effect of the hold corresponding effect A, the target of the first hold icon 9A to be changed to hold corresponds to the area where the display suggesting the change of hold is performed in the hold corresponding area C42. Although the first suspension icon 9A in the partition of the suspension display area C41 is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and the target of the first suspension icon 9A to be subjected to the suspension change is suggested to be the suspension change in the suspension corresponding area C42. It is good also as the 1st suspension icon 9A other than division of suspension display area C41 corresponding to the field where the display was performed, and it is good also as the 2nd suspension icon 9C.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the super ready-to-win effect of the suspension corresponding effect B, the target for the ready-to-win effect suggested by the ready-to-win effect is set to the area where the display suggesting the ready-to-win effect is performed in the pending corresponding area C42. Although the first pending icon 9A in the section of the corresponding pending display area C41 is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and the target to perform the ready-to-win effect suggested by the ready-to-win suggesting effect is displayed in the pending corresponding area C42. It may be the first pending icon 9A or the second pending icon 9C other than the section of the pending display area C41 corresponding to the area where the display suggesting the effect was performed.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the suspension corresponding effects A to C, a suspension corresponding area C42 corresponding to the second suspension icon 9C may be provided.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the suspension corresponding effects A and B, the suspension corresponding area C42 is divided into four areas so as to respectively correspond to the four compartments storing the first suspension icon 9A in the suspension display area C41. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be divided into two or three regions.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect C4-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is an effect that displays a first mode in a hold corresponding area corresponding to a hold display area that displays a hold,
The second display effect is an effect of displaying a second mode in the holding corresponding area corresponding to the holding display area,
The third display effect is an effect of selecting one mode from a plurality of modes including the first mode and the second mode and displaying the selected mode.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C4-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
As the display of the first aspect of the first display effect, including a hold change suggestion display that suggests that the hold will change,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C4-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
As the display of the second aspect of the second display effect, including a reach suggestion display that suggests the type of reach effect performed with the variation,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C4-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
The reserved display area is divided into a plurality of areas including a first reserved display area and a second reserved display area,
The reserved corresponding area comprises a plurality of corresponding areas respectively corresponding to the plurality of areas divided in the reserved display area,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C4-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
The reserved corresponding area is arranged adjacent to the reserved display area.
A gaming machine characterized by:

107 to 109, description will be given of the performance corresponding to suspension. This pending jumping performance can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Hold Jumpover Production A]
FIG. 107 is a diagram for explaining the pending jump over effect A. FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 107(A), in the holding jump over effect A, the holding display effect is executed. In this suspension display effect, a suspension display area C51 and the character CRA are displayed. The pending display area C51 is a display area for displaying pending icons, and displays a first pending icon 9A and a second pending icon 9C. The pending display area C51 is divided into five so that four first pending icons 9A and one second pending icon 9C can be stored. Incidentally, in the pending display effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing. In this suspension display effect, the colors of the first suspension icon 9A and the second suspension icon 9C are white.

Next, as shown in FIG. 107(B), a pending change suggestion effect is executed. In this pending change suggesting effect, the ally character CRA throws a pseudo pending icon C52 having the same shape as the pending icon and moves it across the pending icon displayed in the pending display area C51. Note that the pseudo hold icon C52 is red. Next, as shown in FIG. 107(C), a pending change suggestion image superimposition effect is executed. In this pending change suggesting image superimposition effect, the pseudo pending icon C52 thrown by the ally character CRA in the pending change suggesting effect moves to the second pending icon 9C, and the pseudo pending icon C52 and the second pending icon 9C are superimposed. It is a performance to do. Next, as shown in FIG. 107(D), a pending change effect is executed. In this pending change effect, the second pending icon 9C superimposed by moving the pseudo pending icon C52 is displayed to change in the pending display area C51. In this case, the color of the second pending icon 9C is changed to red like the pseudo pending icon C52. A plurality of colors such as blue, yellow, and green may be prepared for the pending icon to change, and the specification may be such that the expected degree of jackpot is different for each color.
Note that FIGS. 107A to 107D are effects with the same variation.

[Hold Jumpover Production B]
FIG. 108 is a diagram for explaining the pending jumpover effect B. FIG.
First, in the holding jump over effect B, as shown in FIG. 108(A), the holding display effect is executed. In this suspension display effect, a suspension display area C51 and the character CRA are displayed. The pending display area C51 is a display area for displaying pending icons, and displays a first pending icon 9A and a second pending icon 9C. The pending display area C51 is divided into five so that four first pending icons 9A and one second pending icon 9C can be stored. Incidentally, in the pending display effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing. In this suspension display effect, the colors of the first suspension icon 9A and the second suspension icon 9C are white.

Next, as shown in FIG. 108(B), a pending change suggestion effect is executed. In this pending change suggesting effect, the ally character CRA throws a pseudo pending icon C52 having the same shape as the pending icon and moves it across the pending icon displayed in the pending display area C51. Note that the pseudo hold icon C52 is red. Next, as shown in FIG. 108(C), a pending change suggestive image disappearing effect is executed. In this pending change suggesting image disappearing effect, the pseudo pending icon C52 thrown by the ally character CRA in the pending change suggesting effect passes the second pending icon 9C and the pseudo pending icon C52 disappears from the screen. The pseudo hold icon C52 may disappear from the screen without passing the second hold icon 9C. For example, the pseudo pending icon C52 may pass between the second pending icon 9C and the first pending icon 9A and disappear from the screen. Next, as shown in FIG. 108(D), a pending non-change effect is executed. In this hold non-change effect, the pseudo hold icon C52 does not act in the hold display area C51, and both the second hold icon 9C and the first hold icon 9A do not change hold.
Note that FIGS. 108A to 108D are effects with the same variation.

[Hold Jumpover Production C]
FIG. 109 is a diagram for explaining the pending jumpover effect C. FIG.
First, in the holding jump over effect B, as shown in FIG. 109(A), the holding display effect is executed. In this suspension display effect, a suspension display area C51 and the character CRA are displayed. The pending display area C51 is a display area for displaying pending icons, and displays a first pending icon 9A and a second pending icon 9C. The pending display area C51 is divided into five so that four first pending icons 9A and one second pending icon 9C can be stored. Incidentally, in the pending display effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are changing. In this suspension display effect, the colors of the first suspension icon 9A and the second suspension icon 9C are white.

Next, as shown in FIG. 109(B), a pending change suggestion effect is executed. In this pending change suggesting effect, the ally character CRA throws a pseudo pending icon C52 having the same shape as the pending icon and moves it across the pending icon displayed in the pending display area C51. Note that the pseudo hold icon C52 is red. Next, as shown in FIG. 109(C), a pending change suggesting image disappearing effect is executed. In this pending change suggesting image disappearing effect, the pseudo pending icon C52 thrown by the ally character CRA in the pending change suggesting effect passes the second pending icon 9C and the pseudo pending icon C52 disappears from the screen. The pseudo hold icon C52 may disappear from the screen without passing the second hold icon 9C. For example, the pseudo pending icon C52 may pass between the second pending icon 9C and the first pending icon 9A and disappear from the screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 109(D), a pending non-change effect is executed. In this hold non-change effect, the pseudo hold icon C52 does not act in the hold display area C51, and both the second hold icon 9C and the first hold icon 9A do not change hold. Next, as shown in FIG. 109(E), a pending change suggestion effect is executed. In this hold change suggesting effect, the ally character CRA throws the pseudo hold icon C52 again and moves it across the hold icon displayed in the hold display area C51. Next, as shown in FIG. 109(F), a pending change suggestion image superimposition effect is executed. In this pending change suggesting image superimposition effect, the pseudo pending icon C52 thrown by the ally character CRA in the pending change suggesting effect moves to the second pending icon 9C, and the pseudo pending icon C52 and the second pending icon 9C are superimposed. It is a performance to do. Next, as shown in FIG. 109(G), a pending change effect is executed. In this pending change effect, the second pending icon 9C superimposed by moving the pseudo pending icon C52 is displayed to change in the pending display area C51. In this case, the color of the second pending icon 9C is changed to red like the pseudo pending icon C52. A plurality of colors such as blue, yellow, and green may be prepared for the pending icon to change, and the specification may be such that the expected degree of jackpot is different for each color.
Note that FIGS. 109A to 109G are effects with the same variation.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the holding jump over effect is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the hold over jump effect, when the hold display area C51 is being performed, the hold change suggestion effect is performed, and then the hold change effect is performed. According to this configuration, the attraction of the game can be improved by the suspension change suggestion effect and the suspension change effect.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the hold jump over effect, the hold change suggesting image superimposition effect is performed after the hold change suggesting effect, and then the hold change effect is performed. According to this configuration, the hold change effect is performed after the hold change suggestion image superimposed effect, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the hold jump over effect, after the hold change suggesting effect, the hold change suggesting image disappearing effect is performed, and then the hold change effect is performed. According to this configuration, the player is once discouraged by the suspension change suggesting image disappearance effect, and then the suspension change effect is performed, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the holding jump over effect, after the hold change suggesting effect, the hold change suggesting image disappearing effect is performed, and then the hold change suggesting effect is performed again, and then the hold change effect is performed. It's becoming According to this configuration, the game player is once discouraged by the suspension change suggesting image disappearance effect, and then the suspension change effect is performed through the suspension change suggesting effect, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the pseudo hold icon C52 has the same shape as the hold icon in the holding jumping effect. According to this configuration, the player can look at the pseudo-hold icon C52 and expect a change in hold, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

[Modification]
Below, a modified example of the holding jump over effect will be shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the pseudo hold icon C52 is superimposed on the second hold icon 9C, and the second hold icon 9C changes to hold in the hold jump effects A and C. , the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the pseudo pending icon C52 may be superimposed on the first pending icon 9A, and the first pending icon 9A may be changed to pending.

[Modification 2]
In the game machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the pseudo hold icon C52 has the same shape as the first hold icon 9A and the second hold icon 9C in the holding jumping effects A to C, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the pseudo hold icon C52 may have a different shape. Also in this case, the color of the pseudo hold icon C52 is set to the color desired to be changed to hold.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect C5-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
The display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of pending icons,
The pending icon includes an icon representing pending and an icon representing the pending,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is an effect of displaying a pending display area displaying the pending icon,
The second display effect is an effect of moving a pending change suggesting image that suggests a change in pending so as to straddle the pending icon displayed in the pending display area,
The third display effect is a effect of changing the hold,
A combination effect including the first display effect, the second display effect, and the third display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed while the first display effect is being performed, and the third display effect is performed after the second display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C5-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fourth display effect is a effect of superimposing the suspension change suggesting image on a specific suspension icon displayed in the suspension display area,
The combined effect is a effect that may include the fourth display effect,
In the combination effect, the fourth display effect is performed after the second display effect, and then the third display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C5-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
A fifth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fifth display effect is a effect of temporarily disappearing the pending change suggesting image outside the pending display area,
The combined effect is a effect that may include the fifth display effect,
In the combination effect, the fifth display effect is performed after the second display effect, and then the third display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C5-4]
The gaming machine according to aspect 3,
In the combination effect, after the second display effect, the fifth display effect is performed, then the second display effect is performed again, and then the third display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect C5-5]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
The pending change suggestive image has a shape similar to the pending icon,
A gaming machine characterized by:

110 to 112, decorative pattern display effects A to C will be described below. This decorative design display effect can be executed during the decorative design fluctuation effect or before the stop display. That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variable effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and if the instruction to execute the decorative pattern display effect is included, the corresponding image data is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen. This is a display effect displayed on 7a.

[Decorative pattern display effect A]
FIG. 110 is a diagram for explaining the decorative symbol display effect A. FIG. In the decorative symbol display effect A, first, the decorative symbol rotation effect of FIG. 110(A) is executed. Specifically, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a. In the decorative designs 8L, 8C, 8R, the right decorative design 8R is larger than the middle decorative design 8C, and the middle decorative design 8C is larger than the left decorative design 8L. The left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R each rotate horizontally about the vertical direction of the display screen 7a as a rotation axis. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode.

Next, the decorative symbol right superimposition effect shown in FIG. 110(B) is executed. Specifically, the left decorative design 8L is partially overlaid with the middle decorative design 8C, and the middle decorative design 8C is partially overlaid with the right decorative design 8R. Also, the right decorative pattern 8R is displayed larger than the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed larger than the left decorative pattern 8L. A part of the right decorative pattern 8R is covered with the first movable accessory 14 and is visible through the first movable accessory 14. - 特許庁The left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R each face leftward. The main surfaces are main surfaces on which numbers are represented in the three-dimensional decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, and are formed on both sides of the end surface shown in FIG. 110(A). Here, it means that the direction in which the number "7" is facing is the left direction.

Next, the decorative symbol left superimposition effect shown in FIG. 110(C) is executed. Specifically, the middle decorative pattern 8C is superimposed on a part of the right decorative pattern 8R, and the left decorative pattern 8L is superimposed on a part of the middle decorative pattern 8C. Also, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed larger than the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed larger than the right decorative pattern 8R. A part of the left decorative pattern 8L is covered with the first movable accessory 14 and is visible through the first movable accessory 14. - 特許庁The main faces of the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R are directed rightward. In other words, it means that the direction in which the number "7" is facing is the right direction.

Next, the middle decorative design small display effect shown in FIG. 110(D) is executed. Specifically, the middle decorative design 8C smaller than both the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R is displayed without overlapping with both the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R. Also, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed with their main faces facing different directions. Here, it means that the direction in which the number "7" faces is different. A part of each of the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R is covered with the first movable accessory 14 and is visible through the first movable accessory 14. - 特許庁

Next, the decorative symbol center superimposition effect shown in FIG. 110(E) is executed. Specifically, the middle decorative pattern 8C is superimposed on each part of the right decorative pattern 8R and the left decorative pattern 8L. Also, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed so that a part of each protrudes from the display screen 7a. Next, a shape effect such as a decorative symbol shown in FIG. 110(F) is executed. Specifically, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed in the same size and arranged at regular intervals.

[Decorative pattern display effect B]
FIG. 111 is a diagram for explaining the decorative symbol display effect B. FIG. The decorative design display effect B differs from the decorative design display effect A of FIG. 110 in the aspects of the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R. In the decorative design rotation effect of FIG. 111(A), decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a, similarly to the decorative design display effect A of FIG. On the other hand, unlike the decorative design display effect A of FIG. 110, the decorative designs 8L, 8C and 8R are equal in size to the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C and the right decorative design 8R.

Next, the decorative symbol right superimposition effect shown in FIG. 111(B) is executed. Specifically, similarly to the decorative design display performance A of FIG. 110, the middle decorative design 8C is superimposed on a part of the left decorative design 8L, and the right decorative design 8R is superimposed on a part of the middle decorative design 8C. On the other hand, unlike the decorative design display effect A of FIG. 110, the sizes of the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C and the right decorative design 8R are the same. Next, the decorative symbol left superimposition effect shown in FIG. 111(C) is executed. Specifically, the middle decorative pattern 8C is superimposed on a part of the right decorative pattern 8R, and the left decorative pattern 8L is superimposed on a part of the middle decorative pattern 8C. The size of the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C and the right decorative pattern 8R are the same.

Next, the medium decorative design small display effect shown in FIG. 111(D) is executed. Specifically, the middle decorative design 8C smaller than both the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R is displayed without overlapping with both the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R. Unlike the decorative design display effect A of FIG. 110, the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R have their main surfaces facing the same direction.

Next, the decorative symbol center superimposition effect shown in FIG. 111(E) is executed. Specifically, the middle decorative pattern 8C is superimposed on each part of the right decorative pattern 8R and the left decorative pattern 8L. Unlike the decorative design display effect A of FIG. 110, the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C and the right decorative design 8R do not protrude from the display screen 7a. Next, a shape effect such as a decorative symbol shown in FIG. 111(F) is executed. Specifically, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed in the same size and arranged at regular intervals.

[Decorative pattern display effect C]
FIG. 112 is a diagram for explaining the decorative symbol display effect C. FIG. The decorative design display effect C differs from the decorative design display effect A of FIG. 110 in the aspects of the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C and the right decorative design 8R. In FIG. 112(A), a decorative symbol reversal effect is executed. Specifically, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed on the display screen 7a. As for the decorative designs 8L, 8C and 8R, the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C and the right decorative design 8R are equal in size. The left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R are each displayed with a horizontally reversed number. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode.

Next, the decorative symbol right superimposition effect shown in FIG. 112(B) is executed. Specifically, the left decorative design 8L is partially overlaid with the middle decorative design 8C, and the middle decorative design 8C is partially overlaid with the right decorative design 8R. The size of the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C and the right decorative pattern 8R are the same. The left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R each face the front. Next, the decorative symbol left superimposition effect shown in FIG. 112(C) is executed. Specifically, the middle decorative pattern 8C is superimposed on a part of the right decorative pattern 8R, and the left decorative pattern 8L is superimposed on a part of the middle decorative pattern 8C. The size of the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C and the right decorative pattern 8R are the same. The left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R each face the front.

Next, the middle decorative design small display effect shown in FIG. 112(D) is executed. Specifically, the middle decorative design 8C smaller than both the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R is displayed without overlapping with both the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R. The left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R each face the front.

Next, the decorative symbol center superimposition effect shown in FIG. 112(E) is executed. Specifically, the middle decorative pattern 8C is superimposed on each part of the right decorative pattern 8R and the left decorative pattern 8L. The left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C and the right decorative pattern 8R do not protrude from the display screen 7a. Next, a shape effect such as a decorative symbol shown in FIG. 112(F) is executed. Specifically, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed in the same size and arranged at regular intervals.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the decorative pattern display effect will be shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 110 to 112, the display screen 7a displays the left decorative symbol 8L, the middle decorative symbol 8C, and the right decorative symbol 8R. A first effect in which the middle decorative pattern 8C overlaps a part of the 8R and the left decorative pattern 8L overlaps a part of the middle decorative pattern 8C, and after the first production, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed. A second effect in which the middle decorative pattern 8C smaller than both of the above is displayed without overlapping both the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 110 to 112, after the second effect, the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed overlapping the right decorative pattern 8R and the left decorative pattern 8L. A third effect can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 110 to 112, in the first effect, the left decorative pattern 8L is displayed larger than the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the middle decorative pattern 8C is displayed larger than the right decorative pattern 8R. is also displayed large. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 110 to 112, in the second effect, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R are displayed with their main surfaces facing in different directions. be done. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 110 to 112, in the third effect, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are arranged so that a part of each protrudes from the display screen 7a. to be displayed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the above-described decorative pattern display effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R are all set to "7". However, the decorative pattern display effect can be executed even when the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are numbers other than "7". Also, the decorative design display effect may be executed when the decorative designs 8L, 8C, and 8R have different numbers.

[Modification 2]
In the decorative design reversal effect of FIG. 112(A), the left decorative design 8L, the middle decorative design 8C, and the right decorative design 8R are left and right reversed even for a moment. That is, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R rotate vertically and horizontally, respectively, and may be temporarily reversed horizontally, or the left decorative pattern 8L and the middle decorative pattern The pattern 8C and the right decorative pattern 8R may rotate vertically or horizontally as a whole, and may be temporarily reversed horizontally.

[Modification 3]
110 to 112, the decorative pattern display effects include a decorative pattern right superimposed effect, a decorative pattern left superimposed effect, a middle decorative pattern small display effect, a decorative pattern center superimposed effect, and a shape effect such as a decorative pattern. . However, some of these may not be included. Also, effects other than these effects may be included.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect D1-1]
A gaming machine equipped with display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images,
one of the plurality of types of images is a left decorative design,
one of the plurality of types of images is a middle decorative pattern,
one of the plurality of types of images is a right decorative pattern,
In a state in which the left decorative design, the middle decorative design and the right decorative design are displayed on the display means, the middle decorative design overlaps a part of the right decorative design, and the left decoration is partially superimposed on the middle decorative design. A first effect in which the patterns are overlapped and displayed;
After the first effect, the middle decorative design smaller than both the left decorative design and the right decorative design is displayed without overlapping both the left decorative design and the right decorative design. Directing and performing,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D1-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect D1-1,
After the second effect, it is possible to execute a third effect in which the middle decorative pattern is displayed overlapping a part of each of the right decorative pattern and the left decorative pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D1-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect D1-1 or aspect D1-2,
In the first effect, the left decorative pattern is displayed larger than the middle decorative pattern, and the middle decorative pattern is displayed larger than the right decorative pattern.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D1-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects D1-1 to D1-3,
In the second effect, the left decorative pattern, the middle decorative pattern, and the right decorative pattern are displayed with different orientations of their main surfaces.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D1-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect D1-4,
In the third effect, the left decorative pattern and the right decorative pattern are displayed such that a portion of each protrudes from the display means.
A gaming machine characterized by:

113 to 115, the winning type suggestive image display effects A to C will be described below. This win type suggestive image display effect can be executed, for example, during a variation effect of decorative symbols at the time of rush. That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variation effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and if the instruction to execute the winning type suggesting image display effect is included, the corresponding image data is read from the ROM 103. This is a display effect displayed on the display screen 7a.

[Hit type suggestion image display effect A]
FIG. 113 is a diagram for explaining the winning type suggestive image display effect A. FIG. In the hit type suggestive image display effect A, first, the decorative symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 113(A) is executed. Specifically, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and a winning type suggestion image SH are displayed on the display screen 7a. The winning type suggesting image SH is an image that suggests the content of a series of winning games during the rush. In other words, the winning type suggesting image SH is an image that suggests the big winning type executed in the past. In FIG. 113(A), three kinds of jackpot types of "Super", "Miracle" and "Bonus" are displayed. Also, in FIG. 113(A), eight winning type suggesting images SH are displayed in two rows, suggesting that eight big winning games have been executed in the past. In FIG. 113(A), the jackpot types of the first to fifth times are displayed in the upper row, and the jackpot types of the sixth to eighth times are displayed in the lower row. The winning type suggesting images SH are displayed in order from the left side to the right side near the center of the display screen 7a. The first movable role 14 is in the first mode, and a part of the winning type suggestion image SH is visible through the first movable role 14 .

The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R shift from variable display to stationary display as shown in the order of FIGS. 113(A) to 113(C). At this time, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed overlapping part of the winning type suggestion image SH, as shown in FIGS. 113(A) to 113(C). That is, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are partially overlapped with the hit type suggestion image SH during the variable display shown in FIG. It is displayed superimposed on the winning type suggestion image SH. After the decorative symbol stop display of FIG. 113(C), the decorative symbol variation effect is executed again as shown in FIG. 113(D). Also at this time, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed overlapping part of the winning type suggesting image SH.

[Hit type suggestion image display effect B]
FIG. 114 is a diagram for explaining the winning type suggestive image display effect B. FIG. The winning type suggesting image display effect B differs from the winning type suggesting image display effect A in FIG. 113 in that the suggesting image IS1, the number of acquired balls image BA1, and the remaining period suggesting image are displayed. In the decorative design variation effect of FIG. 114(A), the display screen 7a displays decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, a hit type suggestive image SH, a suggestive image IS1, a winning ball image BA1, and a first image IM1. , a second image IM2 and a third image IM3 are displayed. The winning type suggesting image SH is the same as the winning type suggesting image display effect A in FIG. Here, nine winning type suggestive images SH are displayed side by side in two rows, suggesting that nine big winning games have been executed in the past. The suggestion image IS1 is an image that suggests the player to hit right. The acquired ball number image BA1 represents the number of balls acquired by the player in a series of winning games.

The first image IM1 is an image representing a specific object, and represents the shape of a smile here. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, characters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The first image IM1 is displayed over the second image IM2. Here, the first image IM1 is displayed on the left edge of the second image IM2. The second image IM2 is a substantially rectangular figure elongated in the horizontal direction, and is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a. A third image IM3 is a pending icon (a pending image) representing the number of pending orders, and is displayed on the second image IM2. A reservation number of 4 is suggested here.

The first image IM1 moves rightward on the second image IM2. The first image IM1 and the second image IM2 function as remaining period suggestive images that suggest the remaining period until the predetermined period expires, depending on the position of the first image IM1 with respect to the second image IM2. That is, it suggests that the predetermined period has expired when the first image IM1 is positioned at the right end of the second image IM2. A predetermined period is, for example, a period from the start to the end of one variation pattern.

The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a. A portion of each of the suggestive image IS1, the acquired ball number image BA1, the first image IM1, the second image IM2, and the winning type suggestive image SH is covered with the first movable accessory 14, and the first movable Visual recognition is possible through the accessory 14. - 特許庁

The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R shift from the variable display to the stationary display as shown in the order of FIGS. 114(A) to 114(C). At this time, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed overlapping part of the winning type suggestion image SH, as shown in FIGS. 114(A) to 114(C). That is, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are partially overlapped with the hit type suggestion image SH during the variable display shown in FIG. It is displayed superimposed on the winning type suggestion image SH. After the decorative symbol stop display of FIG. 114(C), the decorative symbol variation effect is executed again as shown in FIG. 114(D). Also at this time, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed overlapping part of the winning type suggesting image SH.

[Hit type suggestive image display effect C]
FIG. 115 is a diagram for explaining the winning type suggesting image display effect C. FIG. The winning type suggesting image display effect C differs from the winning type suggesting image display effect A in FIG. 113 in that the second decorative symbols 8l, 8c, 8r and the remaining period suggesting image are displayed. In the decorative design variation production shown in FIG. 115(A), the display screen 7a displays the decorative designs 8L, 8C, 8R, the hit type suggestion image SH, the second decorative designs 8l, 8c, 8r, the first image IM1, A second image IM2 and a third image IM3 are displayed. The winning type suggesting image SH is the same as the winning type suggesting image display effect A in FIG. Here, three winning type suggestive images SH are displayed side by side in one row, suggesting that the big winning game has been executed three times in the past. Here, the second decorative patterns 8l, 8c, 8r undergo a pseudo-continuous effect in which the second decorative patterns 8l, 8c, 8r repeat a plurality of times of variable display and temporary stop display during the period from one time variable display to stop display. Do.

The first image IM1, the second image IM2, and the third image are the same as the winning type suggestive image display effect B in FIG. That is, the first image IM1 and the second image IM2 function as a remaining period suggestive image that suggests the remaining period until the predetermined period expires, depending on the position of the first image IM1 with respect to the second image IM2. Here, it corresponds to the period from the one-time variable display of the second decorative symbols 8l, 8c, 8r to the stop display.

The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a. Part of each of the second decorative symbols 8l, 8c, 8r, the first image IM1, the second image IM2, and the winning type suggesting image SH is covered with the first movable accessory 14, and the first movable role Visible through the object 14 .

The decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R execute a pseudo-continuous effect as shown in the order of FIGS. 115(A) to 115(D). At this time, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed overlapping part of the winning type suggestion image SH, as shown in FIGS. 115(A) to 114(D). That is, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are partially overlapped with the hit type suggestion image SH during the variable display shown in FIG. 115A, and partially displayed during the stop display shown in FIG. It is displayed superimposed on the winning type suggestion image SH.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the winning type suggestion image display effect is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 113 to 115, in a state in which a winning type suggesting image SH suggesting a jackpot type executed in the past is displayed on the display screen 7a, a winning type suggesting image is displayed. It is possible to execute a first effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed overlapping part of the SH. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 113 to 115, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are hit, and at least a part thereof overlaps with the type suggesting image SH. is executable. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 114 and 115, in the first effect, remaining period suggestive images IM1 and IM2 indicating the remaining period until the predetermined period expires are displayed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 114, in the first effect, a won ball number image BA1 indicating the number of balls won by past big wins is displayed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 114, at least a portion of the acquired ball count image BA1 is visible through the first movable accessory . According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modification of the hit type suggestive image display effect is shown below.
[Modification 1]
The content of the winning type suggestion image SH shown in FIGS. 113 to 115 is not limited to the above, and can be any winning type. Also, the shape and arrangement of the winning type suggestion image SH are not limited to the above, and can be any shape and arrangement.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 is assumed to be in the first mode. However, the first movable accessory 14 may be in other modes. For example, the first movable accessory 14 may be stationary at the home position as a third mode, and may be in a state where it is difficult to see, or may cover the entire display screen 7a as a second mode.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect D2-1]
A gaming machine equipped with display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images,
One of the plurality of types of images is a winning type suggesting image that suggests a jackpot type executed in the past,
one of the plurality of types of images is a decorative pattern,
In a state where the winning type suggesting image is displayed on the display means, a first effect can be executed in which the decorative pattern is displayed overlapping a part of the winning type suggesting image,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D2-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect D2-1,
It is possible to execute a second effect in which a variable effect is started in a state where the decorative pattern overlaps at least a part of the winning type suggesting image,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D2-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect D2-1 or aspect D2-2,
In the first effect, a remaining period suggestion image indicating the remaining period until the predetermined period expires is displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D2-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects D2-1 to D2-3,
In the first effect, a winning ball number image showing the number of balls won by past big wins is displayed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D2-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect D2-4 further comprises
Equipped with a transparent role,
At least part of the acquired ball number image is visible through the accessory,
A gaming machine characterized by:

The two-reach effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 116 to 118. FIG. This two-reach effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.
[Two reach production A]
FIG. 116 is a diagram for explaining the two-reach effect A. FIG.
First, in the two reach effect A, as shown in FIG. 116(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change. Next, as shown in FIG. 116(B), the first ready-to-win effect is executed. In this first ready-to-win performance, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R stop at the same pattern, and a ready-to-win state is formed in which the decorative pattern 8C fluctuates, and in the ready-to-win state, the decorative pattern 8C moves from left to right. It is a performance. In FIG. 116(B), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed. Next, as shown in FIG. 116(C), the second ready-to-win effect is executed. In this second ready-to-win performance, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R stop at the same pattern, and a ready-to-win state is formed in which the decorative pattern 8C fluctuates, and in the ready-to-win state, the decorative pattern 8C moves from right to left. It is a performance. In FIG. 116(C), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed.
Note that FIGS. 116A to 116C show the same variation effects. Therefore, in the same variation, the first ready-to-win effect and the second ready-to-win effect are executed, in other words, two different ready-to-reach effects are executed.

[Two reach production B]
FIG. 117 is a diagram for explaining the two-reach effect B. FIG.
First, in the two-reach effect B, as shown in FIG. 117(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change. Next, as shown in FIG. 117(B), the first ready-to-win effect is executed. In this first ready-to-win performance, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R stop at the same pattern, and a ready-to-win state is formed in which the decorative pattern 8C fluctuates, and in the ready-to-win state, the decorative pattern 8C moves from left to right. It is a performance. In FIG. 117(B), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed. Next, as shown in FIG. 117(C), a pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R are stopped at the same pattern, and the decorative pattern 8C is stopped at a pattern suggesting a pseudo-continuous run (hereinafter also referred to as a pseudo-continuous suggesting pattern). The pseudo-continuous effect is a effect that is executed at the start of the variable change or during the ready-to-win effect. An effect that repeats the effect of temporarily stopping at least a part, an effect that repeats the effect of temporarily stopping a predetermined logo, or a display reminiscent of a pseudo-continuation such as “x2”, “x3”, “pseudo”, Including the effect to execute the variable effect of the decorative pattern. The same applies to the pseudo-continuous effects shown below.

Next, as shown in FIG. 117(D), the second ready-to-win effect is executed. In this second ready-to-win performance, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R stop at the same pattern, and a ready-to-win state is formed in which the decorative pattern 8C fluctuates, and in the ready-to-win state, the decorative pattern 8C moves from right to left. It is a performance. In FIG. 117(D), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed.
Note that FIGS. 117A to 117D show the same variation effects. Therefore, in the same variation, the first ready-to-win effect and the second ready-to-win effect are executed, in other words, two different ready-to-reach effects are executed.

[Two reach production C]
FIG. 118 is a diagram for explaining the two-reach effect C. FIG.
First, in the two-reach effect C, as shown in FIG. 118(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change. Next, as shown in FIG. 118(B), the first ready-to-win effect is executed. In this first ready-to-win performance, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R stop at the same pattern, and a ready-to-win state is formed in which the decorative pattern 8C fluctuates, and in the ready-to-win state, the decorative pattern 8C moves from left to right. It is a performance. In FIG. 118(B), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed. Next, as shown in FIG. 118(C), a pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R are stopped at the same pattern, and the decorative pattern 8C is stopped at a pattern suggesting a pseudo-continuous run (hereinafter also referred to as a pseudo-continuous suggesting pattern).

Next, as shown in FIG. 118(D), the second ready-to-win effect is executed. In this second ready-to-win performance, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R stop at the same pattern, a ready-to-win state is formed in which the decorative pattern 8C fluctuates, and in the ready-to-win state, the decorative pattern 8C moves upward from the bottom. It is a performance. In FIG. 118(D), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed. Note that FIGS. 118A to 118D show the same variation effects. Therefore, in the same variation, the first ready-to-win effect and the second ready-to-win effect are executed, in other words, two different ready-to-reach effects are executed.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the two-reach production is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the first ready-to-win effect and the second ready-to-win effect are performed with the same variation in the two-to-reach effect. According to this configuration, since two modes of ready-to-win effects are performed with the same variation, the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the two reach effect, the second reach effect is performed after the first reach effect. According to this configuration, since the two ready-to-win effects are performed in order, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the two-reach effect, the decorative symbols fluctuate to the left in the first ready-to-reach effect, and the decorative symbols fluctuate to the right in the second ready-to-win effect. According to this configuration, in the two ready-to-win productions, the decorative symbols change in different directions, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the two-reach effect, the decorative symbols fluctuate to the left in the first ready-to-reach effect, and the decorative symbols fluctuate to the right in the second ready-to-win effect. According to this configuration, in the two ready-to-win effects, the decorative symbols change in opposite directions, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the two-reach production,
The fourth display effect is a effect of performing a pseudo-continuation,
In the combination effect, after the first display effect, the fourth display effect is performed, and then the second display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

[Modification]
A modified example of the two-reach effect is shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the variable decorative pattern 8C moves from left to right in the first reach effect, and the middle decorative pattern 8C fluctuates in the second reach effect moves from right to left. , the configuration is such that two different ready-to-win effects are realized, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decorative pattern 8C fluctuating in the first ready-to-win production moves from right to left, and the decorative pattern 8C fluctuating in the second ready-to-win production moves from left to right. It may be configured to be realized, the decorative pattern 8C fluctuating in the first reach production moves from bottom to top, and the decorative pattern 8C fluctuating in the second reach production moves from top to bottom, In the same fluctuation, It may be configured to realize two different ready-to-win effects. Also, in the first ready-to-win performance, the variable decorative pattern 8C moves in front of the stationary decorative symbols 8L, 8R, and in the second ready-to-win performance, the variable middle decorative pattern 8C moves behind the stationary decorative symbols 8L, 8R. By doing so, in the same fluctuation, it may be configured to realize two different ready-to-win effects.
In addition, by making the decorative patterns 8L and 8R forming the ready-to-win state in the first ready-to-win effect different from the decorative patterns 8L and 8R to form the ready-to-win state in the second ready-to-win effect, in the same variation, It may be configured to realize two different ready-to-win effects.
Further, the variable decorative pattern 8C is randomly moved in the first ready-to-win production, and the variable decorative pattern 8C in the second ready-to-win production is also randomly moved, so that two different ready-to-win productions are realized in the same fluctuation. good too.
The order of the first ready-to-win effect and the second ready-to-win effect may be reversed so that the first ready-to-win effect is executed after the second ready-to-win effect.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect D3-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect of forming a reach state of the first mode using a decorative pattern,
The second display effect is a effect of forming a ready-to-reach state of a second mode different from the first mode using the decorative pattern,
A combination effect including the first display effect and the second display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the first display effect and the second display effect are performed in the same variation.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D3-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed after the first display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D3-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
The reach state of the first aspect includes a stopped decorative pattern and a fluctuating decorative pattern, and is a mode in which the fluctuating decorative pattern moves in the first direction,
The ready-to-reach state of the second mode includes a stopped decorative pattern and a fluctuating decorative pattern, and the fluctuating decorative pattern moves in a second direction different from the first direction. ,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D3-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
the second direction is opposite to the first direction,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D3-5]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fourth display effect is a effect of performing a pseudo-continuation,
In the combination effect, after the first display effect, the fourth display effect is performed, and then the second display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

119 to 121, the special symbol variation effect will be described below. This special symbol variation effect can be executed, for example, at the start of the special symbol variation display.
[Special symbol variation effect A]
FIG. 119 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol variation effect A. FIG.
First, in the special symbol variation effect A, as shown in FIG. 119(A), the first symbol variation effect is executed. In this first symbol variation performance, the variation performance is executed using the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R composed only of number symbols. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R composed only of these numerical patterns are also called normal decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. Next, as shown in FIG. 119(B), the first symbol pseudo continuous effect is executed. The first symbol pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol 8C is stopped by the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol while the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are stopped. The decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R are in a state in which the numbers of the numerical patterns are different by one. Next, as shown in FIG. 119(C), the second symbol variation effect is executed. In this second pattern variation effect, the variation effect is executed using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R in which the character image D41 is added to the number pattern. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R in which the character image D41 is added to the numerical patterns are also called first special decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R. In the first special decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, even if the number patterns are different, all the patterns are added with the perspective character image D41. Next, as shown in FIG. 119(D), the second symbol pseudo continuous effect is executed. This second symbol pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol 8C is stopped by a pseudo-continuous suggesting symbol while the first special decorative symbol 8L and the first special decorative symbol 8R are stopped. The first special decorative pattern 8L and the first special decorative pattern 8R are in a state in which the number of the number pattern is different by one.
Note that FIGS. 119A to 119D show the same variation effects.

[Special symbol variation effect B]
FIG. 120 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol variation effect B. FIG.
First, in the special symbol variation effect B, as shown in FIG. 120(A), the first symbol variation effect is executed. In this first symbol variation effect, the variation effect is executed using the first special decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Next, as shown in FIG. 120(B), the first symbol pseudo continuous effect is executed. The first symbol pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol 8C is stopped by the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol while the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are stopped. The decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R are in a state in which the numbers of the numerical patterns are different by one. Next, as shown in FIG. 120(C), the second symbol variation effect is executed. In this second pattern variation performance, the variation performance is executed using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R in which the name image D42 of the viewpoint character is added to the first special decoration pattern in which the viewpoint character image D41 is added to the number pattern. be done. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R in which the name image D42 of the viewpoint character is added to the first special decorative patterns are also called second special decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. The name image D42 in FIG. 120(C) is represented as "OARO". In the special decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, the name image D42 is added to all patterns even if the number patterns are different. Next, as shown in FIG. 120(D), the second symbol pseudo continuous effect is executed. This second symbol pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol 8C is stopped by a pseudo-continuous suggesting symbol while the second special decorative symbol 8L and the second special decorative symbol 8R are stopped. The second special decorative pattern 8L and the second special decorative pattern 8R are in a state in which the number of the number pattern is different by one.
Note that FIGS. 120A to 120D are effects of the same variation.

[Special symbol variation effect C]
FIG. 121 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol variation effect C. FIG.
First, in the special symbol variation effect C, as shown in FIG. 121(A), the first symbol variation effect is executed. In this first symbol variation effect, the variation effect is executed using the third special decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. The third special decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are added with a number pattern and a character image, and the characters added are different for each number pattern. For example, a decorative pattern with a number design of 7 is added with a view character image D41, and a decorative pattern with a number design of 6 is added with an enemy character D43. Next, as shown in FIG. 121(B), the first symbol pseudo continuous effect is executed. This first symbol pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol 8C is stopped by a pseudo-continuous suggesting symbol while the third special decorative symbol 8L and the third special decorative symbol 8R are stopped. The decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R are in a state in which the numbers of the numerical patterns are different by one. Next, as shown in FIG. 121(C), the second symbol variation effect is executed. In this second symbol variation effect, the variation effect is executed using the fourth special decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. The fourth special decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are added with a number pattern, a character image and a name image, and the character and name image added for each number pattern are different. For example, a decoration design with a number design of 7 is added with a view character image D41 and a name image D42, and a decoration design with a number design of 6 is added with an enemy character D43 and a name image D44. The name image D44 is represented as "OORO". Next, as shown in FIG. 121(D), a second symbol pseudo continuous effect is executed. This second symbol pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol 8C is stopped by a pseudo-continuous suggesting symbol while the fourth special decorative symbol 8L and the fourth special decorative symbol 8R are stopped. The fourth special decorative pattern 8L and the fourth special decorative pattern 8R are in a state in which the number of the number pattern is different by one.
121(A) to (D) show the same variation effects.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the production is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the special symbol variation effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R of the first symbol variation effect include one or more elements, and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, In addition to the elements included in the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R in the first pattern variation effect, 8R is configured to include new elements not found in the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R in the first pattern variation effect. ing. According to this configuration, two variable performances are performed by decorative symbols having different elements, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the second symbol variation effect is executed after the first symbol variation effect in the special symbol variation effect. According to this configuration, the second symbol variation effect is performed after the first symbol variation effect, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first symbol variation effect and the second symbol variation effect are performed in the same variation in the special symbol variation effect. According to this configuration, since the first symbol variation effect and the second symbol variation effect are performed with the same variation, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the special symbol variation effect B, in the second symbol variation effect, the element (viewpoint character image D41) included in the decorative symbol of the second symbol change effect in the special symbol variation effect is used, A predetermined effect is performed (Modification 3, which will be described later). According to this configuration, since an effect is performed using the elements included in the decorative pattern, the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the special symbol variation effect, the variation effect is performed by the decorative symbols including the numerical symbols, the variable effect is performed by the decorative symbols including the numerical symbols and the appearance character image D41, and then the numerical symbols and the appearance are performed. A variation effect is performed by a decoration design including a character image D41 and a name image D42 of an ally character (Modification 1 to be described later). According to this configuration, since three variable performances each having a different number of elements are performed, the interest in the game can be improved.

[Modification]
A modification of the effect is shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the special symbol variation effect, the normal decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the first special decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the second special decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the third special decorative symbols Three or more of the symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the fourth special decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be combined to achieve a variable performance within the same variation.
For example, within the same fluctuation, the normal decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are used for the production, then the first special decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are used for the production, and then the second special decorative pattern is used. 8L, 8C, and 8R may be used to produce an effect.
Also, within the same variation, the normal decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are used for production, then the third special decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are used for production, and then the fourth special decorative pattern is used. 8L, 8C, and 8R may be used to produce an effect.
Furthermore, within the same variation, the normal decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are used to produce an effect, then the first special decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are used to produce an effect, and then the second special decorative pattern is used. 8L, 8C, and 8R may be used to produce an effect, and then the third special decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R may be used to produce an effect.
Also, the order of these productions may be rearranged. For example, within the same variation, effects are performed using the second decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, then the effects are performed using the first special decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, and then the normal decorative patterns 8L. , 8C, and 8R may be used to produce an effect.
Also, the combination effects of these decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R may correspond to each mode. For example, in mode A, special symbol variation performance A may be performed, in mode B, special symbol variation performance B may be performed, and in mode C, special symbol variation performance C may be performed.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the special symbol variation effect is performed within the same variation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed separately for a plurality of variations. For example, in the special symbol variation production A, FIGS. 119(A) and (B) may be performed within the same variation, and FIGS. 119(C) and (D) may be performed within the next variation.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the special symbol variation effects A to C, images including elements included in the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are used to perform predetermined effects (for example, ready-to-win effects, pseudo-continuous effects, chance-up effects, etc.). Production, look-ahead production, jackpot suggestion production) may be performed. For example, the chance-up effect may be performed using the perspective character images D41 included in the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R of the second symbol change effect of the special symbol change effect A. In this case, the chance-up effect using the viewpoint character image D41 may be performed after the second symbol variation effect.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect D4-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect of displaying the decorative pattern in a first mode,
The second display effect is a effect of displaying the decorative pattern in the second mode different from the first mode,
The decorative pattern of the first aspect includes one or more elements,
The decorative pattern of the second aspect includes, in addition to the elements included in the decorative pattern of the first aspect, new elements not found in the decorative pattern of the first aspect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D4-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
A combination effect including the first display effect and the second display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed after the first display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D4-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect 2,
A combination effect including the first display effect and the second display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed after the first display effect in the same variation,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D4-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The third display effect is a effect performed using an image including elements included in the decorative pattern of the second aspect,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D4-5]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fourth display effect is a effect of displaying the decorative pattern in a third mode different from the second mode,
The decorative pattern of the third aspect includes, in addition to the elements included in the decorative pattern of the second aspect, new elements not found in the decorative pattern of the second aspect,
A combination effect including the first display effect, the second display effect, and the fourth display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed after the first display effect, and the fourth display effect is performed after the second display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:

122 to 124, the suggestive effect other than losing will be described below. This non-losing suggestion effect can be executed, for example, at the start of the variable display of special symbols.
[Suggestive production A other than failure]
FIG. 122 is a diagram for explaining the suggestion effect A other than failure.
First, as shown in FIG. 122(A), in the suggestive effect A other than losing, the variable effect is executed. This variation effect is a effect of varying the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, making various characters appear, and performing various displays. Next, as shown in FIG. 122(B), a losing pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. This losing pattern arrangement stop effect is a performance of stopping the losing pattern arrangement representing a loss using the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 122(B), 7 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 8L, 6 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 8R, and a special pattern is used for the decorative pattern 8C as the missing pattern array. A losing pattern array containing this special symbol suggests something other than losing. Specifically, the winning pattern arrangement including this special symbol suggests that a big win will be achieved by either holding, apart from losing. Next, as shown in FIG. 122(C), the next variation effect is executed. This next variation effect is a effect of varying the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, making various characters appear, and performing various displays. Next, as shown in FIG. 122(D), a jackpot pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. This jackpot pattern arrangement stop production is a production for stopping the jackpot pattern arrangement representing the jackpot by using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 122(D), as the jackpot pattern array, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are used to form 7-pattern grids.
Incidentally, FIGS. 122(A) and (B) are effects related to the change, and FIGS. 122(C) and (D) are effects related to the next change. Figure 122 (C), (D) may be an effect related to the next next variation with respect to the variation effect, or may be an effect related to the next next next change with respect to the variation, or the variation It may be a production that depends on the next next next next next change. That is, after stopping the losing pattern arrangement including special symbols in FIG. 122(B), FIGS. In this case, a predetermined If there is a variation, the lost pattern array including the special symbol is stopped and displayed even in that variation.

[Suggestion production B other than failure]
FIG. 123 is a diagram for explaining the suggestion effect B other than failure.
First, in the suggestive effect B other than losing, as shown in FIG. 123(A), the variable effect is executed. In this variable effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are changed in the approximate center of the display screen 7a, and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R are changed in the upper right of the display screen 7a, and various characters appear. It is a production that makes various displays. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are formed larger than the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R. Next, as shown in FIG. 123(B), a losing pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. In this losing pattern arrangement stopping effect, the losing pattern arrangement representing the losing is stopped using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R at the approximate center of the display screen 7a, and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R are displayed at the upper right of the display screen 7a. is used to stop the missing pattern arrangement. In FIG. 123(B), 7 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 8L, and 6 patterns are used for the decorative patterns 8C and 8R as the missing pattern arrangement using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In addition, as the missing pattern arrangement using the decorative patterns 9L, 9C and 9R, 7 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 9L, 6 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 9R, and a special pattern is used for the decorative pattern 9C. The lost pattern arrangement by the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, and 9R including the special symbols suggests other than lost. Specifically, the winning pattern arrangement by the decorative symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R including the special symbols suggests that, apart from the losing, a big hit will be achieved by either holding.

Next, as shown in FIG. 123(C), the next variation effect is executed. In this next variation effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are changed in the approximate center of the display screen 7a, and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R are changed in the upper right of the display screen 7a, and various characters appear. It is a production that makes various displays. Next, as shown in FIG. 123(D), a jackpot pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. In this jackpot pattern arrangement stopping effect, the jackpot pattern arrangement representing the jackpot is stopped using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R at the approximate center of the display screen 7a, and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C and 9R are displayed at the upper right of the display screen 7a. is used to stop the jackpot pattern arrangement. In FIG. 123(D), as the jackpot pattern arrangement, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R are used to form 7 patterns. Incidentally, FIGS. 123(A) and (B) are effects related to the change, and FIGS. 123(C) and (D) are effects related to the next change. Figure 123 (C), (D) may be an effect related to the next next change for the change effect, or an effect related to the next next next change for the change, or the change It can also be a production that depends on the next next next next next change. That is, after stopping the losing pattern arrangement including special symbols in FIG. 123(B), FIGS. In this case, a predetermined If there is a variation, the lost pattern array including the special symbol is stopped and displayed even in that variation.

[Suggestion production C other than failure]
FIG. 124 is a diagram for explaining the hint effect C other than failure.
First, in the suggestive performance C other than losing, as shown in FIG. 124(A), the variable performance is executed. This variation effect is a effect of varying the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, making various characters appear, and performing various displays.

Next, as shown in FIG. 124(B), a losing pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. This losing pattern arrangement stop effect is a performance of stopping the losing pattern arrangement representing a loss using the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. In FIG. 124(B), 7 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 8L, 6 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 8R, and a special pattern is used for the decorative pattern 8C as the missing pattern array. A losing pattern array containing this special symbol suggests something other than losing. Specifically, the losing pattern array including this special symbol suggests that a pseudo-continuous effect will occur in either of the holdings, apart from the losing. Next, as shown in FIG. 124(C), the next variation effect is executed. This next variation effect is a effect of varying the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, making various characters appear, and performing various displays. Next, as shown in FIG. 124(D), a pseudo continuous effect is executed. This pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol 8C is stopped by the pseudo-continuous suggesting symbol in a state where the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R are stopped. Incidentally, FIGS. 124(A) and (B) are effects related to the change, and FIGS. 124(C) and (D) are effects related to the next change. Figure 124 (C), (D) may be an effect related to the next next variation with respect to the change effect, may be an effect related to the next next next change with respect to the change, or may be an effect related to the change It may be a production that depends on the next next next next next change. That is, after stopping the losing pattern arrangement including special symbols in FIG. 124(B), FIGS. In this case, a predetermined If there is a variation, the lost pattern array including the special symbol is stopped and displayed even in that variation.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the suggestive effect other than losing will be shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the non-losing suggestive effect, the losing pattern arrangement stop effect is performed after the variable effect, and the losing pattern arrangement stopped and displayed in the losing pattern arrangement stop effect provides a predetermined suggestion other than the losing. Includes special symbols to do. According to this configuration, even if the winning pattern arrangement is stopped, a predetermined suggestion is made by the special pattern, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variably displayed when the decorative symbols 9L, 9C, 9R are variably displayed in the suggestive effect other than losing. According to this configuration, since the variable display is performed by the two decorative symbols, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the non-losing suggestive effect, the winning symbol arrangement including the special symbols includes a display suggesting that there is a big win in the hold. According to this configuration, the losing pattern arrangement suggests that there is a big win in the hold, so the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the game machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the non-losing suggestion performance, after the variation performance, the lost pattern array including the special pattern is stopped and displayed, and then the next variation is also stopped and displayed with the lost pattern array including the special pattern. According to this configuration, since the predetermined suggestion by the special symbol is continued, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the non-losing suggestive effect B, after the losing pattern arrangement stop effect including the special symbol, in the next variation, the big win pattern arrangement stop effect is performed, and the special symbol is placed in the big win pattern arrangement. is not included. According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

[Modification]
Below, a modified example of the suggestive effect other than failure will be shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the non-losing suggestion effects A to C, the losing pattern arrangement including the special pattern is a pseudo-continuous either of a suggestion of a big hit in any of the holdings or holding as a suggestion of non-losing. Although it is suggested that a performance will occur, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the missing pattern arrangement including special symbols suggests that a specific reach production (for example, story reach production or premium reach production) will appear in any of the holds as a suggestion other than loss, or either hold may suggest that a specific character (for example, a premium character) will appear.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the non-losing suggestive effect B, the winning pattern array including the special symbols is formed only in the decorative symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R, but the present invention is limited to this. is not. For example, either one of the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, or both the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R include a special pattern. It is good also as a structure formed. In this case, when a missing pattern array including a special pattern is formed in both the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, It may be a configuration suggesting that the player will be in a more advantageous state than when a lost symbol array including a special symbol is formed in either one of the 8Rs. For example, when a losing pattern arrangement including special patterns is formed in both the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, it suggests that two or more jackpots are present in the reserve. You may do so.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the non-losing suggestive effects A to C, after stopping the losing pattern arrangement including the special pattern, if there is a predetermined fluctuation until the fluctuation with the big hit, in that fluctuation Also, the lost pattern arrangement including the special pattern is stopped and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lost pattern arrangement including the special pattern may not be stopped and displayed.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect D5-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect of varying the decorative pattern,
The second display effect is a effect of stopping the decorative pattern in a lost pattern arrangement, which is one aspect of a plurality of aspects,
A combination effect including the first display effect and the second display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed after the first display effect, and in the second display effect, the decorative pattern may be stopped in the first pattern layout of the first mode. ,
The lost pattern arrangement of the first aspect includes a predetermined suggestive display other than lost,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D5-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The third display effect is a effect of varying a decorative pattern larger than the decorative pattern,
The combination effect may include the third display effect,
In the combination effect, the third display effect is performed at the time of the first display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D5-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
The losing pattern arrangement of the first aspect includes, as the predetermined suggestive display, a display suggesting that there is a hit on hold,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D5-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
In the combination effect, after the decorative symbols are stopped in the displaced pattern arrangement of the first mode, the first display effect is performed again in the next variation, and then the second display effect is performed. is performed, and in the second display effect, the predetermined suggestive display is stopped at the lost pattern arrangement of the first mode including a specific pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D5-5]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fourth display effect is a effect of stopping the decorative pattern in a jackpot pattern arrangement,
The combination effect may include the fourth display effect,
In the combination effect, after the decorative symbols are stopped in the layout of the missing symbols in the first mode, the first display effect is performed again in the next variation, and then the fourth display effect is performed. done,
A gaming machine, wherein the jackpot arrangement of the decorative symbols does not include the predetermined suggestive display.

125 to 127, the decorative symbol moving effect will be described below. This decorative symbol movement effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Decorative pattern moving effect A]
125 is a diagram for explaining the decorative symbol movement effect A. FIG.
First, in the decorative symbol movement effect A, as shown in FIG. 125(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change. Next, as shown in FIG. 125(B), a decorative symbol near side movement ready-to-win effect is executed. In this ready-to-reach effect of moving the decorative pattern to the front, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R stop at the same pattern, and a ready-to-reach state is formed in which the decorative pattern 8C is fluctuating. In the ready-to-reach state, the decorative pattern 8C moves from left to right. This is an effect in which the decorative pattern 8C moves in front of the stationary decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R as the decorative pattern 8C moves. In FIG. 125(B), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed. Next, as shown in FIG. 125(C), a pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this pseudo-continuous performance, the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are stopped at the same symbol, and the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol. The decorative design 8C is arranged adjacent to the decorative design 8L and the decorative design 8R, and stops between the decorative design 8L and the decorative design 8R.
Note that FIGS. 125A to 125C are effects of the same variation.

