JP7344551B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, gaming machines that perform various effects using a display screen are common (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In such a gaming machine, when the symbols line up on the display screen, it is possible to notify the player of a transition to a jackpot.

JP2019-098071A

However, even with the above-mentioned gaming machines, there is still room for improvement in terms of technology for increasing the interest of gaming.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to improve the interest of games.

The present invention has been made to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following application examples.

[Application example 1]
A gaming machine comprising a display means for displaying a plurality of types of performance symbols including character symbols and numerical symbols ,
It has a specific performance pattern that notifies the confirmation of transition to a specific winning game among multiple types of winning games, and another performance pattern that is different from the specific performance pattern,
Do not replace the character pattern of the other effect pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed with the character pattern of the specific effect pattern, and replace the number pattern of the other effect pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed with the character pattern of the specific effect pattern. When not replacing it with a numeric symbol, the color attached to the numeric symbol that is a part of the other performance symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed is replaced by the color that is attached to the numeric symbol that is a part of the specific performance symbol. By displaying it in place of the color, it is possible to perform a production that notifies the confirmation of transition to the specific winning game using the other production pattern instead of the specific production pattern;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of display devices. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a main ROM and a main RAM. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a sub-ROM and a sub-RAM. It is a diagram for explaining a jackpot determination table T1. It is an explanatory diagram of the jackpot type determination table T5. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a fluctuation pattern determination table T6 in a non-time saving state. It is an explanatory diagram of fluctuation pattern judgment table T6 in a time saving state. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. 3 is a flowchart showing sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuating production start process. It is a figure when a 1st movable accessory is in a retracted position, and a light emitting part is in a change mode. It is a figure when a 1st movable accessory is in a retracted position, and a light emitting part is in a light-off mode. It is a figure when a 1st movable accessory is in an advanced position and a light emitting part is in a lighting mode. It is a figure when a 1st movable accessory is in a retreat position and a light emitting part is in a lighting mode. It is a diagram for explaining movable accessory performance A. It is a diagram for explaining movable accessory performance B. It is a diagram for explaining movable accessory production C. It is a diagram for explaining a movable accessory production D. It is a diagram for explaining a movable accessory production E. It is a diagram for explaining a movable accessory production F. It is a diagram for explaining another example of the performance with matching accessory symbols. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion effect A. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion performance B. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion performance C. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion effect D. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion effect E. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion effect F. It is a diagram for explaining a maximum round promotion effect G. It is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion performance H. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion effect I. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion effect J. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion effect K. It is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion effect L. It is a diagram for explaining a maximum round promotion effect M.

<First embodiment>
1. Structure of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention. In the following, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1 will be explained so as to correspond to the left-right direction as seen from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Further, the forward direction of the gaming machine 1 will be explained as the direction from the gaming machine 1 toward the player, and the backward direction of the gaming machine 1 will be explained as the direction from the player toward the gaming machine 1.

The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that fires game balls based on a player's firing operation, and when a game ball wins a prize in a specific winning device, pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the player based on the winning. be. The game machine 1 includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2, and the game board 2 is attached to the inside of the game machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes, in addition to a front frame (front frame part) 53, an outer frame (base frame part) that forms the outer shell of the gaming machine, and an inner frame to which the gaming board 2 is attached inside the outer frame. We are prepared. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is a vertically rectangular unit disposed on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame, and includes a handle 60, a batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61, and an excess ball tray (lower tray). ) 62, a production button 63, a sword member 64, a sword button 65, a frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, a select button 68, and a frame movable body 600. An opening is formed in the center of the front frame 53, and the gaming area 3 of the gaming board 2 can be viewed through the opening.

The handle 60 is arranged at the lower end of the right side of the front frame 53, and causes the game ball to be launched at a firing intensity that corresponds 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 batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61, and stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61. The performance button 63 is an operation unit disposed near the batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61, and is operated (pressed) by the player during a performance performed as the game progresses. The sword member 64 is an operation part imitating the shape of a sword, and can be pushed downward by the player during performances performed as the game progresses. The sword button 65 is an operation unit provided at the upper end of the sword member 64, that is, at the end of the sword handle, and is operated (pressed) by the player during performances performed as the game progresses. Ru. 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 a light emitting effect during a game or the like. The speakers 67 are arranged at the upper left and upper right of the front frame 53, and perform sound production during games and the like. The select button 68 is a so-called cross key, and is composed of a left button, a right button, an upper button, and a lower button, and allows various inputs. The frame movable body 600 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the front frame 53. The frame movable body 600 is configured to be movable from a stored state in which it is stored inside the front frame 53 to an exposed state in which it projects above 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 (belly button) 19, and a normal variable winning device (electronic chew) 22. , the gate (through chucker) 28, the first big winning device (first attacker) 31, the second big winning device (second attacker) 36, the general winning opening 27 (normal winning opening 27), and the out opening. 16 and display devices 40.

The game area 3 is an area where game balls shot by operating the handle 60 flow down, and a plurality of game nails for guiding the game balls are provided protrudingly. The rail member 4 is arranged at the left end of the game area 3 and guides the game ball launched by operating the handle 60 toward the upper side 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 gaming area 3 and includes a display screen 7a. 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 screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a performance pattern display area in which performance patterns (decorative patterns) 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display), and a pending image display area in which pending images 9A and 9B are displayed. area, and a pending digested image display area in which the pending digested image 9C is displayed. The hold images 9A and 9B are images representing hold, and are also called hold icons 9A and 9B. The pending digested image 9C is an image representing the pending, and is also referred to as the pending image 9C or the pending icon 9C.

The performance symbol display area includes three symbol display areas: "left", "middle", and "right". A left presentation pattern (left decorative pattern) 8L is displayed in the left pattern display area. A medium performance pattern (medium decorative pattern) 8C is displayed in the medium pattern display area. A right effect pattern (right decorative pattern) 8R is displayed in the right pattern display area. The performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The variable display of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 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 a first special symbol displayed by a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b, which will be described later, by a combination of effect symbols displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (big hit lottery result) can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner to the player.

For example, in the case of winning a jackpot, the effect pattern is stopped and displayed as a zero number such as "777". If it is a miss, the effect pattern is stopped and displayed with a miss, 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 not only on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b but also on the image display device 7. Note that the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Furthermore, the manner in which the performance symbols are displayed in a variable manner may be a manner in which they are scrolled in the vertical direction, or may be in any other manner. The combination of performance symbols to be stopped and displayed according to each lottery result is not limited to the above and can be arbitrarily set. Hereinafter, the performance that displays the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R will also be referred to as a "variable performance of performance symbols," a "variable display of decorative symbols," or simply a "variable performance." In addition, for this decorative pattern variation performance, the performance during the period from when the special symbol starts changing until it stops (also referred to as a special symbol variation period) is counted as one variation performance. Therefore, even if there is a case where the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped during the period from when the special pattern starts changing until it stops, the performance of the temporary stop is included in the fluctuating performance of the decorative pattern.

The image display device 7 can display on the display screen 7a, in addition to the performance symbol variation performance, a jackpot performance that is performed in parallel with a jackpot game (an example of a special game), a demonstration performance for waiting for customers, etc. In the performance symbol variation performance, performance images such as background images and character images may also be displayed in addition to the performance symbols. In addition to the production pattern, the image display device 7 also includes an identification display (fourth pattern, not shown) that can indicate that the special pattern is changing or indicate the lottery result of the special pattern. may be displayed on the display screen 7a. Note that the identification display (fourth symbol) may be displayed by a light emitting device such as an LED provided in the game area 3.

The reserved image display area is a first reserved display area that displays reserved images 9A according to the number of stored first special figures reserved, which will be described later, and a reserved image 9B that displays reserved images 9B according to the number of stored second special figures reserved, which will be described later. and a second hold display area. By displaying the holding images 9A and 9B, the stored number of first special figure holdings displayed on the first special figure holding display 43a, which will be described later, and the number of second special figure holdings displayed on the second special figure holding display 43b are determined. The number of memories can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner to the player. The pending digest image display area includes a pending digest display area that displays the pending digest image 9C. The pending digesting image 9C corresponds to the production symbols (production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) currently being changed on the display screen 7a, and depending on the display of the pending digesting image 9C, the first special symbol pending or the second special symbol pending It is possible to clearly display to the player that the special drawing reservation has been completed ("extinction of special drawing reservation" to be described later).

A first board movable body 14 (also referred to as the first movable accessory 14), which is a movable so-called gimmick, is provided below the image display device 7. The first movable accessory 14 is configured such that a plate-shaped member is movable up and down. The plate-like member has a design similar to the "7" pattern among the performance patterns. This pattern portion serves as a light emitting part 14a whose light emission mode can be changed. The first movable accessory 14 normally stands still at a retracted position below the image display device 7 (FIG. 1), and can move upward (advance) from the retracted position and come to rest at the advanced position. . The first movable accessory 14 covers a part of the image display device 7 when stopped at the advanced position.

The center decoration 10 is located 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 decoration body 10. A stage part 11 is formed at the lower part of the center decoration body 10. The stage part 11 has a shape that can guide a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the stage part 11 to a first starting port 20, which will be described later. A warp portion 12 is provided at the lower left of the center decorative body 10. The warp section 12 includes an inlet section through which game balls flow in and an outlet section through which game balls flow out, and causes the game balls that flowed in through the inlet section to flow out to the stage section 11 through the exit section.

The fixed winning device (belly button) 19 is arranged below the image display device 7 in the gaming area 3, and is located at a first starting hole (first starting winning hole, first ball entering hole) where the ease of entering the game ball always remains constant. (fixed starting port) 20. The winning of the game ball into the first starting hole 20 is an opportunity for a first special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery). In other words, the winning of the game ball into the first starting hole 20 is an opportunity for obtaining a jackpot random number and the like and determining a jackpot.

The normal variable prize winning device (electronic chew) 22 is arranged below the first starting hole 20 in the gaming area 3, and includes a second starting hole (second starting winning hole, second ball entering hole, variable starting hole) 21. ing. The winning of the game ball into the second starting hole 21 is an opportunity for a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery). The electric chew 22 includes 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 chew solenoid 24 (FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in an open state. Note that the electric chew 22 only needs to enter the second starting port 21 more easily when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It may be possible for the ball to enter the ball.

The gate (through chucker) 28 is arranged above the first big prize winning device (first attacker) 31 in the game area 3, and is configured to allow the game ball to pass through. Passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity for a normal symbol lottery to determine whether or not to release the electric chew 22. In other words, the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is a trigger for obtaining a normal symbol random number (a winning random number) and determining a winning number.

Here, the "special symbol lottery" means that when a game ball enters the first starting hole 20 or the second starting hole 21, a random number for special symbol determination is acquired, and this acquired random number is used as a predetermined random number. It is a process of determining whether or not it is a jackpot by comparing it with the value corresponding to the "jackpot". The lottery result of this "jackpot" is not immediately notified to the player, but the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on a first special symbol display 41a or a second special symbol display 41b, which will be described later, and a predetermined variation is made. When the time has elapsed, 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 is performed in which performance symbols are variably displayed in synchronization with the variably displayed special symbols, and the jackpot lottery result is more effectively notified to the player by this symbol matching game.

In addition, "normal symbol lottery" means that when a game ball passes through the gate 28, a random number for determining a normal symbol is obtained, and this obtained random number is compared with a predetermined value corresponding to a "win". It is a process of determining whether or not it is a hit by doing so. Regarding the lottery result of this normal symbol, the lottery result is not announced immediately after the game ball passes through the gate 28, but the normal symbol is displayed fluctuating on the regular symbol display 42, which will be described later, and a predetermined fluctuation is performed. When the time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed (lit 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 at the upper right of the first starting opening 20 in the gaming area 3, and is connected to the first big winning opening (first special winning opening) 30. , a V region 39, a non-V region 70, and a V opening/closing member 71. The first big prize opening 30 includes an opening/closing member (first special winning opening opening/closing member) 32 that allows or inhibits reception of game balls through a swing-type opening/closing operation. The opening/closing member 32 is driven by the first big prize opening solenoid 33 (FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the first big prize opening 30 when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state.

The first big prize winning device 31 includes 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 big prize opening sensor 30a (FIG. 3), a V opening/closing member 71, and a V opening/closing member solenoid 73 (FIG. 3). The V area (specific area) 39 and the non-V area (non-specific area) 70 are configured as areas through which the game ball that has passed through the first grand prize opening 30 can pass inside the first grand prize winning device 31. . The first big winning hole sensor 30a is arranged upstream of the V area 39 and the non-V area 70, and detects the winning of a game ball into the first big winning hole 30. The V area sensor 39a is arranged in the V area 39 and detects passage of a game ball to the V area 39. The non-V area sensor 70a 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 balls that have passed through the first big prize opening 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 move the game ball. It is in the first state (rotating state) in which it distributes to the V area 39, and when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, it is in the second state (stopping state) in which it is located at the origin and distributes game balls to the non-V area 70. . In addition, the V opening/closing member 71 is not limited to rotational movement, but may have the function of distributing the game ball that has passed through the first big prize opening 30 to either the V area 39 or the non-V area 70, for example, It may be configured to move in the front and back direction with respect to the game board 2. That is, when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the game ball is distributed to the V area 39 in a retracted state (first state), and when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the game ball is distributed to the non-V area 70 in the advancing state. (Second state). In addition, in the gaming machine 1, passage of the game ball to the V area 39 is an opportunity for transition to a high probability state, which will be described later. In other words, the V area 39 serves as a variable probability operation opening. On the other hand, the non-V region 70 does not serve as a variable probability operation opening. 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.

The second big prize winning device (second attacker, second special variable winning device) 36 is arranged at the upper right of the first big winning hole 30 in the gaming area 3, and the second big winning hole (second special winning hole) 35 It is equipped with The second big winning opening 35 includes an opening/closing member (second special winning opening opening/closing member, movable member) 37 that obstructs or allows reception of game balls through a swing-type opening/closing operation. The opening/closing member 37 is driven by the second large prize opening solenoid 38 (FIG. 3). A game ball can enter the second big prize opening 35 when the opening/closing member 37 is in an open state.

The general winning hole 27 is provided at the lower part of the gaming area 3. The out port 16 is provided at the lower part of the game area 3, and discharges game balls that have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 3. The display devices 40 are arranged near the center on the right side of the game board 2. Details of the display devices 40 will be described later.

The gaming area 3 includes a left gaming area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right gaming area 3B on the right side. A hitting method in which the game ball is launched so that it flows down the left game area 3A is called "left-handed hitting." On the other hand, a hitting method in which the game ball is launched so that it flows down the right game area 3B is called "right-handed hitting." In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to aim for winning in the first starting opening 20 by playing left-handed. On the other hand, the configuration is such that by hitting right, you can aim to pass through the gate 28 and win into the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second big winning opening 35.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the displays 40. The displays 40 include a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol reservation display 43a, and a second special symbol reservation display 43b. , and a general figure reservation 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 first special symbol reservation display 43a displays the number of stored operation reservations (first special symbol reservation) of the first special symbol display 41a. The second special symbol reservation display 43b displays the number of stored operation reservations (second special symbol reservation) of the second special symbol display 41b. The normal symbol reservation display 44 displays the number of stored operation reservations (common symbol reservations) of the ordinary symbol display 42. The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the landing of a game ball into the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is triggered by the landing of a game ball into the second starting port 21. Below, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are also collectively referred to as a "special symbol." Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b are also collectively referred to as the "special symbol display 41." In addition, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b are also collectively referred to as the "special figure holding display 43."

The special symbol display device 41 displays a special symbol (identification information) in a variable manner (fluctuating display) and then stops displaying the special symbol (identification information). , jackpot lottery) results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (stop symbol, special symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol lottery. If the stopped symbol is a special symbol (jackpot symbol) with a predetermined jackpot stopping pattern, the first jackpot 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (the type of jackpot that was won). Alternatively, a special game (jackpot game) in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened is played. In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 and second big winning hole 35) in the special game will be described later.

The special symbol display 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 depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you can select one or two from the left as "○○●●○○●●" (○: lit, ●: off). , 5th and 6th LEDs are lit to display jackpot symbols. If it is a loss, a losing symbol such as "●●●●●●●○" with only the rightmost LED lit is displayed. A mode may be adopted in which all the LEDs are turned off as a losing symbol. Before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner (variable display) for a predetermined variable time. For example, each LED may be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. 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 displayed in a stopped state (lighted up display in a specific mode). For example, the variable display mode may be such that all the LEDs blink at the same time.

In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values (numerical information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers obtained for that winning are , is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage area 84e (FIG. 5). Specifically, if the winning is in the first starting opening 20, it is stored in the first special drawing holding storage area (FIG. 5) as the first special drawing holding, and if it is winning in the second starting opening 21, It is stored as a second special figure reservation in the second special figure reservation storage area (FIG. 5). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage area 84e, and the upper limit in this embodiment is 4 for both the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area. It becomes. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage area 84e is consumed when variable display of special symbols based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. "Extinguishing the special symbol reservation" refers to determining the jackpot random number etc. corresponding to the special symbol reservation and executing a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during execution of a medium or special game, the right to draw a jackpot for that prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number of prizes. The number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 43. The first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b each include, for example, four LEDs. Each special figure reservation display 43 displays the number of special symbols reserved by lighting up LEDs corresponding to the number of special symbols reserved.

The variable display of the normal symbols is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. 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 symbols variably (variably displaying) and then stop displaying them. The normal pattern that is stopped and displayed (the normal pattern that is stopped and the normal pattern that is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one normal pattern that is selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the normal pattern stopping pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (normal pattern with a predetermined stopping pattern, that is, a normal winning pattern), an auxiliary game that opens the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. will be held. Note that 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 according to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol with both LEDs lit, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: off), is displayed. If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss symbol such as "●○" with only the right LED lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as a normal losing symbol may be adopted. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variable time. As for the variable display mode, for example, both LEDs may be lit alternately. 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 displayed in a stopped state (lighted up display in a specific mode). For example, the variable display mode may be such that all the LEDs blink at the same time.

In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) obtained for the passage is stored as a normal symbol in the normal symbol retention storage area 84f (FIG. 5). Once it is memorized. There is an upper limit to the number of general figure reservations that can be stored in the ordinary figure reservation storage area 84f, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The general symbol reservation stored in the ordinary symbol reservation storage area 84f is consumed when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the ordinary symbol reservation becomes possible. The extinguishing of a normal symbol reservation means to determine the normal symbol random number (winning random number) corresponding to the ordinary symbol reservation, and to execute a variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, when the variable display of the normal symbols is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed, winnings will be won. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right to draw a normal symbol lottery for the passing of a predetermined number of symbols as an upper limit. The number of general drawings on hold is displayed on the general drawing holding display 44. The common picture reservation display 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of common pictures pending by lighting up the LEDs for the number of common pictures pending.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine The electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be explained based on FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming 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. 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 (FIG. 4). FIG. 4) and a payout control board 110 (FIG. 3). The main control board 80 is a game control board that controls gaming 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 the effects to be executed as the game progresses, and together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the audio control board 106, constitutes a sub-control unit. Note that the sub-control unit 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, a main CPU 82 that executes the programs stored in the main ROM 83, and a timer. It includes an RTC 85 and a FRAM (registered trademark) 86. The RTC 85 and FRAM 86 are backed up by a primary battery or a secondary battery (not shown). Therefore, the RTC 85 continues to measure time even when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off, and the FRAM 86 continues to hold its stored contents. Details of the data stored in the main ROM 83 and details of the storage area 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 sends and receives data to and from other boards etc. via an input/output circuit (I/O port section) 87. The input/output circuit 87 may be built into 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. The sensors connected via the relay board 88 include the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning port sensor 30a, the second big winning port sensor 35a, and the V area. The sensor 39a, the non-V area sensor 70a, and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are exemplified. Examples of the solenoids connected via the relay board 88 include the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big winning hole solenoid 33, the second big winning hole solenoid 38, and the V opening/closing member solenoid 73. The first starting port sensor 20a is provided inside the first starting port 20, and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided inside the second starting port 21, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first big winning hole sensor 30a is provided inside the first big winning hole 30, and detects a game ball that has won in the first big winning hole 30. The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided inside the second big winning hole 35, and detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 35. The V area sensor 39a is provided in the V area 39 inside the first big prize opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the V area 39. The non-V area sensor 70a is provided in the non-V area 70 inside the first big prize opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-V area 70. The normal winning hole sensor 27a is provided inside the normal winning hole 27, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the normal winning hole 27. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31. The second big prize 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.