[Decorative pattern moving effect B]
FIG. 126 is a diagram for explaining the decorative symbol movement effect B. FIG.
First, in the decorative symbol movement effect B, as shown in FIG. 126(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change. Next, as shown in FIG. 126(B), the decorative symbol near side movement ready-to-win effect is executed. In this ready-to-reach effect of moving the decorative pattern to the front, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R stop at the same pattern, and a ready-to-reach state is formed in which the decorative pattern 8C is fluctuating. In the ready-to-reach state, the decorative pattern 8C moves from left to right. This is an effect in which the decorative pattern 8C moves in front of the stationary decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R as the decorative pattern 8C moves. In FIG. 126(B), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed. Next, as shown in FIG. 126(C), a decorative symbol rearward moving ready-to-win effect is executed. In the ready-to-reach effect of moving the decorative design backward, the decorative design 8L and the decorative design 8R are stopped at the same design, and a ready-to-reach state is formed in which the decorative design 8C is fluctuating. In the ready-to-reach state, the decorative design 8C moves from left to right. This is an effect in which the decorative pattern 8C moves behind the stationary decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R as the decorative pattern 8C moves. In FIG. 126(C), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed.
It should be noted that after the decorative symbol rearward moving ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 126(C), the decorative symbol forward moving ready-to-reach effect shown in FIG. 126(B) may be performed. Next, as shown in FIG. 126(D), a pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this pseudo-continuous performance, the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are stopped at the same symbol, and the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol. The decorative design 8C is arranged adjacent to the decorative design 8L and the decorative design 8R, and stops between the decorative design 8L and the decorative design 8R.
Note that FIGS. 126A to 126D show the same variation effects.

[Decorative pattern moving effect C]
FIG. 127 is a diagram for explaining the decorative symbol movement effect C. FIG.
First, in the decorative symbol movement effect C, as shown in FIG. 127(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change. Next, as shown in FIG. 127(B), the decorative symbol forward moving ready-to-win effect is executed. In this ready-to-reach effect of moving the decorative pattern to the front, the decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R stop at the same pattern, and a ready-to-reach state is formed in which the decorative pattern 8C is fluctuating. In the ready-to-reach state, the decorative pattern 8C moves from left to right. This is an effect in which the decorative pattern 8C moves in front of the stationary decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R as the decorative pattern 8C moves. In FIG. 127(B), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed. Next, as shown in FIG. 127(C), a decorative symbol rearward moving ready-to-win effect is executed. In this decorative design rearward moving ready-to-win performance, the decorative design 8L and the decorative design 8R are stopped at the same design, and a ready-to-reach state is formed in which the decorative design 8C is fluctuating. In the ready-to-reach state, the decorative design 8C moves from right to left. This is an effect in which the decorative pattern 8C moves behind the stationary decorative pattern 8L and the decorative pattern 8R as the decorative pattern 8C moves. In FIG. 127(C), a reach state using 7 symbols is formed. Next, as shown in FIG. 127(D), a pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this pseudo-continuous performance, the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are stopped at the same symbol, and the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol. The decorative design 8C is arranged adjacent to the decorative design 8L and the decorative design 8R, and stops between the decorative design 8L and the decorative design 8R.
Note that FIGS. 127A to 127D show the same variation effects.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the decorative symbol movement production will be shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the decorative symbol movement effect, after the variation start effect, the decorative symbol forward movement ready-to-reach effect is performed. According to this configuration, since the decorative pattern moves so as to pass in front of other decorative patterns, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.
[Effect 2]
In the game machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the decorative pattern movement performance is a performance in which the decorative pattern 8C is passed in front of the decorative patterns 8L and 8R in a state where the decorative patterns 8L and 8R form a reach state. According to this configuration, the decorative pattern 8C moves so as to pass in front of the decorative patterns 8L and 8R, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the decorative symbol movement effect, the moving direction of the decorative symbol 8C in the variable start effect is the downward direction, and the moving direction of the decorative symbol 8C in the decorative symbol forward movement ready-to-reach effect is the horizontal direction. According to this configuration, the player can enjoy the movement of the decorative symbols, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the decorative symbol movement effect B, the decorative symbol frontward movement ready-to-reach effect is performed, and thereafter the decorative symbol backward movement ready-to-reach effect is performed. According to this configuration, the player can enjoy the movement of the decorative symbols and can improve the interest of the game.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the decorative symbol movement effect, after the decorative symbol forward moving ready-to-win effect, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed in which the decorative symbol 8C is stop-displayed adjacent to the decorative symbols 8L and 8R. According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

[Modification]
A modification of the decorative symbol movement effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the decorative symbol movement effects A to C, the decorative symbol 8C is arranged adjacent to the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R, and between the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R. Although it is configured to be stopped, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative pattern 8C may be configured to be separated from the decorative patterns 8L and 8R and stopped.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the decorative symbol moving effects A to C, the decorative symbol frontward moving ready-to-win effect is when the decorative symbol 8C is stopped when the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R are the same symbol. Although it is configured to move in front of the decorative patterns 8L and 8R, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the decorative patterns 8L and 8R are stopped at different patterns, the decorative pattern 8C may move in front of the decorative patterns 8L and 8R.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the decorative symbol movement effects A to C, the decorative symbol frontward moving reach effect is such that when the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R are in a stopped state, the decorative symbol 8C moves to the decorative symbol 8L. Although it is configured to move in front of the decorative pattern 8R, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the decorative patterns 8L and 8R are moving, the decorative pattern 8C may move in front of the decorative patterns 8L and 8R.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect D6-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect of variably displaying a plurality of decorative symbols including a first decorative symbol and a second decorative symbol,
The second display effect is a effect in which the first decorative pattern is in a stopped state and the second decorative pattern is moved so as to pass in front of the first decorative pattern,
A combination effect including the first display effect and the second display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed after the first display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D6-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
In the second display effect, the second decorative pattern is moved to pass in front of the first decorative pattern in a state where the reach state is formed by the decorative patterns including the first decorative pattern. is a performance,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D6-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
In the first display effect, the variation direction of the second decorative pattern is the first direction,
In the second display effect, the movement direction of the second decorative pattern is a second direction different from the first direction,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D6-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The third display effect is a effect in which the first decorative pattern is stopped and the second decorative pattern is moved so as to pass behind the first decorative pattern,
The combination effect may include the third display effect,
In the combination effect, either the second display effect or the third display effect is performed after the first display effect, and then the other display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D6-5]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fourth display effect is a effect of stopping the second decorative pattern adjacent to the first decorative pattern in the stopped state,
The combination effect may include the fourth display effect,
In the combination effect, after the first display effect, the second display effect is performed, and then the fourth display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

The special pseudo continuous effects A to C will be described below with reference to FIGS. 128 to 130. FIG. This special pseudo continuous effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Special Pseudo Continuous Performance A]
FIG. 128 is a diagram for explaining the special pseudo continuous effect A. FIG.
First, in the special pseudo continuous effect A, as shown in FIG. 128(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 128(B), the first pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this first pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D72 while the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R are stopped at the same symbol. The pseudo-run suggesting pattern D72 includes a NEXT image representing the continuation of the pseudo-run and a ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71. The ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 represents an ally character, and in other words, suggests that the ready-to-win effect will develop in which the friendly character appears. That is, the ready-to-win effect suggestion image D71 represents the type of ready-to-win effect that will develop in the future. Also, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 is used as a background image of the pseudo-run suggesting symbol D72. The ready-to-win effect suggestion image D71 is represented in a color based on blue.

Next, as shown in FIG. 128(C), the second pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this second pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R are stopped at the same symbol, and the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D72A. The pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D72A shows only the NEXT image.

[Special Simulated Continuous Performance B]
FIG. 129 is a diagram for explaining the special pseudo continuous effect B. FIG.
First, in the special pseudo continuous effect B, as shown in FIG. 129(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 129(B), the first pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this first pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D72 while the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R are stopped at the same symbol. The pseudo-run suggesting pattern D72 includes a NEXT image representing the continuation of the pseudo-run and a ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71. The ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 represents an ally character, and in other words, suggests that the ready-to-win effect will develop in which the friendly character appears. That is, the ready-to-win effect suggestion image D71 represents the type of ready-to-win effect that will develop in the future. Also, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 is used as a background image of the pseudo-run suggesting symbol D72. The ready-to-win effect suggestion image D71 is represented in a color based on blue.

Next, as shown in FIG. 129(C), the second pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this second pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D73 while the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R are stopped at the same symbol. The pseudo-run suggestive pattern D73 includes a NEXT image representing the continuation of the pseudo-run and a ready-to-win effect suggestive image D74. The ready-to-win effect suggestion image D74 represents an enemy character, and in other words, suggests that the ready-to-reach effect will develop in which the enemy character appears. That is, the ready-to-win effect suggestion image D74 represents the type of ready-to-win effect that will develop in the future. Also, the ready-to-win effect suggestive image D74 is used as a background image of the pseudo-run suggestive symbol D72. The ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 is represented in a color based on red. The ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 suggests development of a ready-to-win effect with a high expectation for a big win compared to the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71. In other words, the color (red) of the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 suggests that the expectation of a big win is higher than the color (blue) of the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71.

[Special Simulated Continuous Performance C]
FIG. 130 is a diagram for explaining the special pseudo-continuous effect C. FIG.
First, in the special pseudo continuous effect C, as shown in FIG. 130(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 130(B), the first ready-to-win announcement effect is executed. The first ready-to-win announcement effect is an effect in which a ready-to-win announcement image D75 is displayed. The ready-to-win preview image D75 foreshadows a ready-to-win effect that will develop in the future. A reach notice image D75 shown in FIG. 130(B) suggests, as a reach notice, development of an OARO reach in which an ally character appears.

Next, as shown in FIG. 130(C), the first pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this first pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D72 while the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R are stopped at the same symbol. The pseudo-run suggesting pattern D72 includes a NEXT image representing the continuation of the pseudo-run and a ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71. The ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 represents an ally character, and in other words, suggests that the ready-to-win effect will develop in which the friendly character appears. That is, the ready-to-win effect suggestion image D71 represents the type of ready-to-win effect that will develop in the future. This ready-to-win effect suggestive image D71 is linked with the ready-to-win preview image D75, and both suggest that the game will develop into an OARO ready-to-win game in which an ally character appears. Also, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 is used as a background image of the pseudo-run suggesting symbol D72. The ready-to-win effect suggestion image D71 is represented in a color based on blue.

Next, as shown in FIG. 130(D), the second ready-to-win announcement effect is executed. The second ready-to-win announcement effect is an effect in which a ready-to-win announcement image D76 is displayed. The ready-to-win preview image D76 foreshadows a ready-to-win effect that will develop in the future. A reach notice image D76 shown in FIG. 130(D) suggests as a reach notice that the game will develop into an OORO reach in which an enemy character appears.

Next, as shown in FIG. 130(E), the second pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this second pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D73 while the decorative symbol 8L and the decorative symbol 8R are stopped at the same symbol. The pseudo-run suggestive pattern D73 includes a NEXT image representing the continuation of the pseudo-run and a ready-to-win effect suggestive image D74. The ready-to-win effect suggestion image D74 represents an enemy character, and in other words, suggests that the ready-to-reach effect will develop in which the enemy character appears. That is, the ready-to-win effect suggestion image D74 represents the type of ready-to-win effect that will develop in the future. This ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 is linked with the ready-to-win preview image D76, and both suggest that the game will develop into an OORO ready-to-win where an enemy character appears. Also, the ready-to-win effect suggestive image D74 is used as a background image of the pseudo-run suggestive symbol D72. The ready-to-win effect suggestion image D74 is represented in a color based on red.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the special pseudo-continuous effect is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the special pseudo-continuous effect, the first pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and in the first pseudo-continuous effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D72 suggesting the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed, and the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol is displayed. A ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 that suggests a different effect from the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed in D72. According to this configuration, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 that suggests a different effect from the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed in the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D72, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the special pseudo-continuous effect B, after the first pseudo-continuous effect, the second pseudo-continuous effect is performed, and in the second pseudo-continuous effect, the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol suggesting the pseudo-continuous effect D73 is displayed, and a ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 that suggests a different effect from the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed in the pseudo-continuous suggesting pattern D73. According to this configuration, in addition to the first pseudo-continuous effect, the second pseudo-continuous effect also displays the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 suggesting a different suggestion from the pseudo-continuous effect in the pseudo-continuous effect pattern D73, thereby improving the game. Interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the special pseudo-continuous effect, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 and the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 used in the first pseudo-continuous effect and the second pseudo-continuous effect are images suggesting the type of the ready-to-win effect. is. According to this configuration, the player can know the type of ready-to-win effect, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the special pseudo-continuous effect, the ready-to-reach effect suggesting image D71 and the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 used in the first pseudo-continuous effect and the second pseudo-continuous effect are pseudo-continuous effects. This is the background image of the suggestive symbol D72 and the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D73. According to this configuration, since the player can know the type of ready-to-win effect from the background image, the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the special pseudo-continuous effect, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 and the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 used in the first pseudo-continuous effect and the second pseudo-continuous effect are character images. According to this configuration, the player can easily know the type of ready-to-win effect from the character image, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the special pseudo continuous effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the special pseudo-continuous effect A, the ready-to-reach effect suggesting image D71 is displayed as the background image of the pseudo-continuous suggesting pattern D72 in the first pseudo-continuous effect, and in the second pseudo-continuous effect, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 is displayed. Although the pseudo-run suggesting pattern D72A that does not include the image D71 is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when there is a third pseudo-continuous effect, the ready-to-reach effect suggesting image D71 is displayed as the background image of the pseudo-continuous suggesting pattern D72 in the second pseudo-continuous effect, and the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 is included in the third pseudo-continuous effect. A pseudo-run suggestive symbol D72A may be displayed.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 and the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 displayed in the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D72 and the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D73 in the special pseudo-continuous effects A to C are the specific ready-to-win effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the pseudo-continue suggestive symbol D72 or the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D73, a chance-up suggestive image suggesting a chance-up may be displayed, a big win suggestive image suggesting a big win may be displayed, or a look-ahead effect may be displayed. You may make it display the look-ahead effect suggestion image which suggests.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 and the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 are displayed as background images of the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D72 and the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol D73 in the special pseudo-continuous effects A to C. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 and the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 may be displayed as part of the pseudo-continue suggesting symbol D72 and the pseudo-continuous suggesting symbol D73. It may be displayed in front of the consecutive suggesting pattern D72 or the pseudo consecutive suggesting pattern D73, and the NEXT image may be in the background.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D71 and the ready-to-win effect suggesting image D74 are character images in the special pseudo-continuous effects A to C, but the present invention is not limited to this. or other images such as landscape images.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect D7-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect for performing a first pseudo-continuous effect,
the second display effect is an effect for performing a second pseudo-continuous effect different from the first pseudo-continuous effect;
The first pseudo-continuous effect is an effect of displaying a first pseudo-continuous suggestive image suggesting the pseudo-continuous effect,
A combination effect including the first display effect and the second display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed after the first display effect, and in the first display effect, an effect different from the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed in the first pseudo-continuous suggestive image. A first specific suggestive image that suggests may be displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D7-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The second pseudo-continuous effect is an effect of displaying a second pseudo-continuous suggestive image suggesting the pseudo-continuous effect,
In the combined effect, in the second display, a second specific suggestive image that suggests a different effect than the pseudo-continuous effect may be displayed within the second pseudo-continuous suggestive image.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D7-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
The specific suggestion image is an image that suggests the type of reach production,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D7-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
The specific suggestive image is a background image of the pseudo-continuous suggestive image,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D7-5]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
The specific suggestion image is a character image,
A gaming machine characterized by:

131 to 133, normal pseudo-continuation effects and pseudo-continuation suggestive image usage effects A and B will be described below. This pending effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Normal pseudo-continuous effect]
FIG. 131 is a diagram for explaining the normal pseudo continuous effect.
First, in the normal pseudo continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 131(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 131(B), the first pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this first pseudo-continuous performance, the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are stopped at the same symbol, and the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol. This pseudo-continuation suggesting pattern includes a NEXT image D81 suggesting a pseudo-continuation effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 131(C), the second pseudo continuous effect is executed. In this second pseudo-continuous performance, the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are stopped at the same symbol, and the decorative symbol 8C is stopped at the pseudo-continuous suggestive symbol. This pseudo-continuation suggesting pattern includes a NEXT image D81 suggesting a pseudo-continuation effect.
It should be noted that FIGS. 131(A) to (C) are effects with the same variation.

[Production A using pseudo-continue suggestive image]
FIG. 132 is a diagram for explaining pseudo-rep suggestive image usage effect A. FIG.
First, in pseudo-continue suggestive image usage effect A, as shown in FIG. 132(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 132(B), a jackpot suggestion effect is executed. In this jackpot suggestion effect, the NEXT image D81 used in the normal pseudo continuous effect is displayed. This NEXT image D81 functions as an image suggesting a big win.

Next, as shown in FIG. 132(C), a ready-to-win effect is executed. In this ready-to-win production, the ally character CRA is displayed and causes various actions.

Next, as shown in FIG. 132(D), a jackpot symbol arrangement stop effect is executed. This jackpot pattern arrangement stop production is a production for stopping the jackpot pattern arrangement representing the jackpot by using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 132(D), as the jackpot pattern array, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are used to form 7-pattern grids.
Note that FIGS. 132A to 132D are effects with the same variation.

[Performance B using pseudo-continue suggestive image]
FIG. 133 is a diagram for explaining pseudo-repeat suggestive image usage effect B. FIG.
First, in pseudo-continue suggestive image usage effect B, as shown in FIG. 133(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 133(B), a jackpot suggestion effect is executed. In this jackpot suggestion effect, the NEXT image D81 used in the normal pseudo-continuous effect is displayed, and the second movable accessory 15 moves to the second mode (see FIG. 48). This NEXT image D81 functions as an image suggesting a big win.

Next, as shown in FIG. 133(C), a ready-to-win effect is executed. In this ready-to-win production, the ally character CRA is displayed and causes various actions.

Next, as shown in FIG. 133(D), a jackpot pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. This jackpot pattern arrangement stop production is a production for stopping the jackpot pattern arrangement representing the jackpot by using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 133(D), as the jackpot pattern array, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are used to form 7 patterns of grids.
Note that FIGS. 133A to 133D show effects with the same variation.

[Effect example]
Examples of the effects of the normal pseudo-continuation effect and pseudo-continuation suggestive image usage effect are shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect using the NEXT image D81 is performed in the normal pseudo-continuous effect, and the big win suggestive effect is performed using the NEXT image D81 in the pseudo-continuous suggestive image use effect. According to this configuration, the NEXT image D81 can have various effects, and the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the second movable accessory 15 is moved to execute the accessory presentation when the big win suggestion presentation using the NEXT image D81 is performed in the pseudo-ream suggestive image use presentation B. I'm trying According to this configuration, it is possible to further emphasize the effect of the NEXT image D81 suggesting a big win, thereby enhancing the amusement of the game.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the pseudo-continue suggestive image usage effect is performed in a variation immediately after the jackpot game ends. According to this configuration, the appearance of the NEXT image D81 can further emphasize the suggestion of a big win, and the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the NEXT image D81 is used in the big win suggestive effect suggesting a big win in the pseudo-continuous suggestive image usage effect. According to this configuration, the NEXT image D81 is used in a big win suggestive effect that suggests a big win, and the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the NEXT image D81 is used in a suggestive effect that suggests a game state in the pseudo-continuous suggestive image use effect (Modification 1). According to this configuration, the NEXT image D81 is used in a suggestive effect that suggests the game state, and can enhance the interest of the game.

[Modification]
Modified examples of the normal pseudo-continuation effect and pseudo-continuation suggestive image use effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the NEXT image D81 is used as a jackpot suggestion in the pseudo-continue suggestive image usage effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the NEXT image D81 may be used to suggest a chance-up effect, to suggest a look-ahead effect, or to suggest a game state. In this case, if the NEXT image D81 suggests a chance-up effect, then the chance-up effect is performed. Further, when the NEXT image D81 suggests a look-ahead effect, the look-ahead effect is performed thereafter. Further, when the NEXT image D81 suggests a game state, the game state is reported after that.
[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the NEXT image D81 is used as a jackpot suggestion in the pseudo-continue suggestive image usage effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the NEXT image D81 may be used as a chance-up effect, as a look-ahead effect, or as a game state notification.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the pseudo-continuation suggestive image usage effect may be performed in the variation immediately after the end of the jackpot game (the first rotation after the end of the jackpot game), or may be performed during time saving. Alternatively, it may be performed during a jackpot game.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect D8-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
the first display effect is a effect of performing a pseudo-continuous effect using a specific image;
The second display effect is a effect for performing a predetermined effect,
The predetermined effect is a effect using the specific image,
The specific image is an image suggesting at least a pseudo-continuous effect,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D8-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The third display effect is a effect in which a character effect using a predetermined character is performed,
A combination effect including the second display effect and the third display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the third display effect is performed while the second display effect is being performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D8-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
The predetermined effect is performed in the fluctuation immediately after the end of the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D8-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
The predetermined production is a jackpot suggestion production that suggests a jackpot,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D8-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
The predetermined suggestive effect is a game state suggestive effect that suggests a game state,
A gaming machine characterized by:

The full rotation effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 134 to 136. FIG. This full rotation effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Full rotation effect A]
134 is a diagram for explaining the full rotation effect A. FIG.
First, in the full rotation effect A, as shown in FIG. 134(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 134(B), a ready-to-win effect is executed. In this ready-to-win production, the ally character CRA is displayed and causes various actions.

Next, as shown in FIG. 134(C), a scroll effect is executed. In this scrolling effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R disappear and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R are scrolled downward in the same pattern state (zigzag state).

Next, as shown in FIG. 134(D), a jackpot symbol stop effect is executed. This jackpot pattern array stop production is a production for displaying a jackpot pattern array representing a jackpot by stopping the scrolling decorative patterns 9L, 9C, and 9R. In FIG. 134(D), as the jackpot pattern array, decorative patterns 9L, 9C, and 9R are used to form 7 patterns of grids. Note that the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are in a state of disappearing even in the jackpot symbol stop effect.

Note that FIGS. 134A to 134D show effects with the same variation. Also, the sizes of the decorative symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R are the same in the variation start effect, the ready-to-win effect, the scroll effect, and the jackpot symbol stop effect.

[Full rotation effect B]
FIG. 135 is a diagram for explaining the full rotation effect B. FIG.
First, in the full rotation production B, as shown in FIG. 135(A), a variable start production is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 135(B), a ready-to-win effect is executed. In this ready-to-win effect, an ally character CRA is displayed and causes various actions.

Next, as shown in FIG. 135(C), a scroll effect is executed. In this scroll effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R disappear and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R scroll downward in the same pattern state (in a grid state).

Next, as shown in FIG. 135(D), a jackpot symbol stop effect is executed. This jackpot pattern array stop production is a production of displaying a jackpot pattern array representing a jackpot using the decorative patterns 9L, 9C and 9R by stopping the scrolling decorative patterns 9L, 9C and 9R. In addition, in this jackpot pattern arrangement stop effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are also stop-displayed forming a jackpot pattern arrangement. In FIG. 135(D), as the jackpot pattern arrangement, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R are used to form 7 patterns.

Note that FIGS. 135A to 135D show effects with the same variation. Also, the sizes of the decorative symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R are the same in the variation start effect, the ready-to-win effect, the scroll effect, and the jackpot symbol stop effect.

[Full rotation effect C]
FIG. 136 is a diagram for explaining the full rotation effect C. FIG.
First, in the full rotation effect C, as shown in FIG. 136(A), a variable start effect is executed. This fluctuation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 136(B), a ready-to-win effect is executed. In this ready-to-win effect, an ally character CRA is displayed and causes various actions.

Next, as shown in FIG. 136(C), the first scroll effect is executed. In this first scroll effect, the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, and 9R are scrolled downward in the same pattern state (square pattern state), and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are in the same pattern state (or zigzag state). It is a production that scrolls downward in the state of the eyes). The arrangement of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R may be synchronized and scrolled, or may be scrolled without synchronization.

Next, as shown in FIG. 136(D), the second scroll effect is executed. In this second scroll effect, the decorative patterns 9L, 9C and 9R are scrolled in the same manner as in the first scroll effect, and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R are scrolled in a state larger than the first scroll effect. be. Note that the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R may be scrolled while being smaller than the first scroll effect. Further, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R may be scrolled in synchronization with each other, or may be scrolled without synchronization.

Next, as shown in FIG. 136(D), a jackpot symbol stop effect is executed. In this jackpot pattern array stop performance, the scrolling decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R are stopped to display the jackpot pattern array representing the jackpot using the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R, and the scrolling decorative patterns 8L, 9R are displayed. By stopping 8C and 8R, the effect is to display a jackpot pattern array representing a jackpot using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 136(D), as the jackpot pattern arrangement, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R are used to form 7 patterns.

Note that FIGS. 136A to 136D are effects with the same variation. Also, the sizes of the decorative symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R are the same in the variation start effect, the ready-to-win effect, the scroll effect, and the jackpot symbol stop effect.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of production is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the variation start effect is performed using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R in the full rotation effect, and the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R are used as the jackpot patterns. It is configured to perform a scrolling effect that scrolls in an array state. According to this configuration, the scroll performance is executed using the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R which are smaller than the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, so that the player can be surprised and the amusement of the game can be improved. can be done.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R are not displayed while the decorative patterns 9L, 9C and 9R are scrolled in the full rotation effects A and B. . According to this configuration, since the decorative symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R can be paid attention to, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the jackpot pattern array is stopped and displayed using both the decorative patterns 9L, 9C, 9R and the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R in the jackpot pattern stop processing in the full rotation productions B and C. I have to. According to this configuration, it is possible to firmly emphasize the big win to the player and improve the interest of the game.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the sizes of the decorative symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R do not change during the full rotation effect. According to this configuration, it is possible to draw attention to game effects other than scroll effects, and to improve the interest in the game.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the all-rotation effect C, the sizes of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are changed from the first scroll effect to the second scroll effect. According to this configuration, the amusement of the game can be improved by the intonation of the decorative symbols.

[Modification]
A modification of the effect is shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the sizes of the decorative symbols 9L, 9C, and 9R in the variable start effect, reach effect, scroll effect, and jackpot symbol stop effect are the same in all rotation effects A to C. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be different, or may be different only in part of the presentation. For example, the sizes of the decorative symbols 9L, 9C and 9R in the variable start effect and ready-to-win effect may be different from the sizes of the decorative symbols 9L, 9C and 9R in the scroll effect and the jackpot symbol stop effect.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R disappear during the scrolling effect in the full rotation effects A, B, but the present invention is not limited to this. The decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R may disappear for a moment during the scroll effect. Also, during the scroll effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R may be continuously displayed.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect D9-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect for performing an effect of varying the first decorative pattern,
The second display effect is a effect of varying a second decorative design smaller than the first decorative design,
The third display effect is a effect of performing a full rotation effect in which the second decorative symbols are scrolled in a jackpot pattern arrangement,
A combination effect including the first display effect, the second display effect, and the third display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, after the first display effect and the second display effect are performed, a third display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D9-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fourth display effect is a non-display effect in which the first decorative pattern is not displayed,
The combination effect is a effect that may include the fourth display effect,
In the combination effect, the fourth display effect is performed while the third display effect is being performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D9-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
A fifth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fifth display effect is to stop display the jackpot pattern array using the first decorative pattern, and further stop display the jackpot pattern array using the second decorative pattern,
The combination effect is a effect that may include the fifth display effect,
In the combination effect, the fifth display effect is performed after the third display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D9-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
The size of the second decorative pattern in the second display effect and the size of the second decorative pattern in the third display effect do not change,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect D9-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
A sixth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The sixth display effect is a effect in which the size of the first decorative pattern changes,
The combined effect is a effect that may include the sixth display effect,
In the combination effect, the sixth display effect is performed while the third display effect is being performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:

The countdown variation effects A to C will be described below with reference to FIGS. 137 to 139. FIG. This countdown variation effect can be executed during the variation effect of decorative symbols. That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the command for starting the variable effect received from the sub-control board 90, and if the instruction to execute the countdown variable effect is included, the corresponding image data is read out from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a. It is a display effect to be displayed on.

[Countdown variation effect A]
FIG. 137 is a diagram for explaining the countdown variation effect A. FIG. In the countdown variation effect A, first, the countdown display of FIG. 137(A) is executed. Specifically, first, the numerical image IN1 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Numerical image IN1 is a numerical value of a specific value, which is represented here in Roman letters. Although the numerical image IN1 is written in Roman letters here, it may be written in other ways. Also, although 4 is shown as the numerical value here, this is also an example, and the numerical value can be any value. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a.

Next, the forward direction fluctuation effect shown in FIG. 137(B) is executed. Specifically, after displaying the numerical image IN1, the variable display of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is started. At this time, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R move downward and start moving in the forward direction appearing from above the display screen 7a. The middle decorative pattern 8C has already been variably displayed.

Next, the effect before stopping the right decorative symbol shown in FIG. 137(C) is executed. Specifically, in a state where the left decorative design 8L is stopped and displayed and the middle decorative design 8C is being variably displayed, the movement of the right decorative design 8R slows down. Then, after decelerating to such an extent that the player thinks that the right decorative symbol 8R of the same numerical value (here, "6") as the number (here, "6") stopped and displayed in the left decorative symbol 8L is stopped and displayed, FIG. The right decorative symbol slide stop display shown in is executed. Specifically, the right decorative pattern 8R having the same numeric value (here, "6") stopped in the left decorative pattern 8L is not stop-displayed, and the next numeric value (here, "5") is stopped-displayed. be done.

Next, the countdown display shown in FIG. 137(E) is executed. Specifically, the display screen 7a displays a numerical image IN2 having numerical values decremented (subtracted) by one from the numerical image IN1 displayed in FIG. 137(A). Here, the numerical image IN2 is an image representing 3, and is written in romaji like the numerical image IN1.

Next, the reverse direction variation effect shown in FIG. 137(F) is executed. Specifically, after displaying the numerical image IN2, the variable display of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R is started. At this time, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R move upward and start to move in opposite directions appearing from below the display screen 7a. The middle decorative pattern 8C has already been variably displayed.

Next, the effect before stopping the left and right decorative symbols shown in FIG. 137(G) is executed. Specifically, while the middle decorative pattern 8C is being variably displayed, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are decelerated in parallel. At this time, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R have the same numerical value (here, "6"). Then, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R are stop-displayed, and the ready-to-win effect shown in FIG. 137(H) is executed.

[Countdown variation effect B]
FIG. 138 is a diagram for explaining the countdown variation effect B. FIG. The countdown variation effect B differs from the countdown variation effect A in FIG. 137 in the aspect of the numerical image IN1. In the countdown display of FIG. 138(A), a numerical image IN1 surrounded by a frame is displayed on the display screen 7a. Here, 1 is shown as the numerical value, but this is also an example, and the numerical value can be any value. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a.

Next, the forward direction fluctuation effect shown in FIG. 138(B) is executed. Here, the display of the numerical image IN1 is continued while the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner. At this time, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R each move downward and start moving in the forward direction appearing from above the display screen 7a.

138(C) and the right decorative symbol slide stop display of FIG. It is the same.

Next, the countdown display shown in FIG. 138(E) is executed. Specifically, first, a numerical image IN2 having a numerical value decremented (subtracted) by one from the numerical image IN1 displayed in FIG. 138A is displayed surrounded by a frame on the display screen 7a. Here, the numerical image IN2 is an image representing 0 (zero).

Next, the reverse direction fluctuation effect shown in FIG. 138(F) is executed. Here, the display of the numerical image IN1 is continued while the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner. At this time, the left decorative pattern 8L, the middle decorative pattern 8C, and the right decorative pattern 8R each move upward and start moving in the opposite direction appearing from below the display screen 7a.

138(G) left and right decorative symbol stop pre-stop effect and FIG. 138(H) ready-to-win effect are the same as the countdown variation effect A in FIG. 137 except that the display of the numerical image IN2 is continued.

[Countdown variation effect C]
FIG. 139 is a diagram for explaining the countdown variation effect C. FIG. Countdown change effect C is compared with countdown change effect A of FIG. 137, and countdown change effect B is compared with countdown change effect A of FIG. The difference is that In the countdown display of FIG. 139(A), a translucent numerical image IN1 and a specific image IMC are displayed on the display screen 7a. Here, the numerical image IN1 is written in Roman letters, but may be written in other ways. The numeric value can be any value. The specific image IMC is an image representing a specific object, and here represents the shape of a smile. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, characters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The specific image IMC is displayed overlapping the translucent numerical image IN1. The first movable accessory 14 is in the first mode. That is, it is positioned in front of the display screen 7a.

Next, the forward direction fluctuation effect shown in FIG. 139(B) is executed. Here, the specific image IMC is displayed instead of the middle decorative pattern 8C. That is, in a state where the specific image IMC is displayed between the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R move downward and appear from above the display screen 7a in the forward direction. to start changing.

139(C), and the right decorative symbol sliding stop display of FIG. 139(D), the countdown of FIG. It is the same as the variable production A.

Next, the countdown display shown in FIG. 139(E) is executed. Specifically, first, a numerical image IN2 having numerical values decremented (subtracted) by one from the numerical image IN1 displayed in FIG. 139A and a specific image IMC are displayed on the display screen 7a. . Here, the numerical image IN2 is an image showing 3 in Roman letters, and is displayed translucent like the numerical image IN1. The specific image IMC is displayed overlapping the translucent numerical image IN2.

Next, the reverse direction variation effect shown in FIG. 139(F) is executed. Here, the specific image IMC is displayed instead of the middle decorative pattern 8C. That is, in a state where the specific image IMC is displayed between the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R, the left decorative pattern 8L and the right decorative pattern 8R move upward and appear from below the display screen 7a in the opposite direction. to start changing.

139(G) left and right decorative pattern stop before production and FIG. 139(H) ready-to-win production are similar to the countdown fluctuation production A of FIG. It is the same.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the countdown variation effect is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 137 to 139, a first effect in which the numerical image IN1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and after the first effect, decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed. A second effect in which is variably displayed can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 137 to 139, after the second effect, the third effect in which the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed, and after the third effect , and a fourth effect in which a numerical image IN2 decremented by one from the numerical image IN2 displayed in the first effect is displayed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 137 to 139, after the fourth effect, reverse variation display is performed in which the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R move in the direction opposite to the variation display. A fifth effect can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 137 to 139, in the third effect, the reach effect by the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is not executed, and after the fifth effect, the decorative symbol 8L is executed. , 8C and 8R execute the ready-to-win effect. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 137 to 139, in the fifth effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R move upward from downward. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modified example of the above-described countdown variation effect is shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, after the countdown display, the forward direction fluctuation effect is started. However, after the countdown display, other effects may be executed before the forward fluctuation effect. For example, a state in which the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed may be displayed. The same is true between the countdown display and the reverse direction variation effect. Also, the countdown variable effect may include a part of each effect shown in FIGS. 137 to 139. For example, the countdown variation effect may not include the right decorative symbol slide stop effect.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the forward-direction variation effect is such that the decorative symbols move from the top to the bottom of the display screen 7a. However, the forward direction fluctuation effect may be a change mode effect other than this. For example, the forward direction variation effect may be an effect in which the decorative pattern moves from left to right on the display screen 7a. The same applies to the reverse direction fluctuation effect.

[Modification 3]
In the above countdown variation effect, the countdown display was executed twice (for example, FIG. 137(A), FIG. 137(E)). However, the number of countdown displays can be set arbitrarily. For example, in the countdown variable effect A, FIGS. 137(A) to 137(D) may be repeated multiple times, and then FIGS. 137(E) to 137(H) may be executed. At this time, the numerical image IN1 is sequentially decremented by one.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect D10-1]
A gaming machine equipped with display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images,
one of the plurality of types of images is a numerical image;
one of the plurality of types of images is a decorative pattern,
a first effect in which the numerical image is displayed on the display means;
After the first effect, a second effect in which the decorative pattern is variably displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D10-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect D10-1,
a third effect in which the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed after the second effect;
After the third effect, a fourth effect in which a numerical image decremented by one from the numerical image displayed in the first effect is displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D10-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect D10-2,
After the fourth effect, it is possible to execute a fifth effect in which a reverse variable display is performed in which the decorative pattern moves in a direction opposite to the variable display,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D10-4]
The gaming machine according to aspect D10-3,
In the third production, the reach production by the decorative pattern is not executed,
After the fifth production, reach production is executed by the decorative pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect D10-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect D10-3 or aspect D10-4,
In the fifth effect, the decorative pattern moves upward from the downward direction,
A gaming machine characterized by:

Operation section image superimposition effects A to C will be described below with reference to FIGS. 140 to 142. FIG. This operation section image superimposition effect can be executed during the variation effect of decorative symbols. That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variation effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and if the instruction to execute the operation unit image superimposition effect is included, the corresponding image data is read from the ROM 103 and displayed. This is a display effect displayed on the screen 7a.

[Operation unit image superimposition effect A]
FIG. 140 is a diagram for explaining the operation unit image superimposition effect A. FIG. In the operation unit image superimposition effect A, first, the specific image/operation unit image superimposition effect shown in FIG. 140(A) is executed. Specifically, first, an operation section image BI1, a first specific image IC1, and a character image IW1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. The operation unit image BI1 is an image representing the appearance of the operation means provided in the gaming machine 1, and represents the appearance of the effect button 63 here. It should be noted that the operation unit image BI1 may represent the appearance of operation means other than the effect button 63 as long as the operation means is included in the gaming machine 1 . The first specific image IC1 is an image representing a specific object, and here represents the shape of a smile. In addition, a specific object means everything that can be recognized as an independent object, and in addition to images such as characters and objects, abstract figures, letters, symbols, smoke, lines, afterimages, etc. are also included. The operation section image BI1 is displayed so as to cover a portion of the lower side of the first specific image IC1. The character image IW1 represents characters related to the operation method of the operation unit image BI1. Here, "Press!" is displayed as characters related to the operation method of the effect button 63 represented by the operation portion image BI1. When the operation portion image BI1 represents the effect button 63, the character image related to the operation method can also be exemplified by "continuous hits" and "PUSH". The character image IW1 is displayed overlapping the first specific image IC1.

Next, the specific image corresponding moving effect shown in FIG. 140(B) is executed. Specifically, the first specific image IC1 moves in the direction corresponding to the operation direction of the operation portion image BI1. Here, the first specific image IC1 moves (vibrates) in the vertical direction. This is because the operation direction of the effect button 63 represented by the operation portion image BI1 is the vertical direction. For example, when the first specific image IC1 represents the steering wheel 60, the first specific image IC1 rotates left and right.

Next, the specific image enlarging effect shown in FIG. 140(C) is executed. Specifically, the second specific image IC2 is displayed instead of the first specific image IC1. The second specific image IC2 is an image representing the same specific object as the first specific image IC1, and is larger in size than the first specific image IC1. That is, in the specific image enlarging effect, an effect is performed in which an image representing a specific object (here, a smile) is enlarged by switching from the first specific image IC1 to the second specific image IC2. As with the first specific image IC1, a portion of the lower side of the second specific image IC2 is covered with the operation section image BI1. The character image IW1 is continuously displayed and is displayed overlapping the second specific image IC2.

Next, the specific image corresponding moving effect shown in FIG. 140(D) is executed. Specifically, similarly to the first specific image IC1, the second specific image IC2 moves in the direction corresponding to the operation direction of the operation section image BI1. That is, it vibrates in the vertical direction. 140(A) to 140(D), an effect is performed in which the first specific image IC1 vibrating in the vertical direction is switched to the second specific image IC2 vibrating in the vertical direction.

Next, the specific image enlarging effect shown in FIG. 140(E) is executed. Specifically, the third specific image IC3 is displayed instead of the second specific image IC2. The third specific image IC3 is an image representing the same specific object as the second specific image IC2, and is larger in size than the second specific image IC2. 140(C) and 140(E), the first specific image IC1 is switched to the second specific image IC2, and further the second specific image IC1 is switched to the third specific image IC2. As a result, an effect is produced in which an image representing a specific object (here, a smile) gradually becomes larger. Similar to the first specific image IC1 and the second specific image IC2, a portion of the lower side of the third specific image IC3 is covered with the operation section image BI1. The character image IW1 is continuously displayed, and is displayed overlapping the third specific image IC3.

Next, the specific image corresponding moving effect shown in FIG. 140(F) is executed. Specifically, similarly to the first specific image IC1 and the second specific image IC2, the third specific image IC3 moves in the direction corresponding to the operation direction of the operation portion image BI1. That is, it vibrates in the vertical direction. 140(A) to 140(F), the first specific image IC1 vibrating in the vertical direction is switched to the second specific image IC2 vibrating in the vertical direction. An effect of switching to the vibrating third specific image IC3 is performed.

[Operation unit image superimposition effect B]
FIG. 141 is a diagram for explaining operation unit image superimposition effect B. FIG. Operation unit image superimposition effect B differs from operation unit image superimposition effect A in FIG. 140 in the mode of change of the specific image. In the specific image/operation section image superimposition effect shown in FIG. 141A, the first operation section image BI1, the first specific image IC1, and the first character image IW1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. Points other than the character content of the first character image IW1 are the same as the specific image/operation unit image superimposition effect of FIG. 140(A).

Next, the enlarging/corresponding movement effect shown in FIG. 141(B) is executed. Specifically, the first specific image IC1 gradually enlarges and moves in a direction corresponding to the operation direction of the first operation section image BI1. Here, the first specific image IC1 moves (vibrates) in the vertical direction. This is because the operation direction of the effect button 63 represented by the first operation portion image BI1 is the vertical direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 141(C), the enlarging/corresponding movement effect is executed. Specifically, the first specific image IC1 further gradually enlarges and moves in the direction corresponding to the operation direction of the first operation section image BI1.

Next, the specific image/operation section image superimposition effect shown in FIG. 141(D) is executed. Specifically, a second operation section image AS1, a fourth specific image IC4, and a second character image IW2 are displayed on the display screen 7a. The second operation unit image AS1 is an image representing the appearance of the operation means provided in the game machine 1, and here represents the appearance of the sword member 64 including the sword button 65. As shown in FIG. The fourth specific image IC4 is an image representing a specific object, and here represents a smile shape different from that of the first specific image IC1. The second operation section image AS1 is displayed so as to cover part of the fourth specific image IC4. The second character image IW2 represents characters related to the operation method of the second operation section image AS1. Here, "push!" is displayed as characters related to the operation method of the sword member 64 represented by the second operation portion image AS1. The second character image IW2 is displayed overlapping the fourth specific image IC4.

Next, the enlarging/corresponding movement effect shown in FIG. 141(E) is executed. Specifically, the fourth specific image IC4 gradually enlarges and moves in the direction corresponding to the operation direction of the second operation section image AS1. Here, the fourth specific image IC4 moves vertically. This is because the operation direction of the sword member 64 represented by the second operation portion image AS1 is the vertical direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 141(F), the enlarging/corresponding movement effect is executed. Specifically, the fourth specific image IC4 moves in a direction corresponding to the operation direction of the second operation section image AS1 while gradually increasing in size.

[Operation unit image superimposition effect C]
FIG. 142 is a diagram for explaining the operation section image superimposition effect C. FIG. In the operation section image superimposition effect C, first, the specific image/operation section image superimposition effect shown in FIG. 142(A) is executed. Specifically, an operation section image BI1, a specific image IC1, and a first character image IW1 are displayed on the display screen 7a. Except for the fact that the specific image IC1 does not move up and down, it is the same as the specific image/operation section image superimposed effect of FIG. 140(A).

Next, the specific image visibility difficulty rendering shown in FIG. 142(B) is executed. Specifically, when the player operates the effect button 63, the specific image IC1 explodes and disappears, making the specific image IC1 difficult to see. At this time, an operation portion image BI1 and a second character image IW2 are displayed on the display screen 7a. The second character image IW2 is a character suggesting that an operation by the player has been detected, and is displayed here as "yay!". Next, as shown in FIG. 142(C), the operation section image visibility rendering effect is executed. Specifically, the operation section image BI1 disappears from the display screen 7a, and the specific image IC1 and the second character image IW2 are displayed on the display screen 7a. Next, the specific image change effect shown in FIG. 142(D) is executed. Specifically, the aspect of the specific image IC1 changes. A change in mode is, for example, a change in color or shape. Here, the color of the specific image IC1 changes from the first color to the second color. Note that the color change of the specific image IC1 may alternately repeat the first color and the second color.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the operation unit image superimposition effect will be shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 140 to 142, in a state where the first specific image IC1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, the operation unit image is displayed so as to cover at least a portion of the first specific image IC1. A first effect in which BI1 is displayed and a second effect in which a second specific image IC2 larger than the first specific image IC1 is displayed after the first effect can be executed. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 140 to 142, after the second effect, a third effect in which a third specific image IC3 larger than the second specific image IC2 is displayed can be executed. is. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 140 to 142, in the second effect, at least a portion of the second specific image IC2 is covered with the operating section image BI1. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 140 to 142, in the third effect, at least part of the third specific image IC3 is covered with the operating section image BI1. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 140 to 142, in the first effect, the first specific image IC1 moves in the direction corresponding to the operating direction of the operating portion image BI1. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 140 to 142, in the first effect, an image related to the operating method of the operating portion image BI1 is displayed in at least a portion of the first specific image IC1. According to this configuration, the player can be visually entertained, and the interest can be improved.

[Modification]
A modification of the operation section image superimposition effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the operation portion image superimposition effect A of FIG. 140, the operation portion image BI1 covers at least a portion of the first specific image IC1. However, the operation section image BI1 may cover the entire first specific image IC1. Further, the operation section image BI1 covers part of each of the second specific image IC2 and the third specific image IC3. However, the operation section image BI1 does not have to cover at least one of the second specific image IC2 and the third specific image IC3.

[Modification 2]
The operation unit image superimposed effects A to C shown in FIGS. 140 to 142 are examples of a part, and a part of the series of effects shown in FIGS. 140 to 142 may not be provided. Further, another effect may be included between the series of effects shown in FIGS. 140-142. For example, in the operation section image superimposition effect A of FIG. 140, the specific image enlarging effect is performed twice, but it may be performed once, or may be performed three times or more.

[Modification 3]
Operation section image superimposition effects A to C shown in FIGS. Alternatively, other images may be further displayed. For example, in the operation unit image superimposition effect A in FIG. 140, the character image IW1 may not be displayed.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
◇ [Aspect E1-1]
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of images,
one of the plurality of types of images is an operation means image representing an appearance of the operation means;
one of the plurality of types of images is a specific image representing a specific target;
a first effect in which the operation means image is displayed so as to cover at least a portion of the first specific image in a state where the first specific image is displayed on the display means;
After the first effect, a second effect in which the second specific image larger than the first specific image is displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect E1-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect E1-1,
After the second effect, a third effect in which the third specific image larger than the second specific image is displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇[Aspect E1-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect E1-1 or aspect E1-2,
In the second effect, at least part of the second specific image is covered with the operation means image.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect E1-4]
The gaming machine according to aspect E1-2,
In the third effect, at least part of the third specific image is covered with the operation means image.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect E1-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects E1-1 to E1-4,
In the first effect, the first specific image moves in a direction corresponding to the operating direction of the operating means.
A gaming machine characterized by:
◇ [Aspect E1-6]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects E1-1 to E1-5,
In the first effect, an image related to the operation method of the operation means is displayed in at least part of the first specific image.
A gaming machine characterized by:

The character appearance effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 143 to 145. FIG. This character appearance effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Character appearance effect A]
143 is a diagram for explaining the character appearance effect A. FIG.
First, in the character appearance effect A, as shown in FIG. 143(A), a variable start effect is executed. In this fluctuation start production, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are produced to start fluctuation. Also, this variable start effect indicates that the effect mode is mode A, as shown in the lower left of FIG. 143(A). Next, as shown in FIG. 143(B), the first character appearance effect is executed. This first character appearance effect is a state in which the decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed near the center of the display screen 7a, and the smiley character E21 appears so as to fill the edge of the display screen 7a. In addition, in the first character appearance effect, the smiley character E21 appears so as to fill the edge of the display screen 7a, but it may appear in a part of the edge of the display screen 7a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 143(C), a second character appearance effect is executed. This second character appearance effect is an effect in which the smiley character E21 proliferates to the vicinity of the decoration patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R from the state of the first character appearance effect. In this case, in the second character appearance effect, the smiley character E21 proliferates (moves) toward the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R on the display screen 7a. That is, the smiley character E21 grows (moves) toward a predetermined spot. Next, as shown in FIG. 143(D), a mode change effect is executed. This mode change effect is a effect of changing the effect mode from mode A to mode B, and is an effect of displaying the mode B image E22. The mode B image E22 is an image suggesting mode B.
Note that FIGS. 143A to 143D show the same variation effects.

[Character Appearance Effect B]
144 is a diagram for explaining the character appearance effect B. FIG.
First, in the character appearance effect B, as shown in FIG. 144(A), a variable start effect is executed. In this fluctuation start production, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are produced to start fluctuation. Also, this variable start effect indicates that the effect mode is mode A, as shown in the lower left of FIG. 144(A). Next, as shown in FIG. 144(B), the first character appearance effect is executed. This first character appearance effect is a state in which the decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed near the center of the display screen 7a, and the smiley character E21 appears so as to fill the edge of the display screen 7a. In addition, in the first character appearance effect, the smiling character E21 appears so as to fill the edge portion of the display screen 7a, but may appear in a part of the edge portion of the display screen 7a. Next, as shown in FIG. 144(C), a second character appearance effect is executed. In this second character appearance effect, the smiley character E21 further proliferates from the state of the first character appearance effect to the vicinity of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, and finally, the smiley character E21 fills the display screen 7a and becomes the decorative pattern. The effect is that 8L, 8C, and 8R become invisible.

In this case, in the second character appearance effect, the smiley character E21 proliferates (moves) toward the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R on the display screen 7a. That is, the smiley character E21 grows (moves) toward a predetermined spot. Next, as shown in FIG. 144(D), a mode change effect is executed. This mode change effect is a effect of changing the effect mode from mode A to mode B, and a effect of displaying a mode B image E22. The mode B image E22 is an image suggesting mode B.
144(A) to (D) show the same variation effects.

[Character Appearance Effect C]
FIG. 145 is a diagram for explaining the character appearance effect C. FIG.
First, in the character appearance effect C, as shown in FIG. 145(A), a variable start effect is executed. In this fluctuation start production, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are produced to start fluctuation. Also, this variable start effect indicates that the effect mode is mode A, as shown in the lower left of FIG. 145(A). Next, as shown in FIG. 145(B), the first character appearance effect is executed. This first character appearance effect is a state in which the decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed near the center of the display screen 7a, and the smiley character E21 appears so as to fill the edge of the display screen 7a. In this case, the decorative designs 8L, 8C, 8R include the number design and the smiling design E23. The smiling pattern E23 is the same image as the smiling character E21. Incidentally, the smiley symbol E23 may be partially the same as the smiley character E21. Also, part of the smiley pattern E23 and part of the smiley character E21 may be the same. In addition, in the first character appearance effect, the smiley character E21 appears so as to fill the edge of the display screen 7a, but it may appear in a part of the edge of the display screen 7a. Next, as shown in FIG. 145(C), a second character appearance effect is executed. In this second character appearance effect, the smiley character E21 further proliferates from the state of the first character appearance effect to the vicinity of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, and finally, the smiley character E21 fills the display screen 7a and becomes the decorative pattern. The effect is that 8L, 8C, and 8R become invisible.

In this case, in the second character appearance effect, the smiley character E21 proliferates (moves) toward the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R on the display screen 7a. That is, the smiley character E21 grows (moves) toward a predetermined spot. Next, as shown in FIG. 145(D), a mode change effect is executed. This mode change effect is a effect of changing the effect mode from mode A to mode B, and is an effect of displaying the mode B image E22. The mode B image E22 is an image suggesting mode B.
145(A) to (D) show the same variation effects.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the character appearance production will be shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the character appearance effect, a first character appearance effect in which the smiling character E21 appears is performed, and then a second character appearance in which more smiling characters E21 appear than in the first character appearance effect is performed. An effect is performed, and then a mode change effect is performed. According to this configuration, an increase in the number of smiley characters E21 raises expectations for the shift to the mode change effect, and there is a case where the mode change effect is shifted to, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the second character appearance effect of the character appearance effect includes an effect in which the smiley character E21 moves toward the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R. According to this configuration, the smiley character E21 moves toward the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the character appearance effects B and C, the smiling character E21 completely covers the display screen 7a in the second character appearance effect. According to this configuration, it is possible to give an impact to the player and improve the amusement of the game.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the character appearance effect C, the decoration patterns 8L, 8C, 8R having the same smiley pattern E23 as the smiley character E21 fluctuate in the first character appearance effect. According to this configuration, the smiley character can be emphasized by using the smiley character E21 and the smiley pattern E23, and the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the character appearance effect, the mode change effect is executed after the second character appearance effect. According to this configuration, the number of smiley characters E21 increases, thereby increasing the degree of expectation for the mode change, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

[Modification]
A modification of the character appearance effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the character appearance effects A to C, the smiling character E21 appears while the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed. It is not limited. For example, the configuration may be such that the smiley character E21 appears while the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are changed.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the character appearance effects A to C, the mode change effect is executed after the second character appearance effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the second character appearance effect, a chance-up effect, a look-ahead effect, a big-win suggestion effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, a big-win notification effect, a ready-to-win announcement effect, etc. may be executed.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the character appearance effects A to C, an accessory movement effect may be performed in which the second movable accessory 15, which is the same character as the smiley character E21, is moved.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect E2-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect in which a first character effect in which a predetermined character appears is performed,
The second display effect is a effect in which a second character effect is performed in which more of the predetermined characters appear than in the first character effect,
The third display effect is a effect for performing a predetermined effect,
A combination effect including the first display effect, the second display effect, and the third display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed after the first display effect, and then the third display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E2-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
The second display effect includes an effect in which the predetermined character moves toward a predetermined position on the display means,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E2-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
the fourth display effect is a effect in which the predetermined character completely covers a predetermined area of the display means;
The combination effect is a effect that may include the fourth display effect,
In the combination effect, the fifth display effect is performed after the second display effect is performed, and then the third display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E2-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
A fifth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fifth display effect is a effect of changing the decorative pattern,
The combination effect is a effect that may include the fifth display effect,
In the combination effect, the first display effect is performed while the fifth display effect is being performed,
A part of the decorative pattern and a part of the predetermined character have the same shape,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E2-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
The predetermined effect is a mode change effect that changes the mode,
A gaming machine characterized by:

146 to 148, the holding consecutive suggestion effect will be described below. This holding consecutive suggesting effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Holding group suggestion production A]
FIG. 146 is a diagram for explaining the holding consecutive suggestion effect A. FIG.
First, in the holding consecutive suggestion effect A, as shown in FIG. 146(A), the first specific holding effect is executed. This first specific hold effect is an effect for predicting whether the target hold is a big win or not with respect to the first specific hold, and a button image E31 is shown. The button image E31 is an image for prompting the player to press the effect button 63 . For example, the first specific reservation effect is determined whether the first reservation is a jackpot or not, with the first reservation being the first specific reservation. In addition, this first specific reservation effect predicts whether the first reservation or the second reservation is a jackpot or not, for example, with the first reservation and the second reservation as the first specific reservation.