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 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol pending display 43a, a second special symbol pending display 43b, and a normal symbol pending. Display control for the display 44 is performed.

The external terminal board 70 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87. The main control board 80 sends information to the external terminal board 70 such as prize ball information, door or frame opening information, the number of changes in the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting port 20, and the second starting port 21. It outputs information such as whether the game ball has won a prize or a jackpot, as well as a security signal. In particular, in this embodiment, schedule information regarding setting changes can be output to the external terminal board 70.

A setting change device 71 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87. The setting change device 71 allows the jackpot probability of the gaming machine to be set in a maximum of six levels. The setting change device 71 will be described later.

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 monitoring payout. A prize ball payout device 120, a rental ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135 are connected to the payout control board 110, and a shooting device 112 is connected via a shooting 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 a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 to pay out prize balls. The paid out prize balls are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The rental ball payout device 130 pays out rental balls. The payout control board 110 drives the ball rental motor 131 of the rental ball payout device 130 based on a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the gaming machine 1 to pay out rental balls. The paid-out rental balls are detected by the rental 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 an inserted prepaid card. The firing device 112 includes a handle 60 (FIG. 1), a firing motor 113, a touch switch 114, and a firing volume 115. When the player operates the handle 60, the firing 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 firing volume 115. Then, the firing motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing 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 the transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub-control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90 as a communication direction regulating means.

The sub-control board 90 includes a production control microcomputer 91 and an input/output circuit 95. The production control microcomputer 91 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the sub-control board 90, and controls the production of the game of the gaming machine 1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 91 includes a sub-ROM 93 that stores programs for controlling the performance as the game progresses, a sub-RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a sub-ROM that executes the programs stored in the sub-ROM 93. It includes a CPU 92, an RTC 95 that enables time measurement, and a FRAM 96. The RTC 95 and FRAM 96 are backed up by a primary battery or a secondary battery (not shown). Therefore, the RTC 95 continues to measure time even when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off, and the FRAM 96 continues to hold its stored contents. Details of the data stored in the sub-ROM 93 and details of the storage area provided in the sub-RAM 94 will be described later. The sub ROM 93 may be configured as an external ROM. The performance control microcomputer 91 sends and receives data to and from other boards etc. via an input/output circuit (I/O port section) 95. The input/output circuit 95 may be built in the production 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 controls the display of the image display device 7 according to a program. The image control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 103, and a RAM 104. In addition to programs for display control, the ROM 103 stores still image data and video data displayed on the image display device 7, including characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc. image data such as background images, etc.) are stored. RAM 104 is used as a memory for expanding image data. CPU 102 executes a program stored in ROM 103. The production control microcomputer 91 causes the image control microcomputer 101 to control the display of the image display device 7 based on commands received from the main control board 80. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on instructions from the performance 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 the performance control microcomputer 91 outputs audio, music, and sound effects from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80. etc. is output. Acoustic data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. Note that the voice control board 106 may include a CPU, and may cause the CPU to execute voice control based on commands. Furthermore, the audio control board 106 may be equipped with a ROM, and may store acoustic data in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may be caused to perform audio control. Furthermore, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

A frame lamp 66, a board lamp 5, a first movable accessory 14, and a second movable accessory 15 are connected to the lamp control board 107, and controls these. The production control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on commands received from the main control board 80. In other words, the performance control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, light emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5, and creates a light emission pattern. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel 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 production control microcomputer 91 operates the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15 based on commands received from the main control board 80. The first movable accessory 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided below the image display device 7. The second movable accessory 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decoration body 10. The performance control microcomputer 91 creates motion pattern data (drive data) that determines the operation mode of each of the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15, and controls the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory according to the motion pattern data. 2. Controls the operation of the movable accessory 15. Data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of the first movable accessory 14 via the lamp control board 107 based on commands received from the main control board 80. The first movable accessory 14 has a light-emitting part 14a, and light-emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/unlighting, light-emitting color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting part 14a is created, and the light-emitting part 14a is created. The light emission of the first movable accessory 14 is controlled according to the pattern data. Data stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data. Note that the lamp control board 107 may include a CPU, and may cause the CPU to control the lighting of the lamp and control the operation of the movable accessories 14 and 15 based on commands. In this case, the lamp control board 107 may be equipped with a ROM, and data regarding the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

A production button 63, a select button 68, and a frame movable body 600 are connected to the relay board 108. When the production button 63 is pressed (pressed down) by the player, it outputs a switch signal to the sub-control board 90 via the relay board 108. Further, the production control microcomputer 91 operates the production button 63 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The production button 63 can not only be operated by pressing, but also changeable between a normal position (buried position) in which the upper surface of the button body protrudes slightly, and a protruding position in which most of the button body protrudes. It has become. In other words, as one of the effects, the effect button 63 is raised up. The performance control microcomputer 91 creates position change data (drive data) for changing the position of the performance button 63, and controls the operation of the performance button 63 according to the position change data. Data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the position change data. When the select button 68 is pressed (pressed down) by the player, it outputs a switch signal to the sub-control board 90 via the relay board 108.

The performance control microcomputer 91 operates the frame movable body 600 based on commands 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 performance control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (drive data) that determines the operation mode of the frame movable body 600, and controls the operation of the frame movable body 600 according to the operation pattern data. Data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that a touch sensor or the like that is provided on the front frame 53 and outputs a detection signal when a human body comes into contact with it may be connected to the relay board 108.

3. Data Configuration of Gaming Machine The data configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be explained based on FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5(A) is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the main ROM 83. FIG. 5(B) is a diagram for explaining storage areas provided in the main RAM 84. FIG. 6(A) is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the sub ROM 93. FIG. 6(B) is a diagram for explaining storage areas provided in the sub-RAM 94.

The main ROM 83 (FIG. 5(A)) includes a jackpot determination table T1, a reach determination table T2, a normal symbol hit determination table T3, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4, a jackpot type determination table T5, and a fluctuation pattern. A determination table T6, an electric chew opening pattern determination table T7, a big prize opening pattern determination table T8, and a V opening/closing member opening pattern determination table T9 are stored. These determination tables are referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in main control main processing (described later) that the game control microcomputer 81 executes.

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 operation status set area 84d, a special figure reservation storage area 84e, and a general figure reservation memory. An area 84f and a setting information storage area 84g are provided. The command set area 84a is an area (output buffer) where commands output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side are set in the main control main processing (described later), and includes advance determination commands, pending pitch count commands, A fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, an opening command, a round designation command, an ending command, a game state designation command, a V passing command, a customer waiting command, etc. are set. The flag set area 84b is an area where flags indicating the status of the gaming machine and the gaming status are set in the main control main processing (described later), and include the jackpot flag, jackpot end flag, V flag, probability change flag, time saving flag, etc. Set. The counter set area 84c is an area where counters used in main control main processing (described later) are set, including a random number counter, a round counter, a probability variable counter, a time saving counter, and the like. The special operation status setting area 84d is an area where a status in special operation processing, which will be described later, is set. The special figure reservation storage area 84e includes a first special figure reservation storage area in which the first special figure reservation is stored, and a second special figure reservation storage area in which the second special figure reservation is stored. The first special figure reservation storage area stores random value groups (reservation information) such as random numbers 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 storage. The second special figure reservation storage area includes a first memory for storing random value groups (reservation information) corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth pieces 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 normal symbol reservation storage area 84f stores a group of random numbers (reservation information) such as normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth symbols of the ordinary symbol reservation. A first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided for.

The setting information storage area 84g is an area for storing setting information of the gaming machine set by the setting change device 71 (FIG. 3). The setting information is numerical information that is set in six stages from setting 1 to setting 6. This setting information storage area 84g is backed up by a backup power source (not shown), and even if the gaming machine 1 is powered off, the contents stored in the setting information storage area 84g are retained.

The sub ROM93 (FIG. 6(A)) includes a look-ahead performance pattern determination table T51, a basic performance pattern determination table T52, a chance-up performance pattern determination table T53, a stop symbol pattern determination table T54, and a setting suggestion performance pattern determination table T53. A table T55 is stored. These decision tables are referred to by the production control microcomputer 91 in sub-control main processing (described later) that the production control microcomputer 91 executes.

The sub-RAM 94 (FIG. 6(B)) is provided with a command storage area 94a, an effect command set area 94b, a counter set area 94c, and a setting information storage 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 sub-control main processing (described later), including advance judgment commands, pending pitch count commands, fluctuation start commands, and fluctuation commands. Stored are a stop command, an opening command, a round designation command, an ending command, a game state designation command, a V passing command, a customer waiting command, and the like. The effect command set area 94b is an area where commands output from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the relay board 108 are set in the sub-control main processing (described later). It is an output buffer) in which a variable performance start command, a fluctuation before end command, a variable performance end command, an opening performance start command, a round performance start command, an ending performance start command, etc. are set. The counter set area 94c is an area where counters used in the sub-control main process (described later) are set, including a random number counter, a first special symbol reservation performance counter, a second special symbol reservation performance counter, and a regular symbol reservation performance counter. , a definite change performance counter, a time-saving performance counter, a setting suggestion performance counter, a pre-read performance counter, etc. are set. The setting information storage area 94d is an area where setting information output from the main control unit side is stored. The setting information storage area 94d is backed up by a power source (not shown), and its contents are retained even when the gaming machine 1 is powered off.

Here, various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the gaming machine 1 will be explained.
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 timings described later. It is configured as follows.
The “jackpot random number” is a random number used for lottery to determine whether or not it is a jackpot (jackpot determination), and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.
The “jackpot type random number” is a random number used for lottery of the winning jackpot type (jackpot type determination), and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.
"Reach Random Number" is a random number used to determine whether or not to generate a reach in the performance symbol variation performance that indicates the result when the jackpot judgment is a loss, and has a value in the range of 0 to 127. Take. Reach is a state in which there is only one fluctuating performance symbol remaining among multiple performance symbols (decorative symbols), and it depends on which symbol the fluctuating performance symbol is stopped and displayed. This is a state in which a combination of performance symbols indicates a jackpot (for example, a state of "7↓7"). Note that the performance symbols that are displayed in a stopped state in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if they are shaking within the display screen 7a.

The "variation pattern random number" is a random number used to determine a variation pattern including variation time, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.
The "normal symbol random number (winning random number)" is used for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) to determine whether or not to play an auxiliary game that opens the electric chew 22. Normal symbol random numbers take values in the range from 0 to 255.
The “jackpot random number,” “jackpot type random number,” “reach random number,” and “variation pattern random number” are acquired based on the ball entering the starting hole (first starting hole 20 or second starting hole 21). The random number group obtained based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, and the random number group obtained based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 is stored in the first special symbol holding storage area. 2 is stored in the special figure reservation storage area. The “normal symbol random number (winning random number)” is obtained based on passing through the gate 28. The acquired normal symbol random number value is stored in the ordinary symbol retention storage area 84f.

Next, various random numbers acquired by the performance control microcomputer 91 in the gaming machine 1 will be explained.
The performance control microcomputer 91 is configured to obtain a "pre-read performance random number" and a "chance up random number". The "pre-read effect random number" is a random number that is obtained as the value of the pre-read effect counter set in the counter set area 94c and is used to determine the pre-read effect during the variable effect, and has a value in the range of 0 to 127. Take. The "chance up random number" is a random number used to determine the chance up performance during the fluctuating performance, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The "pre-read effect random number" is acquired based on the output of a preliminary determination command from the main control section to the sub-control section. The obtained random number group is stored in the sub-RAM 94. The "chance up random number" is acquired based on a fluctuation start command being output from the main control unit to the sub control unit. The obtained random number value is stored in the sub-RAM 94.

4. Description of Various Tables FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination table T1.
In the jackpot determination table T1, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the obtained jackpot random number value (any of 0 to 65535) corresponds to a "jackpot" or a "loss" in the main control main processing (described later). This table is referred to for determination. The jackpot determination in the jackpot determination table T1 is performed based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the setting information stored in the setting information storage area 84g (FIG. 5). For example, if the setting information is "setting 1" in the "normal probability state" and the jackpot random number is "0 to 409", it will be determined as a "jackpot"; (410-65535)”, it is determined that the result is a “loss”. Note that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 will be described later.

The reach determination table T2 indicates whether the reach random value (one of 0 to 127) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main processing (described later) corresponds to "reach exists" or "reach does not exist". This is a table that is referenced to determine whether the The reach determination in the reach determination table T2 is performed based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, in the "non-time saving state", if the reach random value is "0 to 13", it is determined that there is a "reach", and if the reach random value is "a number other than 0 to 13 (14 to 127)" ”, it is determined that there is no reach. In addition, in the "time saving state", if the reach random value is "0 to 5", it is determined that there is a "reach", and if the reach random value is "a number other than 0 to 5 (6 to 127)", it is determined that there is a reach. is determined to be "out of reach".

The normal symbol winning determination table T3 indicates whether the normal symbol random number value (any of 0 to 255) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main processing (described later) corresponds to a "win" or a "loss". This is a table that is referenced to determine whether the The determination in the normal symbol hit determination table T3 is performed based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, in the "non-time saving state", if the normal symbol random number value is "0 to 2", it is determined to be a "win", and if the normal symbol random number value is "a number other than 0 to 2 (3 to 255 )”, it is determined as a “lose”. In addition, in the "time saving state", if the normal symbol random number value is "0 to 254", it will be determined as a "win", and if the normal symbol random number value is "a number other than 0 to 254 (255)", it will be determined as a "win". , it is judged as a "lose".

The normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine how many seconds the normal symbol fluctuation time is according to the gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state) in the main control main processing (described later). This is the table that is referenced to do this. In this embodiment, in the "non-time saving state", the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is determined to be "30 seconds", and in the "time saving state", the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is determined to be "1 second".

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot type determination table T5. The jackpot type determination table T5 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the "jackpot type" according to the acquired jackpot type random value (any of 0 to 127) in the main control main processing (described later). This is the referenced table.

In FIG. 8, when winning in the lottery of the first special symbol (special symbol 1), if the jackpot type random number is "0 to 82", the jackpot type is determined to be "16 RV passing scheduled jackpot", and the jackpot type is When the random number value is "83 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "11R (actually 10R) V non-passing expected jackpot". On the other hand, if you win in the lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2), if the jackpot type random number is "0 to 127", that is, in all cases, the jackpot type is determined to be "16 RV passing planned jackpot". be done. In addition, in the jackpot type determination table T5, the "opening (OP) command", "round designation command", and "ending (ED) command" of the special game may also be specified.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 in the non-time saving state. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern determination table T6 in the time saving state. The fluctuation pattern determination table T6 is a table that is referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main processing (described later) to determine the fluctuation pattern according to the acquired fluctuation pattern random value (0 to 127). .

In FIG. 9, for example, a player enters the first starting slot 20 in a non-time saving state, the jackpot determination table T1 determines that he has lost, the reach determination table T2 determines that he has a reach, and the number of pending balls is "1". ~2'', and when the fluctuation pattern random number value is between "0 and 60", it is shown that the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "P7". In FIG. 10, for example, a prize is won in the second starting port 21 in the time saving state, the jackpot determination table T1 determines that it is a "jackpot", the jackpot type determination table T5 determines that it is a "16 RV passing scheduled jackpot", and the fluctuation pattern random number value is "0 to 10", it is shown that the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "P61". As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. In addition, when reaching a reach, it is also determined whether the reach will be a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach). Super reach is a reach effect where the fluctuation time after reach is longer than normal reach. Here, three types of super reach (SP1, SP2, SP3) with different variation times are set. SP1-3 are progressively executed after normal reach. The difference between SP1 to SP3 may be, for example, the presence or absence of pseudo-association.

The electric chew opening pattern determination table T7 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 according to the gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state) in the main control main processing (described later). This is the referenced table. In the present embodiment, when the electric chew 22 is in the "non-time saving state", the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is determined to be the "opening pattern 11", and when it is in the "time saving state", the opening pattern is determined to be the "opening pattern 12". In the opening pattern 11, the electric chew 22 is opened once for an opening time of 0.2 seconds. In the opening pattern 12, the electric chew 22 is opened three times, each opening time is 2.0 seconds, and the interval (opening interval) is 1.0 seconds. However, the opening of this electric chew 22 is closed even if the opening time remains if a predetermined number of game balls are won (regular winning number, maximum 10).

The big winning hole opening pattern determination table T8 is a table that is referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in order to determine the opening pattern of the first big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole 35 in the main control main processing (described later). It is. In this embodiment, in the case of "16 RV passing expected jackpot", it is determined as "opening pattern 21". In "Opening pattern 21", in the 1st to 10th and 12th to 16th R, the second big prize opening 35 is opened once and the opening time is 29.5 seconds (long opening), and in the 11th R, the opening is performed once The first prize opening 30 is opened once (long opening) for an opening time of 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of "11R (actually 10R) V non-passing planned jackpot", it is determined as "open pattern 22". In "opening pattern 22", the second big prize opening 35 is opened (long opening) for 1 time and 29.5 seconds in the 1st to 10th R, and 1 time in the 11th R for 0 opening time. . Open the first big prize opening 30 for 1 second (short opening). However, the first grand prize opening 30 and the second grand prize opening 35 will be opened even if the opening time remains if a predetermined number of game balls are won (regular number of prizes, maximum 9). Closed.

The V opening/closing member opening pattern determination table T9 is a table that is referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in order to determine the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71 in the main control main processing (described later). In this embodiment, in the case of "16 RV passing expected jackpot", it is determined as "opening pattern 31". In the "opening pattern 31", in the 11th R, when the first prize is won in the first big prize opening 30, the V opening/closing member 71 is opened short for an opening time of 0.1 seconds, and the second prize is won. When this happens, the V opening/closing member 71 is opened for a maximum of 31.5 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of "11R (actually 10R) V non-passing planned jackpot", it is determined as "open pattern 32". In the "opening pattern 32", in the 11th R, when the first prize is won in the first big prize opening 30, the V opening/closing member 71 is opened short for an opening time of 0.1 seconds.

5. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the gaming machine 1, there are "jackpots" and "losses" as a result of jackpot drawings (special symbol drawings). In the case of a "jackpot", the "jackpot symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "losing", the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When a jackpot is won, a "jackpot game" is executed in which the jackpot (first jackpot 30 and second jackpot 35) is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of jackpot. A jackpot game is an example of a special game. A 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 game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. There are two types of jackpots: "16RV passing scheduled jackpot" and "11R (actually 10R) V not scheduled jackpot". "16 RV passing scheduled jackpot" operates the opening/closing member 32, opening/closing member 37, and V opening/closing member 71 in an opening pattern (V passing scheduled opening pattern) that allows the game ball to pass to the V area 39 during the jackpot game. It's a big hit. The combination of the above-mentioned opening patterns allows the game ball to pass through the V area 39 during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the open pattern 21 and the open pattern 31 are combined. "11R (actually 10R) V non-passing expected jackpot" is an opening pattern (opening pattern not expected to pass V) that makes it impossible for the game ball to pass through the V area 39 during the jackpot game (opening/closing member 32, opening/closing member 37). And it is a jackpot that activates the V opening/closing member 71. The combination of the above-mentioned release patterns makes it impossible for the game ball to pass through the V area 39 during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the open pattern 22 and the open pattern 32 are combined. In addition, in the "11R (actually 10R) V-non-passing jackpot", the opening time of the first prize opening 30 in the 11th round is 0.1 seconds, and the 11th round is a round where no prize ball is expected. ing.