For example, if there are four holds, the oldest hold becomes the first hold, the next oldest hold becomes the second hold, the next oldest hold becomes the third hold, and the newest hold becomes the fourth hold. . This also applies to the following. When there is a jackpot in the first specific hold, after the first specific hold effect, the process shifts to a hold succession success effect shown in FIG. 146(B). On the other hand, when there is no jackpot in the first specific suspension, after the first specific suspension effect, the process shifts to the suspension consecutive failure effect shown in FIG. 146(C).

After the first specific holding effect, as shown in FIG. 146(B), a holding succession success effect can be executed. When the player presses the effect button 63, this hold consecutive success effect displays a light image E33 suggesting that the first specific hold is a big win at the place where the button image E31 was, and A character image E32 is displayed below the light image E33, suggesting that there is a big win in the first specific hold. The light image E33 is an image representing a shining state, and the character image E32 is an image representing characters of "success". After the first specific suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 146(C), a suspension consecutive failure effect can be executed. In this suspension consecutive failure performance, even if the player presses the performance button 63, the light image E33 is not displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, and the character image suggests that there is no big win in the first specific suspension. Display E34. The character image E34 is an image representing characters of "failure".

Next, as shown in FIG. 146(D), the second specific holding effect is executed. This second specific reservation performance is a performance for predicting whether the target reservation is a big hit or not, targeting a second specific reservation different from the first specific reservation, and a button image E31 is shown. For example, this second specific reservation performance predicts whether the third reservation is a big hit or not, with the third reservation being the second specific reservation. In addition, this second specific reservation effect predicts whether the third reservation or the fourth reservation is a big hit or not, for example, with the third reservation and the fourth reservation as the second specific reservation. When there is a jackpot in the second specific hold, after the second specific hold effect, the process shifts to a hold succession success effect shown in FIG. 146(E). On the other hand, when there is no jackpot in the second specific suspension, after the second specific suspension effect, the process shifts to a suspension consecutive failure effect shown in FIG. 146(F).

After the second specific hold effect, as shown in FIG. 146(E), a hold consecutive success effect can be executed. When the player presses the effect button 63, this hold consecutive success effect displays a light image E33 suggesting that the first specific hold is a big win at the place where the button image E31 was, and Below the light image E33, a character image E32 suggesting that the first specific hold is a big hit is displayed. After the second specific suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 146(F), a suspension consecutive failure effect can be executed. In this holding consecutive failure performance, even if the player presses the performance button 63, the light image E33 is not displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, and the character image suggests that there is no big hit in the first specific holding. Display E34.
Note that the effects shown in FIGS. 146A to 146F are effects of the same variation.

[Holding group suggestion production B]
FIG. 147 is a diagram for explaining the holding consecutive suggestion effect B. FIG. This holding series suggestion performance B is a production in the case where there are at least four holds.
First, in the holding consecutive suggestion effect B, as shown in FIG. 147(A), the first holding effect is executed. This first suspension effect is directed to the first suspension and predicts whether the target suspension is a big win or not, and a button image E31 is shown. The button image E31 is an image for prompting the player to press the effect button 63 .

When there is a jackpot in the first hold, after the first hold effect, the process shifts to a hold succession success effect shown in FIG. 147(B). On the other hand, when there is no jackpot in the first suspension, after the first specific suspension effect, the process shifts to the suspension consecutive failure effect shown in FIG. 147(C).

After the first suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 147(B), a suspension consecutive success effect can be executed. In this hold consecutive success effect, when the player presses the effect button 63, a light image E33 is displayed at the place where the button image E31 was, indicating that there is a big win in the first hold. A character image E32 is displayed below the image E33, suggesting that there is a big win in the first hold. The light image E33 is an image representing a shining state, and the character image E32 is an image representing characters of "success". After the first suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 147(C), a suspension consecutive failure effect can be executed. In this suspension consecutive failure effect, even if the player presses the effect button 63, the light image E33 is not displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, and the character image E34 suggests that there is no big win in the first hold. display. The character image E34 is an image representing characters of "failure".

Next, as shown in FIG. 147(D), the second suspension effect is executed. This second suspension effect is an effect for predicting whether the second suspension is a big hit or not, and a button image E31 is shown. When there is a jackpot in the second hold, after the second hold effect, the process shifts to a hold succession success effect shown in FIG. 147(E). On the other hand, when there is no jackpot in the second suspension, after the second suspension effect, the process shifts to the suspension consecutive failure effect shown in FIG. 147(F). After the second holding effect, as shown in FIG. 147(E), a holding succession success effect can be executed. In this hold consecutive success effect, when the player presses the effect button 63, a light image E33 is displayed at the place where the button image E31 was, indicating that there is a big win in the second hold, and a light image is displayed. Below the image E33, a character image E32 suggesting that there is a big win in the second reserve is displayed.

After the second suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 147(F), a suspension consecutive failure effect can be executed. In this holding consecutive failure effect, even if the player presses the effect button 63, the light image E33 is not displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, and the character image E34 suggests that there is no big hit in the second hold. display. Next, as shown in FIG. 147(G), the third suspension effect is executed. This third suspension performance is directed to the third suspension, and is a performance for predicting whether the target suspension is a big win or not, and a button image E31 is shown. When there is a jackpot in the third hold, after the third hold effect, the process moves to a hold succession success effect shown in FIG. 147(H). On the other hand, when there is no jackpot in the third suspension, after the third suspension effect, the process shifts to the suspension consecutive failure effect shown in FIG. 147(I).

After the third suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 147(H), a suspension consecutive success effect can be executed. In this hold consecutive success effect, when the player presses the effect button 63, a light image E33 is displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, indicating that there is a big hit in the third hold, and a light image is displayed. A character image E32 is displayed below the image E33, suggesting that there is a big win in the third hold. After the third suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 147(I), a suspension consecutive failure effect can be executed. In this suspension consecutive failure effect, even if the player presses the effect button 63, the light image E33 is not displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, and the character image E34 suggests that there is no big hit in the third hold. display.

Next, as shown in FIG. 147(J), the fourth suspension effect is executed. This fourth suspension effect is an effect for predicting whether the target suspension is a big win or not with the fourth suspension as a target, and a button image E31 is shown. When there is a jackpot in the fourth hold, after the fourth hold effect, the process shifts to the hold succession success effect shown in FIG. 147(K). On the other hand, when there is no jackpot in the fourth suspension, after the fourth suspension effect, the process shifts to the suspension consecutive failure effect shown in FIG. 147(L). After the fourth holding effect, as shown in FIG. 147(K), a holding succession success effect can be executed. In this hold consecutive success effect, when the player presses the effect button 63, a light image E33 is displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, suggesting that the fourth hold is a big win, and a light image is displayed. Below the image E33, a character image E32 suggesting that there is a big win in the fourth reserve is displayed. After the fourth suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 147(L), a suspension consecutive failure effect can be executed. In this holding consecutive failure effect, even if the player presses the effect button 63, the light image E33 is not displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, and the character image E34 suggests that there is no jackpot in the fourth hold. display.
Note that the effects shown in FIGS. 147A to 147L are the same fluctuation effects.

[Holding group suggestion production C]
FIG. 148 is a diagram for explaining the holding consecutive suggestion effect C. FIG.
First, in the holding consecutive suggestion effect C, the holding effect is executed as shown in FIG. 148(A). This suspension effect is an effect for predicting whether the suspension is a big win or not, and a button image E31 is shown. The button image E31 is an image for prompting the player to press the effect button 63 . When the suspension is a jackpot, after the suspension effect, the process shifts to the success effect of the success of the suspension series shown in FIG. 148(B). On the other hand, when the suspension is not a jackpot, after the suspension effect, the process shifts to the suspension consecutive failure effect shown in FIG. 148(C). After the suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 148(B), a suspension consecutive success effect can be executed. When the performance button 63 is pressed by the player, this hold succession success effect suggests that the hold is a big win at the place where the button image E31 was (suggests that the change will make a big win). An optical image E33 is displayed, and a character image E32 is displayed below the optical image E33, suggesting that the hold is a big win (indicating that the change will result in a big win). The light image E33 is an image representing a shining state, and the character image E32 is an image representing characters of "success". After the suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 148(C), a suspension consecutive failure effect can be executed. In this holding consecutive failure performance, even if the player presses the performance button 63, the light image E33 is not displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, and the character image suggests that there is no big hit in the first specific holding. Display E34. The character image E34 is an image representing characters of "failure".

Next, as shown in FIG. 148(D), the first specific pending effect is executed. This first specific hold effect is an effect for predicting whether the target hold is a jackpot or not, with the first specific hold as a target, and a button image E31 is shown. For example, the first specific reservation effect is determined whether the first reservation is a jackpot or not, with the first reservation being the first specific reservation. In addition, this first specific reservation effect predicts whether the first reservation or the second reservation is a jackpot or not, for example, with the first reservation and the second reservation as the first specific reservation. When there is a jackpot in the first specific hold, after the first specific hold effect, the process shifts to a hold consecutive success effect shown in FIG. 148(E). On the other hand, when there is no jackpot in the first specific suspension, after the first specific suspension effect, the process shifts to a suspension consecutive failure effect shown in FIG. 148(F). After the first specific holding effect, as shown in FIG. 148(E), a holding succession success effect can be executed. When the player presses the effect button 63, this hold consecutive success effect displays a light image E33 suggesting that the first specific hold is a big win at the place where the button image E31 was, and A character image E32 is displayed below the light image E33, suggesting that there is a big win in the first specific hold. After the first specific suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 148(F), a suspension consecutive failure effect can be executed. In this suspension consecutive failure performance, even if the player presses the performance button 63, the light image E33 is not displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, and the character image suggests that there is no big win in the first specific suspension. Display E34.

Next, as shown in FIG. 148(G), the second specific holding effect is executed. This second specific reservation performance is a performance for predicting whether the target reservation is a big hit or not, targeting a second specific reservation different from the first specific reservation, and a button image E31 is shown. This second specific reservation effect predicts whether the third reservation is a jackpot or not, for example, with the third reservation being the second specific reservation. In addition, this second specific reservation effect predicts whether the third reservation or the fourth reservation is a jackpot or not, for example, with the third reservation and the fourth reservation as the second specific reservation. When there is a jackpot in the second specific hold, after the second specific hold effect, the process shifts to a hold succession success effect shown in FIG. 148(H). On the other hand, when there is no jackpot in the second specific suspension, after the second specific suspension effect, the process shifts to the suspension consecutive failure effect shown in FIG. 148(I). After the second specific holding effect, as shown in FIG. 148(H), a holding succession success effect can be executed. When the player presses the effect button 63, this hold consecutive success effect displays a light image E33 suggesting that the first specific hold is a big win at the place where the button image E31 was, and A character image E32 is displayed below the light image E33, suggesting that there is a big win in the first specific hold. After the second specific suspension effect, as shown in FIG. 148(I), a suspension consecutive failure effect can be executed. In this holding consecutive failure performance, even if the player presses the performance button 63, the light image E33 is not displayed in the place where the button image E31 was, and the character image suggests that there is no big hit in the first specific holding. Display E34.
Note that the effects shown in FIGS. 148A to 148I are effects of the same variation.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the holding series suggestion effect will be shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the holding streak suggesting effects A and C, after the first specific holding effect, the holding streak success or the holding streak failure, the second specific holding streak effect, the holding streak success or the holding streak failure is executed. be. In addition, in the holding series suggestion performance B, after the first holding production, the holding series success or the holding series failure, the second holding production, the holding series success or the holding series failure is executed. According to this configuration, since it is possible to suggest two or more holding trains, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the holding consecutive suggestion effect is executed in the same variation. According to this configuration, it is possible to notify a plurality of holding series with one change, so that the interest in the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in addition to a plurality of holding consecutive suggestions in the holding consecutive suggestion effect C, if the variation results in a big win, an effect suggesting that the change is a big win is executed. ing. According to this configuration, in addition to the notification of a plurality of holding trains, it is possible to notify the big win of the change, so that the interest of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the holding consecutive suggestion effect is performed within a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game. According to this configuration, when the reverberation after the big win is strong, it is possible to suggest a series of holdings, and the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the holding consecutive suggestion effect is performed during the jackpot game. According to this configuration, the jackpot game can be made more interesting, and the interest in the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, a modified example of the holding consecutive suggestion effect will be shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the holding continuation suggesting effects A to C are the same fluctuation effects, but the present invention is not limited to this, and part of the holding continuation suggesting effects are performed by future fluctuation. You may do so. For example, in the holding series suggestion effect A, FIGS. 146(A) to (C) may be performed with the relevant variation, and FIGS. 146(D) to (F) may be performed with the next variation.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the holding consecutive suggestion effects A to C may be performed within a predetermined number of times after the big winning game. Further, the holding consecutive suggestion performances A to C may be performed during the jackpot game.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the holding consecutive suggestion effect B is an example of the effect in the case where there are four holds. 148 (A) to (F) may be performed if there are two pending, and if there is one pending, FIG. 148 (A) to (C) ) may be performed.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect E3-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect for performing a first holding consecutive suggestion effect suggesting whether or not there is a jackpot in the first holding,
The second display effect is an effect for performing a second hold consecutive suggestion effect suggesting whether or not there is a big win in a second hold different from the first hold,
A combination effect including the first display effect and the second display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the first display effect is performed, and then the second display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E3-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
The combination effect is performed in the same variation,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E3-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The third display effect is, in the case of a big win in the variation, a performance of performing the variation jackpot suggesting effect suggesting that the variation is a big win,
The combination effect includes the fifth display effect,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E3-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
The first holding suggestion effect or the second holding suggestion effect is performed within a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E3-5]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
The first holding suggestion effect or the second holding suggestion effect is performed during a jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by:

The area display effects will be described below with reference to FIGS. 149 to 151. FIG. This area display effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Area display effect A]
149 is a diagram for explaining the area display effect A. FIG.
First, in the area display effect A, as shown in FIG. 149(A), a variable start effect is executed. In this fluctuation start effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to fluctuate, and the reserved display area C41 is displayed. A reserved image 9A and a reserved digested image 9C are displayed in the reserved display area C41. Next, as shown in FIG. 149(B), the first area display effect is executed. In this first area display effect, the first area E41 is displayed near the center of the display screen 7a. Next, as shown in FIG. 149(C), the second area display effect is executed. In this second area display effect, the second area E42 is displayed on the right periphery of the display screen 7a. In this second area display effect, the state of the first area E41 is the same as in the first area display effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 149(D), the second area moving effect is executed. This second area moving effect is an effect in which the second area E42 moves upward. Specifically, the second area E42 moves based on the reserved display area C41. Note that the second area E42 is not limited to this, and other reference positions (for example, the second reserved icon 9C, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, corners of the display screen 7a, reference points appearing on the display screen 7a) You can move to the standard. In this second area display effect, the state of the first area E41 is the same as in the first area display effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 149(E), a chance-up effect is executed. In this chance-up effect, a chance-up display is performed in the second area E42. This chance-up display is expressed as “extra hot”, suggesting that expectations for a big win are high.

[Area display effect B]
FIG. 150 is a diagram for explaining area display effect B. FIG.
First, in the area display effect B, as shown in FIG. 150(A), a variable start effect is executed. In this fluctuation start effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to fluctuate, and the reserved display area C41 is displayed. A reserved image 9A and a reserved digested image 9C are displayed in the reserved display area C41. Next, as shown in FIG. 150(B), the first area display effect is executed. In this first area display effect, the first area E41 is displayed near the center of the display screen 7a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 150(C), the second area display effect is executed. In this second area display effect, the second area E42 is displayed on the right periphery of the display screen 7a. Also, in this second area display effect, the first area E41 is reduced more than in the first area display effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 150(D), the second area moving effect is executed. This second region moving effect is a effect in which the second region E42 moves upward while expanding. Specifically, the second area E42 moves based on the reserved display area C41. Note that the second area E42 is not limited to this, and other reference positions (for example, the second reserved icon 9C, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, corners of the display screen 7a, reference points appearing on the display screen 7a) You can move to the standard. In this second area display effect, the state of the first area E41 is reduced more than in the second area display effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 150(E), a chance-up effect is executed. In this chance-up effect, a chance-up display is performed in the second area E42. This chance-up display is expressed as “extra hot”, suggesting that expectations for a big win are high. In this chance-up effect, the first area E41 is dead.

[Area display effect C]
FIG. 151 is a diagram for explaining the area display effect C. FIG.
First, in the area display effect C, as shown in FIG. 151(A), a variable start effect is executed. In this fluctuation start effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to fluctuate, and the reserved display area C41 is displayed. A reserved image 9A and a reserved digested image 9C are displayed in the reserved display area C41. Next, as shown in FIG. 151(B), the first area display effect is executed. In this first area display effect, the first area E41 is displayed near the center of the display screen 7a. Next, as shown in FIG. 151(C), the second area display effect is executed. In this second area display effect, the second area E42 is displayed on the right periphery of the display screen 7a. In addition, in this second area display effect, the first area E41 rotates counterclockwise about the reserved display area C41 as a rotation axis, and part of it disappears from the display screen 7a. is smaller than

Next, as shown in FIG. 151(D), the second area moving effect is executed. In this second area movement effect, the second area E42 rotates counterclockwise about the reserved display area C41 as a rotation axis to expand the area of the second area E42. In this second area display effect, the first area E41 rotates counterclockwise about the reserved display area C41 as a rotation axis, and part of it disappears from the display screen 7a. reduced. Next, as shown in FIG. 151(E), a chance-up effect is executed. In this chance-up effect, a chance-up display is performed in the second area E42. This chance-up display is expressed as “extra hot”, suggesting that expectations for a big win are high. In this chance-up effect, the first area E41 is dead.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the area display effect is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the area display effect, the first area display effect is performed, then the second area display effect is performed, then the second area movement effect is performed, and then the chance up effect is performed. It has become. According to this configuration, a predetermined sense of anticipation can be imparted by the change of the area, and the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the area display effects B and C, after the second area display effect of displaying the second area E42, the second area movement effect of enlarging the second area E42 is executed. . According to this configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the second area E42, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the area display effects B and C, after the second area display effect of displaying the second area E42, the second area moving effect of shrinking the first area E41 is executed. . According to this configuration, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the second area E42, and to improve the amusement of the game.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the area display effects B and C, after the second area display effect of displaying the second area E42, the second area moving effect of reducing the first area E41 is executed, A chance-up effect is executed in which the 1 area E41 is extinguished. According to this configuration, the second area E42 can be emphasized, that is, the effect using the second area E42 can be more emphasized. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, when the second area E42 is moved in the area display effect C, the second area E42 is rotationally moved around the reserved display area C41 as a rotation axis. According to this configuration, the movement of the second area E42 can be dynamically performed, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
A modification of the area display rendering will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the area display effects A to C, after the second area moving effect, the second area E42 is used to perform the chance-up effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. do not have. For example, after the second area moving effect, the second area E42 may be used to perform various effects such as a mode suggesting effect, a look-ahead effect, a jackpot suggesting effect, a ready-to-win advance notice effect, and a pending change suggesting effect.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect E4-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect for displaying a first area on the display screen of the display means,
The second display effect is a effect for displaying a second area on the display screen of the display means,
The third display effect is a effect of moving the second area with respect to a certain reference,
The fourth display effect is a effect for performing a predetermined effect in the second area,
A combination effect including the first display effect, the second display effect, the third display effect, and the fourth display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, after the first display effect is performed, the second display effect is performed, then the third display effect is performed, and then the fourth display effect is performed. It is carried out,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E4-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
A fifth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fifth display effect is a effect for enlarging the second area,
The combination effect may include the fifth display effect,
In the combination effect, the fifth display effect is performed after the second display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E4-3]
A gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
A sixth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The sixth display effect is a effect for performing an effect of shrinking the first area,
The combined effect is a effect that may include the sixth display effect,
In the combination effect, the sixth display effect is performed after the second display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E4-4]
A gaming machine according to aspect 3,
A seventh display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The seventh display effect is a effect for performing an effect of extinguishing the first area,
The combined effect is a effect that may include the seventh display effect,
In the combination effect, the seventh display effect is performed after the sixth display effect.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E4-5]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
The third display effect is a effect of rotating and moving the second area about a reference axis.
A gaming machine characterized by:

The time saving mode effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 152 to 154. FIG. This time-saving mode effect can be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of special symbols.

[Time saving mode production A]
FIG. 152 is a diagram for explaining the time saving mode effect A. FIG. This time-saving mode production A represents the production at the time of deviation for two fluctuations. When the game state is the time-saving state, such an effect at the time of loss is continuously performed. First, in the time saving mode production A, as shown in FIG. 152(A), the variable production is executed. This variation effect is a effect of varying the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, making various characters appear, and performing various displays. Next, as shown in FIG. 152(B), a losing pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. This losing pattern arrangement stop effect is a performance of stopping the losing pattern arrangement representing a loss using the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 152(B), 7 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 8L, and 6 patterns are used for the decorative patterns 8C and 8R as the missing pattern array.

Next, as shown in FIG. 152(C), the next variation effect is executed. This next variation effect is a effect of varying the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, making various characters appear, and performing various displays. Next, as shown in FIG. 152(D), a losing pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. This losing pattern arrangement stop effect is a performance of stopping the losing pattern arrangement representing a loss using the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 152(D), 7 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 8L, and 6 patterns are used for the decorative patterns 8C and 8R as the missing pattern array. In this way, in the time saving mode effect A, after the fluctuation is started, the shift notification is performed in a relatively short time without inserting a time-consuming effect such as a ready-to-win effect.

[Time saving mode production B]
FIG. 153 is a diagram for explaining the time saving mode effect B. FIG. This time-saving mode effect B is an effect performed when the game state is the time-saving state, and represents a change effect of a big win after the effect of losing by one change. First, in the time saving mode production B, as shown in FIG. 153(A), the variable production is executed. This variation effect is a effect of varying the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, making various characters appear, and performing various displays.

Next, as shown in FIG. 153(B), a losing pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. This losing pattern arrangement stop effect is a performance of stopping the losing pattern arrangement representing a loss using the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 153(B), 7 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 8L, and 6 patterns are used for the decorative patterns 8C and 8R as the missing pattern array. Next, as shown in FIG. 153(C), the next variation effect is executed. This next variation effect is a effect of varying the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, making various characters appear, and performing various displays.

Next, as shown in FIG. 153(D), a jackpot pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. This jackpot pattern arrangement stop production is a production to stop the jackpot pattern arrangement representing the jackpot by using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 153(D), as the jackpot pattern array, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are used to form 7 patterns of grids. Thus, in the time saving mode performance B, even if it is a variation in the case of a big win, the big win is reported in a relatively short time after the start of the variation without inserting a time-consuming performance such as a ready-to-win performance.

[Normal mode effect]
FIG. 154 is a diagram for explaining the normal mode effect. This normal mode effect is a effect that is performed when the game state is the normal state, and represents the effect at the time of loss for one variation. First, in the normal mode effect, as shown in FIG. 154(A), the variable effect is executed. This variation effect is a effect of varying the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, making various characters appear, and performing various displays.

Next, as shown in FIG. 154(B), a ready-to-win effect is executed. In this Lee effect, the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are used to form a ready-to-win state, and the ally character CRA performs various effects. Next, as shown in FIG. 154(C), a losing pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. This losing pattern arrangement stop effect is a performance of stopping the losing pattern arrangement representing a loss using the decorative symbols 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 154(C), 7 patterns are used for the decorative pattern 8L, and 6 patterns are used for the decorative patterns 8C and 8R as the missing pattern array. In addition, when the game state is the normal state, when a big win is achieved, a big win notification is performed via a ready-to-win effect. In addition, when the game state is the normal state, in the case of losing, relatively short effects such as those shown in FIGS. 152(A) and (B) and FIGS.

When the game state is the time saving state (during time saving), the time saving mode production A in Figs. 152(A), (B) and Figs. That is, in the variation in the case of losing (loss variation) in the time-saving state, the variation time is relatively short because the performance that uses time, for example, the ready-to-win performance is not executed. On the other hand, in the loss variation when the game state is the normal state, as shown in the normal mode presentation in FIG. 154, a relatively long presentation such as a ready-to-win presentation may be performed, and the variation time is relatively long.
In addition, in the fluctuation (jackpot fluctuation) in the case of a big hit in the time saving state, the production that uses time, for example, the ready-to-win production is not executed, so the fluctuation time is relatively short. On the other hand, when the game state is the normal state, the big hit variation may involve a relatively long effect such as a ready-to-win effect, and the variation time is relatively long. In other words, the average fluctuation time is relatively short in the deviation fluctuation of the time saving state. On the other hand, the average fluctuation time is relatively long in the deviation fluctuation of the normal state.
In addition, the average fluctuation time is relatively short in the jackpot fluctuation in the time saving state. On the other hand, in the normal state jackpot fluctuation, the average fluctuation time is relatively long.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effects of the time saving mode production and the normal mode production is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the time-saving mode effect, in the case of a loss, after the start of the variation of the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern is removed without going through the ready-to-win state. In the mode production, in the case of losing, after the start of variation of the decorative patterns, the decorative patterns are stopped via the ready-to-win state and displayed in a pattern arrangement. According to this configuration, in the time-saving mode effect, high-speed digestion becomes possible, and the next big win can be obtained quickly. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the time-saving mode production continues the deviation fluctuation production of FIGS. 152 (A), (B) and FIGS. (See Modification 1 described later). According to this configuration, high-speed digestion is possible up to a predetermined number of fluctuations after the big win, and the next big win can be obtained quickly. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the game machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the time saving mode production continues to perform the deviation fluctuation production of Figs. 152 (A), (B) and Figs. . According to this configuration, high-speed digestion is possible until a big win is made, and the next big win can be obtained quickly. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the normal mode effects include effects in which the decorative symbols are removed via the ready-to-win state after the decorative symbols start to fluctuate and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a pattern arrangement, and after the decorative symbols start to fluctuate, the ready-to-win state is displayed. One of a plurality of performances including a performance of stopping and displaying the decorative pattern in the pattern arrangement without passing through is performed. According to this configuration, in the normal mode effect, it is possible to provide an effect that can be enjoyed by the player who has a pause, and to improve the interest of the game.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the time saving mode production is shorter than the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the normal mode production. According to this configuration, in the time-saving mode effect, high-speed digestion becomes possible, and the next big win can be obtained quickly. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, the modification of time saving mode production and normal mode production is shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the game state is the time saving state (during time saving), the time saving mode production A of FIGS. 152 (A), (B) and FIGS. 152 (C), (D) Although it is configured to continuously perform the losing variation effect, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the game state is a time saving state (during time saving), unless the jackpot is hit, up to a predetermined number of fluctuations after the jackpot, Figures 152 (A), (B) and Figures 152 (C), (D) deviation fluctuation The production may be continued.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect E5-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect for performing a first mode effect that enters after the first jackpot,
The second display effect is a effect for performing a second mode effect that enters after a second jackpot different from the first jackpot,
In the first mode effect, after the decorative pattern starts to fluctuate, the losing pattern is fixed and stopped without going through the ready-to-win state.
In the second mode production, after the decorative pattern starts to fluctuate, a reach fluctuation production is performed in which the losing pattern is fixed and stopped via the reach state.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E5-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
In the first mode production, the loss fluctuation production is continued until a predetermined number of fluctuations after the first jackpot.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E5-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
In the first mode production, the loss variation production is continued until the next big win after the first big win.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E5-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
In the second mode production, one production out of a plurality of variable productions including the reach fluctuation production and the loss fluctuation production is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E5-5]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 4,
In the first mode production, the fluctuation time in the big hit fluctuation is shorter than the fluctuation time in the reach fluctuation production.
A gaming machine characterized by:

155 to 157, description will be given of the non-holding continuation effect, the holding continuation effect, and the revival effect. These effects are, for example, fluctuations after a predetermined number of rotations after the jackpot game during time saving, the last fluctuation of the time saving state, the first fluctuation after the jackpot game, or the last fluctuation of the probability variable state. obtain.

[Direction without holding group]
FIG. 155 is a diagram for explaining the non-holding rendition effect.
First, as shown in FIG. 155(A), the variable start effect is executed in the non-holding ream effect. This variation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are varied, various characters appear, and various displays are performed. Next, a suggestive effect that suggests the presence or absence of a pending jackpot is performed (see FIG. 146(A) and the like described above). Next, as shown in FIG. 155(B), the non-holding ream suggestion effect is executed. A button image E61 and a character image E62A are displayed in this non-holding ream suggestion effect. The button image E61 is an image that does not include an optical image E64, which will be described later, and is an image that suggests that there is no jackpot in the hold. In addition, the character image E62A is also an image suggesting that there is no jackpot in the hold, and is an image representing the characters "failure". Next, as shown in FIG. 155(C), a result effect is executed. In this result effect, a result screen E63 is displayed. This result screen E63 is an image suggesting that the time saving state ends, and indicates the number of times of RUSH (the number of times of consecutive games) and the number of balls obtained during RUSH (during time saving, during consecutive games).
When this performance without holding ream ends, the time saving state (RUSH) ends.
Note that FIGS. 155(A), (B), and (C) are effects of the same variation.

[Performance with hold group]
FIG. 156 is a diagram for explaining an effect with a holding run.
First, in the effect with holding consecutive, as shown in FIG. 156(A), a variable start effect is executed. This variation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are varied, various characters appear, and various displays are performed. Next, a suggestive effect that suggests the presence or absence of a pending jackpot is performed (see FIG. 146(A) and the like described above). Next, as shown in FIG. 156(B), an effect indicating that there is a holding stanza is executed. A button image E61, a character image E62B, and a light image E64 are displayed in this holding streak suggestion effect. The light image E64 is an image showing a state of shining, and is an image suggesting that there is a big win in the reserve. Further, the character image E62B is also an image suggesting that there is no jackpot in the reserve, and is an image representing the characters "success". Next, as shown in FIG. 156(C), a jackpot symbol arrangement stop effect is executed. This jackpot pattern arrangement stop production is a production for stopping the jackpot pattern arrangement representing the jackpot by using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 156(C), as the jackpot pattern arrangement, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are used to form 7 patterns. 156(A) and (B) show the effect of the change, and FIG. 156(C) shows the effect of the change after that, which is a big win in the pending state.
When the performance with the holding tandem ends, a jackpot game is started, and then the time saving state (RUSH) continues.

[Resurrection production]
FIG. 157 is a diagram for explaining the resurrection effect.
First, in the resurrection effect, as shown in FIG. 157(A), a variable start effect is executed. This variation start effect is a effect in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are varied, various characters appear, and various displays are performed.

Next, a suggestion effect is performed to suggest the presence or absence of a pending jackpot (see FIG. 146(A), etc. described above). Next, as shown in FIG. 157(B), the non-holding ream suggestion effect is executed. A button image E61 and a character image E62A are displayed in this non-holding ream suggestion effect. The button image E61 is an image that does not include an optical image E64, which will be described later, and is an image that suggests that there is no jackpot in the hold. In addition, the character image E62A is also an image suggesting that there is no jackpot in the hold, and is an image representing the characters "failure".

Next, as shown in FIG. 157(C), a result effect is executed. In this result effect, a result screen E63 is displayed. This result screen E63 is an image suggesting that the time saving state ends, and indicates the number of times of RUSH (the number of times of consecutive games) and the number of balls obtained during RUSH (during time saving, during consecutive games). Next, as shown in FIG. 157(D), a character movable effect is executed. This movable accessory effect is an effect in which a display indicating that there is a big win in the reserve is performed, and the second movable accessory 15 is moved to the second state (see FIG. 48). As a display suggesting that there is a jackpot in the reserve, the special pattern is stopped in the decorative pattern 8C in the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the in-hold jackpot suggesting image E65 is displayed. This on-hold jackpot suggestive image E65 is described as "I'm coming". In this accessory movable production, a lamp production is performed using the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66. - 特許庁These effects can suggest that there is a jackpot in the hold.

Next, as shown in FIG. 157(E), a jackpot symbol arrangement stop effect is executed. This jackpot pattern arrangement stop production is a production for stopping the jackpot pattern arrangement representing the jackpot by using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R. In FIG. 157(E), as the jackpot pattern array, decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are used to form 7 patterns of grids.
When this resurrection effect is finished, a jackpot game is started, and then the time saving state (RUSH) continues. FIG. 157(A) to (D) show the effect of the change, and FIG. 157(E) shows the effect of the change after that, which is a jackpot in the reserve.
When the performance with the holding tandem ends, a jackpot game is started, and then the time saving state (RUSH) continues.

[Effect example]
Examples of the effects of the non-holding continuation effect, the holding continuation effect, and the resurrection effect are shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the resurrection effect, a suggestive effect suggesting whether or not there is a pending jackpot is performed. movable effect) is executed. According to this configuration, although the player is disappointed by the result presentation, the player is then able to obtain great pleasure from the execution of the movable character presentation. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the resurrection effect, the effect of moving the second movable accessory 15 is executed while the display suggesting that there is a big win in the hold. According to this configuration, by moving the second movable accessory 15, it is possible to emphasize the suggestion that there is a big win in the hold, and to improve the amusement of the game.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the ramp effect is executed using the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 during the resurrection effect, when the display suggesting that there is a big win in the hold. According to this configuration, it is possible to emphasize the suggestion that a big win will occur in the hold by means of the lamp effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the resurrection effect, a display indicating that there is a big win in the pending state is performed, and then the big win pattern arrangement stop effect is executed. According to this configuration, the player can recognize the big win soon after recognizing the reserved group, and can improve the amusement of the game.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the resurrection effect, when forming the jackpot pattern arrangement in the jackpot pattern arrangement stop production, a special pattern is used for at least one of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R. Form an array (see variant 2 above). According to this configuration, the player can obtain the holding group after the resurrection after the result effect, so that the player can obtain great pleasure and improve the interest of the game.

[Modification]
Modified examples of the non-holding continuation effect, the holding continuation effect, and the resurrection effect are shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, a jackpot game is shown in FIGS. You can run it during

[Modification 2]
In the resurrection effect of the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the jackpot pattern arrangement stop effect shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when there is a big win in the reserve, a special pattern may be used for at least one of the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R to form a big win pattern arrangement.

[Modification 3]
155(C) or the result effect of FIG. 157(C), the color of the result screen E63 is changed, You may make it suggest the continuation expectation (below, it is also called revival expectation) of a time saving state (RUSH) by making a predetermined|prescribed character appear. For example, in the result rendering of FIG. 155(C), the probability of setting the color of the result screen E63 to blue, which has a low degree of recovery expectation, is set high, and in the result rendering of FIG. By setting a high probability of red with a high degree of redness, the player can recognize that the degree of recovery expectation is low if the result screen E63 is blue when the result screen E63 appears. can recognize that there is a high degree of expectation for revival.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect E6-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of executing a plurality of types of display effects,
A first display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A second display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
A third display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The first display effect is a effect that performs a suggestive effect suggesting the presence or absence of a pending jackpot,
The second display effect is a effect of displaying a result image when it is suggested in the suggestive effect that there is no jackpot in the hold,
The third display effect is a effect of displaying an image suggesting that there is a jackpot in the hold,
A combination effect including the first display effect, the second display effect, and the third display effect may be performed,
In the combination effect, the second display effect is performed after the first display effect, and then the third display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E6-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
A fourth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fourth display effect is a effect for performing a character effect that moves the character,
The combination effect may include the fourth display effect,
In the combination effect, the fourth display effect is performed while the third display effect is being performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E6-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
A fifth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The fifth display effect is a effect of performing a lamp effect using a decorative lamp,
The combination effect is a effect that may include the fifth display effect,
In the combination effect, the fifth display effect is performed while the third display effect is being performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E6-4]
A gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
A sixth display effect may be performed as one of the plurality of display effects,
The sixth display effect is a effect of displaying a jackpot pattern array using decorative patterns,
The combined effect is a effect that may include the sixth display effect,
In the combination effect, the sixth display effect is performed when the third display effect is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E6-5]
The gaming machine according to aspect 4,
The jackpot pattern array using the decorative pattern includes a specific pattern,
A gaming machine characterized by:

158 to 160, the right-handed holding effect will be described below. This right-handed suspension effect is a gaming state in which it is easier to win a specific winning opening such as a starting opening or a large winning opening by hitting right, and is a normal state, a jackpot state, a high probability state, a time saving state, an electric It can be executed during a chew support (a state in which the electric chew 22 is frequently opened to make it easier to win a prize at the second starting port 21, hereinafter also referred to as an "electric support").

[Right shot hold effect A]
FIG. 158 is a diagram for explaining the right-handed holding effect A. FIG.
In the right-handed holding production A, first, as shown in FIG. 158(A), a time-saving (electrical support) start production is executed when the jackpot game by a specific jackpot ends. In this time-saving (electrical support) start effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the characters "Time-saving start!" A right hitting arrow YAR is displayed to prompt the player to hit. A message MGU consisting of the characters "Right Hit" is displayed in the display area of the right hit arrow YAR. The player is urged by the display of this right-handed arrow YAR to hit right-handedly, so that the electric chew 22 is frequently opened and the game ball can be easily thrown into the second starting port 21 (electrical sapo) where it is easy to win a prize. can win a prize. In addition, when the game ball wins in the second starting port 21, the display screen 7a starts the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 158(B), a right hitting pending charge effect is executed. This right-handed holding charge performance is a performance to promote the occurrence of a holding related to the second starting port 21 by winning a game ball by right-handed hitting to the second starting port 21 which is in the electric sapo in the time-saving state. In this right-handed pending charge effect, the characters "Time-saving start!" A right-handed arrow YAR is displayed to the right of the character CRA and slightly below it. Here, the rightward arrow YAR shown in FIG. 158(B) is larger than that shown in FIG. 158(A), and its display position is displayed closer to the right. 158(B) is larger than that shown in FIG. 158(A), and its display position is above and to the left of the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. It is displayed protruding into the . In other words, the message MGU for "hit to the right" shown in FIG. 158B is displayed so that a part of it overlaps from the front side of the display area of the arrow YAR to hit to the right. A message MG1 composed of characters "CHARGE" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. That is, in the display area of the arrow YAR shown in FIG. 158B, the message MG1 of "CHARGE" is displayed instead of the message MGU of "hit right" shown in FIG. 158A. This "CHARGE" message MG1 is a display prompting the occurrence of a hold, and more specifically, the occurrence of a hold related to the second start port 21 by winning a game ball into the second start port 21 in the electric support. It is a display to prompt.

Next, as shown in FIG. 158(C), a right hitting hold MAX effect is executed. This right-handed reserved MAX effect is an effect suggesting that the number of reserved balls related to the second starting port 21 has reached the maximum. 158(B) is executed, and after that, when the number of reservations relating to the second starting port 21 reaches the maximum, the display screen 7a is switched from the right-handed reservation charge effect. It is a performance. In other words, the right-handed pending charge effect shown in FIG. 158(B) is an effect that is continuously displayed until the number of pending strokes related to the second starting port 21 reaches the maximum. In this right-handed reserved MAX effect, the character CRB is displayed to the right of the character CRA, and these characters CRA and CRB perform effects such as suggesting that the number of reserved balls has reached the maximum. A right arrow YAR is displayed below the right side of these characters CRA and CRB. Here, the rightward arrow YAR shown in FIG. 158C is smaller than those shown in FIGS. there is Also, the message MGU of "Right shot" shown in FIG. 158(C) is displayed smaller than those shown in FIGS. 158(A) and (B). 158(C) is the same as that shown in FIG. 158(B). It is displayed so as to overlap from the front side of the YAR display area. A message MG2 consisting of characters "MAX" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. In other words, instead of the message MG1 of "CHARGE" shown in FIG. 158B, the message MG2 of "MAX" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR shown in FIG. 158(C). This "MAX" message MG2 is a display for notifying that the number of reservations has reached its maximum, and more specifically, it is a display for notifying that the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 has reached its maximum. .

That is, in the right-handed suspension effect A shown in this FIG. A game ball is made to win a prize (right-handed holding charge performance) to prompt the occurrence of a hold related to the second start port 21 (right-handed hold charge performance), and then suggests that the number of holds related to the second start port 21 has reached the maximum. The effect (right-handed reserved MAX effect) is executed by displaying in various modes a message corresponding to the game state in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR.

[Right shot hold production B]
FIG. 159 is a diagram for explaining the right-handed holding effect B. FIG.
In the right-handed holding production B, first, as shown in FIG. 159(A), a time-saving (electrical support) start production is executed when a jackpot game by a specific jackpot ends. In this time-saving (electrical support) start effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the characters "Time-saving start!" A right hitting arrow YAR is displayed to prompt the player to hit. A message MGU consisting of characters "Right hit" is displayed in the display area of the right hit arrow YAR. The player is urged by the display of this right-handed arrow YAR to hit right-handedly, so that the electric chew 22 is frequently opened and the game ball can be easily thrown into the second starting port 21 (electrical sapo) where it is easy to win a prize. can win prizes. In addition, when the game ball wins in the second starting port 21, the display screen 7a starts the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 159(B), a hold promotion notification effect is executed. In this hold promotion notification effect, the characters "time saving start!" and the right arrow YAR are erased, and instead, a message MGL consisting of characters "TRY CHARGE" is displayed on the display screen 7a. This hold promotion notification effect is an effect that encourages the occurrence of a hold related to the second starting port 21 . The hold promotion notification effect is displayed largely on almost the entire display screen 7a, and other images are not displayed at all. Note that the hold promotion notification effect is an effect that is notified in a relatively short period of time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) in consideration of the time required for the occurrence of a hold.

Next, as shown in FIG. 159(C), a right hitting pending charge effect is executed. This right-handed holding charge performance is a performance to promote the occurrence of a holding related to the second starting port 21 by winning a game ball by right-handed hitting to the second starting port 21 which is in the electric sapo in the time-saving state. In this right-handed holding charge effect, the message MGL of "TRY CHARGE" is erased, and instead, a predetermined character CRA is displayed on the left side of the display screen 7a to perform an effect to prompt the occurrence of holding. Before the right-handed holding charge effect shown in FIG. 159 (C) is executed, the player is alerted by executing the holding promotion notification effect shown in FIG. It is possible to more reliably prompt the occurrence of the hold. A hitting right arrow YAR is displayed to the right of the character CRA and slightly below. Here, the rightward arrow YAR shown in FIG. 159(C) is larger than that shown in FIG. 159(A), and its display position is displayed on the right side. 159(C) is larger than that shown in FIG. 159(A), and its display position is above and to the left of the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. It is displayed protruding into the . In other words, the message MGU of "hit to the right" shown in FIG. 159(C) is displayed so that a part of it overlaps from the front side of the display area of the arrow YAR to hit to the right. A message MG1 composed of characters "CHARGE" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. That is, in the display area of the arrow YAR shown in FIG. 159(C), the message MG1 of "CHARGE" is displayed instead of the message MGU of "hit right" shown in FIG. 159(A). This "CHARGE" message MG1 is a display prompting the occurrence of a hold, and has almost the same meaning as the "TRY CHARGE" message MGL shown in FIG. 159(B).

Next, as shown in FIG. 159(D), a pending non-MAX notification effect is executed. In this pending non-MAX notification effect, a message MGN consisting of characters "NO FULL CHARGE" is displayed on the display screen 7a. This "NO FULL CHARGE" message MGN is generated after a predetermined time (for example, 5 hours) after the "TRY CHARGE" message MGL shown in FIG. 10 seconds), it is displayed when the hold related to the second starting port 21 has not yet reached its maximum. In other words, when the hold becomes maximum before the predetermined time elapses, this hold non-MAX notification effect is not executed. By displaying the message MGN of "NO FULL CHARGE" by this hold non-MAX notification effect, the player is informed that the hold related to the second starting port 21 has not yet reached the maximum.
Next, as shown in FIG. 159(E), a right hitting hold MAX effect is executed. This right-handed reserved MAX effect is an effect suggesting that the number of reserved balls related to the second starting port 21 has reached the maximum. 159(C) is executed, and after that, when the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 reaches the maximum, the display screen 7a is switched from the right-handed reservation charge effect. It is a performance. In other words, the right-handed pending charge effect shown in FIG. 159(C) is an effect that is continuously displayed until the number of pending strokes related to the second starting port 21 reaches the maximum. In this right-handed reserved MAX effect, the character CRB is displayed to the right of the character CRA, and these characters CRA and CRB perform effects such as suggesting that the number of reserved balls has reached the maximum. A right arrow YAR is displayed below the right side of these characters CRA and CRB. Here, the rightward arrow YAR shown in FIG. 159(E) is smaller than those shown in FIGS. there is Also, the message MGU of "Right shot" shown in FIG. 159(E) is displayed smaller than those shown in FIGS. 159(A) and (C). 159(E) is the same as that shown in FIG. 159(C). It is displayed so as to overlap from the front side of the YAR display area. A message MG2 consisting of characters "MAX" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. That is, in the display area of the right arrow YAR shown in FIG. 159(E), the message MG2 of "MAX" is displayed instead of the message MG1 of "CHARGE" shown in FIG. 159(C). This "MAX" message MG2 is a display for notifying that the number of reservations has reached its maximum, and more specifically, it is a display for notifying that the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 has reached its maximum. .

That is, in the right-handed suspension production B shown in this FIG. A game ball is made to win a prize (right-handed holding charge performance) to prompt the occurrence of a hold related to the second start port 21 (right-handed hold charge performance), and then suggests that the number of holds related to the second start port 21 has reached the maximum. The effect (right-handed reserved MAX effect) is executed by displaying in various modes a message corresponding to the game state in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. Furthermore, the player's attention is called by performing an effect (holding promotion notification effect) to prompt the occurrence of a hold related to the second starting port 21 before the right-handed hitting holding charge effect is executed, and the second starting port 21 This is designed to more reliably encourage the occurrence of a hold related to

[Right shot hold effect C]
FIG. 160 is a diagram for explaining the right-handed holding effect C. FIG.
In the right-handed holding performance C, first, as shown in FIG. 160(A), a time-saving (electrical support) start performance is executed when a jackpot game by a specific jackpot ends. In this time-saving (electrical support) start effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the characters "Time-saving start!" A right hitting arrow YAR is displayed to prompt the player to hit. A message MGU consisting of characters "Right hit" is displayed in the display area of the right hit arrow YAR. The player is urged by the display of this right-handed arrow YAR to hit right-handedly, so that the electric chew 22 is frequently opened and the game ball can be easily thrown into the second starting port 21 (electrical sapo) where it is easy to win a prize. can win prizes. In addition, when the game ball wins in the second starting port 21, the display screen 7a starts the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 160(B), a hold promotion notification effect is executed. In this hold promotion notification effect, the characters "time saving start!" and the right arrow YAR are erased, and instead a message MGL1 consisting of characters "TRY CHARGE" is displayed on the display screen 7a. This hold promotion notification effect is an effect that encourages the occurrence of a hold related to the second starting port 21 . The hold promotion notification effect is displayed largely on almost the entire display screen 7a, and other images are not displayed at all. Note that the hold promotion notification effect is an effect that is notified in a relatively short period of time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) in consideration of the time required for the occurrence of a hold.

Next, as shown in FIG. 160(C), a right hitting pending charge effect is executed. This right-handed holding charge performance is a performance to promote the occurrence of a holding related to the second starting port 21 by winning a game ball by right-handed hitting to the second starting port 21 which is in the electric sapo in the time-saving state. In this right-handed holding charge effect, the message MGL1 of "TRY CHARGE" is erased, and instead, a predetermined character CRA is displayed on the left side of the display screen 7a to perform an effect to prompt the occurrence of holding. 160(C) before the right-handed hold charge effect shown in FIG. 160(C) is executed, the player is alerted by executing the hold promotion notification effect shown in FIG. It is possible to more reliably prompt the occurrence of the hold. A hitting right arrow YAR is displayed to the right of the character CRA and slightly below. Here, the rightward arrow YAR shown in FIG. 160(C) is larger than that shown in FIG. 160(A), and its display position is displayed closer to the right. 160(C) is larger than that shown in FIG. 160(A), and its display position is above and to the left of the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. It is displayed protruding into the . In other words, the message MGU of "hit to the right" shown in FIG. 160(C) is displayed such that a part of it overlaps from the front side of the display area of the arrow YAR to hit to the right. A message MG1 composed of characters "CHARGE" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. That is, in the display area of the arrow YAR shown in FIG. 160(C), the message MG1 of "CHARGE" is displayed instead of the message MGU of "hit right" shown in FIG. 160(A). This "CHARGE" message MG1 is a display prompting the occurrence of a hold, and has almost the same meaning as the "TRY CHARGE" message MGL1 shown in FIG. 160(B).

Next, as shown in FIG. 160(D), a right hitting hold MAX effect is executed. This right-handed reserved MAX effect is an effect suggesting that the number of reserved balls related to the second starting port 21 has reached the maximum. 160(C) is executed, and after that, when the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 reaches the maximum, the display screen 7a is switched from the right-handed reservation charge effect. It is a performance. In other words, the right-handed pending charge effect shown in FIG. 160(C) is an effect that is continuously displayed until the number of pending balls related to the second starting port 21 reaches the maximum. In this right-handed reserved MAX effect, the character CRB is displayed to the right of the character CRA, and these characters CRA and CRB perform effects such as suggesting that the number of reserved balls has reached the maximum. A right arrow YAR is displayed below the right side of these characters CRA and CRB. Here, the right-handed arrow YAR shown in FIG. 160(D) is smaller than those shown in FIGS. there is Also, the message MGU of "Right shot" shown in FIG. 160(D) is displayed smaller than those shown in FIGS. 160(A) and (C). 160(D) is the same as that shown in FIG. 160(C). It is displayed so as to overlap from the front side of the YAR display area. A message MG2 consisting of characters "MAX" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. That is, in the display area of the right arrow YAR shown in FIG. 160(D), the message MG2 of "MAX" is displayed instead of the message MG1 of "CHARGE" shown in FIG. 160(C). This "MAX" message MG2 is a display for notifying that the number of reservations has reached its maximum, and more specifically, it is a display for notifying that the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 has reached its maximum. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 160(E), the maximum pending notification effect is executed. In this pending maximum notification effect, the characters CRA and CRB and the rightward arrow YAR are erased, and instead, a message MGL2 consisting of characters "FULL CHARGE" is displayed on the display screen 7a. This maximum reservation notification effect is an effect for notifying that the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 has reached the maximum. The maximum pending notification effect is displayed largely on almost the entire display screen 7a, and no other images are displayed. Note that the hold promotion notification effect is a effect that is notified in a relatively short period of time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds). 160(D) is executed, and after suggesting that the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 has reached the maximum, the maximum reservation notification effect shown in FIG. 160(E) is executed. As a result, it is possible to alert the player and more reliably notify that the number of reservations related to the second start port 21 has reached its maximum.

That is, in the right hitting suspension effect C shown in this FIG. A game ball is made to win a prize (right-handed holding charge performance) to prompt the occurrence of a hold related to the second start port 21 (right-handed hold charge performance), and then suggests that the number of holds related to the second start port 21 has reached the maximum. The effect (right-handed reserved MAX effect) is executed by displaying in various modes a message corresponding to the game state in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. Furthermore, the player's attention is called by performing an effect (holding promotion notification effect) to prompt the occurrence of a hold related to the second starting port 21 before the right-handed hitting holding charge effect is executed, and the second starting port 21 This is designed to more reliably encourage the occurrence of a hold related to In addition, an effect (maximum pending notification effect) for notifying that the number of reservations related to the second start port 21 has reached the maximum is performed after execution of the right-handed reserved MAX effect, thereby calling the player's attention, It is possible to more reliably notify that the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 has reached its maximum.

[Effect example]
Below, an example of the effect of the right-handed holding production will be shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 158 to 160, the first display that can be displayed when the game state is such that the ball is easily entered into a predetermined starting hole by hitting to the right. It is possible to display a display that prompts the player to hit to the right, and a display that notifies that the number of holds has reached the maximum as a second display. It is configured to be displayed on the first display when the maximum number of mouth-related holds has been reached. According to this configuration, it is possible to display the second display in various modes in association with the first display. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 160, after the first display is turned off, the second display is configured to be displayed in a larger size than when displayed on the first display. ing. According to this configuration, it is notified after suggesting that the number of reservations related to the predetermined starting port has reached the maximum, so that the player can be alerted to that effect. As a result, it is possible to more reliably notify that the number of reservations related to a predetermined starting port has reached its maximum.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 159 and 160, it is possible to display a display prompting the occurrence of a hold as a third display, and when the first display is displayed, the second The third display can be displayed on the first display before displaying the display of . According to this configuration, it is possible to display the third display in various modes in association with the first display. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 159 and 160, the third display is displayed larger than the first display before the first display is displayed. It is configured to obtain According to this configuration, the player can be alerted to that effect by performing the display prompting the occurrence of the hold related to the predetermined starting hole before the display prompting the right shot is executed. As a result, it is possible to more reliably promote the occurrence of a hold related to a predetermined starting port.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 158 to 160, the second display or the third display is displayed within the display area of the first display. According to this configuration, the display area of the first display can be effectively used, and the first display can be associated with the second display or the third display and displayed in various modes. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, a modification of the right hitting holding effect will be shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 158 to 160, in the right-handed hold charge effect, a message MG1 consisting of characters "CHARGE" and a character CRA are displayed in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. is displayed to perform an effect to prompt the occurrence of a hold, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the right-hand shot pending charge effect, the message MG1 of "CHARGE" may be displayed as if the character CRA were speaking. Furthermore, in this case, "CHARGE" may be pronounced by voice. Similarly, in the same manner as the right-handed hold MAX effect, it may be performed according to this.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 158 to 160, in the right-handed hold MAX effect, when the number of holds reaches the maximum, a message MG2 of "MAX" is displayed in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. is displayed, and by adding another character CRB to the character CRA, which was one in the right-handed pending charge effect, to make two characters, it is suggested that the number of pending is maximized. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of characters may change according to the number of holds. Specifically, the number of characters is increased according to the number of reservations, such as one character when the number of reservations is 1, and two characters when the number is 2. Then, when the number of reserved characters reaches the maximum of 4, a message MG2 of "MAX" may be displayed in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR, and the number of characters may be set to four.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 159 and 160, in the hold promotion notification effect after the time saving (electrical support) start effect is executed, the character "TRY CHARGE" is displayed to indicate the hold. Although an effect to prompt the generation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to perform a hold promotion notification effect in relation to the time of the last change in working hours. In other words, a predetermined number of variable displays are performed after the start of the time saving, and when the remaining number of times of variation in the time saving becomes one time, a hold promotion notification effect is performed. In this case, in the hold promotion notification effect, characters "LAST CHARGE" may be displayed instead of "TRY CHARGE" to prompt the occurrence of a hold. When the characters "LAST CHARGE" are displayed in this manner, it is possible to appeal to the player that the number of holdings should be maximized at the time of the final change in time saving, and as a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 158 to 160, the display position of the message MGU of "Right-handed" protrudes to the upper left from the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. Although the arrow YAR is displayed so as to overlap from the front side of the display area, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the position where the message MGU "hit right" protrudes from the display area of the right arrow YAR is arbitrary as long as it does not overlap the message within the display area of the right arrow YAR. Also, the shape, size, and display position of the right-handed arrow YAR are not limited to the above examples. It may be different messages with similar meaning.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect E7-1]
A gaming machine comprising display means capable of displaying a plurality of displays,
one of the plurality of representations is a first representation;
The first display is a display that encourages hitting to the right,
one of the plurality of representations is a second representation;
The second display is a display that notifies that the number of reservations has reached the maximum,
The first display is a display that can be displayed when in the first gaming state,
The first game state is a game state in which it is easier for the ball to enter a predetermined starting hole by hitting to the right,
The second display may be displayed on the first display when the first display is displayed and the number of reservations related to the predetermined start port reaches a maximum.
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E7-2]
the second display may be displayed larger than when displayed on the first display after the first display is turned off;
The gaming machine according to aspect E7-1, characterized by:
[Aspect E7-3]
one of the plurality of representations is a third representation;
The third display is a display prompting the occurrence of a hold,
when the first representation is displayed, displaying the third representation over the first representation before displaying the second representation;
The gaming machine according to aspect E7-1 or aspect E7-2, characterized by:
[Aspect E7-4]
After the third display is displayed, if the number of reservations related to the predetermined start port has not reached the maximum even after a predetermined time has passed, the number of reservations has not reached the maximum,
The gaming machine according to aspect E7-3, characterized by:
[Aspect E7-5]
the third representation may be displayed larger than when displayed over the first representation before the first representation is displayed;
The gaming machine according to aspect E7-3 or aspect E7-4, characterized by:
[Aspect E7-6]
wherein the second display or the third display is displayed within a display area of the first display;
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects E7-1 to E7-4, characterized by:

161 to 163 are used to describe the indication image effect. This instruction image effect is displayed during variable display of decorative patterns, during a reach effect (super reach effect), or in a game state in which it is easier to enter a specific winning hole such as a starting hole or a big winning hole by hitting right. There is a normal state, a jackpot state, a high probability state, a time saving state, an electric chew support (a state in which the electric chew 22 is frequently opened and it is easy to win the second start port 21, hereinafter also referred to as "electric support" ), etc.