In this way, in the "16 RV expected jackpot", the game ball passes easily to the V area 39 in the first big prize opening 30, and the gaming state after the jackpot is a high-accuracy time-saving state (high-accuracy high base state). On the other hand, in the "11R (actually 10R) jackpot not expected to pass through V", it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the V area 39 in the first big prize opening 30, and the gaming state after the jackpot is It becomes a low accuracy time saving state (low accuracy high base state).

In addition, as shown in Figure 8, the distribution ratio of jackpots in the lottery for the first special symbol (special symbol 1) is 83/128 (approximately 64.8%) for jackpots scheduled to pass V, and jackpots scheduled to pass V not. 45/128 (approximately 35.2%). On the other hand, the distribution ratio of jackpots in the second special symbol (special symbol 2) lottery is 128/128 (100%) of jackpots expected to pass through V. In this way, in the gaming machine 1, the jackpot lottery that is performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 21 is more popular than the jackpot lottery that is performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 21 (first special symbol lottery). The lottery (the lottery of the second special symbol) is set to be more advantageous for the player.

6. Description of gaming state The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 will be explained. The game control microcomputer 81 can perform "probability variation control" and "variation time shortening control" on the special symbols displayed on the special symbol display 41 and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display 42, respectively. It is. Here, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 performs probability variation control on the special symbols on the special symbol display 41 is referred to as a "high probability state," and the state in which probability variation control is not performed is simply referred to as a "normal probability state." (non-high probability state, low probability state). The game control microcomputer 81 performs jackpot judgment using a jackpot judgment table (FIG. 7) in which the number of jackpot random numbers determined as jackpots is higher in a high probability state than in a normal probability state, as probability fluctuation control for special symbols. By doing this, a high probability state is achieved. Therefore, the high probability state has a higher probability of hitting the jackpot than the normal probability state. In other words, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes probability variation control on the special symbols on the special symbol display 41, compared to the case where the probability variation control is not executed, The probability that the display result (stopping symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol will be a jackpot symbol is increased.

In addition, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 controls the special symbols on the special symbol display 41 to shorten the fluctuation time is referred to as a "time-saving state", and the state in which the fluctuation time is not controlled to shorten is simply referred to as a "non-time-saving state". That's what it means. In the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of derivation and display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 81 executes a variation pattern determination table T6 (FIGS. 9 and 10) that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more often in a time-saving state than in a non-time-saving state. Determine the variation pattern used. In other words, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes the variable time reduction control for the special symbols on the special symbol display 41, compared to the case where the variable time reduction control is not executed, the variation of the special symbol A short variation time is more likely to be selected as the display variation time. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special drawings are consumed becomes faster, and effective winnings in the starting opening (winnings that can be stored as reserved special drawings) are more likely to occur. This allows players to aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 81 may perform probability fluctuation control and fluctuation time reduction control simultaneously, or only one of them, for the special symbols on the special symbol display 41.

The game control microcomputer 81 executes probability variation control and variation time shortening control for the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 42 in parallel with variation time shortening control for the special symbols on the special symbol display 41. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the probability fluctuation control and the fluctuation time reduction control for the normal symbols in the time-saving state, but does not perform them in the non-time-saving state. The game control microcomputer 81 uses a normal symbol hit determination table T3 in which the number of normal symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) that are determined to be hits is greater in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, as normal symbol probability fluctuation control. Use this to make a hit judgment (normal pattern judgment). Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability is higher than in the normal symbol normal probability state. In other words, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes probability variation control on the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 42, compared to the case where the probability variation control is not executed, the normal symbol display 42 The probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol (stopped symbol) becomes a winning symbol is increased. In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. Here, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but it is 1 second in the time saving state. Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes open time extension control on 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. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes control to increase the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened. Under the situation where the game control microcomputer 81 is executing probability fluctuation control and fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 42, and control for extending the opening time and increasing number of openings 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 ball enters the second starting port 21 more frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, a state where these controls are being executed is called a "high base state", and a state where these controls are not being executed is called a "low base state". In a high base state, you can aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control that supports winning to the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. The high base state (electric support control state) does not need to execute all of the above controls. That is, among the probability fluctuation control for the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening control for the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension control for the electric chew 22, and the control for increasing the number of openings for the electric chew 22. It is only necessary that by executing one or more controls, the electric chew 22 can be opened more easily than when the controls are not executed. Further, the high base state (electric support control state) may be controlled independently without being associated with the time saving state.

In the gaming machine 1, the gaming state after a jackpot game due to winning the V passing scheduled jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state if the player passes to the V area 39 during the jackpot game. . This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high-accuracy, high-base state" or a "high-accuracy, time-saving state." The high probability/high base state ends when the variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (in this case, 120 times) or when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In addition, the gaming state after a jackpot game due to winning a jackpot scheduled to not pass V will be a normal probability state (non-high probability (that is, a state of low probability), a short-time state, and a high-base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability high base state" and "low probability time saving state." The low probability/high base state ends when the variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times) or when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. When playing the gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state." The low-probability, low-base state is sometimes referred to as a "normal gaming state" or a "low-probability non-time-saving state (also simply referred to as a non-time-saving state)." Further, the state in which a special game (big hit game) is being executed will be referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Furthermore, a state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a "specific gaming state."

In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, the game can be progressed more advantageously if the game ball enters the right game area 3B (FIG. 1) by hitting right. Due to the electric support control, the electric chew 22 is opened more easily than in the low base state, and it is easier to win a prize in the second starting port 21 than to win a prize in the first starting port 20. be. Therefore, in the high base state, the game ball is hit to the right in order to enter the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is the trigger for the normal symbol lottery. This allows you to get more starting prizes (winning into the starting hole) than if you hit left-handed. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, even during the jackpot game, the game is played with the right hand. On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can proceed more advantageously if the game ball enters the left game area 3A (FIG. 1) by hitting the ball to the left. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to win a prize in the first starting port 20 than to win a prize in the second starting port 21. This is because For this reason, in the low base state, the game ball is hit to the left in order to cause the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. This allows you to win more starting prizes than if you hit right-handed.

7. Operation of the game control microcomputer 81 The operation of the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 (FIG. 3) will be explained based on FIGS. 11 to 15. Counters, flags, status, buffers, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the main RAM 84.

[Main control main processing]
FIG. 11 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 processing, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs initialization processing (step S001). In the initialization process, for example, settings of the main CPU 82 and reset of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are performed. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initialization process, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits the interruption of the interrupt process (step S002), and performs the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (step S003). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number counter values (jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number, variable pattern random number, normal symbol random number) to 1. Add and update. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed randomly. Further, 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 allows an interrupt of the interrupt process (step S004). While interrupts are enabled, main side timer interrupt processing (step S005) can be executed. The main side timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the main CPU 82 at a predetermined period (for example, a 4 msec period). That is, the main side timer interrupt process is executed at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 msec). Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing ends and until the next main side timer interrupt processing starts, the updating processing of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating processing is repeatedly executed. . Note that if an interrupt pulse is input to the main CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main side timer interrupt processing is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled.

[Main side timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the main side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11: step S005). In the main side timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs a random number update process (step S101). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number counter values. 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. 11) described above. In other words, the update processing of various random number counter values is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing and other periods (the period from the end of the main side timer interrupt processing until the start of the next main side timer interrupt processing). It is carried out both.

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

After the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a starting port sensor detection process (step S103). In the starting port sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the game ball passes through the gate 28, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number counter, and stores the acquired random value in the regular symbol holding storage area 84f of the main RAM 84. Among the first to fourth storage areas, the normal symbol is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the game ball enters the first starting port 20 and determines 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 fluctuation pattern random number counter. get. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the obtained random number group in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls among the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the game ball enters the second starting port 21, and determines 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 fluctuation pattern random number counter. get. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the obtained random value group in the storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls among the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure reserved storage area.

The game control microcomputer 81 performs a preliminary judgment of a jackpot in the starting port sensor detection process. Based on the random number group described above, it is determined in advance whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot and the fluctuation pattern. Then, a preliminary determination command is created from the preliminary determination result and set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (step S104). In the normal operation process, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the operation of the electric chew 22. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" or not, and if the number of reserved balls is 1 or more, it refers to the normal symbol hit determination table T3. Make a hit judgment. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4. The game control microcomputer 81 starts the variable display of normal symbols by setting the selected normal symbol variation pattern. Thereafter, the variable display is stopped, and in the case of a "win", an electric chew opening pattern is set with reference to the electric chew opening pattern determination table T7, and the electric chew 22 is activated.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special operation processing (step S105). This special operation process will be described later.
Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a V area sensor detection process (step S106). In the V area sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the V area sensor 39a, and if detected, determines whether or not the V valid period is in effect. If it is within the V validity period, the V flag is turned on and a V passing command is set.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a pending ball number process (step S107). The game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls, the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls, and the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 84. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the number of reserved balls command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84. The number of reserved balls command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the number of reserved balls, and includes information regarding the number of reserved balls for special symbol 1, the number of reserved balls for special symbol 2, and the number of regular symbol reserved balls. .

After processing the number of reserved balls, the game control microcomputer 81 performs output processing (step S108). In the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs the commands and the like set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 in each of the above processes to the sub control board 90. After the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processes (step S109). In other processes, for example, the second special figure holding display 43b is controlled to display the number based on the number of reserved balls for special figure 2, which will be described later, and the first special figure is displayed based on the number of reserved balls for special figure 1. The hold display 43a is controlled to display the number.

[Special operation processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special operation process (FIG. 12: step S105). Here, the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the grand prize device (first grand prize device 31 and second grand prize device 36) is divided into four stages, and each stage is divided into "1" of "special operation status", They are called "2", "3", and "4". When the "special operation status" is "1" (step S1301: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs special symbol standby processing (step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, jackpot determination, variation pattern selection, etc. are executed. When the "special operation status" is "2" (step S1301: NO, step S1303: YES), special symbol fluctuation processing is performed (step S1304). In the special symbol fluctuation processing, output of a fluctuation stop command etc. is executed after the fluctuation time has elapsed. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed and ended, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, sets a fluctuation stop command and performs the special operation. Set the status to "3". When the "special operation status" is "3" (steps S1301, S1303: NO, step S1305: YES), special symbol confirmation processing is performed (step S1306). In the special symbol confirmation process, the output of an opening command, etc. is executed at the time of a jackpot. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first executes a game state management process. The game state management process is a process for managing the number of STs and the number of time saving times. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to "1" when the jackpot flag is OFF. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is ON, an opening pattern of the jackpot and the V opening/closing member is set in accordance with the type of jackpot won. After setting the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process. The game state reset process is a process for resetting the probability change flag and the time saving flag. After the game state reset process, a jackpot opening command is set in order to start the jackpot game. After that, set the special operation status to "4". When the "special operation status" is "4" (steps S1301, S1303, S1305: NO), special electric accessory processing is performed (step S1308). In the special electric accessory processing, a jackpot game is executed. Specifically, the opening of the first big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole 35 is controlled according to an opening pattern based on a round counter, and a round designation command and an ending command are set. In addition, the V opening/closing member 39 is controlled in parallel with the opening of the first big prize opening 30. Furthermore, at the end of the jackpot, a time saving counter and a probability change counter are set.

[Special symbol standby processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 13: Step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls is "0" (step S1401). If the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "0" (step S1401: YES), that is, the random value group acquired due to winning in the second starting opening 21 is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area. If there is no such file, the process moves to step S1407. When the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "1" or more (step S1401: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 executes the jackpot determination process (step S1402). Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a variation pattern selection process (step S1403). In the fluctuation pattern selection process, the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 (FIGS. 9 and 10) is referred to, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (time-saving state or non-time-saving state), the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step S1402), and the pending Select a variation pattern based on pitch count. After the fluctuation pattern selection process, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is decremented (step S1404). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the storage location of the reservation information (various random numbers) stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure reservation storage area from the current position to the side from which it is read out. At the same time, the reservation information stored in the farthest location from the read side in the second special figure reservation storage area is cleared (step S1405). For example, if pending information is stored in the first to third storage areas, the pending information stored in the third storage area is cleared and the pending information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas. If so, the pending information stored in the fourth storage area is cleared. Through the above steps, the second special figure reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9B (the leftmost reserved image 9B among the four reserved images 9B) corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area is reserved. It is shifted to the digested image display area side and displayed as the held digested image 9C. In addition, the reserved images 9B (the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th reserved images 9B from the left among the 4 reserved images 9B) corresponding to the 2nd to 4th storage areas of the 2nd special figure reserved storage area are 1 on the left side, respectively. (Figure 1). Thereby, the player can recognize that one second special figure reservation has been used up. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step S1406). In the special figure 2 variation start process, a variation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, a variation display of the second special symbol is started, and a variation time timer is set. A variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process is set in the variation time timer. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation 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 regarding the special figure stop symbol data set in the jackpot determination process (step S1402) and the variation pattern selection process ( Information regarding the fluctuation pattern set in step S1403) (including information regarding fluctuation time) is included.

In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 2 is "0" (step S1401: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 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 winning in the first starting opening 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. If there is no such file, the process moves to step S1413. When the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "1" or more (step S1407: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 executes the jackpot determination process (step S1408). Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a variation pattern selection process (step S1409). In the fluctuation pattern selection process, the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 (FIGS. 9 and 10) is referred to, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (time-saving state or non-time-saving state), the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step S1408), and the pending Select a variation pattern based on pitch count. After the fluctuation pattern selection process, the number of reserved balls for special figure 1 is decremented (step S1410). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage locations of the various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reservation storage area by one position from the current position to the side where they are read out. , clears the reservation information stored in the farthest location from the read side in the first special figure reservation storage area (step S1411). Through the above steps, the first special figure reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9A (the rightmost reserved image 9A among the four reserved images 9A) corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area is reserved. It is shifted to the digested image display area side and displayed as the held digested image 9C. In addition, the reserved images 9A (the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th reserved images 9A from the right among the 4 reserved images 9A) corresponding to the 2nd to 4th storage areas of the 1st special figure reserved storage area are 1 on the right side, respectively. (Figure 1). Thereby, the player can recognize that one first special symbol reservation has been used up. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step S1412). In the special figure 1 variation start process, a variation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, and a variation display of the first special symbol is started, and a variation time timer is set. A variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process is set in the variation time timer. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to "2" (step S1412). In addition, the variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process includes information regarding the special figure stop symbol data set in the jackpot determination process (step S1408) and the variation pattern selection process ( Information regarding the fluctuation pattern set in step S1409) (including information regarding fluctuation time) is included.

In step S1407, if the number of reserved balls for special drawing 1 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 turning on/off a demonstration screen display flag for waiting for customers. If it is a standby screen (step S1413: YES), this process ends. If it is not the standby screen (step S1413: NO), the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 after a predetermined standby time has elapsed. (Step S1414), this process ends. As described above, according to the special symbol standby process of this 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, the extinguishment of the second special figure reservation is executed in priority to the extinguishment of the first special figure reservation. Furthermore, according to the jackpot type determination table T5 (FIG. 8) of this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special symbol reservation is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special symbol reservation (V You will be able to win the jackpot (scheduled to pass).

[Jackpot determination process]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 14: steps S1402 and S1408). The jackpot determination process (step S1402) of the special figure 2 and the jackpot determination process (step S1408) of the special figure 1 have the same processing flow, so they will be explained together. In the jackpot determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the probability change flag is ON (step S1501). If the probability change flag is ON (step S1501: YES), the high probability state table of the jackpot judgment table T1 (FIG. 7) is referred to, and the jackpot judgment is made based on the setting information stored in the setting information storage area 84g. (Step S1502). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out a jackpot random number value as a determination value. For example, in the jackpot determination process for the special figure 2, the jackpot random number value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area (corresponding to the first piece of the second special figure reservation) is read out. In the jackpot determination process for the special figure 1, the jackpot random number value stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area (corresponding to the first piece of the first special figure reservation) is read out. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the reference jackpot determination table T1 and the jackpot random number value to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. Here, since it is a high probability state (the probability change flag is ON), the table for the high probability state is referred to in the jackpot determination table T1, and it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the setting information (settings 1 to 6). do. For example, when the setting information is "Setting 1", it is determined that the jackpot random number value is between "0" and "936" as a jackpot, and when it is any other value, it is determined as a loss.

In step S1501, if the probability change flag is OFF (step S1501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a jackpot determination by referring to the table for the normal probability state of the jackpot determination table T1 (FIG. 7). Step S1504). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the jackpot random number value using the same method as in step S1502. Next, since the normal probability state is here (the probability variable flag is OFF), the table for the normal probability state is referred to in the jackpot determination table T1, and whether or not it is a jackpot based on the setting information (settings 1 to 6). Determine whether For example, when the setting information is "setting 1", it is determined that the jackpot random number value is between "0" and "409" as a jackpot, and when it is any other value, it is determined as a loss.

If the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" (steps S1503, S1505: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the jackpot flag (step S1506) and determines the type of jackpot (step S1507). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out a jackpot type random number value as a determination value. For example, in the jackpot determination process for special figure 2, the jackpot type random number value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area is read out. In the jackpot determination process of special figure 1, the jackpot type random value stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area is read out. 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. 8). After determining the jackpot type, information corresponding to the specified special symbol stop symbol data is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the main RAM 84, and this process is ended. On the other hand, in step S1503 or step S1505, if the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", information corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the loss is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the main RAM 84, and this process is executed. finish.

8. Operation of the production control microcomputer 91 The operation of the production control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 (FIG. 4) will be described based on FIGS. 16 to 23. Counters, flags, status, buffers, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 are provided in the sub-RAM 94.

[Sub control main processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the sub-control main processing. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the performance control microcomputer 91 reads a program for executing the sub-control main process from the sub-ROM 93. In the sub-control main processing, the production control microcomputer 91 first performs initialization processing (step S4000). In the initialization process, for example, settings of the sub CPU 92, reset of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are performed. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initialization process, the performance control microcomputer 91 prohibits the interruption of the interrupt process (step S4001), and performs the random number update process (step S4002). In this random number update process, the performance control microcomputer 91 updates the random number counter value shown in FIG. 6(B) by adding one. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed randomly. Furthermore, instead of adding up the random numbers one by one, two or more may be added. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number.

After the random number update process, the production control microcomputer 91 allows the interruption of the interrupt process (step S4003). While interrupts are enabled, sub-side timer interrupt processing (step S4004) can be executed. The sub-side timer interrupt process 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. Then, the random number update process is repeatedly executed between the end of the sub-side timer interrupt process and the start of the next sub-side timer interrupt process.

[Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the sub-side timer interrupt processing (FIG. 16: step S4004). The production control microcomputer 91 first performs received command analysis processing (step S4100). Details of the received command analysis process will be described later. After the received command analysis process, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs a variable performance process (step S4110). The process during variable performance is a process for setting a pre-variation end command at a specific timing during a variable performance to cause the display screen 7a to execute a specific display performance. After the process during the variable performance, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs a switch process (step S4120). In the switch processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs settings of the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data (edge data and level data) output from the effect button 63. After the switch process, the production control microcomputer 91 performs a command transmission process (step S4130). In the command transmission process, the production control microcomputer 91 sends various commands set in the production command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub-RAM 94 by the received command analysis process to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. , is transmitted to the relay board 108. The image control board 100 that has received various commands uses the image display device 7 to execute display effects according to the received commands. Furthermore, the audio control board 106 that has received various commands executes audio production to output audio from the speaker 67 in accordance with the received commands. The lamp control board 107 that has received the various commands executes a lamp effect that controls the light emission of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 in accordance with the received commands. After the command transmission process, the production control microcomputer 91 performs other processes (step S4140), and ends this process. Other processes include random number update processing and the like.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the received command analysis process (FIG. 17: step S4100). The performance control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a preliminary determination command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4180). If it has been received (step S4180: YES), prefetch effect determination processing is performed (step S4190). The "pre-reading effect determination process" is a process of determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect and the pre-reading effect pattern in the case of executing the pre-reading effect. Specifically, the performance control microcomputer 91 acquires the value of the counter of the prefetch performance random number, and performs the prefetch performance by referring to the acquired random number value and the prefetch performance pattern determination table T51 stored in the sub ROM 93. Whether or not this is the case, and the prefetch effect pattern in the case of performing the prefetch effect are determined. On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4180: NO), the above-mentioned prefetch effect determination process is skipped. The look-ahead performance is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that the reservation information newly stored in the special figure reservation storage area 85 includes a jackpot, and is executed during the variable performance.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a command for the number of reserved balls has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4200). If it has been received (step S4200: YES), a hold display process is performed (step S4210). In the reservation display process, information is set in the counter set area 94c of the sub-RAM 94 based on the information regarding the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls, and the number of normal symbol reserved balls included in the number of reserved balls command. The values of the first special symbol reservation performance counter, the second special symbol reservation performance counter, and the regular symbol reservation performance counter are updated. Thereby, information on each number of reserved balls can be held not only on the main control board 80 side but also on the sub control board 90 side. Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 91 controls the pending image 9A displayed on the display screen 7a, Update 9B. On the other hand, if the hold pitch count command has not been received (step S4100: NO), the above-described hold display process is skipped.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4230). If it has been received (step S4230: YES), a variable effect start process is performed (step S4240). "Variation performance start processing" is a process of selecting a fluctuation performance pattern (content) to be executed during special symbol fluctuation. Details of the variable performance start process will be described later. On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4230: NO), the above-described variable effect start process is skipped.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4250). If it has been received (step S4250: YES), a variable effect end process is performed (step S4260). "Fluctuation performance end processing" is a process for stopping the fluctuation performance executed during special symbol fluctuation. In the fluctuating performance end process, the performance control microcomputer 91 sets a counter etc. based on the analysis result of the fluctuation stop command, and also sets a fluctuating performance end command for ending the fluctuating performance. As a result, the effect pattern corresponding to the special figure 1 or 2 which is changing is stopped and displayed. Note that if the fluctuation stop command has not been received (step S4250: NO), the above-mentioned fluctuation effect end process is skipped.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4270). If it has been received (step S4270: YES), opening performance pattern determination processing is performed (step S4280). The "opening performance pattern determination process" is a process for selecting an opening performance pattern (content) to be executed at the start of a special game (jackpot game). In the opening performance pattern determination process, the performance control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command, and sets in the sub-RAM 94 information related to the special symbol stop pattern data set at the time of jackpot winning determination, which is included in the opening command. Then, select the performance pattern of the opening performance that has been set in advance corresponding to the winning type indicated by the special figure stop symbol data, and send the opening performance start command to start the selected opening performance to the performance 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. 17: step S4130), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 stores the predetermined opening effect image in the ROM 103. The image data is read from the image display device 7 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, in step S4270, if the opening command is not received (step S4270: NO), the above-mentioned opening effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4290). If it has been received (step S4290: YES), round effect pattern determination processing is performed (step S4300). The "round performance pattern determination process" is a process for selecting an opening game performance pattern (content) to be executed during opening of the big prize opening or during an interval between openings in a special game (jackpot game). In the round performance pattern determination process, the performance control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the round designation command, and sets information regarding the special figure stop symbol data and information regarding the number of rounds included in the round designation command in the sub-RAM 94. do. Then, select the production pattern of the round production that is preset according to the special stop symbol and the number of rounds, and input the round production start command to start the selected round production to the production command set area 94b of the sub-RAM 94. set. When the round performance start command set in the performance command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined round performance image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. In addition, in step S4290, if the round designation command is not received (step S4290: NO), the above-described round effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4310). If it has been received (step S4310: YES), ending effect pattern determination processing is performed (step S4320). The "ending performance pattern determination process" is a process for selecting an ending performance pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of a special game (big win game or small win game). In the ending performance pattern determination process, the performance control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the ending command and sets information regarding the special figure stop symbol data included in the ending command in the sub-RAM 94. Then, an ending performance pattern corresponding to the special figure stop pattern data is selected, and an ending performance start command for starting the selected ending performance is set in the output buffer of the sub-RAM 94. 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. Note that if the ending command has not been received (step S4310: NO), the above-described ending effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4330). If it has been received (step S4330: YES), a customer waiting effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4340). The "customer waiting performance pattern determination process" is a process for selecting a performance pattern (content) for a standby screen to be displayed when a predetermined standby time has elapsed after the gaming machine 1 ceases to be in operation. In the customer waiting performance pattern determination process, the performance control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the customer waiting command and sets the information included in the customer waiting command in the sub-RAM 94. Then, a performance pattern on the standby screen is selected, and a customer waiting standby command for starting the selected performance is set in the output buffer of the sub-RAM 94. When the customer waiting standby command set in the performance command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined performance image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. Note that if the customer waiting standby command has not been received (step S4330: NO), the above-described customer waiting effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (step S4350). In other processes, for example, when the production control microcomputer 91 receives the gaming state designation command, the performance control microcomputer 91 receives information regarding the gaming state included in the gaming state designation command (whether or not 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 production control microcomputer 91 causes the sub-RAM 94 to hold information about passing the V when receiving the V passing command. Further, the performance 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.

[Variable effect start processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the variable performance start process (FIG. 18: Step S4240). The production control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (step S4400). Here, the performance control microcomputer 91 sets information regarding the special figure stop symbol data included in the fluctuation start command and information regarding the fluctuation pattern in the sub-RAM 94. The set information includes game status information indicating the current gaming status, symbol information indicating the symbol as a determination result of the winning determination process of special symbol 1 or special symbol 2, and the like. The gaming state information and symbol information acquired here can be appropriately referred to by the performance control microcomputer 91.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs basic performance pattern determination processing (step S4410). The basic performance pattern determination process includes the basic configuration of the variable performance (for example, the display and switching of background images on the image display device 7, the display of predetermined characters and their movements, the output of melodies and sound effects using the speaker 67) , lighting control of lamps, etc.). The variable performance is completed by superimposing additional performances such as a chance-up performance on this basic performance.

The performance control microcomputer 91 determines the basic performance pattern by referring to the basic performance pattern determination table T52 stored in the sub-ROM 93. In addition, when it is decided to perform the pre-read effect, the pre-read effect pattern is stored in the sub RAM 94. Therefore, when the pre-read effect pattern is stored in the sub-RAM 94, the basic effect pattern corresponding to the variable pattern is switched to the basic effect pattern (pre-read).

After determining the basic performance pattern, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs a chance-up performance pattern determination process (step S4420). The chance-up effect pattern determination process is a process for determining an additional effect to be superimposed on the variable effect. The production control microcomputer 91 obtains the value of the chance-up random number counter, and determines the chance-up production pattern by referring to the obtained random number and the chance-up production pattern determination table T53 stored in the sub-ROM 93. . After determining the chance-up performance pattern, the performance control microcomputer 91 further refers to the random number value and the stop symbol pattern determination table T54 to determine the combination of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped and displayed. good.

After determining the chance up performance pattern, the performance control microcomputer 91 performs a setting suggestion performance pattern determination process (step S4430). The setting suggestion performance pattern determination process is a process for determining a performance pattern that suggests the setting information stored in the setting information storage area 84g. The setting information set in the setting information storage area 84g of the main RAM 84 is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in the initialization process of the main control main process (FIG. 11: step S001), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 in the initialization process of the sub-control main process (FIG. 16). : When step S4000) is executed, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the setting information in the setting information storage area 94d of the sub RAM 94. The performance control microcomputer 91 acquires the value of the setting suggestion performance counter, and determines a setting suggestion performance pattern by referring to the acquired random number value and the setting suggestion performance pattern determination table T55 stored in the sub ROM 93.

The performance control microcomputer 91 sets a variable performance start command in the performance command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub-RAM 94 so that a variable performance based on the variable performance pattern determined in steps S4400 to S4430 is realized ( Step S4440). 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. 17: step S4130), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 starts the variable effect image. The data is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 sets a variable production timer (step S4450), and ends this process. A variation time corresponding to the variation pattern included in the variation start command is set in the variation production timer.

9. Regarding the first movable accessory The first movable accessory 14 in this embodiment will be explained below using FIGS. 20 to 23.
In FIG. 20, the first movable accessory 14 is in the retracted position, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is in a changed mode. The variation mode refers to a mode in which there is a change in emitted light color or the like. Specifically, it refers to a state in which the parameters of hue, saturation, and lightness are changing. The mode of change can be said to be to liven up the game as well as the performance on the display screen 7a by changing the color and brightness.

In FIG. 21, the first movable accessory 14 is in the retracted position, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is in the off mode. The unlit state refers to a state in which the light emitting section 14a does not emit light. Specifically, this refers to a mode in which power is not supplied to the light emitting section 14a. When the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R come to a fixed stop in a loss mode, this light-off mode occurs.
In FIG. 22, the first movable accessory 14 is in the advanced position, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is in the lighting mode. The first movable accessory 14 is movable from the retracted position in parallel to the display screen 7a as shown by arrow YG. Then, it can be stopped at the advanced position in the center of the display screen 7a. Furthermore, the lighting mode refers to a mode in which the light emitting section 14a emits light, but the parameters of hue, saturation, and brightness do not change. As a result, the first movable accessory 14 is used in place of the middle performance symbol 8C at the advance position, and can form a stop symbol array together with the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R.
In FIG. 23, the first movable accessory 14 is in the retracted position, and the light emitting portion 14a is in a lighting mode. The lighting mode refers to a mode in which the light emitting section 14a is emitting light, but the parameters of hue, saturation, and brightness do not change.

10. Production Examples of the Present Embodiment Each production example (display production example) of the present embodiment will be described below. As mentioned above, the performance to be described from now on is based on various information (jackpot determination information, jackpot type information, fluctuation pattern information, etc.) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 81, and is executed by the performance control microcomputer 91 (image control microcomputer). 101). Note that the following display effect example is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

The movable accessory performances A to F will be explained below using FIGS. 24 to 29.
This movable accessory performance may be executed during a fluctuating performance of performance symbols. That is, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variable performance start command received from the sub-control board 90, and reads out the corresponding image data and drive data from the ROM 103 if an instruction to execute a movable accessory performance is included. This is an effect in which an image is displayed on the display screen 7a.

[Movable role production A]
FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the movable accessory production A. The movable accessory performance A is a performance corresponding to the basic performance patterns SP1 and SP2 of the jackpot expected to pass through 16 RVs. In terms of variation patterns, they correspond to P1, P2, P21, P22, P41, P42, P61, and P62 (FIGS. 9 and 10).

First, in movable accessory performance A, as shown in FIG. 24(A), a variation start performance is executed. In this variation start production, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start varying at high speed. At the bottom of the display screen 7a, a pending image 9A and a pending image 9C are displayed. Moreover, the first movable accessory 14 is in the retracted position, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is in a changing mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24(B), a reach formation effect is executed. The reach formation performance is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R form a reach mode. The reach formation performance is such that the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R temporarily stop at the same number. Here, it is shown that both the left presentation symbol 8L and the right presentation symbol 8R temporarily stop at "7".

Next, as shown in FIG. 24(C), a reach development effect is executed. The reach development performance is a performance that notifies the development from normal reach to SP reach. Here, the ally character CRA appears on the left side of the display screen 7a, and the message image MSG "Development" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24(D), a battle effect is performed. The battle performance is a performance in which an ally character CRA and an enemy character CRB fight. If the ally character CRA wins in this battle performance, it will be a jackpot.
Next, as shown in FIG. 24(E), a victory performance is performed. In the victory performance, the ally character CRA is displayed, and the message image MSG "Victory" is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24(F), a role model matching effect is executed. The accessory symbol matching performance is a performance in which the first movable accessory 14 forms a stop symbol array together with the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R on the display screen 7a. At this time, the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is a lighting mode, and the first movable accessory 14 is not just an accessory, but functions as a symbol used in place of the medium performance symbol 8C. By executing this effect of matching all the symbols, it can be seen that it is the maximum round "16 RV passing planned jackpot".

Next, as shown in FIG. 24(G), a confirmed stop effect (jackpot) is executed. The definite stop performance (jackpot) is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are determined to stop in the jackpot symbol arrangement. Here, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all "7". At this time, the first movable accessory 14 moves to the retracted position, but the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a maintains the lighting mode. Note that the pending image corresponding to the variation disappears almost simultaneously with the finalization and stoppage of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

[Movable role production B]
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining movable accessory production B. The movable accessory performance B is a performance corresponding to the basic performance pattern SP3 of the jackpot expected to pass through 16 RVs. In terms of fluctuation patterns, they correspond to P3, P23, P43, and P63 (FIGS. 9 and 10).

First, in movable accessory performance B, as shown in FIG. 25(A), a variation start performance is executed. In this variation start production, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start varying at high speed. At the bottom of the display screen 7a, a pending image 9A and a pending image 9C are displayed. Moreover, the first movable accessory 14 is in the retracted position, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is in a changing mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(B), a reach formation effect is executed. The reach formation performance is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R form a reach mode. The reach formation performance is such that the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R temporarily stop at the same number. Here, it is shown that both the left presentation symbol 8L and the right presentation symbol 8R temporarily stop at "5".

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(C), a reach development effect is executed. The reach development performance is a performance that notifies the development from normal reach to SP reach. Here, the ally character CRA appears on the left side of the display screen 7a, and the message image MSG "Development" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(D), a battle effect is performed. The battle performance is a performance in which an ally character CRA and an enemy character CRB fight. If the ally character CRA wins in this battle performance, it will be a jackpot.
Next, as shown in FIG. 25(E), a victory performance is performed. In the victory performance, the ally character CRA is displayed, and the message image MSG "Victory" is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(F), a temporary stop effect (jackpot) is executed. The temporary stop performance (jackpot) is a performance that notifies you of a jackpot. Here, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all "5".
Next, as shown in FIG. 25(G), a role model matching performance is performed. The accessory symbol matching performance is a performance in which the first movable accessory 14 forms a stop symbol array together with the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R on the display screen 7a. At this time, the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is a lighting mode, and the first movable accessory 14 is not just an accessory, but functions as a symbol used in place of the medium performance symbol 8C. By executing this effect of matching all the symbols, it can be seen that it is the maximum round "16 RV passing planned jackpot".

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(H), a confirmed stop effect (jackpot) is executed. The definite stop performance (jackpot) is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are determined to stop in the jackpot symbol arrangement. Here, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all "7". At this time, the first movable accessory 14 moves to the retracted position, but the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a maintains the lighting mode. Note that the pending image corresponding to the variation disappears almost simultaneously with the finalization and stoppage of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

[Movable role production C]
FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the movable accessory production C. The movable accessory performance C is a performance corresponding to the basic performance patterns SP1, SP2, and SP3 of the 11R (actually 10R) V non-passing scheduled jackpot. In terms of variation patterns, they correspond to P4, P5, P6, P44, P45, and P46 (FIGS. 9 and 10).

First, in movable accessory performance C, as shown in FIG. 26(A), a variation start performance is executed. In this variation start production, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start varying at high speed. A pending image 9A and a pending image 9C are displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a. Moreover, the first movable accessory 14 is in the retracted position, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is in a changing mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(B), a reach formation effect is executed. The reach formation performance is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R form a reach mode. The reach formation performance is such that the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R temporarily stop at the same number. Here, it is shown that both the left presentation symbol 8L and the right presentation symbol 8R temporarily stop at "5".

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(C), a reach development effect is executed. The reach development performance is a performance that notifies the development from normal reach to SP reach. Here, the ally character CRA appears on the left side of the display screen 7a, and the message image MSG "Development" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(D), a battle effect is performed. The battle performance is a performance in which an ally character CRA and an enemy character CRB fight. If the ally character CRA wins in this battle performance, it will be a jackpot.
Next, as shown in FIG. 26(E), a victory performance is performed. In the victory performance, the ally character CRA is displayed, and the message image MSG "Victory" is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(F), a temporary stop effect (jackpot) is executed. The temporary stop performance (jackpot) is a performance that notifies you of a jackpot. Here, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all "5".
Next, as shown in FIG. 26(G), a confirmed stop performance (jackpot) is executed. The definite stop performance (jackpot) is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are determined to stop in the jackpot symbol arrangement. Here, the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all "5". At this time, the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a of the first movable accessory 14 becomes a light-off mode. This shows that it is a "11R (actually 10R) V non-passing jackpot". Note that the pending image corresponding to the variation disappears almost simultaneously with the finalization and stoppage of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

[Movable role production D]
FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the movable accessory production D. The movable accessory performance D is a performance corresponding to the basic performance patterns SP1, SP2, and SP3 that result in a loss. In terms of fluctuation patterns, it corresponds to P8, P9, P10, P12, P13, P14, P25, P26, P27, P29, P30, P31, P48, P49, P50, P52, P53, P54, P65, P66, P67. (Figure 9, Figure 10).

First, in movable accessory performance D, as shown in FIG. 27(A), a variation start performance is executed. In this variation start production, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start varying at high speed. A pending image 9A and a pending image 9C are displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a. Moreover, the first movable accessory 14 is in the retracted position, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is in a changing mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27(B), a reach formation effect is executed. The reach formation performance is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R form a reach mode. The reach formation performance is such that the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R temporarily stop at the same number. Here, it is shown that both the left presentation symbol 8L and the right presentation symbol 8R temporarily stop at "5".

Next, as shown in FIG. 27(C), a reach development effect is executed. The reach development performance is a performance that notifies the development from normal reach to SP reach. Here, the ally character CRA appears on the left side of the display screen 7a, and the message image MSG "Development" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27(D), a battle effect is performed. The battle performance is a performance in which an ally character CRA and an enemy character CRB fight. If the ally character CRA wins in this battle performance, it will be a jackpot.
Next, as shown in FIG. 27(E), a defeat effect is executed. In the defeat effect, the enemy character CRB is displayed, and the message image MSG "defeat" is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27(F), a temporary stop effect (loss) is performed. The temporary stop performance (loss) is a performance that notifies you of a loss. Here, the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R are "5", and the middle performance symbol 8C is "6".
Next, as shown in FIG. 27(G), a confirmed stop effect (loss) is executed. The confirmed stop performance (loss) is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are determined to stop in a losing symbol arrangement. Here, the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R are "5", and the middle performance symbol 8C is "6". At this time, the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a of the first movable accessory 14 becomes a light-off mode. Note that the pending image corresponding to the variation disappears almost simultaneously with the finalization and stoppage of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

[Movable role production E]
FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the movable accessory production E. The movable accessory performance E is a performance corresponding to the basic performance pattern of losing "normal reach". In terms of variation patterns, they correspond to P7, P11, P24, P28, P47, P51, P64, and P68 (FIGS. 9 and 10).

First, in the movable accessory effect E, as shown in FIG. 28(A), a variation start effect is executed. In this variation start production, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start varying at high speed. A pending image 9A and a pending image 9C are displayed at the bottom of the display screen 7a. Moreover, the first movable accessory 14 is in the retracted position, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is in a changing mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 28(B), a reach formation effect is executed. The reach formation performance is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R form a reach mode. The reach formation performance is such that the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R temporarily stop at the same number. Here, it is shown that both the left presentation symbol 8L and the right presentation symbol 8R temporarily stop at "5".