[Direction image effect A]
161 is a diagram for explaining the instruction image effect A. FIG.
In instruction image effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 161(A), a button display effect that is performed during variable display of decorative symbols or during ready-to-win effect (super ready-to-win effect) is executed. In this button display effect, the button image BOG suggesting the effect button 63 is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and the characters "READY" are displayed above the button image BOG. The display of the button image BOG and "READY" makes the player feel that the effect using the effect button 63 will be executed from now on.

Next, as shown in FIG. 161(B), a button operation instruction effect is executed. This button operation instruction effect is an image for prompting the player to operate the effect button 63, in other words, it is an image showing that the effect button 63 is in the effective operation period. Specifically, in the button operation instruction rendering, a downward arrow YAD is displayed above the button image BOG displayed in the center of the display screen 7a, and the text "Button PUSH!" is displayed above the downward arrow YAD. . As shown in FIG. 161(B), the downward arrow YAD is displayed so as to partially overlap the display area of the button image BOG from the front side. With this button operation instruction effect, an operation instruction effect is executed that causes the player to press the effect button 63 . In addition, a meter MAT indicating the remaining period of the effective operation period of the effect button 63 is displayed on the brim below the button image BOG. This meter MAT is displayed so that the meter value (cross-hatched portion) increases with the elapsed time after the button operation instruction effect is displayed. is displayed to fill up.

Next, as shown in FIG. 161(C), a button operation OK effect is executed. This button operation OK effect is an effect performed when the effect button 63 is operated during the effective operation period of the effect button 63.例文帳に追加In this button operation OK presentation, the button image BOG is displayed larger than those shown in FIGS. 161(A) and 161(B). A message MG1 of "OK!" is displayed in the display area of the button image BOG. This large button image BOG and the message MG1 of "OK!" suggest to the player that the button operation instruction has been carried out (mission successful).

On the other hand, when the effect button 63 is not operated during the valid operation period of the effect button 63, as shown in FIG. 161(D), the button operation NO effect is executed. In this button operation NO effect, the button image BOG is displayed smaller than those shown in FIGS. 161(A) and (B), and significantly smaller than that shown in FIG. 161(C). . A message MG2 of "NO!" is displayed in the display area of the button image BOG. The button image BOG displayed in a small size and the message MG2 of "NO!" suggest to the player that the button operation instruction was not carried out (mission failure).

In other words, the instruction image effect A shown in FIG. 161 is executed by displaying in various modes a message corresponding to the game state in the display area of the button image BOG as an instruction image for instructing a game. It is designed to

[Instruction image effect B]
162 is a diagram for explaining instruction image effect B. FIG.
In the instruction image effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 162(A), a time-saving (electrical support) start effect is executed when a jackpot game with a specific jackpot ends. In this time-saving (electrical support) start effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the characters "Time-saving start!" A right hitting arrow YAR is displayed to prompt the player to hit. A message MGU consisting of characters "Right hit" is displayed in the display area of the right hit arrow YAR. The player is urged by the display of this right-handed arrow YAR to hit right-handedly, so that the electric chew 22 is frequently opened and the game ball can be easily thrown into the second starting port 21 (electrical sapo) where it is easy to win a prize. can win prizes. In addition, when the game ball wins in the second starting port 21, the display screen 7a starts the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol in the time saving state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 162(B), a right hitting pending charge effect is executed. This right-handed holding charge performance is a performance to promote the occurrence of a holding related to the second starting port 21 by winning a game ball by right-handed hitting to the second starting port 21 which is in the electric sapo in the time-saving state. In this right-handed pending charge effect, the characters "Time-saving start!" A right-handed arrow YAR is displayed to the right of the character CRA and slightly below it. Here, the right-handed arrow YAR shown in FIG. 162(B) is larger than that shown in FIG. 162(A), and its display position is displayed closer to the right. 162(B) is larger than that shown in FIG. 162(A), and its display position is above and to the left of the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. It is displayed protruding into the . In other words, the message MGU of "hit to the right" shown in FIG. 162(B) is displayed so as to partially overlap from the front side of the display area of the arrow YAR to hit to the right. A message MG1 composed of characters "CHARGE" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. That is, in the display area of the arrow YAR shown in FIG. 162B, the message MG1 of "CHARGE" is displayed instead of the message MGU of "hit right" shown in FIG. 162A. This "CHARGE" message MG1 is a display prompting the occurrence of a hold, and more specifically, the occurrence of a hold related to the second start port 21 by winning a game ball into the second start port 21 in the electric support. It is a display to prompt. H1 and H2 indicating the number of reservations are displayed vertically in the left middle of the display screen 7a. H1 indicates the number of reservations related to the first special symbol, and H2 indicates the number of reservations related to the second special symbol. In addition, in the right-handed pending charge effect shown in FIG. 162(B), H1 indicates "0" and H2 indicates "0". That is, it suggests that the reserved number of the first special symbol is "0" and the reserved number of the second special symbol is "0".

Next, as shown in FIG. 162(C), a right hitting hold icon effect is executed. In this right-handed reserved icon effect, the player hits right-handedly in the right-handed reserved charge effect shown in FIG. It shows how one hold has occurred. In this right-handed reserved icon effect, the image of the reserved icon is switched and displayed from the message MG1 of "CHARGE" in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. This hold icon is a hold related to the second starting port 21, and is displayed as "○". A1 indicates the first hold, A2 the second hold, A3 the third hold, and A4 the fourth hold. there is In the right-handed hold icon effect, one hold related to the second start port 21 occurs, so the hold number H1 indicates "0", but the hold number H2 is changed from "0" to "1". , the first reservation A1 is changed from "○" to "●", and the second, third and fourth reservations A2, A3 and A4 indicate "◯". In other words, the pending icon indicates the occurrence of pending by changing from "○" to "●". Note that the right-handed arrow YAR and the "right-handed hit" message MGU shown in FIG. 162(C) are shown in the same size and at the same display position as those shown in FIG. 162(B). In addition, the character CRA performs an effect for prompting the occurrence of a hold, similar to the right-handed hold charge effect shown in FIG. 162(B).

Next, as shown in FIG. 162(D), a right hitting hold icon change effect is executed. In this right-handed reserved icon change effect, the right-handed reserved icon effect shown in FIG. It shows how it was done. In this right-handed holding icon change effect, since three holdings related to the second starting port 21 have occurred, the number of holdings H1 indicates "0", but the number of holdings H2 is from "1" to "3". , the first reservation A1 shows "●", the second reservation A2 is changed from "○" to "●", the third reservation A3 is changed from "○" to "■", The fourth reservation A4 indicates "o". Here, the third reservation A3, which is usually indicated by "●", is changed to "▪", suggesting that the third reservation A3 is a content that can expect a big win. Specifically, this pending change includes, for example, changing a white icon to an icon of blue, green, red, gold, or the like. Note that the right-handed arrow YAR and the right-handed message MGU shown in FIG. 162(D) are shown in the same size and at the same display position as those shown in FIGS. 162(B) and (C). In addition, the character CRA performs an effect to prompt the occurrence of a hold in the same way as the right-hand shot reservation charge effect and right-hand shot reservation icon effect shown in FIGS. 162(B) and (C).

Next, as shown in FIG. 162(E), a right hitting hold MAX effect is executed. This right-handed reserved MAX effect is an effect suggesting that the number of reserved balls related to the second starting port 21 has reached the maximum. 162(B) is executed, and after that, it is an effect performed when the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 reaches a maximum. In this right-handed hold MAX effect, a message MGL consisting of characters "FULL CHARGE" is displayed above the character CRA. This message MGL is produced as if the character CRA were speaking, that is, the character CRA produces an effect such as suggesting that the number of reservations has reached its maximum. A right-handed arrow YAR is displayed below the right side of the character CRA. Here, the rightward arrow YAR shown in FIG. 162(E) is smaller than those shown in FIGS. , is displayed in the lower right corner. Also, the message MGU of "Right shot" shown in FIG. 162(E) is displayed smaller than those shown in FIGS. 162(A), (B), (C) and (D). 162(E) is the same as in FIGS. 162(B), (C), and (D), and the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR It is displayed so as to overlap from the front side of the display area of the right arrow YAR. A message MG2 consisting of characters "MAX" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. In other words, although not shown, the message MG2 of "MAX" is displayed when all the pending icons (first, second, third, fourth pending A1, A2, A3, A4) become "●". , is a message that is displayed by switching to a hold icon. Therefore, in this right-handed reservation MAX effect, since four reservations related to the second starting port 21 are generated, the reservation number H1 indicates "0" and the reservation number H2 indicates "4". That is, in the right-handed hold MAX effect, the number of holds is maximized by the messages MGL and MG2 of "FULL CHARGE" and "MAX", more specifically, the number of holds related to the second starting port 21 is maximized. This is a display to notify that

In other words, the instruction image effect B shown in FIG. 162 is displayed in various modes in association with a message corresponding to the game state in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR as an instruction image for instructing a game. It's supposed to run.

[Instruction image effect C]
FIG. 163 is a diagram for explaining the indication image effect C. FIG.
In instruction image effect C, first, as shown in FIG. 163(A), a time-saving (electrical support) start effect is executed when a jackpot game with a specific jackpot ends. In this time-saving (electrical support) start effect, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the characters "Time-saving start!" A right hitting arrow YAR is displayed to prompt the player to hit. A message MGU consisting of characters "Right hit" is displayed in the display area of the right hit arrow YAR. The player is urged by the display of this right-handed arrow YAR to hit right-handedly, so that the electric chew 22 is frequently opened and the game ball can be easily thrown into the second starting port 21 (electrical sapo) where it is easy to win a prize. can win prizes. In addition, in FIG. 163(A), a time saving count display ZTC indicating the number of time saving counts is displayed on the upper left of the display screen 7a. This number of times of shortening of working hours display ZTC represents the number of times of remaining of shortening of hours, and is "five times" in this example. In addition, when the game ball wins the second starting port 21, on the display screen 7a, the variable display of the decorative design that is synchronized with the variable display of the second special design in the time saving state is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 163(B), the time saving final variation suggestive effect is executed. In this time-saving final variation suggestive effect, the characters "time-saving start!" and the right-handed arrow YAR are erased, and instead, the characters "last one!" are displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. Therefore, the number of time reduction display ZTC indicates "once". That is, the time-saving final variation suggesting performance is a performance displayed when the variation display of the decorative pattern related to the second special pattern is performed four times after the time-saving game is started, and one time remains.

Next, as shown in FIG. 163(C), a right hitting pending charge effect is executed. In this right-handed holding charge performance, in order to maximize the holding related to the second starting hole 21 at the time of the time-saving final fluctuation, the game ball is hit rightward to the second starting hole 21 that is in the power supply state in the time-saving state. This is an effect for prompting the occurrence of a hold related to the second starting port 21 by winning a prize. In other words, it suggests that this right-handed hold charge effect is the last chance to maximize the hold related to the second starting port 21 . In this right-handed hold charge effect, the characters "Last one time!" A right-handed arrow YAR is displayed to the right of the character CRA and slightly below it. Here, the rightward arrow YAR shown in FIG. 163(C) is larger than that shown in FIG. 158(A), and its display position is displayed on the right side. 158(B) is larger than the one shown in FIG. 163(A), and its display position is above and to the left of the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR. It is displayed protruding into the In other words, the message MGU of "hit to the right" shown in FIG. 163(C) is displayed such that a part of it overlaps from the front side of the display area of the arrow YAR to hit to the right. A message MG1 composed of characters "CHARGE" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. That is, in the display area of the right arrow YAR shown in FIG. 163(C), the "CHARGE" message MG1 is displayed instead of the "right hit" message MGU shown in FIG. 158(A). This "CHARGE" message MG1 is a display prompting the occurrence of a hold. It is a display to prompt.
Further, H1 and H2 indicating the number of reservations are displayed vertically in the left middle of the display screen 7a. H1 indicates the number of reservations related to the first special symbol, and H2 indicates the number of reservations related to the second special symbol. Here, in the right-handed pending charge effect shown in FIG. 163(C), H1 indicates "0" and H2 indicates "4". That is, it suggests that the reserved number of the first special symbol is "0" and the reserved number of the second special symbol is "4". This is, for example, while the time-saving final variation suggestive effect is being executed, the game ball enters the second starting port 21 by hitting to the right, and the second starting port 21 is already in place before the right-handed holding charge effect starts. This is because there are cases where the number of holds related to . That is, in the right-handed pending charge effect shown in FIG. 163(C), it is executed even though the number of pending second special symbols has already reached the maximum.

Next, as shown in FIG. 163(D), a right hitting hold MAX effect is executed. This right-handed reserved MAX effect is an effect suggesting that the number of reserved balls related to the second starting port 21 has reached the maximum. 162(B) is executed, and after that, it is an effect performed when the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 reaches a maximum. However, in this example, since the number of reservations related to the second starting port 21 has already reached the maximum before this right-handed reserved MAX effect is performed, the right-handed reserved MAX effect is a right-handed reserved charge effect. It will be done after a short period of execution. In this right-handed hold MAX effect, a message MGL consisting of characters "FULL CHARGE" is displayed above the character CRA. This message MGL is produced as if the character CRA were speaking, that is, the character CRA produces an effect such as suggesting that the number of reservations has reached its maximum. A right-handed arrow YAR is displayed below the right side of the character CRA. Here, the right-handed arrow YAR shown in FIG. 163(D) is smaller than those shown in FIGS. there is Also, the message MGU of "Right shot" shown in FIG. 163(D) is displayed smaller than those shown in FIGS. 162(A) and (C). 163(D) is the same as that shown in FIG. 163(C). It is displayed so as to overlap from the front side of the YAR display area. A message MG2 consisting of characters "MAX" is displayed in the display area of the right arrow YAR. In other words, this message MG2 of "MAX" is a message displayed after switching to the message MG1 of "CHARGE". In addition, in the right-handed reserved MAX effect, the reserved number H1 indicates "0" and the reserved number H2 indicates "4", as in the right-handed reserved charge effect. That is, in the right-handed hold MAX effect, the number of holds is maximized by the messages MGL and MG2 of "FULL CHARGE" and "MAX", more specifically, the number of holds related to the second starting port 21 is maximized. This is a display to notify that

In other words, the instruction image effect C shown in FIG. 163 is displayed in various modes in association with a message corresponding to the game state in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR as an instruction image for instructing a game. It's supposed to run. In particular, in the instruction image effect C, the instruction image is displayed even when the instruction has already been completed.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the indication image presentation is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 161 to 163, an instruction image for instructing a game can be displayed as the first display, and the first effect is the display area of the first display. It is configured to perform a production using According to this configuration, it is possible to perform various effects related to the game instruction using the display area of the first display. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 161 to 163, the first effect is configured to display a message corresponding to the game state on the display area of the first display. According to this configuration, it is possible to perform various effects in the display area of the first display by associating the message according to the game state. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 161 to 163, the message is displayed within the display area of the first display or so as to partially overlap the display area of the first display. It has become. According to this configuration, it is possible to display messages in various modes in association with the game state on the display area of the first display. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 162 and 163, the first display is an arrow that instructs to hit to the right, and the message is configured to display a message regarding suspension. According to this configuration, it is possible to display, in various forms, a message related to suspension on the display area of the arrow instructing the right shot. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 163, the message is a message prompting the generation of the number of holds, and the message prompting the generation of the number of holds is when the number of holds has already reached the maximum. Even if there is, it is configured so that it may be displayed. According to this configuration, regardless of the number of reservations, it is possible to perform an effect that prompts the generation of the number of reservations on the display area of the arrow that instructs hitting to the right. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 161 to 163, the display area of the first display is configured such that its size or display position changes according to the game state. According to this configuration, it is possible to change the display mode of the first display in various ways according to the game state. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Modifications of the instruction image rendering are shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 161 to 163, as instruction images for instructing a game, an image for instructing the operation of the effect button 63 and an image for instructing a right-hand shot are exemplified. The invention is not limited to this. For example, when one character or image is selected from a plurality of characters or images, an image instructing the operation of the select button 68, an image instructing a predetermined mission such as "Reach within 10 minutes!" may be

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 161(C), in the button operation OK effect, the message MG1 of "OK!" is displayed within the display area of the button image BOG. is not limited to this. For example, the message MG1 of "OK!" may be displayed so that part of it protrudes from the display area of the button image BOG and overlaps from the front side of the display area of the button image BOG. In this case, instead of the message "OK!", a message such as "success" or "completion" may be used. In short, any message may be used as long as it suggests the intended meaning. Furthermore, in this case, the font, color, etc. may be changed. Note that these modifications may be applied to the button operation NO effect shown in FIG. 161(D).

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the arrow YAR is not displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the right arrow YAR may be displayed in a size equivalent to or smaller than that shown in FIG. 163(A). In this case, the display position may be arranged in a corner of the display screen 7a so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 161(B), a meter MAT indicating the remaining period of the effective operation period of the effect button 63 is displayed on the brim below the button image BOG. , the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, instead of displaying the meter MAT, a timer may be displayed to count down. Alternatively, instead of displaying the meter MAT on the brim below the button image BOG, a meter separate from the button image BOG may be displayed.

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 163(D), the message MGL of "FULL CHARGE" is displayed above the character CRA, and this message MGL is displayed as if it were a character. Although the presentation is made as if the CRA is speaking, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the right-handed hold MAX effect, the message MGL of "FULL CHARGE" is not displayed, the screen of the right-handed hold MAX effect is switched, and only the message MGL of "FULL CHARGE" is displayed on the full display screen 7a. can be

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect E8-1]
production means capable of executing a plurality of productions;
display means capable of displaying a plurality of displays;
A gaming machine comprising
one of the plurality of representations is a first representation;
The first display is a display of an instruction image for instructing a game,
One of the plurality of productions is a first production,
The first effect is a effect using the display area of the first display,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E8-2]
The first effect displays a message corresponding to the game state on the display area of the first display.
The gaming machine according to aspect E8-1, characterized by:
[Aspect E8-3]
the message is displayed within a display area of the first display;
The gaming machine according to aspect E8-2, characterized by:
[Aspect E8-4]
the message is displayed so as to partially overlap the display area of the first display;
The gaming machine according to aspect E8-2, characterized by:
[Aspect E8-5]
The first display is an arrow pointing to the right,
wherein the message is a pending message;
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects E8-2 to E8-4, characterized by:
[Aspect E8-6]
The message is a message prompting the occurrence of the number of holds, and the message prompting the occurrence of the number of holds may be displayed even if the number of holds has already reached the maximum.
The gaming machine according to aspect E8-5, characterized by:
[Aspect E8-7]
The display area of the first display changes in size or display position according to the game state.
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects E8-1 to E8-6, characterized by:

164 to 166, the V prize remaining time notification effect will be described below. This V winning remaining time notification effect is a game state in which it is easy to win a variable winning opening having a V area by hitting to the right, and is a normal state, a big win state, a high probability state, a time saving state, and an electronic chew support. It can be executed during (a state in which the electric chew 22 is frequently opened to make it easier to win the second starting port 21, hereinafter also referred to as an "electric sapo").

[V prize remaining time notification effect A]
FIG. 164 is a diagram for explaining the V winning remaining time notification effect A. FIG.
In the V winning remaining time notification effect A, first, as shown in FIG. At the start of a round game in which it is easy to pass through, a right-handed V winning instruction performance is performed. In this right-handed V winning instruction effect, a message MGL consisting of characters "Aim for V!" is displayed larger (about twice as large) than the characters of . Above the message MGL, a right-handed arrow YAR1 is displayed to prompt the player to hit right-handed, and a message MGU1 consisting of characters "Right-handed" is displayed in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR1. . The player is prompted by the display of this right-handed arrow YAR1 to hit right-handedly, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the V area 39 in the first big prize-winning opening 30.例文帳に追加

Next, as shown in FIG. 164(B), the remaining time display effect is executed. In this remaining time display effect, the message MGL of "Aim for V!", the right arrow YAR1 and the message MGU of "Right shot" are erased, and instead the display screen 7a is filled with the message "Remaining time 5.00 seconds". A remaining time suggestive image NZT is displayed. In this remaining time suggestive image NZT, the number "5.00" is displayed larger (approximately three times) than the other characters. Here, the timing at which the remaining time display effect is executed, that is, the timing at which the remaining time suggestive image NZT is switched and displayed is that the first big winning opening 30 as a variable winning opening is the first big winning opening 30 in which a game ball can enter. This is the timing 5 seconds before the state changes to the second state in which the game ball cannot enter the V area 39 even if the state 1 is reached. More specifically, in a round game in which it is easy to pass through the V area 39 in the first big prize winning port 30, the time after the first big prize winning port 30 is opened is measured, and this measured time is When it reaches 5 seconds before the opening time of the first big winning hole 30, if the ball has not yet entered the V area 39, the remaining time display effect is executed at this timing. It should be noted that the setting of 5 seconds in this remaining time display effect means that the game ball shot rightward by the player when the remaining time display effect is executed passes through the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30. However, the time is set with enough time to make it. That is, the switching display to the remaining time suggesting image NZT is timed for the launched game ball to enter the V region 39 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 164(C), a remaining time countdown effect is executed. In this remaining time countdown effect, the remaining time (5 seconds) of the remaining time suggestion image NZT shown in FIG. 164(B) is counted down. In this remaining time countdown rendering, the remaining time is counted down by 0.01 seconds, and in this example, the state of the remaining time suggestive image NZT at the time of the countdown to 2.50 seconds is shown. Here, the remaining time suggestive image NZT shown in FIG. 164(C) is displayed smaller than that shown in FIG. ' has been changed to 'Remain until the end'. In this remaining time suggestion image NZT, the number "2.50" is displayed larger (approximately twice) than the other characters. In addition, above and below the remaining time indication image NZT, a horizontal band LIN extending to the left and right to fill the display screen 7a is displayed. A message MGU2 consisting of characters "Right shot" is displayed on the left side. That is, the remaining time indication image NZT that is counting down is displayed in the upper and lower strips LIN, in other words, between the upper and lower right arrows YAR2 and the message MGU2. The band LIN, the right arrow YAR2, and the message MGU2 displayed above and below are the same display, and the right arrow YAR2 and message MGU2 shown in FIG. The remaining time suggestive image NZT shown in FIG. 164(C) is displayed smaller than the arrow YAR1 and the message MGU1, and especially the numbers in the countdown display are smaller than the arrow YAR1 and the message MGU1. and is displayed large.

[V Prize Remaining Time Notification Production B]
FIG. 165 is a diagram for explaining the V winning remaining time notification effect B. FIG.
In the V winning remaining time notification effect B, first, as shown in FIG. At the start of a round game in which it is easy to pass through, a right-handed V winning instruction performance is performed. In this right-handed V winning instruction effect, a message MGL consisting of characters "Aim for V!" is displayed larger (about twice as large) than the characters of . Above the message MGL, a right-handed arrow YAR1 is displayed to prompt the player to hit right-handed, and a message MGU1 consisting of characters "Right-handed" is displayed in the display area of the right-handed arrow YAR1. . The player is prompted by the right-handed arrow YAR1 to hit right-handedly, thereby making it possible for the game ball to enter the V area 39 in the first big prize-winning opening 30.例文帳に追加

Next, as shown in FIG. 165(B), a remaining time meter display effect is executed. In this remaining time meter display effect, the message MGL of "Aim for V!", the right-handed arrow YAR1 and the message MGU of "right-handed" are deleted, and instead, the display screen 7a is filled with "remaining time 5.00 seconds". A remaining time suggestive image NZT is displayed. In this remaining time suggestive image NZT, the number "5.00" is displayed larger (approximately three times) than the other characters. A meter image MAT is displayed below the remaining time suggestive image NZT. The meter image MAT has a meter frame MAW and a meter area MAR (the cross-hatched portion shown in FIG. 165(C)). The meter area MAR is a meter that moves within the meter frame MAW. It represents the meter value. The meter frame MAW has a memory (5 to 0) indicating the remaining time displayed in the remaining time suggesting image NZT on its upper side, and the meter area MAR has a memory 5 (5.00 seconds) as a starting point. to memory 0 (0.00 seconds), which is the end point. In the remaining time meter display effect shown in FIG. 165(B), the meter area MAR does not move from "5" which is the starting point. Further, the meter image EM1A has a rectangular shape and is arranged horizontally below the remaining time suggestive image NZT. MAN in the meter image MAT will be described later. Here, the timing at which the remaining time meter display effect is executed, that is, the timing at which the remaining time hinting image NZT is switched and displayed is that the first big winning opening 30 as a variable winning opening is open for a game ball to enter. This is the timing 5 seconds before the change to the second state in which the game ball cannot enter the V area 39 without entering the first state. More specifically, in a round game in which it is easy to pass through the V area 39 in the first big prize winning port 30, the time after the first big prize winning port 30 is opened is measured, and this measured time is When it reaches 5 seconds before the opening time of the first big winning hole 30, if the ball has not yet entered the V area 39, the remaining time meter display effect is executed at this timing. It should be noted that the setting of 5 seconds in the remaining time meter display effect is such that when the remaining time meter display effect is executed, the game ball that the player hits to the right and shoots does not enter the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30. The time is set with enough time to pass through. That is, the switching display to the remaining time suggesting image NZT is timed for the launched game ball to enter the V region 39 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 165(C), a remaining time countdown meter effect is executed. In this remaining time countdown meter effect, the remaining time (5 seconds) of the remaining time indication image NZT shown in FIG. there is In this remaining time countdown meter effect, the countdown is made by 0.01 seconds, and in this example, the remaining time indication image NZT and the meter image MAT at the time of counting down to 2.00 seconds are shown. ing. That is, in this example, the counted down time is 3.00 seconds, and the meter area MAR has reached the memory of 2.00 in the meter frame MAW. Therefore, MAN indicating a portion of meter frame MAW other than meter area MAR (white portions shown in FIGS. 165B and 165C) matches the remaining time displayed in remaining time suggesting image NZT. That is, MAN indicates the same time as the remaining time displayed in the remaining time suggesting image NZT. Here, the remaining time suggestive image NZT shown in FIG. 165(C) is displayed smaller than that shown in FIG. ' has been changed to 'Remain until the end'. In this remaining time suggestion image NZT, the number "2.00" is displayed larger (approximately twice as large) than the other characters. In addition, above and below the remaining time suggesting image NZT, a right hitting arrow YAR2 and a message MGU2 composed of characters "right hitting" are horizontally displayed on the left side of the right hitting arrow YAR2. That is, the remaining time indication image NZT that is counting down is displayed between the up and down arrows YAR2 and the message MGU2. The right arrow YAR2 and message MGU2 displayed above and below are the same display, and the right arrow YAR2 and message MGU2 shown in FIG. 165(C) are the same as the right arrow YAR1 shown in FIG. and the message MGU1, and the remaining time suggestive image NZT shown in FIG. displayed large.