Next, as shown in FIG. 28(C), a temporary stop effect (loss) is performed. The temporary stop performance (loss) is a performance that notifies you of a loss. Here, the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R are "5", and the middle performance symbol 8C is "6".
Next, as shown in FIG. 28(D), a confirmed stop effect (loss) is executed. The confirmed stop performance (loss) is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are determined to stop in a losing symbol arrangement. Here, the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R are "5", and the middle performance symbol 8C is "6". At this time, the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a of the first movable accessory 14 becomes a light-off mode. Note that the pending image corresponding to the variation disappears almost simultaneously with the finalization and stoppage of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

[Movable role production F]
FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the movable accessory production F. The movable accessory performance F is a performance corresponding to the basic performance pattern of losing, "No reach loss". In terms of variation patterns, they correspond to P15, P16, P32, P33, P55, P56, P72, and P73 (FIGS. 9 and 10).

First, in the movable accessory effect F, as shown in FIG. 29(A), a variation start effect is executed. In this variation start production, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start varying at high speed. At the bottom of the display screen 7a, a pending image 9A and a pending image 9C are displayed. Moreover, the first movable accessory 14 is in the retracted position, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a is in a changing mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29(B), a left and right symbol stop effect is executed. The left and right symbol stop performance is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L and 8R temporarily stop. Here, a situation is shown in which the left presentation symbol 8L temporarily stops at "1" and the right presentation symbol 8R temporarily stops at "5".

Next, as shown in FIG. 29(C), a temporary stop effect (loss) is performed. The temporary stop performance (loss) is a performance that notifies you of a loss. Here, the left presentation pattern 8L is "1", the middle presentation pattern 8C is "2", and the right presentation pattern 8R is "8".
Next, as shown in FIG. 28(D), a confirmed stop effect (loss) is executed. The confirmed stop performance (loss) is a performance in which the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are determined to stop in a losing symbol arrangement. Here, the left presentation pattern 8L is "1", the middle presentation pattern 8C is "2", and the right presentation pattern 8R is "8". At this time, the light emitting mode of the light emitting part 14a of the first movable accessory 14 becomes a light-off mode. Note that the pending image corresponding to the variation disappears almost simultaneously with the finalization and stoppage of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

Note that conventionally, gaming machines that perform various effects using a display screen are common (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2019-098071). In such a gaming machine, whether or not the player will win the jackpot is shown using images or accessories, so that the normal game can be made more interesting. However, even with the above-mentioned gaming machines, there is still room for improvement in terms of technology for increasing the interest of gaming.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the movable accessory effect is shown below.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the stop display of the effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the first movable accessory 14 is used in place of the middle effect pattern 8C, and the display screen A stop symbol array is formed together with the performance symbols 8L and 8R of 7a (FIG. 24(F), FIG. 25(G)). According to this configuration, the accessory functions as a symbol, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 moves from the retreat position to the advance position to form a stop symbol array together with the performance symbols 8L and 8R on the display screen 7a (FIG. 24(F), Figure 25(G)). According to this configuration, the accessory objects move to form a stop pattern array, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 has a design similar to the "7" design of the production pattern, and when the left and right production symbols 8L and 8R are "7", A stop symbol array is formed together with the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R (FIGS. 24(F) and 25(G)). According to this configuration, since the first movable accessory 14 can be made to function as a symbol, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the stop symbol arrangement formed using the first movable accessory 14 determines the transition to the jackpot. According to this configuration, it is possible to make the player feel superior, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment described above, when the stop symbol array is formed using the first movable accessory 14, it is determined that it is the "16 RV passing scheduled jackpot" of the maximum round. According to this configuration, it is possible to make the player feel superior, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Effect 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the first movable accessory 14 has the light emitting part 14a, and the light emission mode can be changed. When forming a stop symbol array with the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R, the lighting mode is such that the hue, brightness, and saturation are fixed (FIGS. 24(F) and 25(G)). According to this configuration, there is a high possibility that the first movable accessory 14 will be recognized as one symbol, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Effect 7]
In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the first movable accessory 14 has the light emitting part 14a, and the light emission mode can be changed. In a variation where the winning or losing result is a loss, when the performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are confirmed and stopped, the light-emitting section 14a is turned off (Fig. 27 (G), Fig. 28 (D), Fig. 29 (D) According to this configuration, there is a high possibility that the first movable accessory 14 can be recognized as a symbol only when necessary, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modified example]
An example of the effect of the movable accessory effect is shown below.
In the above embodiment, the first movable accessory 14 is shaped like a "7" symbol, but it may be shaped like a special performance symbol that does not appear in normal fluctuations. Then, in the performance of matching accessory symbols, the first movable accessory 14 may form a stop symbol array together with special performance symbols.
For example, when the symbols "1 to 9" are used for normal fluctuations, as shown in Figure 30 (A), the two-digit number "13", which is not used for normal fluctuations, is used as a special effect symbol, and the effect is Together with the symbols 8L and 8R, the first movable accessory 14 modeled after the "13" symbol may form a stop symbol array.
For example, when symbols "1 to 9" are used for normal variation, as shown in FIG. 30(B), a "predetermined character" that is not used for normal variation is used as a special production symbol, production symbol 8L, Together with 8R, the first movable accessory 14 modeled after a "predetermined character" may form a stop symbol array.
For example, when the symbols "1 to 9" are used for normal fluctuations, as shown in Figure 30 (C), the characters "MAX", which are not used for normal fluctuations, are used as special effect symbols, and the effect pattern 8L , 8R, the first movable accessory 14 modeled after the letters "MAX" may form a stop symbol array.

[Example of mode]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can realize the following aspects.
[Aspect 1]
a display device capable of displaying a production pattern;
A gaming machine comprising a movable accessory,
In the stop display of the performance symbols performed on the display device, the movable accessory is used in place of the performance symbols in a predetermined row, and an accessory symbol performance is performed in which a stop symbol array is formed together with the performance symbols on the display device. It is possible,
A gaming machine characterized by:

[Aspect 2]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1,
In the accessory symbol presentation, the movable accessory moves from a retracted position to an advanced position, stops at the advanced position, and forms the stopped symbol array.
A gaming machine characterized by:

[Aspect 3]
The gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
The movable accessory is an accessory that has a design similar to a specific performance pattern among the performance patterns,
In the role symbol production, forming the stop symbol array together with the specific production symbol;
A gaming machine characterized by:

[Aspect 4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 3,
The role symbol production is a production of a finalization stop of the production symbol that notifies the confirmation of transition to a jackpot game;
A gaming machine characterized by:

[Aspect 5]
The gaming machine according to aspect 4,
The accessory symbol production is a production that notifies the confirmation of transition to a specific jackpot game when there are multiple types of the jackpot game.
A gaming machine characterized by:

[Aspect 6]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 5,
The movable accessory has a light emitting part that can change the light emission mode,
In the accessory pattern production, the movable accessory maintains one light emission mode without changing the light emission mode.
A gaming machine characterized by:

[Aspect 7]
The gaming machine according to aspect 6,
When the movable accessory is not performing the accessory symbol performance in the fixed stop display of the performance symbol, the movable accessory becomes a light-off mode as the light emitting mode;
A gaming machine characterized by:

The maximum round promotion performances A to I will be explained below using FIGS. 31 to 42. 31 to 42, various pending images displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 are omitted for ease of viewing the drawings, and a plurality of performance symbols (3 Some of the production designs) have also been omitted for the sake of ease of viewing the drawings.

The production design is composed of various character designs with numerical designs (numbers "1" to "9", Roman numeral "X"). It is smaller in size and has a numerical design.

When multiple performance symbols (three performance symbols) line up with the same performance symbol, a jackpot game (jackpot performance) in which a profit is given to the player occurs, and a specific number "X", a Roman numeral, appears on a specific character symbol. When all the characters are aligned with a specific performance pattern with a pattern attached, a jackpot game with the maximum round (jackpot performance) will occur, and a character pattern different from the specific character pattern will have a number pattern from ``1'' to ``9''. When all the performance symbols with any of the above (that is, the performance symbols different from the specific performance symbols) are aligned, a jackpot game (jackpot production) having a normal round will occur.

In the specific production pattern, a specific character pattern and a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" are both divinely colored in a specific color, gold (yellow). On the other hand, a production design that is different from a specific production design, a character design that is different from a specific character design, and a number design from number "1" to number "9" are both colored blue, which is a normal color that is different from the specific color. ing. In addition, among the production designs that are different from the specific production design, character designs that are different from the specific character design and odd numbers (that is, the number "1", the number "3", the number "5", the number "7", and the number "9") '') are colored in red, which is the normal color for odd numbers, which is different from the specific color, and character designs different from the specific character designs and even numbers (i.e. number "2", number "4", number "6") and the number "8") may be colored blue, which is a normal color for even numbers, which is different from the specific color.

When a jackpot game (jackpot performance) having a normal round occurs, it is possible to obtain a ball by playing, for example, 11 rounds as the normal round. On the other hand, when a jackpot (jackpot effect) having a maximum round occurs, a ball can be won by playing the maximum round of 16 rounds, which is 5 rounds more than the normal round. For this reason, after the jackpot is confirmed, the maximum round promotion performance, which is the promotion performance of the number of rounds, is executed as a chance to acquire the jackpot game (jackpot performance) having the maximum round.

Incidentally, the jackpot (jackpot effect) having the maximum round is the "16 RV passing scheduled jackpot" shown in FIG. 8, and the maximum round is "16 rounds". Further, the jackpot game (jackpot performance) having a normal round is the "11R (actually 10R) V non-passing planned jackpot" shown in FIG. 8, and the normal round is "11 rounds (actually 10 rounds)".

The production symbols that can generate a jackpot game (jackpot production) having the maximum number of rounds include a specific production symbol with a specific number symbol such as a Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol, and Character symbols are replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character symbol for a production pattern that is different from the production design, only the number symbol is a specific number symbol such as the Roman numeral “X” for a production design that is different from the specific production design. Examples include those in which the normal color is replaced (switched, substituted) to a specific color, and the number pattern is replaced (switched, substituted) from a normal color to a specific color for a production pattern that is different from a specific production pattern.

In the maximum round promotion performance, after the fluctuating display of three performance symbols is started and the performance symbols are aligned in the same pattern to convey the occurrence of a jackpot, the maximum round is changed from a jackpot game with a normal round (jackpot production). To inform a player whether or not he/she can be promoted (promotion of the number of rounds) to a jackpot game (jackpot performance) having a jackpot game (jackpot performance). Thereby, the player can obtain a chance to win a jackpot game (jackpot performance) having the maximum round by the maximum round promotion performance.

The image control microcomputer 101 analyzes various commands (for example, a variable performance start command) received from the sub-control board 90, and if an instruction to execute a maximum round promotion performance is included, the image control microcomputer 101 extracts the corresponding image data from the ROM 103. is read out and the image is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Here, we will first explain maximum round promotion effect A, maximum round promotion effect B, maximum round promotion effect C, maximum round promotion effect D, maximum round promotion effect E, maximum round promotion effect F, maximum round promotion effect G, maximum Round promotion performance H, maximum round promotion performance I, maximum round promotion performance J, maximum round promotion performance K, maximum round promotion performance L, and maximum round promotion performance M will be explained in order.

[Maximum round promotion effect A]
First, the maximum round promotion performance A will be explained with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect A. First, as shown in FIG. 31(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

The variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 31(A) is started, and as shown in FIG. 31(B), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol (number) (here (Temporarily stopped at the number "4"), the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in a fluctuating manner to form a reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 31(C), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all aligned on the display screen 7a (in this case, the number "4"), and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 31(C), the left production pattern 8L has a character design 8La with a number "4" design 8Lb, and the middle performance design 8C has a character design 8Ca with a number "4" design 8Cb. , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character pattern 8La of the left presentation pattern 8L, the character pattern 8Ca of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the character pattern 8Ra of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same character pattern. In addition, in FIG. 31(C), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion effect A starts, as shown in FIGS. 31(D) to 31(E), as a chance to acquire a jackpot game (jackpot effect) having the maximum round, the left effect symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels rotate toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with the double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of numerical symbols, appear from the top of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 31(F), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "3" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped and displayed. This character pattern is different from the character pattern with the number "4" attached to the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R which are temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 31(C).

In FIG. 31(F), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "3", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "3". , the right production pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "3" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 31(F), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "3").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 31(G), in order to prompt the player to operate (press) the performance button 63, a performance button image BTN imitating the performance button 63 is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. They are arranged in front of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, and are displayed in a predetermined light emitting manner (here, red blinking). The English word "PUSH" is engraved in the part of the production button image corresponding to the pressing operation surface of the production button 63. In the performance button image BTN, a downward arrow image that prompts the player to operate (press) the performance button 63 is displayed in a manner that moves slightly in the vertical direction so as to overlap with the upper part of the front surface thereof, and overlap with the lower part of the front face of the performance button image BTN. A timer bar TB indicating the valid period (for example, 5 seconds) for accepting the operation of the production button 63 is displayed.

In addition, the "predetermined lighting mode" may be, for example, a white flashing pattern based on a variable performance start command that includes information on the expected degree of acquisition (expected degree of increase in the number of rounds) of a jackpot game having the maximum number of rounds (jackpot performance). The expectation level of winning for a jackpot game (jackpot effect) that has the maximum round in the order of blue flashing → green flashing → red flashing → gold flashing (yellow flashing) → seven-color flashing (rainbow flashing (high probability of increasing the number of rounds)) Promotion expectations) are set high.

When the player operates (presses) the production button 63, or when the operation reception valid period (for example, 5 seconds) of the production button 63 has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 31(H), FIG. 31(F), The character patterns of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed in (G) are the same, and the number pattern is replaced from the number "3" to the Roman numeral "X" (switching, sliding). ), then it stops being displayed.

In FIG. 31(H), the number pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the number pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the number pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are all replaced (switched) from the number "3" to the Roman numeral "X". , replaced).

This Roman numeral "X" is a specific number attached to a specific character symbol in a specific production symbol that generates a jackpot game (jackpot production) having the maximum round, that is, a specific production symbol that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. It is a design. In other words, in FIG. 31(H), only the number symbols in the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R have a specific Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. Replaced with a number pattern (switched, replaced).

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are placed one position before (that is, one position before) the numerical symbols. ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 31 (C), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number pattern with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV passing planned jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 31(C), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion effect A), the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number ``4'' pattern, forming a double number and displaying a temporary stop. Then, the maximum round promotion effect A starts, and even if the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number "3" and temporarily stopped, the maximum round promotion effect is started. Due to A, only the number symbols in the left direction pattern 8L, middle direction pattern 8C, and right direction pattern 8R are replaced with a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (switched). , replace each other). As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific numerical symbol of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. In addition, a specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) and the previous (i.e., one stage previous) production pattern ( Even if the number "9") or the next (that is, the next stage) performance symbol (number "1") is aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player will be able to complete the round by the maximum round promotion performance A. It is now possible to obtain opportunities to advance in numbers (that is, ``16 RV passing expected jackpot''). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion effect B]
Next, maximum round promotion performance B will be explained with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining maximum round promotion effect B. First, as shown in FIG. 32(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

The variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 32(A) is started, and as shown in FIG. 32(B), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol (number). (Temporarily stopped at the number "4"), the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in a fluctuating manner to form a reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 32(C), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all the same (in this case, the number "4") on the display screen 7a, and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 32(C), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character pattern 8La of the left presentation pattern 8L, the character pattern 8Ca of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the character pattern 8Ra of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same character pattern. In addition, in FIG. 32(C), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion effect B starts, as shown in FIGS. 32(D) to 32(E), the left effect symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 32(F), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "4" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped. In other words, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R in FIG. 32(F) are the same as the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 32(C). The same symbol will be displayed temporarily.

In FIG. 32(F), the left effect pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 32(F), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32(G), in order to prompt the player to operate (press) the performance button 63, a performance button image BTN imitating the performance button 63 is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. They are arranged in front of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, and are displayed in a predetermined light emitting manner (here, red blinking). The English word "PUSH" is engraved in the part of the production button image corresponding to the pressing operation surface of the production button 63. In the performance button image BTN, a downward arrow image that prompts the player to operate (press) the performance button 63 is displayed in a manner that moves slightly in the vertical direction so as to overlap with the upper part of the front surface thereof, and overlap with the lower part of the front face of the performance button image BTN. A timer bar TB indicating the valid period for accepting the operation of the production button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) is displayed.

In addition, the "predetermined light emission mode" may be, for example, a blinking white light based on a variable performance start command that includes information on the expected degree of acquisition (expected degree of increase in the number of rounds) of a jackpot game having the maximum number of rounds (jackpot performance). The expectation level of winning for a jackpot game (jackpot effect) that has the maximum round in the order of blue flashing → green flashing → red flashing → gold flashing (yellow flashing) → seven-color flashing (rainbow flashing (high probability of increasing the number of rounds)) Promotion expectations) are set high.

When the player operates (presses) the performance button 63, or when the valid period for accepting the operation of the performance button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 32(H), FIG. 32(F), In (G), the character patterns of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed are the same as the number pattern of the number "4", and this number pattern of the number "4" is normally The color (for example, blue) is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific color (the color of a specific numerical symbol, the Roman numeral "X" that determines the promotion of the number of rounds), and then the display stops. That is, in FIG. 32(H), only the colors of the number symbols in the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are replaced (switched, replaced) from the normal color to the specific color.

In FIG. 32(H), the color of the number pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the color of the number pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the color of the number pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are all replaced from the normal color to the specific color ( to switch, to switch).

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 32 (C), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 32(C), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion performance B), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol to form a double and display a temporary stop. Then, the maximum round promotion effect B starts, and even if the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are again aligned with the number "4" and temporarily stopped, the maximum round promotion effect is started. Due to presentation B, only the colors of the number symbols in the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are replaced (switched, replaced) from the normal color to the specific color. As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. Also, in addition, a specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) and the previous (i.e., one stage previous) production pattern ( Even if the number "9") or the next (in other words, the next stage) performance symbol (number "1") are aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player will be able to complete the round due to the maximum round promotion performance B. A number of opportunities for promotion are available. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion effect C]
Next, the maximum round promotion effect C will be explained with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect C. First, as shown in FIG. 33(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

The fluctuating display of the performance symbols in FIG. 33(A) has started, and as shown in FIG. 33(B), the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol (number). (Temporarily stopped at the number "4"), the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in a fluctuating manner to form a reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 33(C), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all the same (in this case, the number "4") on the display screen 7a, and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 33(C), the left production design 8L has a character design 8La with a number "4" design 8Lb, and the middle performance design 8C has a character design 8Ca with a number "4" design 8Cb. , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 33(C), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion effect C is started, as shown in FIGS. 33(D) to 33(F), as a chance to acquire a jackpot game (jackpot effect) having the maximum round, the left effect symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the top to the bottom of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 33(G), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "5" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped and displayed. This character pattern is different from the character pattern with the number "4" attached to the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 33(C).

In FIG. 33(G), the left production design 8L has a character design 8La with a numeric design 8Lb of the number “5”, and the middle performance design 8C has a character design 8Ca with a numeric design 8Cb of the number “5”. , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "5" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 33(G), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "5").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 33(H), in order to prompt the player to operate (press) the performance button 63, a performance button image BTN imitating the performance button 63 is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. They are arranged in front of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, and are displayed in a predetermined light emitting manner (here, red blinking). The English word "PUSH" is engraved in the part of the production button image corresponding to the pressing operation surface of the production button 63. In the performance button image BTN, a downward arrow image that prompts the player to operate (press) the performance button 63 is displayed in a manner that moves slightly in the vertical direction so as to overlap with the upper part of the front surface thereof, and overlap with the lower part of the front face of the performance button image BTN. A timer bar TB indicating the valid period for accepting the operation of the production button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) is displayed.

In addition, the "predetermined lighting mode" may be, for example, a white flashing pattern based on a variable performance start command that includes information on the expected degree of acquisition (expected degree of increase in the number of rounds) of a jackpot game having the maximum number of rounds (jackpot performance). The expectation level of winning for a jackpot game (jackpot effect) that has the maximum round in the order of blue flashing → green flashing → red flashing → gold flashing (yellow flashing) → seven-color flashing (rainbow flashing (high probability of increasing the number of rounds)) Promotion expectations) are set high.

When the player operates (presses) the performance button 63, or when the valid period for accepting the operation of the performance button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 33(I), FIG. 33(G), In (H), the number "5" symbols of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed are the same, and the character pattern is replaced with a specific character pattern (switching, replacement). ), then it stops appearing.

In FIG. 33(I), the character pattern 8La of the left presentation pattern 8L, the character pattern 8Ca of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the character pattern 8Ra of the right presentation pattern 8R are all replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character pattern.

This specific character pattern has a specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" in a specific performance pattern that generates a jackpot game with the maximum round (jackpot performance), that is, a specific performance pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. This is a specific character design. In other words, in FIG. 33(I), only the character symbols in the left direction pattern 8L, middle direction pattern 8C, and right direction pattern 8R have a specific number pattern attached with the Roman numeral "X" that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. Replaced (switched, replaced) with a character design.

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 33 (C), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 33(C), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion effect C), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol to form a double and display a temporary stop. Then, the maximum round promotion effect C starts, and even if the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number "5" and temporarily stopped, the maximum round promotion effect is started. By C, only the character symbols in the left direction pattern 8L, middle direction pattern 8C, and right direction pattern 8R are replaced with a specific character pattern with a specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" that confirms the promotion of the number of rounds (switched). , replace each other). As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. Also, in addition, a specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) and the previous (i.e., one stage previous) production pattern ( Even if the number "9") or the next (in other words, the next stage) performance symbol (number "1") are aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player will be able to complete the round by the maximum round promotion performance C. There are a number of opportunities available for promotion. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion effect D]
Next, the maximum round promotion effect D will be explained with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect D. First, as shown in FIG. 34(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

The fluctuating display of the performance symbols in FIG. 34(A) has started, and as shown in FIG. 34(B), the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same design (number). (temporarily stopped at the number "4"), the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in a fluctuating manner to form a reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 34(C), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all aligned on the display screen 7a (in this case, the number "4"), and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 34(C), the left effect pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 34(C), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion effect D starts, as shown in FIGS. 34(D) to 34(E), as a chance to acquire a jackpot game (jackpot effect) having the maximum round, the left effect symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 34(F), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "4" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped and displayed. In other words, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R in FIG. 34(F) are the same as the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 34(C). The same symbol will be displayed temporarily.

In FIG. 34(F), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 34(F), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34(G), the character patterns of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R that were temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 34(F) are the same, and the numerical patterns are The number "4" is replaced (switched, replaced) with the Roman numeral "X", and then the display stops.

In FIG. 34(G), the number pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the number pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the number pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are all replaced (switched) from the number "4" to the Roman numeral "X". , replaced).

This Roman numeral "X" is a specific number attached to a specific character pattern in a specific performance pattern that generates a jackpot game with the maximum round (jackpot performance), that is, a specific performance pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. It is a design. In other words, in FIG. 34(G), only the number symbols in the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R have a specific Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. Replaced with a number pattern (switched, replaced).

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 34 (C), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 34(C), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion effect D), the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number ``4'' pattern to form a double and display a temporary stop. Then, the maximum round promotion effect D starts, and even if the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are again aligned with the number "4" and temporarily stopped, the maximum round promotion effect is started. Due to production D, only the number symbols in the left production pattern 8L, middle production pattern 8C, and right production pattern 8R are replaced with a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds ( (switching, replacing). As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific numerical symbol of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. In addition, a specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) and the previous (i.e., one stage previous) production pattern ( Even if the number "9") or the next (in other words, the next stage) performance symbol (number "1") are aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player will be able to complete the round by the maximum round promotion effect D. There are a number of opportunities available for promotion. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion effect E]
Next, the maximum round promotion effect E will be explained with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect E. First, as shown in FIG. 35(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

The variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 35(A) is started, and as shown in FIG. 35(B), the left effect image 8L and the right effect image 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same image (number). (temporarily stopped at the number "4"), the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in a fluctuating manner to form a reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 35(C), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all aligned on the display screen 7a (in this case, the number "4"), and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 35(C), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 35(C), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion effect E starts, as shown in FIGS. 35(D) to 35(E), as a chance to acquire a jackpot game (jackpot effect) having the maximum round, the left effect symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 35(F), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "4" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped and displayed. In other words, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R in FIG. 35(F) are the same as the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 35(C). The same symbol will be displayed temporarily.

In FIG. 35(F), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 35(F), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 35(G), the number symbols of the number "4" of the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R that were temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 35(F) are the same. , the character design is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character design, and then the character design is stopped and displayed.

In FIG. 35(G), the character pattern 8La of the left presentation pattern 8L, the character pattern 8Ca of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the character pattern 8Ra of the right presentation pattern 8R are all replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character pattern.

This specific character pattern has a specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" in a specific performance pattern that generates a jackpot game with the maximum round (jackpot performance), that is, a specific performance pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. This is a specific character design. In other words, in FIG. 35(G), only the character symbols in the left direction pattern 8L, middle direction pattern 8C, and right direction pattern 8R are the specific number symbols with the Roman numeral "X" that determine the promotion of the number of rounds. Replaced (switched, replaced) with a character design.

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one step later), ie, a number pattern that is the same number pattern, or a number pattern that is one step later (in other words, one step later), a matching double number pattern will be formed. For this reason, in Figure 35 (C), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 35(C), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. , because the right effect symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot effect) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion effect E), the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number ``4'' pattern to form a double and display a temporary stop. Then, the maximum round promotion effect E starts, and even if the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number "5" and temporarily stopped, the maximum round promotion effect is started. By E, only the character symbols in the left direction pattern 8L, middle direction pattern 8C, and right direction pattern 8R are replaced with a specific character pattern with a specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" that confirms the promotion of the number of rounds (switched). , replace each other). As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. Also, in addition, a specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) and the previous (i.e., one stage previous) production pattern ( Even if the number "9") or the next (in other words, the next stage) performance symbol (number "1") are aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player will be able to complete the round by the maximum round promotion effect E. A number of opportunities for promotion are available. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion effect F]
Next, the maximum round promotion effect F will be explained with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect F. First, as shown in FIG. 36(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

When the variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 36(A) is started, the ally character CRA is arranged and displayed on the right side of the display screen 7a, and the enemy character CRA is displayed on the left side of the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 36(B). The character CRB is arranged and displayed, and furthermore, in the center of the display screen 7a, two messages MG saying ``It's a jackpot with the victory of the ally character!!'' are arranged and displayed in front of the characters CRA and CRB. An action performance (battle performance) by the two characters CRA and CRB is developed (started).

In the action performance (battle performance), a battle takes place between an ally character CRA and an enemy character CRB, and when the ally character CRA finally defeats the enemy character CRB, it becomes a jackpot. On the other hand, if the enemy character CRB finally defeats the ally character CRA (that is, if the ally character CRA loses to the enemy character CRB), the game will be defeated.

Next, the action performance (battle performance) is developed (started), and as shown in FIG. The ally character CRA is displayed in the center, and the message MG "Victory" is placed and displayed to the left of the ally character CRA.

After that, as shown in FIG. 36(D), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all the same (in this case, the number "4") on the display screen 7a, and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 36(D), the left effect pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 36(D), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion effect F starts, as shown in FIGS. 36(E) to 36(F), the left effect symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels rotate toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with the double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of numerical symbols, appear from the top of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the top to the bottom of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 36(G), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "3" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped. This character pattern is different from the character pattern with the number "4" attached to the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 36(D).

In FIG. 36(G), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "3", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "3". , the right production pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "3" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 36(G), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "3").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 36(H), in order to prompt the player to operate (press) the performance button 63, a performance button image BTN imitating the performance button 63 is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. They are arranged in front of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, and are displayed in a predetermined light emitting manner (here, red blinking). The English word "PUSH" is engraved in the part of the production button image corresponding to the pressing operation surface of the production button 63. In the performance button image BTN, a downward arrow image that prompts the player to operate (press) the performance button 63 is displayed in a manner that moves slightly in the vertical direction so as to overlap with the upper part of the front surface thereof, and overlap with the lower part of the front face of the performance button image BTN. A timer bar TB indicating the valid period (for example, 5 seconds) for accepting the operation of the production button 63 is displayed.

In addition, the "predetermined lighting mode" may be, for example, a white flashing pattern based on a variable performance start command that includes information on the expected degree of acquisition (expected degree of increase in the number of rounds) of a jackpot game having the maximum number of rounds (jackpot performance). The expectation level of winning for a jackpot game (jackpot effect) that has the maximum round in the order of blue flashing → green flashing → red flashing → gold flashing (yellow flashing) → seven-color flashing (rainbow flashing (high probability of increasing the number of rounds)) Promotion expectations) are set high.

When the player operates (presses) the performance button 63, or when the valid period for accepting the operation of the performance button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 36(I), FIG. 36(G), The character patterns of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed in (H) are the same, and the number pattern is replaced from the number "3" to the Roman numeral "X" (switching, sliding). ), then it stops being displayed.

In FIG. 36(I), the number pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the number pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the number pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are all replaced (switched) from the number "3" to the Roman numeral "X". , replaced).

This Roman numeral "X" is a specific number attached to a specific character symbol in a specific production symbol that generates a jackpot game (jackpot production) having the maximum round, that is, a specific production symbol that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. It is a design. In other words, in FIG. 36(I), only the number symbols in the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R have a specific Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. Replaced with a number pattern (switched, replaced).

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 36 (D), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 36(D), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion effect F), the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number ``4'' pattern, forming a double number and displaying a temporary stop. Then, the maximum round promotion effect F starts, and even if the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number "3" and temporarily stopped, the maximum round promotion effect is started. Due to F, only the number symbols in the left direction pattern 8L, middle direction pattern 8C, and right direction pattern 8R are replaced with a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (switched). , replace each other). As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. Also, in addition, a specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) and the previous (i.e., one stage previous) production pattern ( Even if the number "9") or the next (in other words, the next stage) performance symbol (number "1") are aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player will be able to complete the round due to the maximum round promotion performance F. A number of opportunities for promotion are available. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion effect G]
Next, the maximum round promotion effect G will be explained with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect G. First, as shown in FIG. 37(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

When the variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 37(A) is started, the ally character CRA is arranged and displayed on the right side of the display screen 7a, and the enemy character CRA is displayed on the left side of the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 37(B). The character CRB is arranged and displayed, and furthermore, in the center of the display screen 7a, two messages MG saying ``It's a jackpot with the victory of the ally character!!'' are arranged and displayed in front of the characters CRA and CRB. An action performance (battle performance) by two characters CRA and CRB is developed (started).

In the action performance (battle performance), a battle takes place between an ally character CRA and an enemy character CRB, and when the ally character CRA finally defeats the enemy character CRB, it becomes a jackpot. On the other hand, if the enemy character CRB finally defeats the ally character CRA (that is, if the ally character CRA loses to the enemy character CRB), the game will be defeated.

Next, the action performance (battle performance) is developed (started), and as shown in FIG. The ally character CRA is displayed in the center, and the message MG "Victory" is placed and displayed to the left of the ally character CRA.

After that, as shown in FIG. 37(D), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all the same (in this case, the number "4") on the display screen 7a, and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 37(D), the left production design 8L has a character design 8La with a number "4" design 8Lb, and the middle performance design 8C has a character design 8Ca with a number "4" design 8Cb. , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 37(D), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion effect G starts, as shown in FIGS. 37(E) to 37(F), as a chance to acquire a jackpot game (jackpot effect) having the maximum round, the left effect symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels rotate toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with the double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of numerical symbols, appear from the top of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the top to the bottom of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 37(G), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "4" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped and displayed. In other words, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R in FIG. 37(G) are the same as the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 37(D). The same symbol will be displayed temporarily.

In FIG. 37(G), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 37(G), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 37(H), in order to prompt the player to operate (press) the performance button 63, a performance button image BTN imitating the performance button 63 is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. They are arranged in front of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, and are displayed in a predetermined light emitting manner (in this case, white blinking). The English word "PUSH" is engraved in the part of the production button image corresponding to the pressing operation surface of the production button 63. In the performance button image BTN, a downward arrow image that prompts the player to operate (press) the performance button 63 is displayed in a manner that moves slightly in the vertical direction so as to overlap with the upper part of the front surface thereof, and overlap with the lower part of the front face of the performance button image BTN. A timer bar TB indicating the valid period for accepting the operation of the production button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) is displayed.

In addition, the "predetermined lighting mode" may be, for example, a white flashing pattern based on a variable performance start command that includes information on the expected degree of acquisition (expected degree of increase in the number of rounds) of a jackpot game having the maximum number of rounds (jackpot performance). The expectation level of winning for a jackpot game (jackpot effect) that has the maximum round in the order of blue flashing → green flashing → red flashing → gold flashing (yellow flashing) → seven-color flashing (rainbow flashing (high probability of increasing the number of rounds)) Promotion expectations) are set high.

When the player operates (presses) the performance button 63, or when the valid period for accepting the operation of the performance button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 37(I), FIG. 37(G), In (H), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, which were temporarily stopped and displayed, are maintained as they are, and thereafter, they are stopped and displayed. In other words, it was not possible to obtain promotion for the number of rounds in the maximum round promotion effect G.

In FIG. 37(I), the character pattern 8La of the left effect pattern 8L, the character pattern 8Ca of the middle effect pattern 8C, and the character pattern 8Ra of the right effect pattern 8R are other character patterns (including the above-mentioned specific character patterns). The number pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the number pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the number pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are not replaced at all (do not switch or replace) from the number "4" to other numbers. It is not replaced by a number or Roman numeral "X" at all (does not switch, does not replace).

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 37 (D), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 37(D), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion performance G), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol to form a double mark and display a temporary stop. Then, the maximum round promotion effect G is started, and even if the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are again aligned with the number "4" and temporarily stopped, that is, the round Even if the specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number (that is, the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to the specific character pattern) is aligned and a double is not formed and a temporary stop is displayed, A specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) and the previous (i.e., one stage previous) production pattern (the number "9") ) or one stage later (that is, one stage later) production pattern (number "1") is aligned, doubles are formed, and even if the temporary stop display is not displayed, the player will be promoted to the number of rounds by the maximum round promotion production G. It is now possible to obtain opportunities for Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion performance H]
Next, the maximum round promotion effect H will be explained with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect H. First, as shown in FIG. 38(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

When the variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 38(A) is started, the ally character CRA is arranged and displayed on the right side of the display screen 7a, and the enemy character CRA is displayed on the left side of the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 38(B). The character CRB is arranged and displayed, and furthermore, in the center of the display screen 7a, two messages MG saying ``It's a jackpot with the victory of the ally character!!'' are arranged and displayed in front of the characters CRA and CRB. An action performance (battle performance) by two characters CRA and CRB is developed (started).

In the action performance (battle performance), a battle takes place between an ally character CRA and an enemy character CRB, and when the ally character CRA finally defeats the enemy character CRB, it becomes a jackpot. On the other hand, if the enemy character CRB finally defeats the ally character CRA (that is, if the ally character CRA loses to the enemy character CRB), the game will be defeated.

Next, the action performance (battle performance) is developed (started), and as shown in FIG. Friendly character CRA is displayed in the center, and a message MG saying "Victory" is placed and displayed to the left of ally character CRA.

After that, as shown in FIG. 38(D), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all the same (in this case, the number "4") on the display screen 7a, and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 38(D), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a number "4" design 8Lb, and the middle production pattern 8C has a character design 8Ca with a number "4" design 8Cb. , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 38(D), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Next, when the maximum round promotion performance H starts, as shown in FIGS. 38(E) to 38(F), the left performance symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 38(G), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "4" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped. In other words, the left performance symbol 8L, middle performance symbol 8C, and right performance symbol 8R in FIG. 38(G) are the same as the left performance symbol 8L, middle performance symbol 8C, and right performance symbol 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 38(D). The same symbol will be displayed temporarily.

In FIG. 38(G), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 38(G), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 38(H), in order to prompt the player to operate (press) the performance button 63, a performance button image BTN imitating the performance button 63 is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. They are arranged in front of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, and are displayed in a predetermined light emitting manner (here, red blinking). The English word "PUSH" is engraved in the part of the production button image corresponding to the pressing operation surface of the production button 63. In the performance button image BTN, a downward arrow image that prompts the player to operate (press) the performance button 63 is displayed in a manner that moves slightly in the vertical direction so as to overlap with the upper part of the front surface thereof, and overlap with the lower part of the front face of the performance button image BTN. A timer bar TB indicating the valid period for accepting the operation of the production button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) is displayed.

In addition, the "predetermined lighting mode" may be, for example, a white flashing pattern based on a variable performance start command that includes information on the expected degree of acquisition (expected degree of increase in the number of rounds) of a jackpot game having the maximum number of rounds (jackpot performance). The expectation level of winning for a jackpot game (jackpot effect) that has the maximum round in the order of blue flashing → green flashing → red flashing → gold flashing (yellow flashing) → seven-color flashing (rainbow flashing (high probability of increasing the number of rounds)) Promotion expectations) are set high.

When the player operates (presses) the production button 63, or when the operation reception valid period (for example, 5 seconds) of the production button 63 has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 38(I), FIG. 38(G), In (H), the character patterns of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed are the same as the numerical pattern of the number "4", and this numerical pattern of the number "4" is normally The color (for example, blue) is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific color (the color of a specific numerical symbol, the Roman numeral "X" that determines the promotion of the number of rounds), and then the display stops. That is, in FIG. 38(I), only the colors of the number symbols in the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are replaced (switched, replaced) from the normal color to the specific color.

In FIG. 38(I), the color of the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the color of the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the color of the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are all replaced from the normal color to the specific color ( to switch, to switch).

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 38 (D), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 38(D), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion performance H), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol to form a double and display a temporary stop. Then, the maximum round promotion H is started, and even if the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are again aligned with the number "4" and temporarily stopped, the maximum round promotion is started. Due to the performance H, only the colors of the number symbols in the left performance pattern 8L, middle performance pattern 8C, and right performance pattern 8R are replaced (switched, replaced) from the normal color to the specific color. As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. Also, in addition, a specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) and the previous (i.e., one stage previous) production pattern ( Even if the number "9") or the next (in other words, the next stage) performance symbol (number "1") are aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player will be able to complete the round due to the maximum round promotion performance H. There are a number of opportunities available for promotion. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion effect I]
Next, maximum round promotion effect I will be explained with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect I. First, as shown in FIG. 39(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

When the variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 39(A) is started, the ally character CRA is arranged and displayed on the right side of the display screen 7a, and the enemy character CRA is displayed on the left side of the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 39(B). The character CRB is arranged and displayed, and furthermore, in the center of the display screen 7a, two messages MG saying ``It's a jackpot with the victory of the ally character!!'' are arranged and displayed in front of the characters CRA and CRB. An action performance (battle performance) by two characters CRA and CRB is developed (started).

In the action performance (battle performance), a battle takes place between an ally character CRA and an enemy character CRB, and when the ally character CRA finally defeats the enemy character CRB, it becomes a jackpot. On the other hand, if the enemy character CRB finally defeats the ally character CRA (that is, if the ally character CRA loses to the enemy character CRB), the game will be defeated.