[V prize remaining time notification effect C]
FIG. 166 is a diagram for explaining the V winning remaining time notification effect C. FIG.
In the V winning remaining time notification effect C, first, as shown in FIG. At the start of a round game in which it is easy to pass through, a right-handed V winning instruction performance is performed. In this right-handed V winning instruction effect, a message MGL consisting of characters "Aim for V!" is displayed larger (about twice as large) than the characters of . Above the message MGL, a right-handed arrow YAR1 is displayed to urge the player to hit right-handed, and a message MGU1 consisting of characters "Right-handed" is displayed in the display area of this right-handed arrow YAR1. . The player is prompted by the right-handed arrow YAR1 to hit right-handedly, thereby making it possible for the game ball to enter the V area 39 in the first big prize-winning opening 30.例文帳に追加

Next, as shown in FIG. 166(B), the remaining time display effect is executed. In this remaining time display presentation, the message MGL of "Aim for V!" is erased, and instead, a remaining time indication image NZT of "Remaining time 5.00 seconds" is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this remaining time suggestive image NZT, the number "5.00" is displayed larger (approximately three times) than the other characters. In addition, above the remaining time suggestive image NZT, the right arrow YAR1 and the message "Right strike" MGU1 shown in FIG. MGU2 is displayed. The newly added right arrow YAR2 and "right hit" message MGU2 are displayed so as to overlap from the front side of the display area of the right hit arrow YAR1 and "right hit" message MGU1. By displaying in this way, it is possible to appeal to the player that he is right-handed. Note that the message MGU2 consisting of the characters "Right-handed" is horizontally displayed adjacent to the left side of the right-handed arrow YAR2. Also, the right arrow YAR2 and the message MGU2 are displayed smaller than the right arrow YAR1 and the message MGU1. Here, the timing at which the remaining time display effect is executed, that is, the timing at which the remaining time suggestive image NZT is switched and displayed is that the first big winning opening 30 as a variable winning opening is the first big winning opening 30 in which a game ball can enter. This is the timing 5 seconds before the state changes to the second state in which the game ball cannot enter the V area 39 even if the state 1 is reached. More specifically, in a round game in which it is easy to pass through the V area 39 in the first big prize winning port 30, the time after the first big prize winning port 30 is opened is measured, and this measured time is When it reaches 5 seconds before the opening time of the first big winning hole 30, if the ball has not yet entered the V area 39, the remaining time display effect is executed at this timing. It should be noted that the setting of 5 seconds in this remaining time display effect means that the game ball shot rightward by the player when the remaining time display effect is executed passes through the V area 39 in the first big winning hole 30. However, the time is set with enough time to make it. That is, the switching display to the remaining time suggesting image NZT is timed for the launched game ball to enter the V region 39 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 166(C), a remaining time countdown meter effect is executed. In this remaining time countdown meter effect, the remaining time (5 seconds) of the remaining time indication image NZT shown in FIG. there is The meter image MAT has a meter frame MAW and a meter area MAR (the cross-hatched portion shown in FIG. 166(C)). The meter area MAR is a meter that moves within the meter frame MAW. It represents the meter value. The meter frame MAW has a memory (5 to 0) indicating the remaining time displayed in the remaining time suggesting image NZT on its upper side, and the meter area MAR has a memory 5 (5.00 seconds) as a starting point. to memory 0 (0.00 seconds), which is the end point. In this remaining time countdown meter effect, the countdown is made by 0.01 seconds, and in this example, the remaining time indication image NZT and the meter image MAT at the time of counting down to 2.00 seconds are shown. ing. That is, in this example, the counted down time is 3.00 seconds, and the meter area MAR has reached the memory of 2.00 in the meter frame MAW. Therefore, MAN indicating the portion of meter frame MAW other than meter area MAR (white portion shown in FIG. 166(C)) matches the remaining time displayed in remaining time suggesting image NZT. That is, MAN indicates the same time as the remaining time displayed in the remaining time suggesting image NZT. Here, the remaining time suggestive image NZT shown in FIG. 166(C) is displayed smaller than that shown in FIG. ' has been changed to 'Remain until the end'. In this remaining time suggestion image NZT, the number "2.00" is displayed larger (approximately twice as large) than the other characters. Also, above the remaining time suggestive image NZT, the right-handed arrow YAR2 and the "right-handed" message MGU2 shown in FIG. 166(B) are similarly displayed. A right-handed arrow YAR2 and a "right-handed" message MGU2 are also displayed below the remaining time indication image NZT.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the V prize remaining time notification effect will be shown below.
[Effect 1]
As shown in FIGS. 164 to 166, the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment has a variable winning opening that can be changed between a first state in which a game ball easily enters the V region and a second state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball. A first display prompting the player to enter the ball into the V area, and a display of the V area when the ball does not enter the V area even after a predetermined time before the variable winning opening changes from the first state to the second state. It is configured to be able to display a second display showing the remaining time that the ball can be entered into. According to this configuration, even if the player overlooks the first display, the player can surely enter the game ball into the V area by checking the second display. . As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 164 to 166, it is possible to display a third display prompting a player to hit to the right. It is configured to have one mode and a second mode displayed in relation to the second display. According to this configuration, the third display can be changed between the first mode and the second mode according to the game state. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 164 to 166, the second mode has a first right-handed display and a second right-handed display, and the second display It is configured to be displayed between the right-handed display and the second right-handed display and is displayed larger than the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display. According to this configuration, the second display is emphasized between the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display, so that the player forgets the remaining time in which the ball can enter the V area. It is possible to suppress As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 164 to 166, the switching display to the second display is configured to be performed in time for the launched game ball to enter the V region. ing. According to this configuration, even if the player confirms the second display and shoots the game ball, the game ball can surely enter the V region. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 164 to 166, the second display is a countdown display. According to this configuration, the player can grasp the remaining time during which the ball can be entered into the V area in real time. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
A modification of the V winning remaining time notification effect will be shown below.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 164 to 166, the timing of switching and displaying the remaining time suggesting image NZT is that the first big winning hole 30 as a variable winning hole Even if the game ball enters the possible first state, there is no ball entering the V area 39, and the predetermined time (5 seconds) before changing to the second state where the game ball cannot enter, but the present invention is limited to this. It is not something that can be done. For example, the timing of switching display to the remaining time suggesting image NZT may be performed when no ball is entered in the V region even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable winning opening was changed to the first state.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 164 to 166, the V winning remaining time notification effect is a V passing scheduled jackpot, the V opening/closing member 71 is long opened, and Although it is performed at the start of the round game in which it is easy to pass through the V area 39, that is, the V prize remaining time notification effect is performed by a game machine commonly called a V-ST machine. The invention is not limited to this. For example, the V prize remaining time notification effect is performed when the variable starter (Special 2) wins and the two types of attackers with V areas are released. You may do so.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 164 to 166, in the remaining time countdown effect or the remaining time countdown meter effect, the remaining time indication image NZT counts down or the meter value moves. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the remaining time indicated by the countdown or meter value reaches a preset time (for example, 2 seconds remaining), the countdown display can be flashed, the color scheme can be changed (for example, from white to red), or even , a siren sound, or the like. Further, in the meter image MAT, the portion of the meter frame MAW (2 to 0 seconds) below a preset time may be conspicuously displayed as a red zone.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 164 to 166, the right arrow YAR2 and the message MGU2 arranged above and below the remaining time suggesting image NZT are displayed in the same manner. is not limited to this. For example, the right arrow YAR2 and the message MGU2 may be displayed differently in shape, color, size, and the like.

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 166(B), in the remaining time display effect, the right-handed arrow YAR2 and the message MGU2 of "hit right" are replaced by the right-handed arrow YAR1 and the message "hit right". Although the images are displayed so as to overlap from the front side of the display area of the MGU 1, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the right arrow YAR1 and the "right hit" message MGU1 may be displayed so as to overlap from the front side of the right arrow YAR2 and the "right hit" message MGU2. Alternatively, the right hitting arrow YAR1 and the "right hitting" message MGU1 and the right hitting arrow YAR2 and the "right hitting" message MGU2 are arranged and displayed above and below the remaining time suggestive image NZT without overlapping. may

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect E9-1]
display means capable of displaying a plurality of displays;
a variable prize winning port having a V region and capable of changing between a first state in which a game ball easily enters the V region and a second state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball;
A gaming machine comprising
one of the plurality of representations is a first representation;
The first display is a display prompting the ball to enter the V area,
Switching the first display to a predetermined display if no ball is entered in the V area even after a predetermined time before the variable winning port changes from the first state to the second state,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E9-2]
one of the plurality of representations is a second representation;
The second display is a display indicating the remaining time in which the ball can enter the V area,
The first display is switched to the second display if no ball is entered in the V area even before the predetermined time before the variable winning hole changes from the first state to the second state. ,
The gaming machine according to aspect E9-1, characterized by:
[Aspect E9-3]
one of the plurality of representations is a third representation;
The third display is a display that encourages hitting to the right,
The third display has a first mode displayed in relation to the first display and a second mode displayed in relation to the second display,
The gaming machine according to aspect E9-2, characterized by:
[Aspect E9-4]
The second aspect has a first right-handed display and a second right-handed display,
The second display is between the first hitting to right display and the second hitting to right display and is displayed larger than the first hitting to right display and the second hitting to right display. to be
The gaming machine according to aspect E9-3, characterized by:
[Aspect E9-5]
The switching display to the second display is timing in time for the launched game ball to enter the V area.
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects E9-2 to E9-4, characterized by:
[Aspect E9-6]
The second display is a countdown display,
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects E9-2 to E9-5, characterized by:

167 to 169, the big hit symbol display effects will be described below. This jackpot symbol display effect can be executed during the variation effect of the decorative symbols (for example, at the end of the reach effect (super reach effect)).

[Jackpot pattern display effect A]
FIG. 167 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot symbol display effect A. FIG.
In the jackpot symbol display effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 167(A), a ready-to-win effect is executed. This ready-to-win performance is performed during the ready-to-win state in which the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are the same symbols. The ready-to-win production includes a normal reach-to-win production with a relatively low degree of expectation for a big hit and a super ready-to-win production with a relatively high degree of expectation for a big hit. The super ready-to-win effect is an effect that may be developed and executed from the normal ready-to-win effect. In addition, in this ready-to-win production, the "5" symbol is in the ready-to-win state. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Reach!" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 167(B), a jackpot normal notification effect is executed. In this jackpot normal notification effect, a jackpot pattern arrangement using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is displayed. This jackpot pattern array is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R were viewed from the front. Hereinafter, the jackpot normal notification effect is also referred to as a front view display effect. In addition, in FIG. 167(B), the jackpot pattern arrangement is a double double pattern of 5 patterns. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed the words "big hit!".

Next, as shown in FIG. 167(C), a right oblique view display effect is executed. In this right oblique view display effect, the big winning pattern arrangement is displayed in the right oblique view. In other words, this jackpot pattern arrangement is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R were looked down slightly from the front right. With this right oblique direction display effect, it is possible to notify that the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are three-dimensional.

Next, as shown in FIG. 167(D), rear view display effect is executed. In this rear view display effect, the jackpot pattern array is displayed in the rear view. That is, this jackpot pattern array is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R were viewed from the opposite side to the front.
When the rear view display effect is executed, the front view display effect shown in FIG. 167(B) in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are viewed from the front is executed again, after which the big win game is started and this big win game is executed. is executed.

[Jackpot pattern display effect B]
FIG. 168 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot symbol display effect B. FIG.
In the jackpot symbol display effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 168(A), a ready-to-win effect is executed. This ready-to-win performance is performed during the ready-to-win state in which the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are the same symbols. The ready-to-win production includes a normal reach-to-win production with a relatively low degree of expectation for a big hit and a super ready-to-win production with a relatively high degree of expectation for a big hit. The super ready-to-win effect is an effect that may be developed and executed from the normal ready-to-win effect. In addition, in this ready-to-win production, the "5" symbol is in the ready-to-win state. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Reach!" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 168(B), a jackpot normal notification effect (front view display effect) is executed. In this jackpot normal notification effect, a jackpot pattern arrangement using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is displayed. This jackpot pattern array is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R were viewed from the front. In addition, in FIG. 168(B), the jackpot pattern arrangement is a double double pattern of 5 patterns. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed the words "big hit!".

Next, as shown in FIG. 168(C), a right oblique view display effect is executed. In this right oblique view display effect, the big winning pattern arrangement is displayed in the right oblique view. In other words, this jackpot pattern arrangement is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R were looked down slightly from the front right. With this right oblique direction display effect, it is possible to notify that the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are three-dimensional.

Next, as shown in FIG. 168(D), a right side view display effect is executed. In this right side view display effect, the jackpot pattern array is displayed in the right side view. That is, the jackpot pattern array is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R were viewed from the right side.

Next, as shown in FIG. 168(E), rear view display effect is executed. In this back view display effect, the jackpot pattern array is displayed in the back view. That is, this jackpot pattern array is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R were viewed from the opposite side to the front.

Next, as shown in FIG. 168(F), a left side view display effect is executed. In this left side view display effect, the jackpot pattern array is displayed in the left side view. That is, the jackpot pattern array is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R were viewed from the left side.
When the left side view display effect is executed, the front view display effect shown in FIG. 165(B) in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are viewed from the front is executed again, after which the big win game is started and this big win is performed. An effect related to the game is executed.

[Jackpot pattern display effect C]
FIG. 169 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot symbol display effect B. FIG.
In the jackpot symbol display effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 169(A), the ready-to-win effect is executed. This ready-to-win performance is performed during the ready-to-win state in which the decorative symbols 8L and 8R are the same symbols. The ready-to-win production includes a normal reach-to-win production with a relatively low degree of expectation for a big hit and a super ready-to-win production with a relatively high degree of expectation for a big hit. The super ready-to-win effect is an effect that may be developed and executed from the normal ready-to-win effect. In addition, in this ready-to-win production, the "5" symbol is in the ready-to-win state. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R, a character "Reach!" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 169(B), a jackpot normal notification effect (front view display effect) is executed. In this jackpot normal notification effect, a jackpot pattern arrangement using the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is displayed. This jackpot pattern array is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C and 8R were viewed from the front. In addition, in FIG. 169(B), the jackpot pattern arrangement is a double double pattern of 5 patterns. Above the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed the words "big hit!".

Next, as shown in FIG. 169(C), a right oblique view display effect is executed. In this right oblique view display effect, the big winning pattern arrangement is displayed in the right oblique view. In other words, this jackpot pattern arrangement is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R were looked down slightly from the front right. With this right oblique direction display effect, it is possible to notify that the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are three-dimensional.

Next, as shown in FIG. 169(D), a right side view display effect is executed. In this right side view display effect, the jackpot pattern array is displayed in the right side view. That is, the jackpot pattern array is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R were viewed from the right side.

Next, as shown in FIG. 169(E), rear view display effect is executed. In this back view display effect, the jackpot pattern array is displayed in the back view. That is, this jackpot pattern array is displayed as if the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, 8R were viewed from the opposite side to the front.

Next, as shown in FIG. 169(F), front view enlarged display effect is executed. In this front view enlarged display effect, the big win pattern array is displayed in the front view, and the big win pattern array is displayed in a larger size than the big win pattern array shown in FIGS. 169(B) to 169(E). .

Next, as shown in FIG. 169(G), front view reduction display effect is executed. In this front view reduction display effect, the big win pattern array is displayed in front view, and the big win pattern array is displayed in a smaller size than the big win pattern array shown in FIGS. 169(B) to 169(E). . Also, in this front-view reduction display effect, the reduced jackpot pattern array is displayed in the center in the horizontal direction on the lower side of the display screen 7a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 169(H), front view movement display effect is executed. In this front view moving display effect, the reduced jackpot pattern array displayed at the center in the horizontal direction on the lower side of the display screen 7a in the front view reduction display effect shown in FIG. It moves upward and is displayed in a stopped state in the center in the left-right direction on the upper side of the display screen 7a.
When the front view moving display effect is executed, the front view display effect shown in FIG. 169(B) in which the decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are viewed from the front is executed again, after which the big win game is started, and the big win is started. An effect related to the game is executed.

[Effect example]
Below is an example of the effect of the jackpot pattern display effect
[Effect 1]
As shown in FIGS. 167 to 169, the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment can display a first display in which the decorative symbols are viewed from the front and a second display in which the decorative symbols are viewed from the opposite side to the front. , and the first effect is configured to execute the second display after executing the first display. According to this configuration, in the first effect, for example, after the first display, it is possible to perform the effect of rotating the decorative pattern in the horizontal direction to display the second display. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 168 and 169, it is possible to display the second display in which the decorative pattern is viewed from the side, and the second effect is performed after the first display is executed. The third display is executed, and after the third display is executed, the second display is executed. According to this configuration, the second effect is, for example, after the first display, the decorative pattern is rotated horizontally to display the third display, and then further rotated to display the second display. It becomes possible to perform As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 169, it is possible to display a fourth display that reduces or enlarges the decorative pattern, and the third effect is the fourth effect after the second effect is executed. It is configured to display. According to this configuration, the third effect is, for example, after the first display, rotate the decorative pattern in the horizontal direction to display the third display, then rotate it further to display the second display, After that, it is possible to perform an effect of reducing or enlarging the decorative pattern. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 169, the fourth effect is configured to move the display position of the decorative pattern after executing the third effect. According to this configuration, the fourth effect is, for example, after the first display, rotate the decorative pattern in the horizontal direction to display the third display, then rotate it further to display the second display, After that, the decorative pattern is reduced or enlarged, and then the reduced or enlarged decorative pattern can be moved to a desired position. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 167 to 169, the first display, second display, third display, and fourth display are arranged in a jackpot pattern arrangement. According to this configuration, it is possible to display the jackpot pattern array in various modes, thereby emphasizing the jackpot and showing congratulations to the player. As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Below, a modification of the big hit symbol display effect will be shown.
[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 167 to 169, in the jackpot symbol display effects A, B, and C, the front view display effect, the right diagonal direction view display effect, the rear view display effect, and the right side view effect are displayed. A display effect, a left side view display effect, a front view enlarged display effect, a front view reduced display effect, or a front view moving display effect is executed, and the notification order of these display effects is the jackpot symbol display effects A to D. is not limited to the display order of , and can be executed in various display orders. For example, in the big win symbol display effect A, the front view display effect may be executed first, then the rear view display effect may be executed, and then the right oblique direction view display effect may be executed. In addition, in the jackpot symbol display effect B, the front view display effect is first executed, then the left side view display effect is executed, then the rear view display effect is executed, and then the right side view display effect is executed. is executed, and then a right oblique view display effect may be executed. Furthermore, in the jackpot symbol display effect C, the front view display effect is first executed, then the front view reduced display effect is executed, then the front view moving display effect is executed, and then the rear view display effect is executed. is executed, then the left side view display effect is executed, then the right diagonal direction view display effect is executed, and then the front view enlarged display effect is executed.

[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 167 to 169, in the jackpot symbol display effects A, B, and C, the front view display effect, the right diagonal direction view display effect, the rear view display effect, and the right side view effect are displayed. A display effect, a left side view display effect, a front view enlarged display effect, a front view reduced display effect, or a front view moving display effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the jackpot pattern display effect, a left diagonal view display effect may be executed in which the jackpot pattern array is displayed as if viewed from the left diagonal direction, or the jackpot pattern array is displayed as if viewed diagonally from below. A downward oblique view display effect may be executed. Also, a symbol rotation display effect may be executed in which the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot symbol array are rotated and displayed.

[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 167 to 169, in the jackpot pattern display effects A to C, when the jackpot is notified using the jackpot pattern array, the jackpot pattern display effects A, B, and C are viewed from the front. A display effect, a right diagonal direction display effect, a rear view display effect, a right side view display effect, a left side view display effect, a front view enlarged display effect, a front view reduced display effect, or a front view moving display effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, these effects may be applied to effects for temporarily stopping the decorative symbols, such as pseudo-continuous effects and ready-to-win effects. In this case, using the pattern arrangement when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, front view display effect, right oblique view display effect, rear view display effect, right side view display effect, left side view display effect, front view enlargement effect A display effect, a front view reduced display effect, or a front view moving display effect can be executed.

[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 169(F), the front view enlarged display effect has a larger winning pattern arrangement than the big winning pattern arrangements shown in FIGS. 169(B) to 169(E). Although the images are enlarged and displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the front view enlarged display effect, at least one decorative pattern (at least one of decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R) in the jackpot pattern array is the jackpot pattern shown in FIGS. You may make it display enlarged rather than an arrangement|sequence. Alternatively, the front-view symbol enlargement display effect may be configured such that the jackpot symbol array is displayed in a larger size than any of the symbol arrays shown in FIGS. 169(B) to 169(E).

[Modification 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 169(G), the front-view reduction display effect is such that the jackpot pattern array is larger than the jackpot pattern arrays shown in FIGS. 169(B) to 169(E). Although the image is reduced and displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the front view reduced display effect, at least one decorative pattern (at least one of decorative patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R) in the jackpot pattern array is the jackpot pattern shown in FIGS. You may make it reduce and display rather than an arrangement|sequence. Alternatively, the front-view symbol reduction display effect may be configured such that the jackpot symbol array is displayed in a smaller size than any of the symbol arrays shown in FIGS. 169(B) to 169(E).

[Modification 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 169(H), in the front view moving display performance, the jackpot pattern array moves straight upward as indicated by the arrow YAG, and moves in the horizontal direction on the upper side of the display screen 7a. Although it is displayed in a state of being stopped in the center, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot pattern array may be displayed in a state of being stopped at a predetermined position (for example, the upper left side and the upper right side of the display screen 7a) on the display screen 7a while winding or going up and down. good.

[Mode example]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Aspect E10-1]
production means capable of executing a plurality of productions;
display means capable of displaying a plurality of displays;
A gaming machine comprising
one of the plurality of representations is a first representation;
The first display is a display when the decorative pattern is viewed from the front,
one of the plurality of representations is a second representation;
The second display is a display of the decorative pattern viewed from the front and the opposite side,
One of the plurality of productions is a first production,
The first effect executes the second display after executing the first display,
A gaming machine characterized by:
[Aspect E10-2]
one of the plurality of representations is a third representation;
The third display is a display of the decorative pattern viewed from the side,
One of the plurality of productions is a second production,
The second effect executes the third display after executing the first display, and executes the second display after executing the third display,
The gaming machine according to aspect E10-1, characterized by:
[Aspect E10-3]
one of the plurality of representations is a fourth representation;
The fourth display is a reduced or enlarged display of the decorative pattern,
One of the plurality of productions is a third production,
The third effect executes the fourth display after executing the second effect,
The gaming machine according to aspect E10-2, characterized by:
[Aspect E10-4]
One of the plurality of productions is a fourth production,
The fourth effect moves the display position of the decorative pattern after executing the third effect,
The gaming machine according to aspect E10-3, characterized by:
[Aspect E10-5]
The first display, the second display, the third display and the fourth display are jackpot symbol arrays,
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects E10-1 to E10-4, characterized by:

[Other Modifications]
The various display effects described above may include a configuration that does not include some of the effects, or may include effects other than those described above.

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has been described by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example, but it is not limited to this. For example, instead of the pachinko game machine, the present invention may be applied to a reel-type game machine such as a slot machine, an arrange ball game machine, or a mahjong ball game machine. When the game machine 1 is a slot machine, the game medium may be changed from game balls to game medals.

In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the effect button 63 is provided as an operation unit to be operated by the player. . Further, in the display effect in the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the button image representing the effect button 63 may be used to execute the display effect. Alternatively, a display effect may be executed using an image representing a lever or trigger.

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment is a gaming machine equipped with a payout device for paying out balls, but is not limited to this. For example, instead of the game machine 1, the present invention may be applied to a game machine without a payout device, such as a so-called enclosed game machine.

In addition, among the plurality of production examples and/or modifications described above, two or more production examples and/or modifications may be combined. Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 may include a sub-display device in addition to the image display device 7 . In this case, the display effects described above may be executed by the sub-display device.

The present aspect has been described above based on the embodiments and modifications, but the above-described embodiments are intended to facilitate understanding of the present aspect, and do not limit the present aspect. This aspect may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and this aspect includes equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Game machine 3... Game area 7... Image display device 9A, 9B... Reservation image (reservation icon)
9C... Retained image 14... First movable accessory 15... Second movable accessory 20... First starting port (first entrance)
21 … Second starting port (second entrance)
81... Game control microcomputer 91... Production control microcomputer 101... Image control microcomputer

Claims (1)

a pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of patterns;
decorative pattern display means capable of displaying a variable display of decorative patterns on a predetermined display screen according to the variable display of the patterns by the pattern display means;
A gaming machine comprising
The decorative pattern display means can execute a pseudo-continuous effect,
In the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous production, it may be reached multiple times,
In the plurality of ready-to-reach performances, a ready-to- reach performance pattern A in which a first ready-to-reach performance and a second ready-to-reach performance are performed, and a ready-to-reach performance pattern B in which a third ready-to-reach performance and a fourth ready-to-reach performance are performed. there is
In the ready-to- reach production pattern A, the second ready-to-reach production is performed after the first ready-to-win production and is a ready-to-win production with a higher expectation for a big hit than the first ready-to-win production,
In the ready-to-reach production pattern B, the fourth ready-to-reach production is performed after the third ready-to-reach production and is a ready-to-win production with a higher expectation for a big hit than the third ready-to-win production,
In the reach production pattern A,
There is a case where the second ready-to-win effect is performed after the final stop symbol is temporarily stopped during the first ready-to-win effect and the losing pattern arrangement is temporarily displayed,
In the first ready-to-win performance, after temporarily stopping the decorative patterns in the ready-to-win pattern arrangement, the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is displaced to eliminate the ready-to-win state, and then the final stop pattern is temporarily stopped to display the losing pattern arrangement. There is a production A to
In the second ready-to-win production, when the production A is performed in the first ready-to-win production, after the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is displayed with the decorative pattern, the jackpot pattern arrangement is displayed ,
In the reach production pattern B,
The decorative design has a first decorative design and a second decorative design,
During the third ready-to-win effect, the fourth ready-to-win effect may be performed after the final stop symbol is temporarily stopped and the losing pattern array is temporarily displayed,
In the third ready-to-win production, after the ready-to-win pattern array is displayed with either the first decorative pattern or the second decorative pattern, the losing pattern array is changed to the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern. There is a production B that displays both of the decorative patterns of
In the fourth ready-to-win effect, when the effect B is performed in the third ready-to-win effect, after the ready-to-win pattern arrangement is displayed in either the first decorative pattern or the second decorative pattern. , displaying the jackpot pattern array in both the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern ;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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