Next, the action performance (battle performance) is developed (started), and as shown in FIG. Friendly character CRA is displayed in the center, and a message MG saying "Victory" is placed and displayed to the left of ally character CRA.

After that, as shown in FIG. 39(D), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all the same (in this case, the number "4") on the display screen 7a, and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 39(D), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a number "4" design 8Lb, and the middle production pattern 8C has a character design 8Ca with a number "4" design 8Cb. , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 39(D), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion performance I is started, as shown in FIGS. 39(E) to 39(G), the left performance symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 39(H), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "5" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped. This character pattern is different from the character pattern with the number "4" attached to the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 39(D).

In FIG. 39(H), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "5", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "5". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "5" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 39(H), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "5").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 39(I), in order to prompt the player to operate (press) the performance button 63, a performance button image BTN imitating the performance button 63 is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. They are arranged in front of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, and are displayed in a predetermined light emitting manner (here, red blinking). The English word "PUSH" is engraved in the part of the production button image corresponding to the pressing operation surface of the production button 63. In the performance button image BTN, a downward arrow image that prompts the player to operate (press) the performance button 63 is displayed in a manner that moves slightly in the vertical direction so as to overlap with the upper part of the front surface thereof, and overlap with the lower part of the front face of the performance button image BTN. A timer bar TB indicating the valid period for accepting the operation of the production button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) is displayed.

In addition, the "predetermined lighting mode" may be, for example, a white flashing pattern based on a variable performance start command that includes information on the expected degree of acquisition (expected degree of increase in the number of rounds) of a jackpot game having the maximum number of rounds (jackpot performance). The expectation level of winning for a jackpot game (jackpot effect) that has the maximum round in the order of blue flashing → green flashing → red flashing → gold flashing (yellow flashing) → seven-color flashing (rainbow flashing (high probability of increasing the number of rounds)) Promotion expectations) are set high.

When the player operates (presses) the performance button 63, or when the valid period for accepting the operation of the performance button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39(J), FIG. 39(H), In (I), the number "5" symbols of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed are the same, and the character pattern is replaced with a specific character pattern (switching, replacement). ), then it stops appearing.

In FIG. 39(J), the character pattern 8La of the left presentation pattern 8L, the character pattern 8Ca of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the character pattern 8Ra of the right presentation pattern 8R are all replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character pattern.

This specific character pattern has a specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" in a specific performance pattern that generates a jackpot game with the maximum round (jackpot performance), that is, a specific performance pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. This is a specific character design. In other words, in FIG. 39(J), only the character symbols in the left direction pattern 8L, middle direction pattern 8C, and right direction pattern 8R have a specific numerical pattern attached with the Roman numeral "X" that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. Replaced (switched, replaced) with a character design.

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 39 (D), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 39(D), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion performance I), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol to form a double and display a temporary stop. Then, the maximum round promotion effect I starts, and even if the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number "5" and temporarily stopped, the maximum round promotion effect is started. Due to I, only the character symbols in the left direction pattern 8L, middle direction pattern 8C, and right direction pattern 8R are replaced (switched) to a specific character pattern with a specific number pattern of Roman numeral "X" that confirms the promotion of the number of rounds. , replace each other). As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. Also, in addition, a specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) and the previous (i.e., one stage previous) production pattern ( Even if the number "9") or the next (in other words, the next stage) performance symbol (number "1") are aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player will be able to complete the round with the maximum round promotion performance I. There are a number of opportunities available for promotion. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion performance J]
Next, the maximum round promotion effect J will be explained with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect J. First, as shown in FIG. 40(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

The variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 40(A) is started, and as shown in FIG. 40(B), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol (number). (temporarily stopped at the number "4"), the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in a fluctuating manner to form a reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 40(C), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all aligned on the display screen 7a (in this case, the number "4"), and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 40(C), the left effect pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 40(C), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion effect J starts, as shown in FIGS. 40(D) to 40(E), the left effect symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

In addition, when the maximum round promotion effect J is started, as shown in FIG. The number "5" is replaced (switched, replaced) with the Roman numeral "X" in a specific performance symbol that generates a jackpot game (jackpot production) having the maximum round, and is varied. In other words, the numerical symbol of the number "5" which is one position after (that is, one stage after) the numerical symbols of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 40(C) is originally Although it was attached to the character pattern, when the maximum round promotion effect J starts, the number pattern changes from the number "5" to a specific effect pattern that generates a jackpot game (jackpot effect) with the maximum round. When the Roman numeral "X" is replaced (switched, replaced) with the Roman numeral "X" and changed again, when the player visually recognizes the Roman numeral "X", the player feels the expectation of winning a jackpot game (jackpot performance) with the maximum number of rounds. It is possible to increase the value of the game to the player.

This Roman numeral "X" is a specific number attached to a specific character symbol in a specific production symbol that generates a jackpot game (jackpot production) having the maximum round, that is, a specific production symbol that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. It is a design. In other words, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, which were originally composed of the number ``5'' number pattern attached to the character pattern, are different from each other in FIG. It is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to the specific character pattern that confirms promotion.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 40(F), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "4" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped. In other words, the left performance symbol 8L, middle performance symbol 8C, and right performance symbol 8R in FIG. 40(F) are the same as the left performance symbol 8L, middle performance symbol 8C, and right performance symbol 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 40(C). The same symbol will be displayed temporarily.

In FIG. 40(F), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 40(F), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 40(G), the left effect symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, which were temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 40(F), fall (slide downward). Accordingly, the number pattern mentioned above, which is one step later (that is, one step later), is replaced (switched, replaced) with the Roman numeral "X" from the number "5" to the left direction pattern 8L, the middle direction pattern 8C, The right performance symbol 8R is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then stopped and displayed.

In addition, if the left effect symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, which were temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 40 (F), do not fall (do not slide downward) and are then stopped and displayed, the maximum round promotion This means that it will not be possible to obtain a promotion in the number of rounds in production J.

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 40 (C), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 40(C), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion effect J), the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number ``4'' pattern to form a double and temporarily stop display. Then, when the maximum round promotion J is started and the re-variation is started, along with this, the left performance symbol 8L, which is composed of the number "4" symbol attached to the character symbol, and the middle performance symbol 8C, the left direction pattern 8L, which is composed of a character pattern originally attached with the number "5" pattern, which is one step after (that is, one stage after) the right direction pattern 8R, the middle direction pattern 8C, For the right production pattern 8R, only the number "5" number symbol is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific number symbol of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. It has become. As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. In addition, the production pattern immediately before (that is, one stage before) the specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (that is, the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) (Number "9") or the next (in other words, one stage after) the effect pattern (Number "1") are aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player can still receive the maximum round promotion effect J. It is now possible to win the opportunity to advance in the number of rounds. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion performance K]
Next, the maximum round promotion performance K will be explained with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect K. First, as shown in FIG. 41(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the stereoscopic image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the stereoscopic image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

The variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 41(A) is started, and as shown in FIG. 41(B), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol (number) (here (temporarily stopped at the number "4"), the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in a fluctuating manner to form a reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 41(C), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all the same (in this case, the number "4") on the display screen 7a, and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 41(C), the left effect pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 41(C), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion performance K starts, as shown in FIGS. 41(D) to 41(E), the left performance symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

Furthermore, when the maximum round promotion effect K is started, as shown in FIG. The number "3" is replaced (switched, replaced) with the Roman numeral "X" in a specific performance pattern that generates a jackpot game (jackpot performance) having the maximum round, and is varied. In other words, the numerical symbol of the number "3", which is one position before (that is, one stage before) the numerical symbol of the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R that are temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 41(C), was originally Although it was attached to the character pattern, when the maximum round promotion effect K starts, the number pattern changes from the number "3" to a specific effect pattern that generates a jackpot game (jackpot effect) with the maximum round. When the Roman numeral "X" is replaced (switched, replaced) with the Roman numeral "X" and changed again, when the player visually recognizes the Roman numeral "X", the player feels the expectation of winning a jackpot game (jackpot performance) with the maximum number of rounds. It is possible to increase the value of the game to the player.

This Roman numeral "X" is a specific number attached to a specific character symbol in a specific production symbol that generates a jackpot game (jackpot production) having the maximum round, that is, a specific production symbol that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. It is a design. In other words, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, which were originally composed of the number "3" symbol attached to the character pattern, are different from each other in FIG. 41(E). It is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" attached to the specific character pattern that confirms promotion.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 41(F), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "4" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped. In other words, the left performance symbol 8L, middle performance symbol 8C, and right performance symbol 8R in FIG. 41(F) are the same as the left performance symbol 8L, middle performance symbol 8C, and right performance symbol 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 41(C). The same symbol will be displayed temporarily.

In FIG. 41(F), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 41(F), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 41(G), the left effect symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, which were temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 41(F), rise (jump up, jump up, slide upward). ), along with this, the number pattern above (that is, the previous row) was replaced (switched, replaced) with the Roman numeral "X" from the number "3" (switched, replaced), left production pattern 8L, middle The effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R rise (jump up, jump up, slide upward) and are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then stopped and displayed.

In addition, in FIG. 41(F), the left effect symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, which were temporarily stopped and displayed, do not rise (do not jump up, do not jump up, do not slide upward), and then are stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes impossible to obtain promotion for the number of rounds in the maximum round promotion effect K.

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 41 (C), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 41(C), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion effect K), the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number "4" pattern to form a double and display a temporary stop. Then, when the maximum round promotion effect K is started and the re-variation is started, along with this, the left effect pattern 8L, which is composed of the number “4” symbol added to the character pattern, and the middle effect pattern 8C, the left direction pattern 8L, which is composed of a character pattern originally attached with the number "3" pattern, which is one step before the right direction pattern 8R, and the middle direction pattern 8C, For the right production pattern 8R, only the number "3" symbol is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific number symbol of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. It has become. As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. In addition, the production pattern immediately before (that is, one stage before) the specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (that is, the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) (Number "9") or the next stage (that is, the next stage) performance pattern (Number "1") is aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player can still receive the maximum round promotion performance K. It is now possible to win the opportunity to advance in the number of rounds. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion L]
Next, the maximum round promotion effect L will be explained with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect L. First, as shown in FIG. 42(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

The fluctuating display of the performance symbols in FIG. 42(A) has started, and as shown in FIG. 42(B), the left performance symbol 8L and the right performance symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol (number). (temporarily stopped at the number "4"), the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in a fluctuating manner to form a reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 42(C), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all the same (in this case, the number "4") on the display screen 7a, and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 42(C), the left effect pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 42(C), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion performance L is started, as shown in FIGS. 42(D) to 42(E), the left performance symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

In addition, when the maximum round promotion effect L is started, as shown in FIG. , the character design is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character design in a specific performance design that generates a jackpot game (jackpot performance) having the maximum round, that is, the left performance temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 42(C). Although the number "5" symbol, which is one step after (that is, one step after) the number symbols of symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, was originally attached to the character symbol, the maximum round promotion effect L When this starts, the character pattern originally attached with the number "5" is replaced with a specific character pattern in a specific performance pattern that generates a jackpot game (jackpot performance) with the maximum round. (switching, switching), and re-fluctuating, so that when the player visually recognizes this specific character pattern, the player can feel a sense of expectation of winning a jackpot game (jackpot performance) with the maximum round. can.

This specific character pattern has a specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" in a specific performance pattern that generates a jackpot game with the maximum round (jackpot performance), that is, a specific performance pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. This is a specific character design. In other words, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, which were originally composed of the number "5" symbol attached to the character pattern, are different from each other in FIG. 42(D). It is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character pattern with a specific numerical pattern of the Roman numeral "X" that confirms promotion.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 42(F), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "4" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped. In other words, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R in FIG. 42(F) are the same as the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 42(C). The same symbol will be displayed temporarily.

In FIG. 42(F), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 42(F), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 42(G), the left effect symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, which were temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 42(F), fall (slide downward). Accordingly, the character symbols mentioned above are replaced (switched, replaced) by a specific character symbol, which is one position later (that is, one step later).Left production symbol 8L, middle production symbol 8C, right production symbol 8R (here In both cases, the number "5") is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then stopped and displayed.

In addition, if the left effect symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, which were temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 42(F), do not fall (do not slide downward) and are then stopped and displayed, the maximum round promotion is achieved. This means that it is not possible to obtain a promotion in the number of rounds in production L.

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 42 (C), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number pattern with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV passing planned jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 42(C), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion effect L), the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number ``4'' pattern, forming a double and displaying a temporary stop. Then, when the maximum round promotion effect L is started and the re-variation is started, along with this, the left effect pattern 8L, which is configured by adding the number “4” to the character pattern, and the middle effect pattern 8C, the left direction pattern 8L, which is composed of a character pattern originally attached with the number "5" pattern, which is one step after (that is, one stage after) the right direction pattern 8R, the middle direction pattern 8C, With respect to the right performance pattern 8R, only the character pattern is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character pattern with a Roman numeral "X" attached thereto that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. In addition, the production pattern immediately before (that is, one stage before) the specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (that is, the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) (Number "9") or the next (in other words, one stage after) the effect pattern (Number "1") are aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player can still receive the maximum round promotion effect L. It is now possible to win the opportunity to advance in the number of rounds. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Maximum round promotion effect M]
Next, the maximum round promotion effect M will be explained with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the maximum round promotion effect M. First, as shown in FIG. 43(A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left effect pattern 8L of a stereoscopic image, a middle effect pattern 8C of a three-dimensional image, and a right effect pattern 8R of a three-dimensional image are displayed on the display screen 7a. The reels are rotated from the top to the bottom, and the performance symbols (consisting of various character symbols with numbers "1" to "9" and a Roman numeral "X") change. Display starts. When the fluctuating display of performance symbols is started, the statically displayed performance symbols change from an opaque state to a translucent state while gradually increasing the speed from a low speed, resulting in a display mode that fluctuates at a high speed. Thereby, the background image placed behind the performance pattern can be visually recognized through the translucent performance pattern that is changing at high speed. Immediately before stopping, the production pattern decelerates and changes from a translucent state to an opaque state again, and is temporarily stopped or displayed in a stopped state (temporarily stopped and then stopped). It should be noted that, when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are displayed in a display mode in which they slowly move in small increments in the vertical direction.

The variable display of the effect symbols in FIG. 43(A) is started, and as shown in FIG. 43(B), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol (number) (here (temporarily stopped at the number "4"), the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in a fluctuating manner to form a reach. After that, as shown in FIG. 43(C), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are all aligned on the display screen 7a (in this case, the number "4"), and a double number is formed. A message MG saying "Jackpot!" is displayed above the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are in a state of slowly moving up and down in small increments, and are temporarily stopped and displayed as the same pattern.

In FIG. 43(C), the left effect pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 43(C), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, when the maximum round promotion effect M is started, as shown in FIGS. 43(D) to 43(E), the left effect symbol 8L, The medium effect pattern 8C and the right effect pattern 8R start to fluctuate again in a state where a double is formed. Here, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R are displayed in a display mode in which the reels are rotated toward the bottom of the display screen 7a from the position where they are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double number formed. The number "5" attached to the character symbol follows the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are displayed in a variable manner and are composed of the number symbol "4" attached to the character symbol. A left effect pattern 8L, a medium effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R consisting of numerical symbols appear from the upper side of the display screen 7a, and the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are zeros one after another. In the formed state, the reels are rotated from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 7a to change the display mode. At this time, the left presentation pattern 8L, middle presentation pattern 8C, and right presentation pattern 8R are varied in an opaque state.

In addition, when the maximum round promotion effect M is started, as shown in FIG. , the character design is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character design in a specific performance design that generates a jackpot game (jackpot performance) having the maximum round, that is, the left performance temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 43(C). Although the number "3" symbol, which is one step before (that is, one step before) the number symbols of symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, was originally attached to the character symbol, the maximum round promotion effect M When this starts, the character pattern originally attached with the number "3" is replaced by a specific character pattern in a specific performance pattern that generates a jackpot game (jackpot performance) with the maximum round. (switching, switching), and re-fluctuating, so that when the player visually recognizes this specific character pattern, the player can feel a sense of expectation of winning a jackpot game (jackpot performance) with the maximum round. can.

This specific character pattern has a specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" in a specific performance pattern that generates a jackpot game with the maximum round (jackpot performance), that is, a specific performance pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. This is a specific character design. In other words, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R, which were originally composed of the number "3" symbol attached to the character pattern, are different from each other in FIG. It is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character pattern with a specific numerical pattern of the Roman numeral "X" that confirms promotion.

Subsequently, the variable display is decelerated, and as shown in FIG. 43(F), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern, and the number "4" attached to the character pattern is displayed. The image will be temporarily stopped. In other words, in FIG. 43(F), the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are the same as the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 43(C). The same symbol will be displayed temporarily.

In FIG. 43(F), the left production pattern 8L has a character pattern 8La with a numeric pattern 8Lb of the number "4", and the middle presentation pattern 8C has a character pattern 8Ca with a numeric pattern 8Cb of the number "4". , the right performance pattern 8R is a character pattern 8Ra with a numeric pattern 8Rb of the number "4" attached thereto. The character design 8La of the left performance design 8L, the character design 8Ca of the middle performance design 8C, and the character design 8Ra of the right performance design 8R are the same character design. In addition, in FIG. 43(F), the numeric pattern 8Lb of the left presentation pattern 8L, the numeric pattern 8Cb of the middle presentation pattern 8C, and the numeric pattern 8Rb of the right presentation pattern 8R are the same numeric pattern (number "4").

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 43(G), the left effect symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, which were temporarily stopped and displayed in FIG. 43(F), rise (jump up, jump up, slide upward). ), along with this, the above-mentioned character symbol, which is one previous (that is, the previous stage), has been replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character symbol.Left production symbol 8L, middle production symbol 8C, right production. The symbol 8R (all number "3" here) rises (jumps up, jumps up, slides upward), is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then is stopped and displayed.

In addition, in FIG. 43(F), the left effect symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R, which were temporarily stopped and displayed, do not rise (do not jump up, do not jump up, do not slide upward), and then are stopped and displayed. Then, in the maximum round promotion effect M, it will not be possible to obtain promotion for the number of rounds.

In this way, the left effect pattern 8L of the stereoscopic image, the middle effect pattern 8C of the three-dimensional image, and the right effect pattern 8R of the three-dimensional image are the effect patterns ( The variable display of various character patterns (consisting of the numbers "1" to "9" and the Roman numeral "X") has started. Therefore, the left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R are number "1" → number "2" → number "3" → number "4" → number "5" → number "6" → number The display mode is such that the reels rotate in the following order: "7" → Number "8" → Number "9" → Roman numeral "X" → Number "1" → Number "2" →... Then, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R, which are temporarily stopped and displayed at the start of the maximum round promotion performance, are one number symbol before (that is, one stage before). ), a number pattern with the same number pattern, and a number pattern next (in other words, one row later), a number pattern that is the same number pattern, and a number pattern that is the next step (in other words, one step later) will form a matching double number. For this reason, in Figure 43 (C), the one before (that is, one (first stage), or one of the specific production patterns that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (i.e., the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern). If the number symbol with the number “1” that is the next (one step later) does not form a double zero, you will not be able to obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (in other words, “16 RV expected jackpot”), Although a jackpot game (jackpot performance) occurred afterwards, the player could not honestly be happy (he could not help but feel disappointed).

In other words, in the maximum round promotion performance in the conventional technology, in FIG. 43(C), the left performance symbol 8L, the middle performance symbol 8C, and the right performance symbol 8R are aligned with the number "4" symbol, forming a zero number and temporarily stopping. When displayed, the character symbol is the one before (that is, the one stage before) the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8C, and the right production symbol 8R, which are configured by adding the number "4" to the character symbol. There is a left effect pattern 8L, a middle effect pattern 8C, and a right effect pattern 8R, which are composed of the number ``3'' figure attached, and a left figure consisting of the number ``4'' attached to the character figure. The left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, which is composed of the character pattern with the number "5" attached to it, is one place after the effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R (that is, one step after). , because the right performance symbol is 8R, the player cannot obtain the opportunity to advance the number of rounds (that is, the "jackpot expected to pass 16RV"), and although the jackpot game (jackpot production) will occur later, the player will be obedient. I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment (maximum round promotion effect M), the left effect pattern 8L, the middle effect pattern 8C, and the right effect pattern 8R are aligned with the number ``4'' pattern, forming a zero number and displaying a temporary stop. Then, when the maximum round promotion effect M is started and the re-variation is started, along with this, the left effect pattern 8L, which is configured by adding the number “4” to the character pattern, and the middle effect pattern 8C, the left direction pattern 8L, which is composed of a character pattern originally attached with the number "3" pattern, which is one step before the right direction pattern 8R, and the middle direction pattern 8C, With respect to the right performance pattern 8R, only the character pattern is replaced (switched, replaced) with a specific character pattern with a Roman numeral "X" attached thereto that determines the promotion of the number of rounds. As a result, the specific performance symbols that determine the promotion of the number of rounds (in other words, the specific number symbol "Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) are aligned, a zero is formed, and a temporary stop is not displayed. In addition, the production pattern immediately before (that is, one stage before) the specific production pattern that determines the promotion of the number of rounds (that is, the specific number pattern of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) (Number "9") or the next stage (that is, the next stage) performance pattern (number "1") is aligned and a double is formed and a temporary stop is not displayed, the player can still receive the maximum round promotion performance M. It is now possible to win the opportunity to advance in the number of rounds. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Effect example]
Below is an example of the effect of the maximum round promotion effect.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 31(D) to 135(H) for maximum round promotion effect A, there are multiple types of effect patterns (left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, right It is equipped with an image display device 7 (display means) that displays a production pattern 8R), and is equipped with an image display device 7 (display means) that displays a production pattern 8R), and can play a specific winning game among multiple types of winning games ("16RV passing expected jackpot", "11R (actually 10R) V not expected passing jackpot") ("16 RV passing expected jackpot") A specific production pattern (a production pattern with a specific number pattern of Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character pattern) that is different from the specific production pattern It has other production symbols (production symbols with numbers "1" to "9" attached to the character symbol), and some of the other production symbols (left production symbol 8L, middle production symbol 8C, right production symbol). The numeral symbol whose symbol 8R is the number "3" is displayed in place of a part of a specific production symbol (a specific numeral symbol with the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol) and is displayed in order to enter a specific winning game. It is possible to perform a first effect to notify that the transition has been finalized. According to this configuration, even if a specific performance pattern is not displayed, it is possible to replace a part of another performance pattern with a part of the specific performance pattern and display it to notify the confirmation of transition to a specific winning game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Maximum round promotion effect B in Figures 32(D) to 32(H), maximum round promotion effect C in Figures 33(D) to 33(I), maximum round in Figures 34(D) to 34(G) Promotion performance D, maximum round promotion performance E in Figures 35(D) to 35(G), maximum round promotion performance F in Figures 36(E) to 36(I), and maximum round promotion performance F in Figures 37(E) to 37(I) ) maximum round promotion effect G, maximum round promotion effect H in FIGS. 38(E) to 38(I), maximum round promotion effect I in FIGS. 39(E) to 39(J), and maximum round promotion effect I in FIGS. 40(D) to Maximum round promotion effect J in FIG. 40(G), maximum round promotion effect K in FIGS. 41(D) to 41(G), maximum round promotion effect L in FIGS. 42(D) to 42(G), and FIG. The same applies to the maximum round promotion effects M shown in (D) to (G) of FIG.

[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31(C) of the maximum round promotion effect A, multiple types of A second production (symbol) that notifies you of a transition notice from a specific winning game (“Jackpot expected to pass 16RV”) to another winning game (“Jackpot scheduled not to pass 11R (actually 10R) V”) among the winning games. 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, right effect pattern 8R are the same pattern (in this case, the number "4"), a zero is formed, and the message MG "Jackpot!" is left effect pattern 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, right ) can be executed. According to this configuration, when a notice of transition to another winning game different from a specific winning game is announced, even if the player feels disappointed because the winning game is not a specific winning game, he or she may not be able to play the other winning game after that. It is possible to execute a first performance in which a part of the performance pattern is replaced with a part of a specific performance pattern and displayed to notify the confirmation of transition to a specific winning game. This can arouse the player's expectations for a specific win.
Maximum round promotion effect B in Figures 32(D) to 32(H), maximum round promotion effect C in Figures 33(D) to 33(I), maximum round in Figures 34(D) to 34(G) Promotion performance D, maximum round promotion performance E in Figures 35(D) to 35(G), maximum round promotion performance F in Figures 36(E) to 36(I), and maximum round promotion performance F in Figures 37(E) to 37(I) ) maximum round promotion effect G, maximum round promotion effect H in FIGS. 38(E) to 38(I), maximum round promotion effect I in FIGS. 39(E) to 39(J), and maximum round promotion effect I in FIGS. 40(D) to Maximum round promotion effect J in FIG. 40(G), maximum round promotion effect K in FIGS. 41(D) to 41(G), maximum round promotion effect L in FIGS. 42(D) to 42(G), and FIG. The same applies to the maximum round promotion effects M shown in (D) to (G) of FIG.

[Effect 3]
The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment includes, for example, a performance button 63 (operation means) that can be operated by the player, as shown in FIG. 31(G) of maximum round promotion performance A. The first effect can be performed based on the operation of the first effect. According to this configuration, even if a specific effect pattern is not displayed, when the player operates the effect button 63 (operation means), part of the other effect pattern is replaced with a part of the specific effect pattern and displayed. The first effect that notifies the player of the confirmation of the transition to a specific winning game (“16 RV expected jackpot”), allows the player to enter a specific winning game by operating the player's own will. It is possible to give a sense of accomplishment as if the player was drawn to the game.
Maximum round promotion effect B in Fig. 32 (G), maximum round promotion effect C in Fig. 33 (H), maximum round promotion effect F in Fig. 36 (H), maximum round promotion effect G in Fig. 37 (H), Fig. 38 The same applies to the maximum round promotion performance H in (H) and the maximum round promotion performance I in FIG. 39(I).

[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 31(H) of maximum round promotion performance A, the specific performance symbols and other performance symbols include at least numerical symbols, and the first performance is Number symbols of other production symbols (number symbol 8Lb of the number “3” on the left production symbol 8L, number symbol 8Cb of the number “3” on the middle production symbol 8C, and number symbol 8Rb of the number “3” on the right production symbol 8R) can be displayed by replacing it with a numeric symbol of a specific effect pattern (a specific numeric symbol of the Roman numeral "X" attached to a specific character symbol that determines the promotion of the number of rounds). According to this configuration, even if a specific production pattern is not displayed, the numerical patterns of other production patterns are replaced and displayed with the numerical patterns of the specific production pattern, so that a specific winning game ("16 RV passing Since the player can be notified of the confirmation of the transition to the "planned jackpot"), the player can obtain an opportunity to play a specific winning game.
Maximum round promotion effect D in Figure 34 (G), maximum round promotion effect F in Figure 36 (I), maximum round promotion effect J in Figures 40 (D) and (G), and maximum round promotion effect J in Figures 41 (E) and (G). The same applies to the maximum round promotion performance K.

[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 33(I) of the maximum round promotion effect C, the specific effect pattern and other effect patterns include at least a character pattern, and the first effect is Character symbols of other production symbols (character symbol 8La of left production symbol 8L, character symbol 8Ca of middle production symbol 8C, and character symbol 8Ra of right production symbol 8R) are replaced by character symbols of a specific production symbol (confirm the promotion of the number of rounds) (a specific character pattern with a specific number pattern such as the Roman numeral "X") can be displayed instead. According to this configuration, even if a specific production pattern is not displayed, the character pattern of another production pattern is replaced with the character pattern of a specific production pattern and displayed, so that a specific winning game ("16 RV passing Since the player can be notified of the confirmation of the transition to the "planned jackpot"), the player can obtain an opportunity to play a specific winning game.
Maximum round promotion effect E in Figure 35 (G), maximum round promotion effect I in Figure 39 (J), maximum round promotion effect L in Figures 42 (D) and (G), and maximum round promotion effect L in Figures 43 (E) and (G). The same applies to the maximum round promotion effect M.

[Effect 6]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. The color of the number pattern 8Lb of 8L, the color of the number pattern 8Cb of the middle effect pattern 8C, and the color of the number pattern 8Rb of the right effect pattern 8R) is the color attached to a part of the specific effect pattern (promotion of the number of rounds). The color of the specific Roman numeral "X" to be determined can be replaced and displayed. According to this configuration, even if a specific performance pattern is not displayed, the color attached to a part of another performance pattern is replaced with the color attached to a part of the specific performance pattern and displayed. By doing so, it is possible to notify that the transition to a specific winning game (“16 RV passing scheduled jackpot”) is confirmed, so the player can obtain an opportunity to play a specific winning game.
The same applies to the maximum round promotion effect H in FIG. 38(I).

[Modified example]
A modified example of the maximum round promotion effect is shown below.
[Modification 1]
The performance symbols whose variable display starts before the maximum round promotion performance A to maximum round promotion performance M in Figures 31 to 43 are performed are number symbols (numbers "1" to "9", Roman The character design was mainly displayed in a large size, and the numerical design was attached in a smaller size compared to the size of the character design. However, the structure of the performance symbols may be left as is, and the size and arrangement of the character symbols and number symbols may be reversed. In other words, the production pattern may be configured such that the numerical pattern is displayed in a large size as the main character, and a character pattern is attached with a smaller size compared to the size of the numerical pattern. Even in this case, even if a specific performance pattern is not displayed in the maximum round promotion performance A to maximum round promotion performance M in FIGS. 31 to 43, a performance pattern different from the specific performance pattern (other A part of the production design (character design or number design) is replaced with a part of a specific production design (specific character design or specific number design) and displayed to create a specific winning game (``16RV passing expected jackpot'') ), it is possible to notify that the transition has been confirmed, so it is possible to obtain an opportunity for a specific winning game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Modification 2]
In the maximum round promotion effect A to maximum round promotion effect M shown in FIGS. 31 to 43, a part (character pattern or number pattern) of a production pattern (other production pattern) that is different from a specific production pattern is (a specific character pattern or a specific number pattern) to notify the finalization of the transition to a specific winning game (``16RV passing scheduled jackpot''). When replacing a part of a performance design (other performance design) that is different from a specific performance design with a part of a specific performance design, by changing the replaced part to a predetermined color and a predetermined luminescence mode, it is possible to change which part It may also be possible to suggest whether to replace it. Examples of the "predetermined color" include white, gold (yellow), and seven colors (rainbow). Examples of the "predetermined light emission mode" include lighting, blinking, and gradation lighting.

[Modification 3]
In the maximum round promotion effect A to maximum round promotion effect M shown in FIGS. 31 to 43, a part (character pattern or number pattern) of a production pattern (other production pattern) that is different from a specific production pattern is (a specific character pattern or a specific number pattern) to notify the finalization of the transition to a specific winning game (``16RV passing scheduled jackpot''). When replacing a part of a production design (other production design) that is different from a specific production design with a part of a specific production design, the display mode of the replaced part is changed to suggest which part is replaced. You can also do this. For example, maximum round promotion effect A in FIG. 31, maximum round promotion effect B in FIG. 32, maximum round promotion effect D in FIG. 34, maximum round promotion effect F in FIG. 36, maximum round promotion effect H in FIG. In the maximum round promotion effect J and the maximum round promotion effect K in FIG. 41, the display mode is changed to rotate the number symbols that are replaced, and the maximum round promotion effect C in FIG. 33 and the maximum round promotion effect E in FIG. 35 are used. , maximum round promotion effect I in FIG. 39, maximum round promotion effect L in FIG. 42, and maximum round promotion effect M in FIG. In addition, even in the maximum round promotion effect G of FIG. 37, the display mode is changed to one in which the character pattern or the number pattern is rotated, although it is not replaced as a result.

[Modification 4]
Among the maximum round promotion effects A to M in FIGS. 31 to 43, the maximum round promotion effects D in FIG. 34, the maximum round promotion effects E in FIG. 35, and the maximum round promotion effects J to FIG. 43 in FIG. In maximum round promotion performances other than maximum round promotion performance M, when the player operates (presses) the performance button 63, or when the valid period for accepting the operation of the performance button 63 (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, a specific performance is activated. Part of the production design (other production design) that is different from the design (character design or number design) is replaced with a part of the specific production design (specific character design or specific number design) and displayed to create a specific winning game. We were able to notify you of the confirmation of the transition to (“16RV passing planned jackpot”). Instead of the performance button 63, a sword button 65 that can be operated by the player may be used. Even with this configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment as if he or she had attracted a specific winning game through an operation based on the player's own will.

[Modification 5]
In the maximum round promotion effect A to maximum round promotion effect M shown in FIGS. 31 to 43, a part (character pattern or number pattern) of a production pattern (other production pattern) that is different from a specific production pattern is (a specific character pattern or a specific number pattern) to notify the finalization of the transition to a specific winning game (``16RV passing scheduled jackpot''). When replacing a part of a performance pattern (other performance pattern) different from a specific performance pattern with a part of a specific performance pattern, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds or 3 seconds). may be dimmed. In this way, it is possible to more effectively indicate whether or not the transition to a specific winning game is confirmed.

[Modification 6]
Among the maximum round promotion effects A to M in FIGS. 31 to 43, the maximum round promotion effects D in FIG. 34, the maximum round promotion effects E in FIG. 35, and the maximum round promotion effects J to FIG. 43 in FIG. In the maximum round promotion performance except for the maximum round promotion performance M, a performance button image BTN imitating the performance button 63 is displayed in a predetermined lighting manner on the display screen 7a, and a jackpot game (jackpot performance) having a maximum round is displayed in a predetermined lighting manner on the display screen 7a. ) suggested the degree of expectation of acquisition. However, the expected degree of acquisition of a jackpot game (jackpot performance) having the maximum round may be suggested in accordance with the size of the performance button image BTN displayed on the display screen 7a. In this case, the expected degree of acquisition of a jackpot game (jackpot effect) having the maximum round may be suggested only according to the size of the effect button image BTN, or the degree of acquisition expectation of the jackpot game (jackpot effect) having the maximum round may be suggested according to the size of the effect button image BTN and a predetermined value of the effect button image BTN. It may also be used in combination with the light emitting mode to indicate the expected degree of acquisition of a jackpot game (jackpot performance) having the maximum round. Even with this configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment as if he had attracted a specific winning game ("16 RV passing planned jackpot") through an operation based on his own will.

[Modification 7]
In the specific production pattern, a specific character pattern and a specific number pattern called the Roman numeral "X" were both divinely colored in a specific color, gold (yellow). However, instead of gold (yellow), seven colors (rainbow) may be used. In this way, in the maximum round promotion performance A to maximum round promotion performance I in Figures 31 to 39, the replaced (switched, replaced) character designs and number designs are colored in seven colors (rainbow). , can be made to appear as a rare effect, giving the player a sense of superiority.

[Modification 8]
In the maximum round promotion effect J to maximum round promotion effect M shown in FIGS. 40 to 43, after the left effect symbol 8L, middle effect symbol 8C, and right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed, the left effect symbol temporarily stopped is displayed. 8L, middle effect pattern 8C, and right effect pattern 8R were falling (sliding downward) or rising (jumping up, jumping up, sliding upward). However, if the player operates the production button 63 (operation means) after the left production symbol 8L, middle production symbol 8C, and right production symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed, the left production symbol 8L, the middle production symbol 8R, and the middle production symbol 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed. The symbols 8C and the right presentation symbols 8R may fall (slide downwards) or rise (jump up, jump up, slide upwards). In this way, the player can be given a sense of accomplishment as if he or she had attracted a specific winning game ("16RV passing planned jackpot") by increasing the number of rounds through an operation based on the player's own will.

[Modification 9]
Maximum round promotion performance A to maximum round promotion performance M in FIGS. 31 to 43 may not include some of the effects described, or may include other effects.

[Example of mode]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can realize the following aspects.
◇[Aspect A1-1]
A gaming machine comprising a display means for displaying a plurality of types of performance symbols,
It has a specific performance pattern that notifies the confirmation of transition to a specific winning game among multiple types of winning games, and another performance pattern that is different from the specific performance pattern,
It is possible to execute a first performance in which part of the other performance pattern is replaced with a part of the specific performance pattern to notify confirmation of transition to the specific winning game;
A gaming machine characterized by:

◇[Aspect A1-2]
The gaming machine according to aspect A1-1,
Before executing the first performance, it is possible to execute a second performance that notifies a transition notice to another winning game different from the specific winning game among the plurality of types of winning games;
A gaming machine characterized by:

◇[Aspect A1-3]
The gaming machine according to aspect A1-1 or aspect A1-2,
Equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player,
The first performance can be performed based on the operation of the operation means,
A gaming machine characterized by:

◇[Aspect A1-4]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A1-1 to A1-3,
The specific performance design and the other performance design include at least a numerical design,
The first performance is to display the numerical pattern of the other performance pattern by replacing it with the numerical pattern of the specific performance pattern.
A gaming machine characterized by:

◇[Aspect A1-5]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A1-1 to A1-3,
The specific performance design and the other performance design include at least a character design,
The first performance is a display in which the character pattern of the other performance pattern is replaced with the character pattern of the specific performance pattern.
A gaming machine characterized by:

◇[Aspect A1-6]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects A1-1 to A1-3,
The first performance is a display in which a color attached to a part of the other performance pattern is replaced with a color attached to a part of the specific performance pattern.
A gaming machine characterized by:

[Other variations]
Among the various display effects described above, a configuration that does not include some effects or effects other than those described above may be included.

Although the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has been described using a pachinko gaming machine as an example, it is not limited to this. For example, instead of a pachinko game machine, the present invention may be applied to a reel type game machine such as a slot machine, an arranged ball game machine, or a mahjong ball game machine. When the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, the gaming medium may be changed from gaming balls to gaming medals.

Although the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment described above is a gaming machine equipped with a payout device for paying out balls, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the gaming machine 1 described above, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that is not equipped with a payout device, such as a so-called enclosed gaming machine.

Furthermore, two or more production examples and/or modifications may be combined among the plurality of production examples and/or modifications described above. Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 may include a sub-display device in addition to the image display device 7. In this case, the above-described display effect may be executed on the sub display device.

Although the present aspect has been described above based on the embodiments and modified examples, the embodiments of the above-described aspect are for facilitating understanding of the present aspect, and do not limit the present aspect. This aspect may be modified and improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and this aspect includes equivalents thereof.

1...Game machine 3...Game area 7...Image display device 7a...Display screen 81...Microcomputer for game control 91...Microcomputer for production control 101...Microcomputer for image control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a display means for displaying a plurality of types of performance symbols including character symbols and numerical symbols ,
It has a specific performance pattern that notifies the confirmation of transition to a specific winning game among multiple types of winning games, and another performance pattern that is different from the specific performance pattern,
Do not replace the character pattern of the other effect pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed with the character pattern of the specific effect pattern, and replace the numerical pattern of the other effect pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed with the character pattern of the specific effect pattern. When not replacing it with a numeric symbol, the color attached to the numeric symbol that is part of the other performance symbol that is being temporarily stopped and displayed is replaced by the color that is attached to the numeric symbol that is a part of the specific performance symbol. By displaying it in place of the color, it is possible to perform a production that notifies the confirmation of transition to the specific winning game using the other production pattern instead of the specific production pattern;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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